Sales Of New Civic

Green Hornet · 28th January 2008, 22:01

I notice (here in Ireland at any rate) Honda Civic sales seem to have increased significantly since the launch of the new Civic in 2006. The 5 door are very popular, certainly in comparison to the previous model.

Just wondering if its just that they catch your eye more and seem more plentiful than before or if sales are really up everywhere in Europe?

angie4m · 28th January 2008, 22:59

Hmmm, they have always been a popular choice here in the UK, but I have to say that I have noticed more 'Younger' drivers in the New Civic. Seems all the oldies are getting rid of the Civics for a Jazz.

My Dad's mate who's 66 just bought the CRV again, he said he had a look at the Civic, but its a young person's car. Didn't think he would have said that. He liked it, just thought he would look a bit odd driving one

Brodick · 28th January 2008, 23:07

There are a few sources out in www world and they are saying that
Honda has smashed its targets for the last two years

we have had civics for years the civic is primarly my mum's car and she likes it says she can see out of it better than the last one

I do feel slightly old now after angie's post about the CR-V

angie4m · 28th January 2008, 23:19

Lol! He only bought that cause his 'people carrier' for the grandkids was too light for towing and well he always used to have Honda's so back he went to them. Which is a good choice I say, but I don't think the CR-V is an old persons car.......the winner of that award goes to the Jazz!!!!!!

I think he will look too old in the CR-V, it looks like a car for people who are a bit more active, fitter and younger than him! lol!!!

Brodick · 28th January 2008, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

CR-V, it looks like a car for people who are a bit more active, fitter and younger than him! lol!!!

ah so you have seen me around then

FWH · 29th January 2008, 06:27

In Sweden,

2006 sales of the Civic were 1277 units (0,45% of all sales, number 50 in the stats).

2007 sales of the Civic were 2164 units (0,71% of all sales, number 40 in the stats).

l-noel · 29th January 2008, 10:16

In France

Increase figures 2006/2007 +33,4%.

2007 is the new record year for honda sells figures : 15 631 (former record in 1992 : 15 478 )

And yet Honda is in the top 20 (N°19 between Mini and Kia and far below Dacia). The civic is not in the top 20 (N° 20 is Ford C-Max with 23422 cars sold last year)
First brands are Renault, Peugeot and Citroen, VW, Ford and Toyota
First cars are Clio, 207, Scénic, C4 Picasso, 307...

** EDIT by FWH - fixed the number that had turned into a smiley **

Charles_Harding · 29th January 2008, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

My Dad's mate who's 66 just bought the CRV again, he said he had a look at the Civic, but its a young person's car. Didn't think he would have said that. He liked it, just thought he would look a bit odd driving one

I just about get away with it then.

I'm just a sprightly 65.

......does that mean that I have to swap Millie for a CRV next year, or even a Jazz?

"Lady H. dresses to kill.
She cooks the same way as well!"

jazzman · 29th January 2008, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

I just about get away with it then.

I'm just a sprightly 65.

......does that mean that I have to swap Millie for a CRV next year, or even a Jazz?

"Lady H. dresses to kill.
She cooks the same way as well!"

Charles H you are still a youngster, I`m coming up to 68 and there is no way I`m swapping my spaceship for anything, and further more all the wrinklies I`ve spoken to feel the same

Silver Fox 2008 · 29th January 2008, 17:28

Here is one Oldie that will not be getting rid of his Civic for a Jazz.
As a Septuagenarian am I the oldest Forum owner?

jazzman · 29th January 2008, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Fox 2008

Here is one Oldie that will not be getting rid of his Civic for a Jazz.
As a Septuagenarian am I the oldest Forum owner?

Looks like you beat my 68 years

uncler · 30th January 2008, 13:20

Out of interest, does anyone know what the sales have been like of (what once was) the Civic's closest rival, the Auris (aka Corolla)? Just thinking I have not seen a single one on the streets, or maybe its because they look so much like the Corolla they replaced, I just haven't noticed...

My guess is everyone bought Civic's instead.

jazzman · 30th January 2008, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncler

Out of interest, does anyone know what the sales have been like of (what once was) the Civic's closest rival, the Auris (aka Corolla)? Just thinking I have not seen a single one on the streets, or maybe its because they look so much like the Corolla they replaced, I just haven't noticed...

My guess is everyone bought Civic's instead.

Don`t know figures but if you are going to see them it would have been here in this area and there are not many about and are being totally outnumbered by Civics
Just as a point of interest have a look at the moans and groans on the Auris forum, handbrakes releasing, brakes etc , sound familiar?

Sqeaky Brakes - Toyota Owners Club - Toyota Forum

angie4m · 30th January 2008, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncler

Out of interest, does anyone know what the sales have been like of (what once was) the Civic's closest rival, the Auris (aka Corolla)? Just thinking I have not seen a single one on the streets, or maybe its because they look so much like the Corolla they replaced, I just haven't noticed...

My guess is everyone bought Civic's instead.

Hmmm good question, my neighbour used to have Corolla's all the time, but some idiot hit her and wrote it off about 3 weeks after the launch of the Auris. As they no longer made the Corolla the insurance company (esure) would not replace the car like for like and instead gave her a new Yaris instead

but thats because that's what they said the corolla was worth (bit of a hit in less than 6 monts of ownership!)

