People stay want to pay more for "brand prestige", especially in the United States. That's why the u.s. market is the only one where Acura(Honda),Infiniti(Nissan) and Lexus(Toyota) exist.
+venichen1 Acura cars are just Honda clones with body kits. Same with Infinity. The G27 vs the 370z. Lexus has cars that Toyota would never include like the V8 engine. I think the AWD opitions on the Acura make it a bit more unique, but you can just put that on the Honda as options as well.
damn they threw in a lot of tech in that car. didn't watch whole video but I am assuming there is not cooled front seats or heated steering wheel. but I still cant believe how much they put it.
+Portishead Biscuit Well, the Accord is still a much larger car with more rear seat room and trunk space. You can also get a V6 engine in the Accord and overall, its still a more substantial and refined car. Trust us, there are still plenty of reasons why buyers would choose the Accord at the Honda dealership.
I have to say, I'm proud of you good sir. You have come a long way with your reviews all the way up to the point where you are now one of the first few reviewers to test this car. Keep on doing amazing in depth reviews and thank you for all that you do!
+itachii267 We were quite honored to be one of the first to get access to this important model for Honda. Happy you enjoyed the review, a lot of people are going to be purchasing this hot new car when it hits the market next month.
Totally obliterates the Corolla and rest of the competitors except possibly the Mazda 3. I''ll have to wait to see the Type-R and see if Mazda releases a Mazdaspeed version to make up my mind.
+MoN27E Depends what your priorities are. Space isn't a big priority of mine and I can't say anything about the Civic's interior because I haven't checked it out in person. The Mazda's interior has received rave reviews and I was impressed. Handling and dynamics are top priorities of mine and Mazda has a slight edge in that. Again, can't say anything until I check out the Civic.
I mean if you want a geared-automatic instead of a cvt, then that's why you would get the 8 speed dual clutch from the ILX. But lets see what they'll do for thr ILX and the rest of the acura's
I typically don't like Hondas but I have to say this one is really nice. The Corolla on the other hand is just an embarrassment at this point with its twelve year old engine and soft chassis.
+Insanity Crow Toyotas have always been geared towards a softer ride. Same with Camry. Just the nature of the beast. That 12 year old engine is rather boring, but you'll never kill it.
+Audioquest56 They had time to perfect the engine. I personally would never buy one but some people really do just want a comfortable point A to point B car that won't let them down. To those people it's hard not to recommend a Toyota
+Ike n meek A soft touch can prevent noises inside the cabin after a time using the car, or when you're driving on a bumpy road (instead of hard plastic) or something like that.
+Didimo Bautista Or crack! I've got an 02' Mitsubishi Galant and when I got it, it had a big crack down the middle. It has rattled to the point that a big chunk is missing and you can see the back side of the instrument cluster from the front of the car.
Give me a break. It's about perceived quality, nothing more. A good quality plastic dash will not rattle and actually last longer than any soft touch dash.
Utterly fantastic review. Love those long shots of you wringing out that 2.0 MT--love that you chose to include it. No one else does it like you, Sofyan. Keep up the great work
Got the Touring couple of days ago... it's an awesome car. Big difference between the LX and the top tier Touring as far as driving feel goes and everything in between
Agree, what more could you want from a good daily driver? Reasonable price, good MPG, nice interior, Honda reliability, cheap to insure, tech savy instruments, distinguishable looks (actually stands out and not so boring) and good crash ratings.
james 699 True, if you want a "different" civic maybe a SI or the upcoming type R is right for you. DId you see the new unveiling of the 2016 civic yet? It looks pretty good to me.
Redline Reviews are the only car reviews on youtube I watch. Just from a visual stand point you didn't hold the camera and show the entire interior like you usually do so I was slightly disappointed in that. Keep your camera angles that we are so accustomed to please!
+kevinsapokguy Thanks for the feedback! We are certainly taking all suggestions into consideration. We are still in the process of testing new camera angles, so please be patient while we are in this transition period.
The car looks awesome. The only thing that disappoints me is the rear end. it looks terrible. i am so disappointed on Honda for making this Civic with a cool front but ugly rear.
+Ricardo Torres i read somewhere that the new SI will be a turbo for sure. i personally am going to keep my 14 SI until at least 2018 when they can get the kinks out of the turbo engine.
