The shortcomings of its predecessor have become history, Honda's compact has become more normal and sporty
. Rejoice: the Honda Civic no longer looks like a spaceship. At the same time, the Japanese really wanted to, and in order to give their proud compact a more sporty design, they increased its length and reduced its height. And the face became more strict - Honda's goal is to make this car appeal to Americans as well.
However, the tenth generation of the legendary Honda model also received a lot of new equipment. The wheelbase has increased by 3 centimeters, which has created new space in the interior. To be more specific: adults in the back seat will be able to freely move their legs. The trunk volume is actually a record in the class (478 liters) and, in fact, can hold one suitcase more than the Audi A3.
The driver now sits 3.5 centimeters closer to the asphalt. The thing is that the fuel tank used to be under the front seats, but now, as a rule, it is placed in front of the rear axle. The cockpit also looks great, with its instruments and service is easier than in the previous model. New is the 2-stage adjustment of the shock absorbers (an additional option), but the Civic does not have driving modes.
The 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine works well and reaches 6,600 rpm without any complaints. According to the Japanese, the average fuel consumption is 6 liters, and after our first drive, the car consumed an average of 9.3 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. We admit that we drove a little aggressively, but does anyone drive a “Civic” differently? The cornering system is sensitive, the gearbox has also been improved. The suspension is also balanced with 17-inch wheels - the new “Civic” will delight you every kilometer.
Since 2017, Honda has been offering a 1-liter midget with 3 cylinders along with the top-of-the-line engine. Later, a 120-horsepower diesel will be released, and, of course, the best version of the Civic - Type R. It should be noted that the Japanese will produce the current model until 2018. The starting price of the new model is about 17,000 euros.