Honda Civic 1.6 Diesel - Things I hate about it but why it's a great car! 2012 - 2016

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  • Even though this car only has 118bhp, it's 300NM of torque deliveres an excellent level of power. A 0-60 time of roughly 9 secs.
    The build of the civic is excellent. A great family hatchback that you can rely on. It is not designed for a racing mindset but rather a safe car providing less hassle when it comes to regular maintainance and finance. It won't jerk your body when you accelerate hard but it will still get you moving when you need it.
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  • @stevec2857
    @stevec2857 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    had mine 4.5 years now, it is as you say 'sensible' but over that time it's been the most stress free ownership experience of any car I've owned. A-B without drama, I have the 1.8 vtec and turn off the econ, air con etc everything comes alive when you take it up the revs. Getting long in the tooth now but it'll be a sad day come part ex day. easy to clean up the fussy dash by fitting a modern double DIN touchscreen stereo as well 🤩 good video - covered everything a propective buyer might need to know.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank u buddy!! Yes brilliant car!

    • @sunshinex315
      @sunshinex315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve just bought a red 2018 Honda civic diesel 1.6 and honestly I can’t get the car quick enough. My Kia has broken down three years in a row and it’s given me so much stress that I’d have breakdowns myself. The breakdowns were always electrical and connection faults too. I’ve been told my Kia will be going to auction but to be honest it should really be torched. I really hope my Honda civic will be minimal stress like you say, I honestly need things to go right for once haha

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well I can’t speak for the 2018 model however I have no doubt Honda has kept their reliability going strong over the years :) good luck!

    • @sunshinex315
      @sunshinex315 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RacexEV 😃

  • @fitnessbasicsuk
    @fitnessbasicsuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    5:13 Anyone else sobbing looking at fuel prices when this was filmed vs now 🤣

  • @harryharry8384
    @harryharry8384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    by the way...
    the eco cruise control is a masterpiece as it offers the option of losing a bit of speed to increase economy and you always have the option to switch to normal .....i actually use eco cruise all the time and am seldom on motorways and love the fact you can actually change gear without dropping out of cruise....
    and make no mistage as an ex lotus elise long term owner the civic drives country lanes remarkably well and is fun
    i actually think the civic is way under rated on reviews by drivers who could never benefit from a drivers drivers car lol

    • @sailormanoyster1849
      @sailormanoyster1849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thnx 4 an honest review

    • @Anwarboy786
      @Anwarboy786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you have the 2012-15 or 15-17 model

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes you are correct. You do the have option. I totally forgot about that. Thanks!

  • @kriszgb1
    @kriszgb1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The Civic is better than the Golf.

    • @mastaization
      @mastaization ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure....not

    • @wolfgangvenner993
      @wolfgangvenner993 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Civic will out live the poor golf. So many diesel VW's with problems

    • @BaldyBriand
      @BaldyBriand ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct my friend VW overrated 💩 been there done it twice VW then Audi ..like an idiot, never again …

    • @hondamanvtec2894
      @hondamanvtec2894 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mk9 is
      But i owned a civic mk10 for 3 years
      And the mk10 sucks

    • @itsallrobbish
      @itsallrobbish 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, more reliable and a huge boot. The handling of the slightly newer version of this is as good as the golf. They changed the suspension, steering rack, the side windows to thicker glass, more under floor sound insulation, lined the rear wheel arches with thick carpet like stuff. Much better plastics on the dash, an Audi style feel, better exterior trim, rear spoiler and front light leds. Seat trim is nicer, but not the best quality stitching. It just looks better and I’ve had 75mpg in the summer and 65mpg in -8 degree temperatures. Best car I’ve ever owned and I’ve had a few VW products.

