2016 Honda Civic Review: Is it worth?

2016 Honda Civic Review:

Sold over 320,000 cars in 2014.
10th generation Civic

The history of Civic has been an evolution of shape and design.
Started in 1973 -1979 first generation 5-door wagon
1980-1983
1984-1987
1988-1991
1992-1995
1996-2000
2001-2005
2006-2011
2012-2015

Complete, front to back, top to bottom, from the ground up remake of Civic
New dynamic changes: ride refinement, steering precision, cabin quietness, and his-speed stability.

The new premium stance is wider and lower than previous models. This gives a sportier look. The new design also offers more interior room than others in the category.

New Honda signature lighting, LED taillights, and unique headlight design.

Inside new center console, with plenty of storage.

Engines: all-new all backed by a CVT
EX-T / Touring : +15 hp
High performance 1.5L Turbo – 174hp / 162 torque – 35 mpg combined

LX / EX +31 hp
Balanced 2.0L DOHC I-VTEC, 158 hp / 138 torque – 35 mpg combined
6-speed Manual in LX model
Sport and ECO mode options

New dynamic chassis that has been optimized with new suspension, with an agile and direct handling experience especially when paired with better brakes. Resulting in increasing torsional rigidity by 25% and lowering weight by 68 lbs.

16″ wheels on base model, optional 17″ alloy on upper trim level

Safety:
Honda Sensing Advanced Safety And Driver Assist Technology
ACC with low speed follow to a complete stop
Lane keeping assist system
Road departure mitigation
CMBS – vehicles and pedestrians
Forward collision warning
Lane departure warning
Lane watch warning system

Expecting 5-star NHTSA crash testing results and IIHS top safety pick plus

2016 Honda Civic Technology:
Remote engine start linked to climate control
Auto lock – hands free
Smart entry Keyless entry
Push-button start
Capless fueling system
Straight driving assist
Garmin navigation with 3-D view & real time traffic
Multi information display
Rain sensing wipers
Tire fill assist
Heated rear seats in touring model

Apple Car Play and Android Auto
7-inch touch screen
New Sirius XM
Up to 10-speaker, 450 watt sound

Models:
Sedan
Coupe
5-door
Si variants
Type-R

6-speed Manual in LX model
EX
EXL
Touring

Drivers seeking this type of car are seeking an exciting, fun to drive car, premium, top fuel efficiency, quality and safety.

Colored:
Black pearl, White, Rally red, Cosmic blue metallic, silver, modern steel metallic, white pearl, blue metallic and burgundy night pearl.

Black, ivory and grey interior colors.

Starts at $18,640
Loaded touring model: mid $26,000 range

Produced in Indiana

Competes with:
Mazda 3
Toyota Corolla
Ford Focus
Nissan Sentra
Hyundai Elantra
KIA Optima
Chevy Cruz
VW Jetta

Car Courtesy of Toyota

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