2019 Honda Civic Sedan Light Tweaks Keep It Relevant
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Date: 2019-07-23
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syncro87
Having owned two of this generation of Civic, I'll chime in with some pros and cons: Pros: Fuel economy--you can easily exceed EPA estimates if you drive conservatively. Acceleration with the 1. 5T engine is very good. Value for the dollar. Fairly spacious rear seat. Availability of safety tech across the lineup. Handling and braking are above average. Honda does electric power steering better than just about anyone. Availability of manual transmission. CVT is decent as CVTs go, especially when paired with the turbo engine. Low belt line and good outward visibility in most models. Cons: 1. 5T engine and oil dilution problem is real. Driver's seat is too low to the floor, poor ergonomics. driver's seat cushion bottom too short, little support, seat tilts forward when raised which exacerbates this. Air conditioning is fairly weak in hot weather, long a Honda small car trait. Sheet metal is incredibly thin, hood and roof oil can when hand washing the car. Body panel gaps are less precise then our previous gen Civics, i. e. lower build quality/attention to detail. Paint chips off very easily, low quality.
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Having owned two of this generation of Civic, I'll chime in with some pros and cons: Pros: Fuel economy--you can easily exceed EPA estimates if you drive conservatively. Acceleration with the 1. 5T engine is very good. Value for the dollar. Fairly spacious rear seat. Availability of safety tech across the lineup. Handling and braking are above average. Honda does electric power steering better than just about anyone. Availability of manual transmission. CVT is decent as CVTs go, especially when paired with the turbo engine. Low belt line and good outward visibility in most models. Cons: 1. 5T engine and oil dilution problem is real. Driver's seat is too low to the floor, poor ergonomics. driver's seat cushion bottom too short, little support, seat tilts forward when raised which exacerbates this. Air conditioning is fairly weak in hot weather, long a Honda small car trait. Sheet metal is incredibly thin, hood and roof oil can when hand washing the car. Body panel gaps are less precise then our previous gen Civics, i. e. lower build quality/attention to detail. Paint chips off very easily, low quality.
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Chris Smith
I'd buy the Civic Sedan Sport. It comes with the 2. 0L NA engine which should be very reliable in the long run. Compared to the trims with the 1. 5L turbo, you likely won't get oil dilution issues or carbon build-up since the 2-Liter engine is using port injection. Also, VTECThe sport also comes with 18-inch 235 wheels, blacked out front grill (no chrome accents) and a HDMI type exhaust, so looks similar to the Si. I have a feeling that Honda is trying to make the Sport trim a no-brainer to drive shoppers to the reliable NA engine and to keep the number of 1. 5s down. In Canada, only the Touring trim now comes with the 1. 5L. Maybe they're already thinking about the risks of recalls and bad press, similar to what happened with the CRV?
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I'd buy the Civic Sedan Sport. It comes with the 2. 0L NA engine which should be very reliable in the long run. Compared to the trims with the 1. 5L turbo, you likely won't get oil dilution issues or carbon build-up since the 2-Liter engine is using port injection. Also, VTECThe sport also comes with 18-inch 235 wheels, blacked out front grill (no chrome accents) and a HDMI type exhaust, so looks similar to the Si. I have a feeling that Honda is trying to make the Sport trim a no-brainer to drive shoppers to the reliable NA engine and to keep the number of 1. 5s down. In Canada, only the Touring trim now comes with the 1. 5L. Maybe they're already thinking about the risks of recalls and bad press, similar to what happened with the CRV?
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No One's Business
A Jetta con is the transmission which acts, feels and sounds(shudders, gears grind & transmission slams into drive when driven gently at 30-35mph)like a DCT/DSG. I rented one for two weeks and thought it very much acted like the DCT/DSG in the 2012 to 2019 Ford Focus. I can't be the only one who's experienced that. Comment ppl
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A Jetta con is the transmission which acts, feels and sounds(shudders, gears grind & transmission slams into drive when driven gently at 30-35mph)like a DCT/DSG. I rented one for two weeks and thought it very much acted like the DCT/DSG in the 2012 to 2019 Ford Focus. I can't be the only one who's experienced that. Comment ppl
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Patrick Sohaney
Has the oil-dilution situation been successfully swept under the rug or what? Despite the stellar ratings this car gets in automotive media, I would sort of consider this serious of a problem a HUGE dent to the reliability grade. It's a shame really.
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Has the oil-dilution situation been successfully swept under the rug or what? Despite the stellar ratings this car gets in automotive media, I would sort of consider this serious of a problem a HUGE dent to the reliability grade. It's a shame really.
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radudeATL
Hi Alex Fantastic review Question: would you please consider covering the left side of the dashboard and driver's door panel in your reviews? I'm curious to know about such things as the safety features and/or express up and down windows, etc. Thanks
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Hi Alex Fantastic review Question: would you please consider covering the left side of the dashboard and driver's door panel in your reviews? I'm curious to know about such things as the safety features and/or express up and down windows, etc. Thanks
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Bradley Cross
Lease the Jetta for zero down when the sale is on for 3 years. Plus I think some maintenance is included. Buy the Civic for longer term. I also prefer the Jetta looks but I am not in the target youth demographic: )
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Lease the Jetta for zero down when the sale is on for 3 years. Plus I think some maintenance is included. Buy the Civic for longer term. I also prefer the Jetta looks but I am not in the target youth demographic: )
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David H'ee
Scotty Kilmer just blacklisted modern Hondas for their poor paint jobs that crumble, even within their first year. Sorry Honda. You will have zero customers, now. .looking online for a used Toyota Celica#ScottyKilmer
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Scotty Kilmer just blacklisted modern Hondas for their poor paint jobs that crumble, even within their first year. Sorry Honda. You will have zero customers, now. .looking online for a used Toyota Celica#ScottyKilmer
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alliejr
Civic hatchbacks are manufactured in the UK which likely explains why its not refreshed at the same time as the other variants. Sedan and coupe are all manufactured on the same line in the same factory in the US.
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Civic hatchbacks are manufactured in the UK which likely explains why its not refreshed at the same time as the other variants. Sedan and coupe are all manufactured on the same line in the same factory in the US.
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Patrick Romano
I would worry about VWs reliability especially of you are buying. I have been going back and forth between the Jetta and the Civic. The Jetta does have a better infotainment system, the Hondas feels dated.
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I would worry about VWs reliability especially of you are buying. I have been going back and forth between the Jetta and the Civic. The Jetta does have a better infotainment system, the Hondas feels dated.
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