  • @mrjthamster9452
    @mrjthamster9452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So I am in to 2 weeks of ownership of a 2016 1.6 dtec model - sport trim. I can not fault the car. I have owned a few Type R's (one EP3 and two FN2s) in the past and love Honda, I needed something more frugal as I do a 100 mile commute each day. This Car is Fantastic to drive - the Torque is stunning for a 1.6 diesel engine. I can do 60+mpg even at over 70mph on a 50 mile trip. I do have the touch screen and the reversing camera which is a must due to the rear view - but that was meant for aerodynamics - yes it's not ideal - but the car was designed to be MPG efficient that way.
    It's a nice looking car, Frugal, but there is still fun to be had. Bloody love mine.
    I'd Highly recommend the civic, Sensible it is, but way better than you'd think.
    (BTW - I have had VW Golfs, BMW 3 series, - this is far better.
    The other car in the household is an 18 plate Polo - that replaced a Golf. That's a great little runaround for city driving)

    • @A4ANT
      @A4ANT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thinking of a CRV with this engine.. is it reliable engine ?

    • @th3m3du54
      @th3m3du54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A4ANT I would choose it over the 1.5 turbo

    • @shane6115
      @shane6115 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to get 75 mpg at 70 mph

    • @pawballer1964
      @pawballer1964 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have the gen9 restyling? In terms of handling, does it behave the same as "Race X" explained in the video on gen9? Like a little soft and stuff.

    • @djemmay
      @djemmay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pawballer1964I’ve got a 65 reg Gen 9 facelift Sport 1.6 diesel, and the handling isn’t as responsive as I would like. It’s a bit wobbly in the corners. Even though it’s a Sport, the suspension is standard height, as per all the rest in the range (except the Type R). The mk5 Golf Sport I had previously handled better. Other than this, everything else is really good about the car. Road tax is free also. A decent alternative to the Focus and Astra.

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    9th gen petrol civic driven it 90k been an absolutely fabulous car great gearshift steering and pedal weighing been to the limiter everyday utterly reliable.

  • @dukercuk
    @dukercuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks buddy for the honest review, and I might buy this car as my first car

  • @gregnorth1982
    @gregnorth1982 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for the review. FYI, econ mode is designed specifically to drop a couple of miles an hour on cruise control. It also affects your aircon output. Normal cruise on any car constantly adapts engine speed to maintain speed over ground. This is inherently inefficient, as fuel economy is gained through more progressive transitions through engine rpm. Econ mode purposely builds in a lag to smooth out these transitions, resulting in a natural lag in speed over ground when you encounter a hill. Therefore, if they took that lag out of econ mode you would have no difference in fuel efficiency which would mean econ mode would just be a button that did nothing but choke your aircon.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks buddy. Yeah I was very clueless about but after some comments over time I realised I was wrong

  • @TheRg191
    @TheRg191 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve got the 2.2 2012 diesel. I’ve owned it for 9 years.
    It’s had thousands of pounds in repairs in the last 12 months. (Clutch & flywheel, glow plugs, disks and pads, alternator, battery) but with the miles I’ve put on it (well over 100k) I’m not surprised.
    The leather seats are getting a little bit worn and I’d worn a hole in the drivers mat (bought a new one from Honda) but it still drives like it did when I bought it.
    Personally I like the quick, sharp steering on A roads. I think it corners way better than a golf. The steering is way more responsive and the gear change has a better, shorter throw.
    The rides a bit hard for our pot hole riddled roads in the U.K. and the sound insulation isn’t the best- the golf is better for that.
    Rear visibility is definitely a weak point,I agree with you there, at least the 9th gen comes with a reversing camera as standard- had to have one fitted for the same reason to my 8th gen civic back in the day.
    It’s broken down once in nine years and still got me to the nearest garage when the alternator failed.
    I average 53 mpg all year round and I don’t drive it gently.
    On a mostly motorway/A road run I’ve seen 60mpg+ regularly which isn’t bad for the bigger older diesel. £20 road tax too.
    Can’t complain at some bigger expenses every five years or so. No cam belt to change which beats out any of the VW rivals and servicing isn’t too expensive. It’s been insanely cheap to run, I’m hoping to run it for a few years yet!
    I’ve owned loads of Hondas- my uncle used to manage a main dealer so maybe I’m a bit biased, had a 2004 Accord EX, a 2006 civic EX GT, and the 2012 civic EX GT has been with me since 2014.
    In my experience they’re bullet proof if you look after them, diesels have never been something Honda’s been famous for but I’ve never had anything other than wear and tear items fail.
    The clutches are the biggest weak point on Honda diesels mechanically and they’re an expensive fix-a lot of Labour involved I’ve had one replaced on every Honda diesel I’ve had.
    The glow plug change was pricey too, they’re buried down at the back of the engine to the point even the wiper arms and windscreen drain has to come out- if you ever get a PGM-Fi code on the display that’s most likely the glow plugs.
    But they don’t need replacing till at least 100k miles.
    The 1.6 is better to work on I’ve been told as the engine doesn’t absolutely fill the engine bay so the glow plugs are easier to get to.

