Honda Civic News, Pricing and Reviews (Page 5)

Honda Civic News, Pricing and Reviews

Now in its 10th generation, Honda Civic is the car that effectively made American Honda Motors the 5th largest automotive brand in north America. First introduced to Japan as a sub compact 2-door coupe back in 1972 as a 1973 model, Civic would mainstream the compact import car in the north America through affordability, innovation, reliability and long term ease of ownership.

Today, the best selling sedan in the U.S., Civic presents an unparalleled up-line, tech rich, diverse lineup, featuring segment topping active safety features, and turbo power options. Available in coupe, 5-door hatchback, and 4-door sedan configurations, the most awarded car brand in the U.S. continues to evolve in fuel efficiency, on tap power, and near autonomous driver assist technologies. It’s also fun to drive. You will find the latest Civic developments and news here at Torque News.

2018 Civic model lineup with beginning MSRP

2018 Civic 4-door sedan: $18,840 * Available in Si performance variant. $24,100
2018 Civic 2-door coupe: $19,250 * Available in Si performance variant
2018 Civic Hatchback: $19,900 * Available in Sport Touring
2018 Civic Type-R: $34,100

Why I Chose the Honda Civic Si Sedan Over the Si Coupe

By Roger Maxwell on September 26, 2017 - 11:52AM

When I began shopping for a new 2017 Honda Civic Si, narrowing down my color choice was easy. I also wanted the all-season tires over the Si's sole factory option of Summer tires for my needs. Deciding whether I wanted the coupe or sedan wasn't as easy.

To Tune or Not to Tune Your Honda Civic - That is the Question

By Roger Maxwell on September 23, 2017 - 9:38AM

Getting more power out of your Honda Civic is as simple as connecting your laptop computer, but there are consequences. Is it worth the risks to gain a competitive edge? Read on for my take on the practice.

Deciding Between a 2017 Honda Civic Si and a 2017 Civic Type R

By Roger Maxwell on September 22, 2017 - 10:30AM

Before you start blasting me with statements like, "Those are two totally different cars with very different missions in different prices ranges! Why is this even up for discussion?", hear me out. Yes, I acknowledge the fact that there are significant differences between the 2017 Honda Civic Si and the Type R models. They have different engines, transmissions, and body styles and are aimed at different markets.

How Dealers Damage Their Reputations with Civic Type R Pricing

By Roger Maxwell on September 21, 2017 - 11:17AM

When the 2017 Honda Civic Type R went on sale in June, dealers were demanding prices as high as $20,000 to $25,000 over the car's $35,000 MSRP. Few buyers reported being able to purchase a Type R anywhere near the factory sticker price.

The Honda Civic Has Finally Grown Up

By Roger Maxwell on September 20, 2017 - 7:35PM

The Civic has been one of Honda’s most important models for decades. Until the 2007 Fit came along, it was its smallest and least expensive model sold in the US. Since the Civic was introduced for 1973, it has become slightly larger and better equipped with each new generation. It became the victim of cost-cutting decisions for the 2012 model year and faced heavy criticism and decreased sales as a result, but Honda reacted quickly and introduced a host of significant improvements for 2013 to save face.

Honda Type-R World Car Refinement Revealed in Video

By Parks McCants on September 17, 2017 - 4:16PM

Available for purchase in the U.S. for less than a month, the “Type-R designation celebrates 25 years in Japan and Europe. What does the 10th generation ultimate performance Civic bring to the United States?

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3 premium features you won’t find on 2017 Honda Civic Type-R

By Parks McCants on September 11, 2017 - 9:58PM

At a time in the auto industry where all major manufacturers including Honda load up sub premium offerings with what was considered recently as premium features, 2017 Civic Type-R holds on to a lot of “old-school” technology for their compact hot hatch.

On the road with 2017 Honda Civic Type-R Touring, fans can’t get enough of it

By Parks McCants on September 8, 2017 - 1:26AM

That’s right, Honda classifies the most powerful production Civic ever as a touring car. So, after returning from a race course outside of Seattle, Washington...

2017 Honda Civic Type R much more than just another race performance hatchback

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2017 - 9:00PM

It’s not often that a high performance, race ready hatchback is also comfortable, competent and refined while performing street duty. In rolls Honda’s long awaited world-platform 10th generation 2017 Civic Type-R -- astoundingly good.

No change scheduled for versatile, fun to drive 2018 Honda Civic Hatch

By Parks McCants on August 30, 2017 - 11:24AM

Coming off of a very successful 2017 launch, Honda announces arrival of the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback to a dealership near you. With an available 180 horsepower, this manufactured in England Civic, is the maker’s most versatile Civic offering.

Why we see mostly non-turbocharged 2017 Honda Civic LX, and EX sedans on the road

By Parks McCants on August 22, 2017 - 12:19AM

While this observation may be a regional reality, back in 2016 when we first experienced the reinvented Honda Civic on the road in San Diego, California, Hondapro Jason and I agreed, that the back to basic naturally aspirated offering was historically “Civic” correct.

2017 Honda Civic Si limited slip enables exceptional wet weather driving

By Parks McCants on August 13, 2017 - 5:30PM

Durring our first opportunity to drive 2017 Honda Civic Si on wet roads, we discover that Honda’s updated original sport Civic enables exceptional wet weather driving sport through superior suspension dynamics and limited slip differential engineering.

Type-R buzz drives Honda Civic to July 2017 sales record

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2017 - 1:58PM

Despite an overall downturn in U.S. new car sales, Honda continues to buck the trend with a growing market share. Heading the charge for July 2017 is the subcompact HR-V crossover and the ever popular Honda Civic, on the release of the long awaited Civic Type-R performance hatchback.

