New CIVIC 1.8 EX First Drive

ecs43x · 22nd December 2011, 11:53

2012 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC EX First Drive

bodgerx · 22nd December 2011, 13:42

Seems pretty positive:

"
Well, it's a decidedly more satisfying Civic; that's for sure. It's more fun to drive, quieter, better finished, more economical and (slightly) easier to see out of compared to its predecessor.

Some may not like its rather heavy-looking rear end, and the clever folding rear seat isn't all that comfortable for traditional use. It's a shame, too, that some of the unique features like the aluminum door handles have gone.

But there's no question that this is a better Civic overall. It's not revolutionary, and still not very European either, but as hatchbacks go, it's an upgrade that needed to happen.
"

NH Dan · 22nd December 2011, 15:49

I got as far as the site title, saw it was American and read no further.

chrishunt · 23rd December 2011, 09:46

Actually that wasn't a bad review with strong emphasis on ride quality and handling. Have a read Dan it might help you sell the car!

ecs43x · 23rd December 2011, 12:03

French google translated honda civic 2012 test - One more nice review
Google Traduction

Bog · 23rd December 2011, 12:56

Quite a good review and from the comments, some would like to see it in the USA

Love this part...

Quote:

Some of those gripes were no surprise when you consider that plenty of British Civic buyers were on the older side, their age-stiffened necks struggling to allow them to see past the shallow rear windscreen and a pair of exceptionally fat D-pillars.

The forum software should auto post this whenever some starts bitching about poor rear visibility in the 8th/9th gens lol

Mr Punch · 23rd December 2011, 14:18

Interesting write up. I'm a great believer in the proof is in the pudding approach. Lets see how they perform once they are out in General Population, then we'll see how good they really are.

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22nd December 2011, 13:42	#2 (permalink)
bodgerx Car: 2008 ES 1.8 i-VTEC i-Shift Join Date: 25th December 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,209 Thanks given: 21 Thanked 83 Times in 80 Posts iTrader: (1)	Seems pretty positive: " Well, it's a decidedly more satisfying Civic; that's for sure. It's more fun to drive, quieter, better finished, more economical and (slightly) easier to see out of compared to its predecessor. Some may not like its rather heavy-looking rear end, and the clever folding rear seat isn't all that comfortable for traditional use. It's a shame, too, that some of the unique features like the aluminum door handles have gone. But there's no question that this is a better Civic overall. It's not revolutionary, and still not very European either, but as hatchbacks go, it's an upgrade that needed to happen. "

22nd December 2011, 15:49	#3 (permalink)
NH Dan Arfurs right hand man Car: 1.8 Civic 'Spanish' ES 9th g Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 3,824 Thanks given: 479 Thanked 345 Times in 289 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got as far as the site title, saw it was American and read no further.

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ecs43x Thread starter Join Date: 8th October 2007 Posts: 51 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	French google translated honda civic 2012 test - One more nice review Google Traduction

23rd December 2011, 14:18	#7 (permalink)
Mr Punch Car: 2007 1.4 DSI SE Milano Red Join Date: 18th March 2011 Location: Leamington Spa Posts: 387 Thanks given: 48 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (0)	Interesting write up. I'm a great believer in the proof is in the pudding approach. Lets see how they perform once they are out in General Population, then we'll see how good they really are.