    • @Ruthless121
      @Ruthless121 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This area is not a forum, it's to leave short comments. You are the kind of person who buys civics so I'm not surprised 😅😅

    • @TheRg191
      @TheRg191 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Ruthless121 thanks for reminding me about TH-cam’s none existent comment word limit.
      Don’t read longer comments if your brain only has a limited capacity.
      I don’t even own my civic anymore I’ve had a Mercedes CLS since September.
      Let’s apply the same judgment to your comment, considering your self proclaimed limited mental capacity I’d imagine you ride an E scooter with no crash helmet.

    • @adamek9750
      @adamek9750 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Ruthless121on the contrary, i like reading detailed comments. Valuable info all from yt comments section

    • @TheRg191
      @TheRg191 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@adamek9750Thankyou!

    • @thetruth7633
      @thetruth7633 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      " if you ever get a PGM-Fi code on the display that’s most likely the glow plugs. "
      Mmm I had a PGM-Fi code but the reader said there there was no error, happened during driving.
      So weird. Done 120K miles. Glow plug failure will not show a code?

  • @hectorheath9742
    @hectorheath9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Driving enjoyment is relative and compared to my previous car the 1.6 Civic is a hoot. I'll be testing other cars for driver enjoyment for my next change, but considering the mpg and reliability this'll do for now.

  • @Thirty9Loops
    @Thirty9Loops 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    haha "BLUE!" Great detailed info!!

  • @BORISXII
    @BORISXII 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the heads up, I don't think anyone else has talked about these little things. I did not know them.

  • @jon2683032009
    @jon2683032009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a 2012 2.2idtec with 135,000 miles in 2018 and in 2023 its now done 242000 miles with only 1 oil change and, whilst it feels pretty worn out in the suspension and i think I've probably had my use out of it, everything works and it starts up every time. I'll definitely get another, probably a 1.6

  • @motorhead16
    @motorhead16 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    About the speed reduction when cruising in eco, they did it to maximise the fuel efficiency till the last drop. In diesel civic only the cruise control and the climate control are affected by eco mode and not the actual engine mapping, so just drive it in the normal mode, won't make a difference, except of you are an extremist hunting for amazing mpg and if so, the car will deliver without issues. I had this car for 300.000km and in my humble opinion is fun to drive, not as much as a Focus, but better than Golf and the rest non premium brands.

  • @rolandrimann8788
    @rolandrimann8788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cheers bro just bought 1.6 diesel 10th gen civic really pleased with it.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep it! I sold mine and bought a 1 series. I stand regret. Didn't realise bmw made such a shit car. Lol gnna get something else now

    • @rolandrimann8788
      @rolandrimann8788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RacexEV yeah I've heard about them best avoided, good luck bro 👍.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rolandrimann8788 thanks man! On my way to get engine oil for the beamer lol be careful on the bumps with civic. Mine was overly low for some reason.

