2017 Honda Civic Sport Touring - Redline: Review

[@theredline]

Sorry to do another Civic review guys, but this one was filmed right before we left for the Si and Type R media drive. Even though we did a full review on the Sport hatchback last year, we felt a full review on the fully loaded Sport Touring would be appreciated since most of you buy this car with an automatic :)

[@justindavis5983]

Don't be sorry, I was wanting a review from you on the fully loaded trim. :)

[@justindavis5983]

Madeline Monahan I just really wanted Sofyan's review because I know his perspective on things. Savage geese's review was pretty good tho, I thought.

[@boobs2323]

he did a touring?

[@malikbrother8022]

+Redline Reviews If you don't mind me saying, you don't seem excited about this car as you did with Elantra Sport where you seemed to have enjoyed accelerating to the redline in Elantra Sport 201-hp mated with manual. Honestly, is Honda Civic Hatchback Sport not good as Elantra Sport? I am curious about it. Thanks in advance for your inputs.

[@joshuar4535]

I am glad you showed the 1.5T with the automatic.

[@lihlin9285]

Am I the only one who actually likes the exterior design of this car? I think it looks pretty cool, Haha.

[@noonesfool]

Lih Lin No you are not

[@tmmurphy]

My boss has this exact car and I think it is a very striking and distinctive vehicle in the sonic gray. Every time I see it pass on the highway during our morning commute it reminds me of Darth Vader's Tie Fighter. Subtle the car is not. I can spot it from 50 yards and that is kind of the point in a sport version of a Civic. Attention getting without the negative connotation of a fart can or sheet metal spoiler.

[@mikixP]

Tf u laughing for weirdo

[@CCSAudioLord]

I liked enough to buy one!

[@PoorDog69]

It's nice and sporty

[@jonathangillman3170]

This car is GORGEOUS!!! I just bought a hatchback sport touring edition in this sonic grey color and I get compliments multiple times a day

[@vivien4571]

I'm so jealous. I went to the Honda dealership today looking specifically for this one and they had none. Went with an accord in the end... now I'm regretting lol

[@Pərfectchāøs]

Rarest color in N America....just bought one yesterday...XD

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Jonathan Gillman How is it holding up?

[@kafailau6849]

I just got 2019 Hatchback touring with this color, it was amazing. Even my boss said my car is amazing cool with this color

[@sveddish]

@@vivien4571 So you went to the dealer to buy the Civic and changed your mind and got the Accord instead the same day because they didn't have it in your color? omfg

[@oiops]

Your car reviews are consistently better than the auto magazine's who have KZbin channels.

[@crazytrashman123]

Fried Chicken Now I thought he WAS a magazine company. I gotta say, his reviews are REALLY good.

[@realNikoCousin]

I've had this white Sport Touring Civic X for a year now and I get asked questions about it at least once a week, still after a year. I commute over 100 miles round per day and love the drive every time. Honda nailed it on this one.

[@ryankelly1846]

I have a Hyundai veloster, I love it but need something bigger I've been heavily deb and tong getting a sport hatch how do u like urs after 2 years?

[@CadenMichnal]

I'm currently trying to find this model right now to purchase...hard to find! How would you recommend this for uber or Lyft? I plan on putting probably about the same miles on the car per day and so reliability and low maintenance cost is an absolute must! Also how is it on gass. Any flaws to know about this car?

[@realNikoCousin]

I loved this car. Shortly after I made that comment, a distracted driver using her phone Dale Earhardted me at 70mph and put me in the wall hard. Totaled my car. I still miss it RIP

[@CadenMichnal]

@@realNikoCousin thank god you are ok! So how was the car reliability wise, gas mileage etc, before Karen decided to ruin your beauty?

[@realNikoCousin]

@@CadenMichnal i drove the piss out of it. I mean I drove it like I stole it and it always delivered. I seemed to always get 30-36mpg and it went. I did my own royal purple every 7k miles and i think the engine would’ve done typical honda 400k reliability no problem. even after driving the crap out of it. The only thing I can say is that the CVT, while it never slipped or failed in any way.. After I would drive the hell out of it, it would smell, like it was burning. It had 33k on it when Karen came along and ruined my day. It’s a superb car

[@justindavis5983]

That color is gorgeous! especially on that car. 😍

[@dedeviI]

Justin David thats an ugly ass color. the fk u talking about.