Turbos are the way to go. If it truly is 7.5 second then its close to the T4 engines of Volvo. Its really more upscale now and the torque feel, the engine power is what is most welcoming. The padded leather interior is also luxurious now and a sure competitor against European counterparts. Well done Honda, but you reformed only after taking a hit for such a long time
+Constantine Joseph agreed. As if we can see the problems they definitely know what is going on too. They just need to hit VTEC if u know what i meant.
+Constantine Joseph Nah Honda is just lagging that's all. you must have forgotten about the f1 era, the vtec on motorcycles in 1983, and the k series . The highest naturally aspirated k series So far is 500 horsepower. ID say Honda is still in it. they also are the only manufacturer with an awd system without a driveshaft.
I did not forget about the great Honda Mclaren era. They can and have the potential to compete with the very best. I hope with the Acura or Honda NSX 2 we will see the new Honda arrive with the baby NSX and replacement for s2000 and of course the awaited 2017 Honda Civic type R. Also hoping for an EURO R accord which are turbocharged accords.
I know you’re busy with new vehicles coming but could you do a comparison of the civic and accord? I want to see side by side reviews and no one has one. There might be one deep in the search feed but I only like you reviews
Woah are you serious? Two trims in the same video? Man, this is gold! This is a first! Thank you! And speaking of which, this is a generation that I would actually consider buying, especially the 6 speed manual, even if it has less power. I actually prefer the lower trim because of its more analogue features such as obviously, the stick shift but also the tachometer which has a real needle to it. Honestly, you guys are moving up in the world, to think that you be not only the one of the first to review it, but you're actually driving them, that's right, both trim level! I'm proud of you guys and happy to have subscribed to your channel.
Excellent review Sofyan! When I saw the Live-stream reveal of this vehicle, I was amazed by how much hard work and effort that Honda had put into the tenth generation of the Civic, as I definitely think that this is the best looking version to date. I was also impressed with the new 4K video quality that was implemented into this review as well :) - Michael
Even though I'm only a car designer student, I think the full chrome covering the grill looks pretty good. The door handles and the grill chrome section would probably have a darker finish for the Si and Type R versions. You also need to understand that Honda is trying to target a larger audience with their new design language.
+thecamlog so basically we draw cars that have purpose. It's such a broad field, like there's many aspects of car design that you can focus on such as just exterior design, interior design, or clay modeling. You should really check out College for Creative Studies website to find out more info! :)
Shouldn't you be watching 2001 Honda Civic videos then? I had one of those 5 months ago until it got hit badly. Now I'm in a 2015 Civic Si and it's my second new car following the one I had for the last 14. The tech and convenience in my new car has me kicking myself for not upgrading sooner, Honda vehicles have the knack to make you drive them forever. Cars are not JUST cars anymore.
dave houston no they're not. There is so much connectivity and more implemented systems to assist driving from 15+ years ago. If you really feel like cars are strictly for bare bones transportation, then you might as well be better off taking public transportation like the bus.
+Dime Slinger yes they are they are pieces of steel with an engine. Same as always. Anything more is incentive to waste your hard earned money on a depreciating asset.
+shumpie41 Similar situation for me. 2014 was barely any cheaper. A brand new 2015 had less miles (duh) and longer warranty. I think the price difference was only around 1,000 but I can't remember.
+Mike Miller Well, only time will tell. Also, a CVT that mimics shift points so it can "feel" like a "normal" transmission. Why even bother....it is what it is. lol
The way "The Year of The Honda" is laid out, I wouldn't be surprised to see Acura go away. They don't move enough units to stay very profitable. Like he said in the video a couple of times, "ILX is pretty much obsolete"... I mean who would have thought a Honda Civic would ever even HAVE a dynamic cruise option?? That should be left for Acura; A clear sign I feel they'll retire the brand soon.
Stupid Honda ! Make a fucking 200 hp 2.0 L. 1.5 L T with 175HP will always be a joke. You can't even make HP too much more when you start with 1.5L. Plus the 2.0 L version is such a low detuned 158Hp... What the hell you gonna do with that?
I love the way the news Civics look and I love how in-depth your videos are! Everyone else's videos are around 5 minutes and not nearly detailed enough for my liking. Thanks for being awesome!
I'm really curious to see how the Si version looks. I am not a fan of how the regular 10th gens look, but they are extremely nice. The features on this is just insane compared to older Civics. Heated front AND rear seats? Damn.