    • @onthedry8386
      @onthedry8386 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RacexEV i have a civic 2013 a great car...... now if the back seat gets stuck you cant get at it because there is no little hatch big problem trust me a nightmare,,,,, great video btw

  • @heros2110
    @heros2110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1) I have the CIvic Tourer of that era. So i don't have the bar in the rear window.
    2) Less buttons with the infotainment system + pick up a call or to dial is as easy or bad on previous cars i had (2020 Astra, Golf 6)
    3) Cruise Control, i agree, it takes quite a while in ECO mode to catch up in case you're on a hill. I have the 1.8 petrol, so it is not related to the 1.6 diesel.
    4) I specifically chose the engine version because i came from a 3 cylinder turbo. Compared to this, the 1.8 is a beast in terms of how smooth it runs and especially how it sounds. I had the 3 cylinder for two years, never again. Sounds like a rattling toolbox and it will give you headaches because of DI, LSPI, oil sump, belt in oil and all that.
    The Civic needs some petrol and some new oil every ~ 10,000 km and it gives you no further issues.
    Would i buy it again? Definitely.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love this!

    • @The_Touring_Jedi
      @The_Touring_Jedi 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have the same model Tourer 1.8iVtec all black pre facelift with only 95.000km...😁 the engine is so smooth that people think it's a hybrid.😂 You can't hear engine when warm at all.

  • @Godot28
    @Godot28 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review mate. Would you say this engine has enough power for overtaking on A roads and going up long relatively steep hills on motorways?

  • @RacexEV
    @RacexEV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Even though this car only has 118bhp, it's 300NM of torque deliveres an excellent level of power. A 0-60 time of roughly 9 secs.
    The build of the civic is excellent. A great family hatchback that you can rely on. It is not designed for a racing mindset but rather a safe car providing less hassle when it comes to regular maintainance and finance. It won't jerk your body when you accelerate hard but it will still get you moving when you need it.

    • @goober650NX
      @goober650NX ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a very fair assessment regarding the sensibility of buying this car.
      I'm at an age now where rolling around under a car doing repairs has lost it's allure and that's the reason for purchasing this model plus the bonus of zero road tax and great mpg.
      Thanks for making the video and for taking the time to upload.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem. Really appreciate your comment!

  • @Chichul
    @Chichul ปีที่แล้ว

    is it possible to replace the radio and set the navigation?

  • @steviefn2typer
    @steviefn2typer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Newer one has voice recognition and the dash does kinda need all the those buttons, not as many as you’d think and the 8th gen was the same. Decent set of tyres helps out the handling and I tend to drive it harder than my type r😂

  • @shaniljessy458
    @shaniljessy458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video showing how mod-able the car is cosmetically?

  • @tidojevidanovic7814
    @tidojevidanovic7814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    for me great car

  • @irshad_siraj
    @irshad_siraj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. well-structured and this is what I needed to know about this car. Cheers

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for that, appreciate the comment!

  • @MrWilliam.Stewart
    @MrWilliam.Stewart 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The only problem I've had with mine is that it's only 4cm high! Apart from being lower than an MX5, good quality motor car.

  • @ianholliday9495
    @ianholliday9495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honda like the other person commented do not like worn tyres much, they tend to be louder and it affects handling very slightly too, hope you get sorted, it only needs a tweak here or there,

  • @shafirohman2331
    @shafirohman2331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this video honesty 👌

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you brother!! Glad I made it

  • @razvanaxinie4495
    @razvanaxinie4495 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanted to get one but unfortunately I don’t fit in it 😢

  • @connorbool6179
    @connorbool6179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Class video this was mate

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much man!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ZafarIqbal-jl8yq
    @ZafarIqbal-jl8yq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    East and West Honda is the best

  • @GeorgeVega
    @GeorgeVega 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How tall are you? Im 6 ft 2 and i went inside one. Seemed a bit cramped.

  • @rinocoletta8877
    @rinocoletta8877 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top Car I have 2016 model tourer disesel

  • @mathanks837
    @mathanks837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i looking for buy 2013 model Honda civic 1.6 good or bat plz reply

  • @brankoradanovic9694
    @brankoradanovic9694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many miles par gallon??

  • @Ab-bs6de
    @Ab-bs6de 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is the rear spoiler removable

  • @manapo7306
    @manapo7306 ปีที่แล้ว

    One question about the cc. When it's on and you come near the front car what is the reaction of the car? Brake itself?

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No the car continues as normal so you have to brake yourself. It’s not an adaptive cruise control sadly.

