Since its launch in 1973, the Honda Civic has been one of the compact cars more popular in the united States.
His success can be attributed to the impressive reputation of Honda vehicles for long life and reliability, with low operating costs.
Honda has tended to some problems with the previous editions, but they were renovating to overcome them.
For buyers of Honda for a long time, the completely redesigned and greatly improved Civic 2016 is esperadamente welcome.
The Honda Civic along with the Toyota Corolla, are the vehicles most sold among hispanics in the united States.
The sedan Civic 2016 is approximately 3 inches long and 2 inches wide than its predecessor, and its wheelbase is a little longer.
Styles and Options
The Honda Civic sedan is available in LX, EX, EX-T, EX-L and Touring.
The base model LX, comes standard with steel wheels 16 inches, automatic headlights, headlights and rear lights LED daytime running, full power accessories, cruise control, an expanded vision of the driver side mirror, automatic climate control.
The electronic features include a 5-inch screen central display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth (phone and audio) and a sound system four speakers with a USB port and connectivity of Pandora.
The sedan EX adds alloy wheels 16 inches, heated sideview mirrors, windshield wipers intermittent variable, an on-board computer multi-function, armrest rear center with cup holders, an audio system with eight speakers, two USB ports, an interface 7 inch touch screen with integration HondaLink for smart phones, Apple carplay and Android Auto.
The EX-T adds fog lamps, spoiler, deck lid rear, remote start, automatic climate control dual zone, front seats with heating and satellite and HD radio. The leather upholstery comes standard in the models EX-L and Touring.
The Touring adds different 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, automatic wipers, a passenger seat with electric four positions, heated rear seats, an integrated navigation system with voice controls and an audio system with 10 speakers.
Interior Design
The design and materials of the interior are commendable, you can approach the refinement of the Acura in the Touring model. Both the front seats as the rears are comfortable for adults.
From the point of view of the driver, the new Civic feels like a luxury car compared to the previous model. It has been the board occupied two levels, replaced by an elegant design, sober, with luxury materials for the segment.
A new system of information and entertainment for the Civic includes a touch-screen smartphone and the advanced integration.
A 7-inch touch screen comes standard in all models, except the base LX, and includes both carplay from Apple and Android auto for the functionality of smart phone in every rule through the tactile screen.
unfortunately, their response times are slow, small buttons and menu structure is confusing and often make it frustrating to use.
In terms of storage, there is a storage compartment exceptionally deep under the armrest of the central console, with the 7.2 liter capacity/
The space in the trunk, for its part, has soared in the new Civic sedan, the expansion of 12.5 cubic feet last year to a whopping 15.1 cubes. That is the territory of a family sedan.
note that the trunk of the Touring falls 14.7 cubic feet due to the subwoofer of the sound system of high quality.
Engine and transmission
Brings a four-cylinder engine, but the exact type varies depending on the model you choose. The LX and EX come with a 2.0-liter four rated 158 horsepower and 138 foot-pounds of torque.
Is paired with a six-speed manual transmission (LX only) or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that works as an automatic system. The CVT is optional on the LX.
The fuel economy estimated by EPA is 31 mpg combined (27 city / 40 highway) for the manual LX, while both trims with the CVT are linked to an excellent 35 mpg combined (31/41).
The EX-T, EX-L and Touring models are powered by a turbocharged 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine rated 174 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque.
The CVT is the only transmission available, and is considerably the fastest in the segment.
Security
Comes standard with stability control, antilock disc brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a rear view camera.
from the FORMER, bring a camera blind spot of the right side (LaneWatch) is also standard, as is the system of HondaLink, which also includes notification urgency of emergencies.
Standard on Touring models and optional on other sedans Civic is the security package detection from Honda, which adds cruise control, facilities, warning of lane departure, the intervention of lane departure and alert with a vision of a collision with automatic braking emergency.
road
The new Honda Civic has a sharpness in the road that has been absent in recent years. The steering response is lively, and there is noticeably less body roll in the Civic above.
at The same time, the ride of the Civic is very comfortable, and there is less noise in the interior.
When it is accelerating hard from a stop or passing other vehicles, the base engine of 2.0-litre can feel weak when combined with the CVT, but for normal driving it is capable enough to.
In the case of a turbocharged engine of 1.5 liter, the acceleration is spirit, and the turbo keeps pulling at highway speeds like a car more expensive. In general, this is one of the best powertrains in the class, which offers the fuel efficiency of a model economy and the behavior of a sportsmanship.
as the best Cívic once again feel the fun of sports. Unlike their predecessors, however, it is fairly quiet in the interior at high speed, and its ride is more compliant than ever.
Conclusion
it Is difficult to compete with the new Civic. The Corolla is about. The agile and well-equipped Ford Focus may not be the fresh face to confront. Behind the Kia Forte. Last but not least is the redesigned Chevrolet Cruze.
But if you have been waiting for the new Honda Civic, consider your patience rewarded, because what you are looking for, just come.
Price: from US$ 18,640 the base model up to 26,500, the Touring
Consumption: 27 mpg city, 40 Mpg highway
31 mpg city, 42 Mpg highway (turbo)
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