I haven’t had a car since I was 19 and it was an old hatchback...I loved it. I’m thinking of getting this used. I really can’t see anything wrong with it. 😊
Just bought a fully loaded HR-V EX-L with Navi back in July as a daily commuter and small family car. Lovely little CUV, though I'm admittedly not generally well-receiving of Japanese vehicles. I've been satisfied, but this little Civic does look very promising too. I keep telling myself I don't need another new car, but boy is it tempting to replace my old 2000 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro with a Civic Touring like this. As a guy that absolutely loves German cars and classic Euro and American cars, for me to potentially consider giving up an Audi for a Japanese sedan is pretty impressive. Good job on Honda's part, but it's strange how much more interesting the new Civic is compared to their (technically) more upscale Acura ILX. Anyone else thing the new Civic will render the ILX nearly obsolete? Less expensive, very premium and still fairly affordable.
I am about to turn in the lease on my 13 civic. Though, with this newly offered transmission, I want to vomit hearing that CVT change "gears". Turbo + cvt = no good. The WRX received some awful reviews with that configuration. You'd think Honda would give it a proper transmission. I'd expect this with a Nissan, but Honda is a more sophisticated and quality brand, which is why one could be easily disappointed in this newly turbocharged Civic. At least the lower tier 2.0 liter Civic gets the manual, which is totally backwards thinking IMO.
+What is Bitcoin? The CVT is good if you are accelerating normally. But I just can't stand it when you punch it, the sound is so annoying before there is shift sound. CVT is really the only big downside of this car, then the rear end of the car could've been better. Not loving it, but I can accept it. And there is no CD player anymore :(
only if this came with a true automatic transmission. Ahh, CVT won't really matter if you are accelerating it normally. But if you punch it, damn that CYT is annoying.
I don´t know why so much fuzz about absence of volume knob.... One click opens the volume bar to the right, then click exactly the volume level you need!! No need swiping up or down!!! Is it that hard?!??!?!!?
I'm still getting used to the body lines, but I think it's growing on me. Definitely setting itself apart from the other cars, and I like that. They're finally remember the company they used to be.
Has anyone experienced throttle lag when stepping on the gas pedal when driving? My Honda Civic EX-L has a slight lag time in power when I step on the gas, sometime will jolt when I try and accelerate. My dealership states this is normal for A CVT engine...
This guy is sharp and I always like his professional delivery on reviews. That was quite smart to position the POV Sony Action Cam where the steering wheel blocked the speedometer.
Ugly .... I've been a civic driver since 2007..... I'll be ready for a new car in 2 years. If they don't change the looks of the new civic model I'll be getting another brand
4:08 can you guys stop it with the low frame rate panning? Switch to higher frame rate if you know you're going to be lowering the frame rate playback. Panning almost always is done in low fps in this channel
Wonderful review! Man if this was out back in august, it would have been a top contender in our car shopping. Went with an Impreza limited fully loaded, same price as this touring. So for the same price Honda delivers more power lane keep assist (opposed to just warning), and heated rear seats. Well done Honda, these are going to sell well!
Good review! Thank you. I'm brand loyal to Honda and have owned two of their Si's. Love the standard features and driver experience that comes with such a package and great affordability. I'll probably be in the market for a 2016 Si when it launches... Or perhaps the TypeR? I'll keep an eye out for your review of those. Thanks again.
Now that's Redline reviews for you. That's the first time that I see an actual graphical explanation of how the engine works, rather than just trying to explain it verbally. You can see that they really care about their audience.
sad Honda didn't bring the 1.6L D-tec Diesel engine over to the North American market. I'm Canadian and moved overseas for a bit and bought a 2017 civic hatchback in Europe with that diesel engine and was so surprised how fuel efficient and powerful that engine was. It averaged 4.5L/100km (52mpg) mixed driving. Amazing fuel sipping engine.
Oh my dealer has a black touring on the lot right now! Just 1. Oh the temptation! Really like this car! Finally Honda has done something with the civic! I haven't liked one since my 1992!
Does anyone else think acura is a totally pointless brand now?
+Kyle Counter but acura looks so much nicer
People stay want to pay more for "brand prestige", especially in the United States. That's why the u.s. market is the only one where Acura(Honda),Infiniti(Nissan) and Lexus(Toyota) exist.
+Mrlolibre Lexus and Infiniti also have a little more diversity.
