2016 Honda Civic

[SatinSilver]

Saw one at the dealer this morning and it sure looks a lot different. Resembles the Accord much more than previous gens. The first one I saw was a loaded Touring model for $27k msrp.

An ex-l was $24.5k and the basic LX auto was a reasonable $20.2k. Interior looked nice as well as the dash. The dealer was starting to open so I high tailed it out of there quick. Here are some pics:

http://automobiles.honda.com/civic/

 

[dishdude]

That's actually a nice looking car (at least in pictures) something I haven't been able to say about Hondas for a while. For that kind of money, I think I'd prefer something with a little more utility and higher ride height like the HR-V or Kia Soul.

 

[SatinSilver]

Lots of tech including Collision Mitigation Braking and Lane Keeping Assistance.

http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-sedan/features.aspx#sensing

Even the base Civic looked nice and has all the power features. One with leather, moonroof, alloys, fogs, auto was $24k msrp.

 

[Ethan1]

Looks uncomfortably similar to a Mazda

 

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: Ethan1
Looks uncomfortably similar to a Mazda


Seems bigger in person. I read somewhere, maybe CR that Hondas and Acuras have taken a dive in reliability. Trans problems with the Acura TLX. Kia was way up there with Toyota and Lexus for highest marks.

 

[larryinnewyork]

My Brother just leased a 2016 Honda Civic.

Nice with a lot of high tech stuff I'm not used to.

He had it 2 Months and then hit a deer.
It's in the collision shop now.

I told him "at least you didn't buy it with the intention of keeping it for 20 years".

 

[Quattro Pete]

Does Honda spec anything unusual as far as oil goes for this new 1.5 turbo engine?

 

[Danh]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Does Honda spec anything unusual as far as oil goes for this new 1.5 turbo engine?


0w-20, same as the rest of the Honda lineup. 1.5 engine oil capacity is 3.7 quarts. Things have sure changed in the turbo engine world...

 

[wemay]

Tecnical specs, including 0W-20 recomendation...

http://www.civicx.com/threads/2016-honda...ics-videos.454/

1.5L Turbo Engine Specs:
174 horsepower @ 5500 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Single-scroll turbocharger
16.5 psi boost
31 city mpg, 42 highway mpg, 35 combined mpg
Direct injection
DOHC (dual overhead cam) driven by timing chain
Dual VTC (variable valve timing control)
Cylinder head with the built-in water-cooled exhaust manifold
Aluminum block and cylinder heads
Exhaust-port passages cast directly into cylinder head (eliminating separate exhaust manifold)
Drive-by-wire throttle
Cavity-shaped pistons and optimized skirt design minimize vibration and increase operating efficiency
Lightweight steel connecting rods are heat-forged in one piece for higher strength
New grinding process known as plateau honing further lowers friction level between pistons and cylinders
0W-20 oil
Regular (US-grade) unleaded 87 gasoline
Mechanical high-pressure fuel pump
Sodium-cooled exhaust valves

 

[shrooms]

Civics are getting too big. They were meant to be small, economical, nimble and reliable.

 

[Colt]

Originally Posted By: larryinnewyork
My Brother just leased a 2016 Honda Civic.

Nice with a lot of high tech stuff I'm not used to.

He had it 2 Months and then hit a deer.
It's in the collision shop now.

I told him "at least you didn't buy it with the intention of keeping it for 20 years".


Are you sure it's a '16 because the first sales were last Weds or Thurs with it's release?

 

[Burt]

2 horsepower per cubic inch is beginning to be the standard now, On regular gas?

Remember when 1 hp per cubic inch was ultra high performance?

 

[dareo]

Looks like its trying to look big and luxury. Not exactly what a Civic has always been. Just skip it and go for the Accord imo.

 

[andrewg]

It's an attractive car. But I don't really like that it's kind of looking like a more complex, gadget stuffed vehicle.
Honda seems to be going far away from the idea of a light, simple car that is fun to drive and not overly expensive.
I like Honda's for the most part....but the Civic seems to have gone upscale and left nothing behind.

 

[Ausfahrt]

Originally Posted By: dishdude
That's actually a nice looking car (at least in pictures) something I haven't been able to say about Hondas for a while. For that kind of money, I think I'd prefer something with a little more utility and higher ride height like the HR-V or Kia Soul.


There are plenty of high COG options in the marketplace. Hopefully the cars that can corner won't disappear entirely.

The driving style for most Americans is to slow way down for curves and then mash the gas pedal when the road straightens out.

 

[Mr Nice]

It looks nice. I'd rather have an Accord coupe.

 

[dlayman]

Acura has really tanked, now below average. Too many high technology complicated upscale SUV's pulling them down. Honda has dropped slightly, mainly because of all the problems with the new Mexican built Fit. The Civic is the most reliable car in its segment according to CR. First year Civics do tend to have some issues though. I really like the car but will probably buy one in its last model year when they are discounted heavily and the kinks are worked out. Bought my 15 Civic LX for 15,500.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: dlayman
Acura has really tanked, now below average. Too many high technology complicated upscale SUV's pulling them down.


Are you sure this is the case? They have exactly one high technology complicated upscale SUV (the MDX) and it's generally regarded as one of the best in the segment. This article:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20151020...iability-survey

Mentions problems owners had with their Acura sedans: "Acura owners had issues with in-car electronics and transmissions in the newest RLX and TLX sedans..."

 

[dlayman]

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Originally Posted By: dlayman
Acura has really tanked, now below average. Too many high technology complicated upscale SUV's pulling them down.


Are you sure this is the case? They have exactly one high technology complicated upscale SUV (the MDX) and it's generally regarded as one of the best in the segment. This article:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20151020...iability-survey

Mentions problems owners had with their Acura sedans: "Acura owners had issues with in-car electronics and transmissions in the newest RLX and TLX sedans..."


I am probably mistaken about the SUV thing, I was going from memory of something I didn't read closely. I'm sure you are correct.

 

[mtndew_dad]

I have read some reviews that really praise the way it drives. I saw one in person this past weekend at a dealership. The interior looks very nice. However, to my eye, the exterior looks way over done with too many creases, angles and lines. Kind of tacky looking.