Flying Honda Civic Catching Andretti VW in Red Bull Global Rallycross

By Parks McCants on July 11, 2017 - 7:05PM

Red Bull Global Rallycross is where an 18 year old rookie racecar driver sitting behind the wheel of a 600 horsepower 2017 Honda Civic Coupe, drives on a short track wheel to wheel with up to 10 cars. Competing in their second season, an expanded 3 car Olsbergs MSE Honda Civic Supercar Team is now within 6 points of catching Andretti Autosports Volkswagen for the manufacturer's cup.

Ignoring Your Honda Takata Airbag Recall Could Kill You

By Parks McCants on July 11, 2017 - 1:28PM

On Monday, Honda announced the 11th Takata airbag related fatality reported in the United States suffered by a shade tree mechanic making repairs on a 2001 Honda Accord.

Honda Civic Type-R Requires Tire Upgrade Before Serious Track Time

By Parks McCants on July 4, 2017 - 5:39PM

I know that our seasoned car-club, armature race-nuts, will find the headline above to be a bit redundant. But then again, this is 2017 Civic Type-R.

2017 Honda Civic Type-R For Sale Eugene Oregon MSRP $39,775

By Parks McCants on June 28, 2017 - 12:36AM

Looking through our West Coast Honda Dealership inventories, the long awaited 2017 Civic Type-R remains elusive, or at the least, “ in transit.” Torque News finds one listed for sale in Eugene, Oregon.

High Mileage Turbocharged Honda Civic Averaging 48 + MPG

By Parks McCants on June 18, 2017 - 8:06PM

Back in December of 2015, Torque News reader David Malone purchased one of the first 10th generation Honda Civics to roll off the assembly line. 59,378 miles later, he has a pretty good since of long term engine reliability and fuel efficiency.

2018 Honda Civic Type-R Now Available, MSRP Verified

By Parks McCants on June 14, 2017 - 11:02AM

After two years of anticipation, Honda’s U.S. specification 2018 Civic Type-R was released for sale Wednesday, June 14, with a surprisingly reasonable MSRP, for the most powerful Honda ever released for retail sale in the U.S..

Don't pay a premium for 2017 Honda Civic Si

By Parks McCants on June 7, 2017 - 1:41AM

We’re reading on the internet about 2017 Civic Si buyers agreeing to pay a premium for the relatively limited production 2017 Honda Civic Si. True enough, the 10th generation Civic Si is a limited production offering. But, is it worth a premium?

Honda Diesel Powered Civic Hatchback for Europe, Why Not The U.S.?

By Parks McCants on June 6, 2017 - 12:37AM

Looking through Monday’s email in box, a Honda Torque News reader raised an interesting question? Will Honda be importing the popular U.K. diesel powered Honda Civic Hatchback to the U.S.?

2018 Civic Type-R: Culminates Honda Performance Dreams

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2017 - 1:09PM

The last generation European/Japan Civic Type-R was and remains a limited production offering as Honda goes. The final production run of the last generation Civic Type-R was 700 units, it sold out in hours. So will the first Civic to wear the Type-R designation in the United States.

2018 Civic Type-R MSRP Reasonable for Factory Ready Extreme Performance Car

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 4:50PM

Of course, we'd never race our Civic Type-R on the street! Wednesday found one of our fellow CivicX members sharing the MSRP of a US market bound 2018 Honda Civic Type-R. It’s cheaper than many anticipated.

After driving 2017 Honda Civic Si, I'm not convinced I need a Type-R

By Parks McCants on May 30, 2017 - 2:28AM

We discovered a superior touring car detailed in Honda performance Civic Si trim. Horsepower and torque while formidable, is but a very small part of what 2017 Civic Si brings to the segment. Simply put,this is the best driving, high performance,Civic offered to date. I'm no longer convinced that I need or want a Type-R.

Why you’re seeing so many new generation Honda Civics on the road

By Parks McCants on May 27, 2017 - 3:15PM

Well over 500,000 10th generation Honda Civics were sold to the Honda loyal in its first 18 months of production. Civic’s sales success comes from much more than a favorable price point.

Wide torque band drives 2017 Civic Si to higher performance

By Parks McCants on May 27, 2017 - 1:07PM

While stated horsepower remains unchanged from the 2015 Honda Civic Si, it’s the extremely wide, constant-on torque band, that drives 2017 Civic Si to the pinnacle of affordable compact car sport performance.

2017 Honda Civic Si is the best performance value in the compact sport segment

By Parks McCants on May 25, 2017 - 12:34PM

For Honda performance fans in the U.S., Civic Si has long been the holy grail of affordable front wheel delivered road handling performance and sport. Honda just turbocharged it!

600 Horsepower Extreme Civic Coupe Wins Round 2 Red Bull GRC

By Parks McCants on May 23, 2017 - 1:45AM

A mere two rounds into the second full season for the extreme turbocharged, H.P.D. Olsbergs MSE built Honda Civic Coupe, Sebastian Eriksson takes on all comers, winning the first Red Bull Global Rallycross Series leg 2 for Honda.

Honda Civic Forum a Buzz With 2018 Type-R Delivery Date and MSRP

By Parks McCants on May 18, 2017 - 10:36AM

With the Canadian manufactured 2017 Civic Si now available for order from your friendly neighborhood Honda dealership, how far behind is the first Honda in the United States to wear the Type-R destination?

Race inspired Civic Si and Type-R captured in Honda’s exceptional 30 second video

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2017 - 11:03PM

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then certainly, a well made 30 second video featuring morphing cars, race track scenes and race track inspired R&D is worth a few thousand more.

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