+Mrlolibre Lexus is still a step above from Toyota and it's sold (nearly) worldwide.
+venichen1 Acura cars are just Honda clones with body kits. Same with Infinity. The G27 vs the 370z. Lexus has cars that Toyota would never include like the V8 engine.
I think the AWD opitions on the Acura make it a bit more unique, but you can just put that on the Honda as options as well.
TEST DROVE THIS TODAY...GOING TO BUY IT...DRIVES LIKE A DREAM!!
I drove the 2015 Civic and hated it. This seems like a great improvement so far. It's gorgeous!
Thanks for driving the manual. No other reviewer would give it anything but a passing mention.
Beach ...
California
and new Civic, all about ...
Here I have the beach ... just the beach
a hug from Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Nice looking car, pity it does not have a fully opening tailgate/hatchback and a pity it's not coming to the UK.
Looking forward to the hatch will it be coming by the 1st of the year?
AWESOME REVIEW! Great Job
It is epic. I know. I own one now. Sexy, luxurious, great pricing. What does all that equal? Best Consumer value!!!
How do you control the dual climate? Is it touchscreen?
honda kick ass
which is better 2016 civic or 2016 accord
damn they threw in a lot of tech in that car. didn't watch whole video but I am assuming there is not cooled front seats or heated steering wheel. but I still cant believe how much they put it.
Who edited this video? clearly they were blind noticing that the camera was not focusing on your face while talking about the interior....
The 911 just slammed it after they passed in front of Ya. lmao
hahaha I noticed that too
They really upgraded the Civic for this generation, I don't see the point of buying a 2016 Accord with this baby around
+Portishead Biscuit Well, the Accord is still a much larger car with more rear seat room and trunk space. You can also get a V6 engine in the Accord and overall, its still a more substantial and refined car. Trust us, there are still plenty of reasons why buyers would choose the Accord at the Honda dealership.
+Portishead Biscuit Civic and Accord suits people of different needs.
+Portishead Biscuit The Accord is supposed to get a redesign too in 2017 or 2018.
You should see the point of buying a new 2015/2016 mustang. They are way superior in looks for their price point. Just saying
+Portishead Biscuit The civic is for the LGBT community
I have to say, I'm proud of you good sir. You have come a long way with your reviews all the way up to the point where you are now one of the first few reviewers to test this car. Keep on doing amazing in depth reviews and thank you for all that you do!
+itachii267 We were quite honored to be one of the first to get access to this important model for Honda. Happy you enjoyed the review, a lot of people are going to be purchasing this hot new car when it hits the market next month.
+Redline Reviews A random question, but do you watch Empire?
+Redline Reviews when will it be released on the honda site?
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honda did a really good job with this new civic. very impressive
Definitely. It's very sexy looking tbh. Eye catching for sure
Great job with this video. So much info and you really covered the features very well on this new 2016 Honda Civic.
lol jason! what are you doing here? Go back to your channel ;) jk
That Porsche at 6:14 LOL
yup... lol
+Aaron Chris Leang Triggered by a Civic wow the insecurity heh
+Aaron Chris Leang wait another 5 seconds (6:19)
I should have waited!!! I bought the Acura ILX 2016, and this would have been perfect. It would have been cheaper too!
I think the ILX looks sexier, but the si is going to be a beast tho
Ricardo Torres si is out & it's alright.
Totally obliterates the Corolla and rest of the competitors except possibly the Mazda 3. I''ll have to wait to see the Type-R and see if Mazda releases a Mazdaspeed version to make up my mind.
+MoN27E Depends what your priorities are. Space isn't a big priority of mine and I can't say anything about the Civic's interior because I haven't checked it out in person. The Mazda's interior has received rave reviews and I was impressed. Handling and dynamics are top priorities of mine and Mazda has a slight edge in that. Again, can't say anything until I check out the Civic.
+CM agreed. toyota must be shiting themselves now.
Oh idk the refreshed focus isn't too bad
It can't obliterate the dew design of the mustang
If they can surpass a mustang or Camaro's they will outsell Toyota or Mazda just by looks alone
ILX sales will suffer with this new model.
yep
+pedrof830 There were no ILX sales (relatively speaking to the market)
Huh?
I mean if you want a geared-automatic instead of a cvt, then that's why you would get the 8 speed dual clutch from the ILX. But lets see what they'll do for thr ILX and the rest of the acura's
Eric Thach
He seems to like this CVT, I don't like ANY CVT, no matter who makes it, much prefer DCT, normal automatic or stick, of course!