  • @Kevin-vx3hg
    @Kevin-vx3hg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Racing around a residential area.. nice

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You call that racing? Loool

  • @46templar
    @46templar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im stuck between a cibic or a focus 65 reg age

  • @Azureecosse
    @Azureecosse 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this adaptive cruise control on these Civics , does it speed up and slow down with the traffic in front of you?

  • @thetruth7633
    @thetruth7633 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1.6 DTEC is very economical, but it misses humpff on the Autobahn, better get the 2.2 DTEC and mild tune

  • @user-xs2oj6su9v
    @user-xs2oj6su9v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have Honda civic 2015 1.6 idtec for morr then 2uears now ... WHAT CAN I SAY: CAR IS AMAZING AND I LOVE IT!
    P.S. Forget about the Seat(shit on) and VW!

  • @mumunhoz
    @mumunhoz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate,
    I am curious about something about this car. I have the same car at the same age, 2013. There is something funny with my honda which I don't know if it's normal for all Civics at this age. I feel too much bouncing in the cabin. When I am driving on a motorway, I cannot rest my head on the head support comfortable because it seems that the shock absorbent are a bit stiff.
    I took the car to my mechanic and he said it was "normal" because the car has this "sport style".
    I had a crap ford Fiesta 2008 and I could feel as much vibration in the cabin as I feel with this honda.
    What is your opinion about the shock absorbents/suspension of this car?

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate sorry for the late response. I have experienced anything like that. The car suspension seems fine to me and I can rest my head comfortable. Sorry. It seems to be a specific problem but I'm not knowledgeable on it

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably worn shocks or even badly worn tyres. Hondas dont respond well to badly worn tyres. Your roads may be an issue too. Some arent laid down smooth. A "friday evening" job that everyone feels for years afterwards

    • @ianholliday9495
      @ianholliday9495 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd get your tracking and where balancing checked out, ive got the 2016 version of this its so so smooth no.vibration at all, also inspect the tie rods and contr arms for wear n tear

    • @heros2110
      @heros2110 ปีที่แล้ว

      2014 tourer, no bouncing and everything fine. Stock suspension and Yokohama Advan Sport tyres on it.

  • @ianholliday9495
    @ianholliday9495 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've caned a few Ford ST'S in mine, it's stock too no mods

  • @Ali.G6
    @Ali.G6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend 💯

  • @themadscientest
    @themadscientest ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why are diesel cars not popular in the US? We have huge long stretches of highway where the amazing fuel economy and higher energy density would make a diesel IDEAL!

    • @brankoradanovic9694
      @brankoradanovic9694 ปีที่แล้ว

      The reason why is not popular is the big oil companies like to sell you more gas:They do not let small engines to import here:I am going to Serbia and I am looking to buy me a diesel, Honda Civic:I will be there for six months

  • @sabotage3d
    @sabotage3d ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any oil dilution issues with this engine? Do you smell gasoline from the oil dipstick?

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think so. Never experienced any issues like that. It is a great engine. Never smelt any gasoline

    • @sabotage3d
      @sabotage3d ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RacexEV Awesome thanks!

  • @GLH8
    @GLH8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They did revise the steering and suspension on the face lift around 2015, its much better.
    I also find rear visibility, screen glare and eco cruise control annoying. I would also describe it as Sensible.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man. Didn’t expect anyone to watch this one as it’s an older car. But yh I’m glad you agreed with my points! :) thanks for commenting. Would love to try the newer models some day.

  • @raymondhunt6109
    @raymondhunt6109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had both the Mk.9 and the Mk.10 Civics, the Mk.9 was a manual diesel which was totally reliable and averaged 60 mpg. The Mk.10 was a 1.0 cvt (126bhp) only averaged 40mpg but was a much nicer car than the old one with loads of kit as standard (ie adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist ) and cornered much better than the old car.
    I wish I had kept it or swapped it for a 1.5 which gets great reviews.

    • @raptorpome2577
      @raptorpome2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would avoid the 1.5 petrol as it has a problem with oil dilution

    • @-DC-
      @-DC- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Timing belt on the 1.0 at 75k.or 6 years is astronomically expensive ALOT of people with this version going to be in for a shock.

