Honda Civic 1.8 S MT

The outgoing Honda Civic when first introduced in the mass market in 2006 was a revolution it its own right. It had left a certain permanent impact on the car designing with its upfront sleek design and modern approach. Even though the C segment sedans are considered to design to appeal to the major car buyers in the auto industry, Civic with its bold looks and European interiors and Japanese technology got aplomb all over. Honda retains its powerful petrol DNA engine in every car and thats what makes Honda cars win hands on. The reliability of Honda products and with its increasing mass market appeal Honda civic makes its presence felt. With the advent of Honda in small car segment the expectations have been on a high when it comes to design and technology. Off late with radical style changes and technosavy approach this premium sedan has shaped itself into a car worth its while. The luxury comes at a price and Honda Civic compared to its competitors has a price tag which is competitive as compared to other cars in its league. Honda Civic 1.8 S MT is base variant of the impressive line up from the house of Honda. With swept back windshield and revolutionary design civic is a show stealer when rolls out on roads. Definitely an owner’s pride the car holds well on off road terrain and heavy city traffic as well. The aggressive angular body is sturdy yet elegant. The engine is roars peacefully under the bonnet and is competent to deliver the best performance in its league. As far as mileage and economy goes Honda cars have a history to please its buyers and Honda civic is no different and carries the tradition well on its sophisticated shoulders.

Exterior

The Honda civic is a complete style statement in its own way. With elegant design which also is modern yet classy Honda Civic has all the ingredients to make for a popular luxury sedan. The styling and designing is a game changer in its category and still holds true even today. The car is not just another clone sedan which are a usual thing on the block. The car has been described as one motion form which entails zing and uber chic in one go. The front fascia has the standard Honda face with H logo but Civic goes a little more angular than what is norm for Honda cars. Slant windscreen and body coloured handles with indicators are different. With octo combi lights the headlamps are a style apart.  With two exterior design packages that is elegance and inspire, the elegance package is a bit more to serve the elite car buyers with rear door sunshade and illuminated side garnish whereas the inspire variant is fitted with rear and under spoilers. The car is a premium luxury sedan hence the size of the car is made comfortable enough to provide enough legroom and headspace. The car measures up to 4545mm in length and width of 1750mm with a height of 1450mm. The car has a wheelbase of 2700mm and ground clearance of 170mm. The car is available in classy colour palette of alabaster silver metallic, habanero red, polished metal metallic, taffeta white and crystal black pearl.

Interiors

Honda Civic id designed in a very different way and sports futuristic cockpit like car cabin which immediately appeals to the eye and is pragmatic. The dashboard is divided into two area and is blue lit. The upper area sports digital tachometer, odometer, outside temperature and fuel economy indicator. This doubly designed dashboard concept is unique to the designing of Honda Civic. Overall car cabin is luxuriously designed to give the feel of comfort and clarity. The knick knack cubby holes have been created to make extra storage space in the car. the AC vent are lined by silver to add panache to the overall affect of the car. the upholstery doesn’t look cheap and is to the taste of elite. The three spoke steering wheel comes mounted with cruise control knobs to make sure comfortable drive pattern. All in all money well spent is the monologue which goes with the car interiors.

Engine and performance 

The car sports a powerful 1.8 litre i-VTEC, 1799cc, 4 cylinder, SOHC, petrol engine which churns out maximum power of 130.2bhp at 6300rpm and a maximum power of 171.6Nm at 4300rpm. The car is a winner at a top speed of 206kmph and accelerates to 100kmph in a mere 9.6 seconds. The car is a decent player when it comes to mileage and fuel economy with 10.8kmpl on the traffic packed city roads whereas an easy 15.5kmpl can be expected on lean highways.

Breaking and handling

The much applauded sedan comes with ventilated disc brakes in front and disc brakes of the standard type in the rear. The car comes fitted with ABS and EBD plus Brake assist.

Safety feature

Car comes fitted with host of safety features to ensure a well secured ride. The car has technologically advanced safety features embedded to make the price worth its while. The car has safety locks with anti theft alarm plus driver and passenger airbags with halogen headlamps and door ajar warning and side and front impact beams. The car also has day and night rear view mirror.

Comfort features

The car interior has been designed most ergonomically and is been provided with lumbar support to ensure utmost comfort while riding. The car is a winner for tall people and a good substitute for those who just prefer SUVs because of their legroom space. The car provides ample space to fit tall people. The car also sports customary power steering and vanity mirror plus low fuel warning light and remote fuel lid opener. The car has cruise control and ample storage space has been provided by creating cubby holes in the interior but which are wel placed to give an uncluttered atmosphere to the car cabin.

Pros

The car is a package when it comes to plush interiors and stylish exteriors.

Cons

A tad heavier on the pocket.