I typically don't like Hondas but I have to say this one is really nice. The Corolla on the other hand is just an embarrassment at this point with its twelve year old engine and soft chassis.
Exactly how I feel amen!!!
+Insanity Crow Toyotas have always been geared towards a softer ride. Same with Camry. Just the nature of the beast. That 12 year old engine is rather boring, but you'll never kill it.
+Audioquest56 They had time to perfect the engine. I personally would never buy one but some people really do just want a comfortable point A to point B car that won't let them down. To those people it's hard not to recommend a Toyota
I still don't understand the fascination with a soft touch dash Board.....unless you're going to sit on it or constantly touch it I see no big deal.
Hard plastic dashboards tend to rattle more as they get older.
+Didimo Bautista BINGO!
+Ike n meek A soft touch can prevent noises inside the cabin after a time using the car, or when you're driving on a bumpy road (instead of hard plastic) or something like that.
+Didimo Bautista Or crack! I've got an 02' Mitsubishi Galant and when I got it, it had a big crack down the middle. It has rattled to the point that a big chunk is missing and you can see the back side of the instrument cluster from the front of the car.
Give me a break. It's about perceived quality, nothing more. A good quality plastic dash will not rattle and actually last longer than any soft touch dash.
I am so in love with redline reviews been watching your older reviews too. I love you sofyan big fan!!
Utterly fantastic review. Love those long shots of you wringing out that 2.0 MT--love that you chose to include it. No one else does it like you, Sofyan. Keep up the great work
stick shift FOREVER....18:26, manual is still fun to drive... love it :)
Got the Touring couple of days ago... it's an awesome car. Big difference between the LX and the top tier Touring as far as driving feel goes and everything in between
ive never been a japanese car guy but this civic presses all the right buttons for me.
Agree, what more could you want from a good daily driver? Reasonable price, good MPG, nice interior, Honda reliability, cheap to insure, tech savy instruments, distinguishable looks (actually stands out and not so boring) and good crash ratings.
+Samwise Drogod except the fact that the higher end models of the Civic only have a CVT, which is RUBBISH.
james 699 True, if you want a "different" civic maybe a SI or the upcoming type R is right for you. DId you see the new unveiling of the 2016 civic yet? It looks pretty good to me.
Let me guess, Chevy Malibu?😂
I love my 2013 Honda Civic! :) finally I can call it my car since I just got my permit.
Redline Reviews are the only car reviews on youtube I watch. Just from a visual stand point you didn't hold the camera and show the entire interior like you usually do so I was slightly disappointed in that. Keep your camera angles that we are so accustomed to please!
+kevinsapokguy Thanks for the feedback! We are certainly taking all suggestions into consideration. We are still in the process of testing new camera angles, so please be patient while we are in this transition period.
Sofyan you the best no matter what!!!!
Any news on the 2016 civic si?
The Porsche got butt-hurt because it couldn't beat the Civic Type R in the Nurburgring
Never thought I'd be this impressed with the way a Civic looked.
The 11th gen civic looks more reserved and less aggressive compared to this gen. 11th gen looks like a Accord Mini.
Honda nailed it! Finally an attractive, competitive, fun to drive economy car.
Center console looks kind weird. You have to remove the cup holders in order to get to the rest of the console storage compartment?
The car looks awesome. The only thing that disappoints me is the rear end. it looks terrible. i am so disappointed on Honda for making this Civic with a cool front but ugly rear.
Yes, been waiting for this! And what's more, this review looks more professional than ever. Well done!!
That Porsche 911 tho
very nice review thank you! by the way, did you say that the 2016 coupe will be here next winter? was hoping it will arrive sooner!!
+chrisiden Coupe will arrive this winter! We suspect the Type R will probably be launching sometime next winter.
+Redline Reviews well that's the worst news I heard all day, I want to see the SI already
+Redline Reviews Can you please review a Lincoln Navigator Reserve and show us how the Ecoboost V6 is capable to GM's 6.2L Ecotec-3.
***** i think my 2002 RSX Type S looks better👍👌🔰😉. I'm only interested in the new si if it's turbo or not
+Ricardo Torres i read somewhere that the new SI will be a turbo for sure. i personally am going to keep my 14 SI until at least 2018 when they can get the kinks out of the turbo engine.