    • @Ciaran334
      @Ciaran334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raptorpome2577 I agree in part with what you have said. But it needs to be serviced every six months. If you can do that it will be just as good as any Honda

    • @haveaseatplease
      @haveaseatplease ปีที่แล้ว

      @@raptorpome2577 The oil dilution was only a problem on a very limited number of (early) 1.5 liter turbo engine cars. Also the problem was related to very short driving distances (motor never warmed -up) on the cars where it was an issue.

  • @1maico1
    @1maico1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This engine doesn't appear to be ULEZ compliant

  • @Chichul
    @Chichul ปีที่แล้ว

    Is 1.6 deisel motor good?

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is yep. The better of hondas diesel engines. The 2.2 is a lot more fun to drive but from what i have seen the 1.6 gets the upper hand for reliability. There will be nay sayers but hey ive worked on both a few times

  • @ryanh3285
    @ryanh3285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you say it's fine over 100000 miles if well looked after.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh hell yeah bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have a 1 million km warrenty on the engine🤷‍♂️. Says enough about it. Ive put about 20,000 km on mine in under a year with no issues to report except for the occasional regen (thats my own fault. Turns out these dont like anything other than diesel). Fuel filter is cruel to change so a lot of places wont want to do it. Ive gone at mine at least 3 times and failed. RANT OVER
      I love mine. No intentions of selling it

  • @David-uc8vw
    @David-uc8vw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it true that this diesel engine is an oil burner?

    • @getthecansin
      @getthecansin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No,doesn't burn a drop. One of the best small diesels ever made. No known problems making in incredibly reliable .

  • @cossiedrifter
    @cossiedrifter 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slowing down on inclines uses a lot less fuel.

  • @zaixai9441
    @zaixai9441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got 450 miles our of a 50L tank? I have a honda jazz 09 petrol i-shift and when the light comes on I fill the tank to the top which is about 32 litres from the fuel light coming on and I am getting 300 miles to 350. You must drive it like a gokart, becuase that is terrible economy.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not 450 every time. But yes I was driving very rough on the car and on the motorway I was doing 90 plus always. Don’t drive like that anymore though.

  • @69Dobby
    @69Dobby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aint ya biffed your knee on silly door panel whilst exiting yet , OUCH !

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha well spotted

  • @tommafia5357
    @tommafia5357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely agree 👍🏻

  • @johnpascall
    @johnpascall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has anybody had any issues with the clutch, my car has done 64,000 miles and I am on the 3rd clutch? All replaced FOC by Honda so clearly they have issues!

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very odd. Honestly never had issue

    • @leutz24us
      @leutz24us 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No I had running until now in Denmark 300 k and I still have original clutch.

    • @canalboating
      @canalboating ปีที่แล้ว

      mine judders if it has been raining the night before, ok after a few miles and is great then all day, wish honda would replace mine foc

  • @propanbutan4634
    @propanbutan4634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got the same car and I can agree with all of the things...Worst thing is the rear view engine is fantastic

    • @mhowsin
      @mhowsin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear problems with clutch judder when pulling away do you experience this

    • @propanbutan4634
      @propanbutan4634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mhowsin yes mostly on a colder wet day...at first I was thinking I was pulling away to hard spinning the wheels. It goes away once car warms up

    • @laurentiuolivian1861
      @laurentiuolivian1861 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@propanbutan4634 Still have problems with clutch? I want to buy one these days. thx

    • @propanbutan4634
      @propanbutan4634 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laurentiuolivian1861 yes only on cold damp days which is like half a year in the uk 🤣🤣🤣. Otherwise not doing it. I'm in Spain atm drove fro northern England and the drivers seat is VERY VERY BAD extremely uncomfortable to the point where I'm thinking buying a aftermarket seat

    • @propanbutan4634
      @propanbutan4634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laurentiuolivian1861 with the clutch thing you just have to very light engage the clutch and gas gently and it won't judder

  • @TheSpita80
    @TheSpita80 ปีที่แล้ว

    do not agree with you have 1.6 dtec from 2016 car drives very comfortable and not boring better than a vw or seat had them both

  • @gtgodbear6320
    @gtgodbear6320 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think the U.S. got those with the diesel.

