Honda Civic 2017 Review

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Exterior

Injecting a heavy dose of flamboyance into a relatively humdrum segment of the market, the all-new Civic flaunts an exterior design that is unlike any of its rivals. Aggressive in its contours, the sleek coupe-esque silhouette of the Japanese sedan is complemented by a bold chrome grille, a subtle boot spoiler, and a unique set of 16-inch alloy wheels that fill the wheel wells.

With LEDs integrated into the headlamp clusters and jagged tail lamps embellishing the rear end, the Civic’s sporting pretentions are further highlighted with angular inserts in the bumpers and a faux rear diffuser. Commendable nonetheless, the Civic is undoubtedly at the starting point of a design revolution as opposed to a mere evolution.

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Interior

Exceptionally built, the Civic retains the brand’s acclaimed quality advantage over its rivals. Brushed metallic trim is supported by ebony leatherette and black cloth to contrast the light beige hue of the cabin. The redesigned dashboard and instrument cluster, sees the removal of the two-tier console and digital speedometer that had become synonymous with the Civic, for a more conventional layout.

Four inches longer than the model it replaces, the 2017 Civic offers ample amounts of room for occupants within the cabin and plenty of cargo room at 428 liters too. Great visibility of the outer world, which adds to the ease of driving, is a byproduct of sizeable wing mirrors, narrow A-pillars, and large windows all around.

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Safety & Features

Part of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick for 2017, the Honda Civic is extremely well-equipped on the safety and technological front. Fitted with an electric parking brake, brake holding, cruise control, Bluetooth telephony, parking sensors, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a touch screen infotainment system, the Civic offers significantly more than its affordable price tag would have you believe.

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Drive

Housing a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine under the hood - the latest entrant to the Civic’s line-up - the Japanese sedan is good for 123 horsepower and 151 Nm of torque, figures that position it to be more powerful than the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra, but less than its Korean rival, the Hyundai Elantra.

Mated to a CVT transmission, which brings with it its own pros and cons, the 2017 Honda Civic is mighty efficient, delivering 18.4 kilometers / liter (5.4L / 100Km) and offering nearly 800 kilometers of range on a full tank of gasoline.

Driven enthusiastically, while battling the drone generated from the Continuously Variable Transmission, the 1.6-liter Civic is rather engaging. Soft enough to navigate the urban jungle in extreme comfort and stiff enough to limit body roll when prodded, the suspension comes together with the direct steering to offer a drive that is extremely enjoyable.

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Verdict

Well styled and offering more than its rivals for a lot less, the 2017 Honda Civic 1.6L is adamant to shake up its segment while offering buyers remarkable value for money. For what it is, the little sedan is truly hard to fault.

Pros:

- Exceptional value for money

- Top quality product

- Spacious cabin

Cons:

- Mushy brake pedal

- Unnecessary Sports mode on transmission

- Missing AUX audio input

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