Turbos are the way to go. If it truly is 7.5 second then its close to the T4 engines of Volvo. Its really more upscale now and the torque feel, the engine power is what is most welcoming. The padded leather interior is also luxurious now and a sure competitor against European counterparts.
Well done Honda, but you reformed only after taking a hit for such a long time
I think Hondas been investing on Honda Jet lately, why they kinda slow response to the world, now the new CEO seem to hit VTEC hard!
+Constantine Joseph agreed. As if we can see the problems they definitely know what is going on too. They just need to hit VTEC if u know what i meant.
+CKPHH They have to, or they're looking to become a Datsun
+Constantine Joseph Nah Honda is just lagging that's all. you must have forgotten about the f1 era, the vtec on motorcycles in 1983, and the k series . The highest naturally aspirated k series So far is 500 horsepower.
ID say Honda is still in it. they also are the only manufacturer with an awd system without a driveshaft.
I did not forget about the great Honda Mclaren era. They can and have the potential to compete with the very best. I hope with the Acura or Honda NSX 2 we will see the new Honda arrive with the baby NSX and replacement for s2000 and of course the awaited 2017 Honda Civic type R. Also hoping for an EURO R accord which are turbocharged accords.
Why the hell does USA get a 1.5liter turbo with 173hp civic and Europe gets 2.0Liter turbo with 300hp?
Nice car but does anyone else think the back looks a bit weird? Not a big fan
exactly. I would like the headlights alot more if they left off the little reflector on the trunk/boot.
I called about this car because I’m looking for one,and the dealership told me they would try to find me one.Hopefully I can get this Honda Civic.
none of the dealers in CA. carries the 5sp so it's impossible to buy one. Thanks Honda...
I know you’re busy with new vehicles coming but could you do a comparison of the civic and accord? I want to see side by side reviews and no one has one. There might be one deep in the search feed but I only like you reviews
Woah are you serious? Two trims in the same video? Man, this is gold! This is a first! Thank you!
And speaking of which, this is a generation that I would actually consider buying, especially the 6 speed manual, even if it has less power. I actually prefer the lower trim because of its more analogue features such as obviously, the stick shift but also the tachometer which has a real needle to it.
Honestly, you guys are moving up in the world, to think that you be not only the one of the first to review it, but you're actually driving them, that's right, both trim level!
I'm proud of you guys and happy to have subscribed to your channel.
Excellent review Sofyan! When I saw the Live-stream reveal of this vehicle, I was amazed by how much hard work and effort that Honda had put into the tenth generation of the Civic, as I definitely think that this is the best looking version to date.
I was also impressed with the new 4K video quality that was implemented into this review as well :)
- Michael
Hope to get one on Saturday. Stupid question, but I am only 5ft. Will the seat go forward enough to reach the pedals?
Stoooop with the all chrome door handles, car designers! And they needed to break up that big piece of silver in the front grille, in my opinion.
Even though I'm only a car designer student, I think the full chrome covering the grill looks pretty good. The door handles and the grill chrome section would probably have a darker finish for the Si and Type R versions. You also need to understand that Honda is trying to target a larger audience with their new design language.
+Roland Ocomen hey man I'm curious to what kind of work you do as a car designer student, I am interested too in becoming a car designer :)
+thecamlog so basically we draw cars that have purpose. It's such a broad field, like there's many aspects of car design that you can focus on such as just exterior design, interior design, or clay modeling. You should really check out College for Creative Studies website to find out more info! :)
+Ironman Fingerprint magnet.
I may consider buying this car in 15 years. by then it will have depreciated as much as it can and will still be reliablel car. never buy new
Shouldn't you be watching 2001 Honda Civic videos then? I had one of those 5 months ago until it got hit badly. Now I'm in a 2015 Civic Si and it's my second new car following the one I had for the last 14. The tech and convenience in my new car has me kicking myself for not upgrading sooner, Honda vehicles have the knack to make you drive them forever. Cars are not JUST cars anymore.
+Dime Slinger cars are the same as they have always been. They are terrible waste of money when purchased new
dave houston
no they're not. There is so much connectivity and more implemented systems to assist driving from 15+ years ago. If you really feel like cars are strictly for bare bones transportation, then you might as well be better off taking public transportation like the bus.