  • @pawballer1964
    @pawballer1964 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you tried the gen9 restyling? If so, would the conclusion be the same as gen9? I mean it's a bit of a boring car and not for car enthusiasts.

  • @oleksandrm1052
    @oleksandrm1052 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super auto

  • @nightynine4061
    @nightynine4061 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hate and love mine. It's small and I can come around. But my 2015 has a CVT and omfg it is so freaking slow even when you want to be aggressive you can literally tell the cvt is not responding and you have to wait for it to switch or something car literally does nothing until CVT changes gears. It is so slow.

  • @kemadat
    @kemadat ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple not use Eco Mode!!! you are driving 50mil/h in a residential area??

  • @sipepguru
    @sipepguru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "when your on the motorway.. doing 75.. 80...
    You get a speeding fine..

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No police don't really care about 5 -10 mph. I was doing 90mph with a group of police bikes behind me but I didn't know they were police till they caught up. They didn't do anything. If u get a ticket for 80 it's very unlucky for u.

    • @sipepguru
      @sipepguru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RacexEV drive like hell and you will surely get there, not my words but maybe worth knowing the travel time difference driving 70 or going 90 mph will only save 9 minutes over a 50!!!!! Miles

    • @heros2110
      @heros2110 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sipepguru There's parts of the world where 80 mph is a reasonable and nice travelling speed. So it is more about scamming and less about true safety. Safety comes in a package of speed, lane discipline, traffic awareness and so on. But of course, a speed camera is quick money.

    • @Asto508
      @Asto508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@heros2110 80 mph is the normal speed in Germany. I'm usually driving around 100 mph.

    • @The_Touring_Jedi
      @The_Touring_Jedi 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@Asto508As a Swiss I drive 120mph on German Autobahn.😂😂😂

  • @zippoppo1900
    @zippoppo1900 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    J’ai une Honda civic 2.2 i-dtec de 2012 elle a 230000 km elle tourne comme une horloge, tout est encore d’origine sauf disque et plaquette de frein, j’adore cette voiture et je roule sans avoir peur de tomber en panne sans stress

  • @The123slingshot
    @The123slingshot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get the 2.2

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a good engine. Honda is known for great engines in terms of reliability but that 2.2 is not one of them. A shame really because theyre a very lively engine even in the accords

    • @AA-os1sg
      @AA-os1sg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexhickey5633 what seems to be the issue with the 2.2?

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AA-os1sg from what ive seen and heard they have timing chain issues and the piston rings tend to get their own notions. On top of that they seem to not take abuse at all. Nobody where i live wants to even see them for anything more than an oil change. Theyre not a great engine unfortunately. And ive heard that same story from 3 chaps who fix cars for a living. They dont like that specific engine one bit. They always recommend any honda engine but the 2.2 diesel. Granted, like i saud above its a very fun engine to drive with. Incredibly lively and responsive and not overly loud. Ive driven a few myself and like the feel of them. Smoother than the 1.6 for sure. But that 1.6 is a rather potent bugger. I own one and its very capable of getting over the speed limit without much thought. Good on fuel and despite my once weekly long drive it hasnt plugged the dpf or wastegate yet.
      Hope this helps

    • @AA-os1sg
      @AA-os1sg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexhickey5633 thanks for the fast response. I guess if oil change is done regularly it avoids timing chain issues. I know the clutches were weak on the 07-12 models but not sure if they improved it. I do agree the 1.6 Idtec comes to life after 80-110mph easily which is surprising for a 1.6 capacity engine.

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AA-os1sg i still wouldn't sink my money into one tbh. 1.6 all the way

  • @svlagonda7417
    @svlagonda7417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like your video but diesel is dead with ULEZ and diesel tax/surcharges.

