Transmission Opinions of the Semi-Auto 2011 Civic Type S

jjnb · 6th March 2011, 13:34

Im thinking of getting one of these new but have read the older models of the Semi-Auto (iShift) Civic Type S are a clunky/jerky, slow , indecisive drive,

was wondering if people have experienced the type S semi-auto and if it is this bad a drive?

i read it can be driven in full-auto and you can use a gear stick to change gears (clutch-less) so would hope this would resolve the problem?

does the 2011 model still have this semi-auto transmission flaw?

BigAlan · 23rd March 2011, 23:24

I am picking up my Type S with i-Shift next week, I will keep you informed,

BlueRose · 24th March 2011, 23:42

I would strongly recommend you test drive one over a reasonable distance and then do the same for the new standard auto and compare them. The later standard auto box definitely drives like a proper auto. Though I have not driven the Honda iShift I have driven a Peugeot with a similar system and it was appalling. There are lots of posts on this forum and views are mixed.

MrPete · 27th March 2011, 20:24

Test drive the ishift and then the full proper auto.

The proper Auto on the 1.8 is faultless. Smooth changes etc. The missus has one and its great.

Whats the point of a semi auto?
You either want automatic or dont bother. Thats my opinion.

The civic semi auto wont change gears like a FERRARI so forget that! lol

I did hear a double clutch auto box similar to the DSG used in VW/AUDI is due from honda soon.

Bridge Box · 27th March 2011, 21:39

I have run both i-shift and recent full-auto box (fluid flywheel!) versions of 1.8 ES. Full auto box is so much better BUT you really pay the price in fuel consumption...particularly around town. My overall average over about 10,000 miles in each was >37 with ishift but <34 with later full auto.

The full auto is a beautiful drive though... suppose you get what you pay for in life.

BigAlan · 5th April 2011, 10:31

We have covered 400 miles with i-shift, on the whole is not too bad, but I have found a couple of times where it feels like the car is indecisive about what gear it wants to be in, if you take your foot off the accelerator the car starts dropping down gears and the engine starts to rev high as you have to keep up with the road conditions.
I just have to get used the box, and using it as a normal box up and down through the gears doesn't have the same feel without a clutch pedal to depress, we have the 1.4 engine but was good value for money and very pleased with the car.

6th March 2011, 13:34	#1 (permalink)
jjnb Join Date: 6th March 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 8 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Opinions of the Semi-Auto 2011 Civic Type S Im thinking of getting one of these new but have read the older models of the Semi-Auto (iShift) Civic Type S are a clunky/jerky, slow , indecisive drive, was wondering if people have experienced the type S semi-auto and if it is this bad a drive? i read it can be driven in full-auto and you can use a gear stick to change gears (clutch-less) so would hope this would resolve the problem? does the 2011 model still have this semi-auto transmission flaw?

23rd March 2011, 23:24	#2 (permalink)
BigAlan Supporter Car: 11 CTS/Volvo C70/BMW 3 Join Date: 17th January 2011 Location: Crawley Posts: 1,291 Thanks given: 58 Thanked 129 Times in 124 Posts iTrader: (0)	Type S i-Shift I am picking up my Type S with i-Shift next week, I will keep you informed,

27th March 2011, 21:39	#5 (permalink)
Bridge Box Join Date: 24th April 2008 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 5 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	autobox choice I have run both i-shift and recent full-auto box (fluid flywheel!) versions of 1.8 ES. Full auto box is so much better BUT you really pay the price in fuel consumption...particularly around town. My overall average over about 10,000 miles in each was >37 with ishift but <34 with later full auto. The full auto is a beautiful drive though... suppose you get what you pay for in life.

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24th March 2011, 23:42	#3 (permalink)
BlueRose Car: 2009 SE Auto Sapphire Blue Join Date: 6th December 2010 Location: UK Posts: 16 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would strongly recommend you test drive one over a reasonable distance and then do the same for the new standard auto and compare them. The later standard auto box definitely drives like a proper auto. Though I have not driven the Honda iShift I have driven a Peugeot with a similar system and it was appalling. There are lots of posts on this forum and views are mixed.

27th March 2011, 20:24	#4 (permalink)
MrPete Supporter Car: 07 CTR & 11 CRV 2.2 Join Date: 25th August 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 165 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (4)	Test drive the ishift and then the full proper auto. The proper Auto on the 1.8 is faultless. Smooth changes etc. The missus has one and its great. Whats the point of a semi auto? You either want automatic or dont bother. Thats my opinion. The civic semi auto wont change gears like a FERRARI so forget that! lol I did hear a double clutch auto box similar to the DSG used in VW/AUDI is due from honda soon.

5th April 2011, 10:31	#6 (permalink)
BigAlan Supporter Car: 11 CTS/Volvo C70/BMW 3 Join Date: 17th January 2011 Location: Crawley Posts: 1,291 Thanks given: 58 Thanked 129 Times in 124 Posts iTrader: (0)	We have covered 400 miles with i-shift, on the whole is not too bad, but I have found a couple of times where it feels like the car is indecisive about what gear it wants to be in, if you take your foot off the accelerator the car starts dropping down gears and the engine starts to rev high as you have to keep up with the road conditions. I just have to get used the box, and using it as a normal box up and down through the gears doesn't have the same feel without a clutch pedal to depress, we have the 1.4 engine but was good value for money and very pleased with the car.