I've convinced a guy at my work that the Civic is the car he wants. I just had to show him the interior and he was sold! He took one look at the Corolla and Auris and said they looked too plain! At least he didn't say the Civic looks like it has been designed by someone who loves cheese triangles! (like my Mum thinks)

uncler · 31st January 2008, 09:18

I think Toyota made a real blunder getting rid of the Corolla name (what with it being the best selling car in the world and all). I've owned several Corolla's over the years and they've always been pretty good (especially the old GTi). Until now, the Corolla and the Civic always seemed pretty evenly matched in sales terms - in the UK at least. Seems Toyota really have been caught out by Honda this time with the 'all new' Auris (read Corolla, with a slightly different interior) looking pretty old-hat next to the quite radical Civic.

I'm sure I saw an ad the other day that had Toyota offering the Auris with 0% APR. Toyota never do that!

reed · 31st January 2008, 12:44

During 2007 Honda sold 26404 (best result of all times) in Italy.
Increase of sales compared to 2006:
CR-V +259%
Civic +240%
Civic Hybrid + 157%

Charles_Harding · 31st January 2008, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by reed

During 2007 Honda sold 26404 (best result of all times) in Italy.
Increase of sales compared to 2006:
CR-V +259%
Civic +240%
Civic Hybrid + 157%

Now you know why Milano is the best clolour!

"The secret of staying young.
Live honestly.
Eat slowly.
Lie about your age!"

FWH · 31st January 2008, 19:00

Well in Sweden they sold 3837 Auris last year but only 2164 Civics.

uncler · 31st January 2008, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Well in Sweden they sold 3837 Auris last year but only 2164 Civics.

Well, that's my theory out the window.

Koen · 31st January 2008, 20:01

Honda sells so well that they could afford themselves a little extra, called a "Ross Brawn"...

K.

28th January 2008, 22:01	#1 (permalink)
Green Hornet Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: Waterford, Ireland Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sales Of New Civic I notice (here in Ireland at any rate) Honda Civic sales seem to have increased significantly since the launch of the new Civic in 2006. The 5 door are very popular, certainly in comparison to the previous model. Just wondering if its just that they catch your eye more and seem more plentiful than before or if sales are really up everywhere in Europe?

29th January 2008, 10:16	#7 (permalink)
l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	In France Increase figures 2006/2007 +33,4%. 2007 is the new record year for honda sells figures : 15 631 (former record in 1992 : 15 478 ) And yet Honda is in the top 20 (N°19 between Mini and Kia and far below Dacia). The civic is not in the top 20 (N° 20 is Ford C-Max with 23422 cars sold last year) First brands are Renault, Peugeot and Citroen, VW, Ford and Toyota First cars are Clio, 207, Scénic, C4 Picasso, 307... EDIT by FWH - fixed the number that had turned into a smiley Last edited by FWH; 29th January 2008 at 17:12. Reason: unintentional smiley due to 8 )

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28th January 2008, 22:59	#2 (permalink)
angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hmmm, they have always been a popular choice here in the UK, but I have to say that I have noticed more 'Younger' drivers in the New Civic. Seems all the oldies are getting rid of the Civics for a Jazz. My Dad's mate who's 66 just bought the CRV again, he said he had a look at the Civic, but its a young person's car. Didn't think he would have said that. He liked it, just thought he would look a bit odd driving one

28th January 2008, 23:07	#3 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,719 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	There are a few sources out in www world and they are saying that Honda has smashed its targets for the last two years we have had civics for years the civic is primarly my mum's car and she likes it says she can see out of it better than the last one I do feel slightly old now after angie's post about the CR-V

28th January 2008, 23:19	#4 (permalink)
angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Lol! He only bought that cause his 'people carrier' for the grandkids was too light for towing and well he always used to have Honda's so back he went to them. Which is a good choice I say, but I don't think the CR-V is an old persons car.......the winner of that award goes to the Jazz!!!!!! I think he will look too old in the CR-V, it looks like a car for people who are a bit more active, fitter and younger than him! lol!!!

29th January 2008, 06:27	#6 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,348 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts iTrader: (0)	In Sweden, 2006 sales of the Civic were 1277 units (0,45% of all sales, number 50 in the stats). 2007 sales of the Civic were 2164 units (0,71% of all sales, number 40 in the stats).

30th January 2008, 13:20	#12 (permalink)
uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 155 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Out of interest, does anyone know what the sales have been like of (what once was) the Civic's closest rival, the Auris (aka Corolla)? Just thinking I have not seen a single one on the streets, or maybe its because they look so much like the Corolla they replaced, I just haven't noticed... My guess is everyone bought Civic's instead.

31st January 2008, 09:18	#15 (permalink)
uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 155 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I think Toyota made a real blunder getting rid of the Corolla name (what with it being the best selling car in the world and all). I've owned several Corolla's over the years and they've always been pretty good (especially the old GTi). Until now, the Corolla and the Civic always seemed pretty evenly matched in sales terms - in the UK at least. Seems Toyota really have been caught out by Honda this time with the 'all new' Auris (read Corolla, with a slightly different interior) looking pretty old-hat next to the quite radical Civic. I'm sure I saw an ad the other day that had Toyota offering the Auris with 0% APR. Toyota never do that!

31st January 2008, 12:44	#16 (permalink)
reed Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd January 2008 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	During 2007 Honda sold 26404 (best result of all times) in Italy. Increase of sales compared to 2006: CR-V +259% Civic +240% Civic Hybrid + 157%

31st January 2008, 19:00	#18 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,348 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well in Sweden they sold 3837 Auris last year but only 2164 Civics.

31st January 2008, 20:01	#20 (permalink)
Koen Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th September 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Honda sells so well that they could afford themselves a little extra, called a "Ross Brawn"... K.