    • @rolandrimann8788
      @rolandrimann8788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All of the latest diesels are ULEZ compliant so don't let that put you off. I have the 10th gen civic great car.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess so but I live in London but hardly drive into those zones. For outside big cities I think u would be fine

    • @Tpavra
      @Tpavra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      From around 63/14 plate the 1.6 Diesel was upgraded to a Euro 6 which means its ULEZ compliant.

  • @aughhhhhhhhhhhh
    @aughhhhhhhhhhhh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man how do you even compare any civic with golf???

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same way you compare anything in life

    • @aughhhhhhhhhhhh
      @aughhhhhhhhhhhh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RacexEV yeah but normally you compare same class

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are the same class though or at least rivals. That’s the point. They literally rival each other. Someone buying a civic will also considers a golf. Similar price tag and specs. The jazz kinda rivals the polo.

    • @aughhhhhhhhhhhh
      @aughhhhhhhhhhhh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RacexEV first civic was i think 8 seconds faster in Nürnberg ring .. rivals and second the quality is not compareble . Civics make 1 000 000km if engine is serviced properly and golfs i highly doubt most go above 350 000 with so many repairs... Honda doesnt have 1 defected engine

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aughhhhhhhhhhhh nurnberg ring time is irrelevant because I’m reviewing it for normal people driving. And what you mentioned is just a general difference in cars. It does not mean they are not in the same class. You can still compare them. That’s the whole point. Also, they are priced similar and offer the consumer similar things which is why consumers will generally consider both cars. I mean just look at the comments and other TH-cam videos.

  • @Sr3brn1
    @Sr3brn1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Try 2.2 you will see some fun 😘

  • @LeoTwai
    @LeoTwai 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Honda are way better than vw

  • @robertkrapljan3507
    @robertkrapljan3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Common- Golf and Honda... Golf is not a car at all....

  • @muckspreader1able
    @muckspreader1able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    German electrics are better?Are you taking the piss?
    Ha ha go for a golf the most boring overated car on the market and so unreliable. Please people this guy talks shite.

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  ปีที่แล้ว

      I should have specified, the touchscreen is better on the German cars. Also Golf is not the only German car. This was back then as well.

    • @onthedry8386
      @onthedry8386 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      driving cars since i was sixteen now i am 66 i found that of all the cars i drove honda never let me down,,,

  • @vaspadure2725
    @vaspadure2725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The golf a to b car is the car for enthusiats? lol
    This Civic has a soul, is a crazy car inside and outside.
    The golf is the bland one, you dont know what are you talking about.

  • @courtneyrailynn304
    @courtneyrailynn304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll stick with my vw 🥰

  • @chhau123
    @chhau123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    £50 for full tank of fuel, cries in 2023 lol

  • @craigwilson8228
    @craigwilson8228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get it remapped for another 45hp

    • @mrjthamster9452
      @mrjthamster9452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      £280 quid - I have considered that - sounds like a good option with this fantastic engine. - Any experience?

    • @lechocki
      @lechocki ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrjthamster9452 I had a remap done to mine by Celtic (2015 model). The extra tq/hp was very nice, but my clutch juddered while pulling away, no matter how smooth you tried to be. It had the map undone shortly after.

  • @Spierdalajyoutube
    @Spierdalajyoutube 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Diesel driving 3miles daily is killing engine 🤷‍♂️

  • @ianholliday9495
    @ianholliday9495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Golf and honda in the same sentence lol stop swearing lol

  • @mrwho8591
    @mrwho8591 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honda civic is from an a to b car?haha! You R so funny! Or you havent drive more than 3 cars...

  • @khadafiyusuf5557
    @khadafiyusuf5557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fk?

  • @harryharry8384
    @harryharry8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    living in london how can you have fun in any car lol lol
    poor review

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go ask the supercar owners in London. Lol

  • @VictorKibalchich
    @VictorKibalchich 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your driving is terrible

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      10 years zero accident plus racing licence. Keep crying

    • @VictorKibalchich
      @VictorKibalchich 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RacexEV you're a self important bell end

    • @RacexEV
      @RacexEV  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VictorKibalchich I am important unlike you. Keep crying though loser lol stick to the speed limit sheep