I purchased a 2016 Civic
I purchased a 2016 Civic touring turbo in November 2015. I primarily use the car to commute 50 kms each way to work, approx 45kms being highway. I usually set the cruise for 120 to 125 km/hr. Now that the car has approx 10000 kms it was averaging about 7l/100 kms. I was quite pleased with this and would get about 600 kms to a tank. I tried switching on the ECON mode for the first time a week ago, I am now getting about 6.4l/100 kms and no noticable difference in performance on the highway. what I have noticed is a reduction in initial turbo lag then turbo lunge when leaving a stop light. It seems to have a little more even torque curve and although not leaving an intersection as quickly, it does make it more enjoyable for just regular driving. I have read comments about the ECON effect in regular non turbo cars buit nothing from other turbo drivers. My wife drives a 2015 CRV touring and I am anxious to see the effect the next time I drive her car
Sincerely
Jeff Kaiman