+Dime Slinger yes they are they are pieces of steel with an engine. Same as always. Anything more is incentive to waste your hard earned money on a depreciating asset.
+shumpie41 Similar situation for me. 2014 was barely any cheaper. A brand new 2015 had less miles (duh) and longer warranty. I think the price difference was only around 1,000 but I can't remember.
cool looking car BUT...they are starting to move towards CVT just like Nissan.
+ricecakeFTW It's all about fuel economy.
+ricecakeFTW can you pinch my ass?
Honda CVTs are programmed much better and don't self destruct at 50000 miles unlike Nissan cvt
+Audioquest56 my 2012 cruze eco gets avg 42+ MPG and has a 6 spd manual.
+Mike Miller Well, only time will tell. Also, a CVT that mimics shift points so it can "feel" like a "normal" transmission. Why even bother....it is what it is. lol
The way "The Year of The Honda" is laid out, I wouldn't be surprised to see Acura go away. They don't move enough units to stay very profitable. Like he said in the video a couple of times, "ILX is pretty much obsolete"... I mean who would have thought a Honda Civic would ever even HAVE a dynamic cruise option?? That should be left for Acura; A clear sign I feel they'll retire the brand soon.
Honda must be careful, they are stepping on Mazda's toes.
+Kellan Larson At least the Mazda 3 has lumbar support!
more like on acuras toes
+TheMisterTroll02 more like their own toes lol
I'm 3 minutes into this video and the word 'particular' was used 5 times...twice in back to back statements.
rest in peace Corolla
I will not answer you because your summation of engineering is very poor
2% will go for the stick
COME ON, AMERICA
+Eric Leippe Great review by the way
+Eric Leippe I worry that stick shifts might end up dying once self driving cars become the norm :/
***** well yeah, I mean it would be pretty funny to have an auto-auto that you had to shift for
The si will be coming for people who want a stick and a turbo
manicbidder The Type R is amazing, I would probably buy one if I had the scratch (I know it's expensive, but damn it's awesome)
Stupid Honda ! Make a fucking 200 hp 2.0 L.
1.5 L T with 175HP will always be a joke. You can't even make HP too much more when you start with 1.5L.
Plus the 2.0 L version is such a low detuned 158Hp... What the hell you gonna do with that?
eh. Downpipe with full exhaust and tune would bring this car to 200hp at the wheels with gobs more torque then a naturally aspirated 2.0.
you make the most honest and real reviews I've ever seen bro. great work. #winning
i don't know what it is, but those are hell of a huge pair of taillights. Reminds me of Volvo... awkward.
I love the way the news Civics look and I love how in-depth your videos are! Everyone else's videos are around 5 minutes and not nearly detailed enough for my liking. Thanks for being awesome!
Acura's beak is contagious lol
Loving the new camera and mic! Shots overall looked great. Very steady camera work with some cool new framing.
Keep up the great work!
Great job on this review! Good filming and presentation techniques, solid all around. +sub
I'm really curious to see how the Si version looks. I am not a fan of how the regular 10th gens look, but they are extremely nice. The features on this is just insane compared to older Civics. Heated front AND rear seats? Damn.
You have came such a long way with the reviews.. You are in my top 3 best car reviewers love the details you always give keep up the good work!!
they should of made Touring a little more expensive and put their 8 Speed dual tranny from ILX. Other than that it's a brilliant car for the money.
I haven’t had a car since I was 19 and it was an old hatchback...I loved it. I’m thinking of getting this used. I really can’t see anything wrong with it. 😊
The new Civic is making the decision between it and the Mazda 3 a lot harder...Both definitely stepped their game up.
Just bought a fully loaded HR-V EX-L with Navi back in July as a daily commuter and small family car. Lovely little CUV, though I'm admittedly not generally well-receiving of Japanese vehicles. I've been satisfied, but this little Civic does look very promising too.
I keep telling myself I don't need another new car, but boy is it tempting to replace my old 2000 Audi A6 2.8 Quattro with a Civic Touring like this. As a guy that absolutely loves German cars and classic Euro and American cars, for me to potentially consider giving up an Audi for a Japanese sedan is pretty impressive. Good job on Honda's part, but it's strange how much more interesting the new Civic is compared to their (technically) more upscale Acura ILX.
Anyone else thing the new Civic will render the ILX nearly obsolete? Less expensive, very premium and still fairly affordable.
Nice review… thanks! The new 2016 Civic Sedan Touring is awesome. And don't you hate it when your camera’s autofocus keeps the wrong thing in focus?
Lots of leg room 😂 I’m 5’7” lmao dude is small.
Right. But it’s true cause I’m 6’7” and I fit great.
I am about to turn in the lease on my 13 civic. Though, with this newly offered transmission, I want to vomit hearing that CVT change "gears". Turbo + cvt = no good. The WRX received some awful reviews with that configuration. You'd think Honda would give it a proper transmission. I'd expect this with a Nissan, but Honda is a more sophisticated and quality brand, which is why one could be easily disappointed in this newly turbocharged Civic. At least the lower tier 2.0 liter Civic gets the manual, which is totally backwards thinking IMO.
5:00 Radio Disney? Why?
Great redesign, BUT the CVT and the turbo combine for an awful lot of groaning under whip. The LX sounded MUCH better with a stick
+What is Bitcoin? The CVT is good if you are accelerating normally. But I just can't stand it when you punch it, the sound is so annoying before there is shift sound. CVT is really the only big downside of this car, then the rear end of the car could've been better. Not loving it, but I can accept it. And there is no CD player anymore :(
only if this came with a true automatic transmission. Ahh, CVT won't really matter if you are accelerating it normally. But if you punch it, damn that CYT is annoying.
I don´t know why so much fuzz about absence of volume knob....
One click opens the volume bar to the right, then click exactly the volume level you need!! No need swiping up or down!!! Is it that hard?!??!?!!?
I'm not a Honda guy but my god that civic is gorgeous
Very good review. Making me want to go back to the Civic again!
that 1.5 makes a good noise inside while driving. Hopefully the get them to dealers soon so i can go get one because I'm tired of my focus
I'm still getting used to the body lines, but I think it's growing on me. Definitely setting itself apart from the other cars, and I like that. They're finally remember the company they used to be.
Very nice. This should, in theory, obliterate the best-selling Corolla. Can't wait for the SI model myself. Toyota, be afraid, very afraid.
Has anyone experienced throttle lag when stepping on the gas pedal when driving?
My Honda Civic EX-L has a slight lag time in power when I step on the gas, sometime will jolt when I try and accelerate. My dealership states this is normal for A CVT engine...
How does it compare to the 2015 Ford Focus, which is non-turbo?
This guy is sharp and I always like his professional delivery on reviews. That was quite smart to position the POV Sony Action Cam where the steering wheel blocked the speedometer.
Ugly .... I've been a civic driver since 2007..... I'll be ready for a new car in 2 years. If they don't change the looks of the new civic model I'll be getting another brand
4:08 can you guys stop it with the low frame rate panning? Switch to higher frame rate if you know you're going to be lowering the frame rate playback.
Panning almost always is done in low fps in this channel
Wonderful review! Man if this was out back in august, it would have been a top contender in our car shopping. Went with an Impreza limited fully loaded, same price as this touring. So for the same price Honda delivers more power lane keep assist (opposed to just warning), and heated rear seats. Well done Honda, these are going to sell well!
Good review! Thank you. I'm brand loyal to Honda and have owned two of their Si's. Love the standard features and driver experience that comes with such a package and great affordability. I'll probably be in the market for a 2016 Si when it launches... Or perhaps the TypeR? I'll keep an eye out for your review of those. Thanks again.
Now that's Redline reviews for you. That's the first time that I see an actual graphical explanation of how the engine works, rather than just trying to explain it verbally. You can see that they really care about their audience.
Does Honda really claim this is the most powerful in its class? The Mazda NA 2.5 has more power and torque but at higher revs.
I just wish they would offer manual in the touring trim.
The 2016 Civic looks better than the 2016 Accord lol.
Still like my 2013 Accord Coupe though.
sad Honda didn't bring the 1.6L D-tec Diesel engine over to the North American market. I'm Canadian and moved overseas for a bit and bought a 2017 civic hatchback in Europe with that diesel engine and was so surprised how fuel efficient and powerful that engine was. It averaged 4.5L/100km (52mpg) mixed driving. Amazing fuel sipping engine.
Great now please review the 2016 Honda Accord. :-)
The 10th generation is a huge transformation and the company listened to its customers
Oh my dealer has a black touring on the lot right now! Just 1. Oh the temptation! Really like this car! Finally Honda has done something with the civic! I haven't liked one since my 1992!