[@justindavis5983]

I know, it's completely subjective. 😃

[@bobbowie9350]

Justin David I like that a color too

[@shawnkent5578]

Love the colour

[@haryowinanto8392]

Ace Portgas Everyone opinion is different

[@towncaptain7]

In Canada we get the 7" display on the base LX hatch, and a manual option on the Sport Touring

[@TechStuff13]

I'm so glad you reviewed this specific trim because its the exact one I'm looking to get. Much appreciated. Great review!

[@pedrofernandez3893]

No wonder Ford is almost giving up on the Focus. Cannot compete against this.

[@nanoii7918]

pedro fernandez uhh yeah it’s not like the R.S. has 50 more hp and a 0-60 a full second faster yeh yeah

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

Nano II for $20g more too

[@luissandoval1515]

Nano II the RS is 40 grand 😂 and Type R shits on it all day

[@nanoii7918]

Luis Sandoval Benefits the Type R has over the Focus RS: Cheaper Better ride quality Better interior Slightly faster top speed ______________________________ Benefits the Focus RS has over the Type R: Barely anymore expensive and is SOOOO much quicker Better looking 50 more horsepower 0-60 launch (0-100 kmh launch) more than a full second faster. Conclusion: they are tied

[@motorcitymanman7711]

@@nanoii7918 The RS competition is the Type R ......NOT the SI

[@pj8761]

Looks certainly can be very subjective. Reading thru the comments here, so many people commenting that they think this is an ugly car. Very funny to me. I think this is a great looking car, and by far the best looking Civic; especially in this sport touring trim.

[@itsatrap4986]

PJ87 No, this is oogly.

[@daebak7370]

This gen design is a classic. Beautiful design

[@williamsarna7628]

I always watch your reviews when shopping for a new vehicle. A few years ago I bought the Honda Fit on your recommendation and loved it. This time my wife and I bought the Civic Spot Touring. It is truly a great car. We appreciate your comprehensive reviews and objectivity.

[@gaivoron]

Honda officially got me confused with all these Civic models!!!!

[@justindavis5983]

Hahaha. Civic sedan LX, EX, EXL, Touring. Civic Coupe with LX, LXP, EX, Touring. Civic hatchback with LX, Sport, and Sport Touring, Type R. Civic SI which comes with the coupe and sedan...

[@cmara3696]

Justin David and the RS6

[@DogTrekker]

So many haters. This is just an awesome car. I know because I have the exact same car as in this review. And there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with the CVT. The paddle shifters in sport mode work great. At this stage of my life, I am over pushing in a clutch.

[@jesussalinasr]

CoCoLuv9491 how does it drive on the highway? I have a 09 civic and on the highway I feel like it struggles to keep up

[@Sam-mw5hx]

CoCoLuv9491 eww cvt

[@A_guan]

CoCoLuv9491 cvts are terrible no actual gears! How can you live with a car where when you accelerate it sticks at 2 or 3k rpm wondering when it'll shift. I've driven a friend's crv which has the same cvt and that constant wrrr-ing when you accelerate was annoying

[@penvon]

CoCoLuv9491 it's an awesome car because YOU HAVE ONE?......OK

[@impulsivedesigns]

It's like anything else. Once you know how to use it, you'll be happier with it. I had a 14 civic ex and I now have a 2017 sport touring. If you know how and when to hit the gas partially, or floor it or sweep to full throttle, it works VERY well, is efficient, and faster than its stickshift counterpart.

[@hellokyle_]

I like it when you do reviews alone and POV shooting style.

[@topdog19945]

I’m in the market for a new vehicle and I test drive a used one today that came off of a lease and well I’m working on getting it! I really like the look of these hatch backs

[@Fadic4]

That's the best color too

[@bimastrike87]

Why wouldn't a hatch be taller? That's ridiculous to complain about.

[@Cammyy2k]

Literally

[@RandomGRK]

Test drove one today and I was very impressed.

[@taurus20077]

Saw pictures of interior for 2018 Honda Fit and there is a volume knob; yes, there is a volume knob. I'd assume Honda will bring back the volume knob for, hopefully, all 2018 models since almost everybody is complaining about it or missing it.

[@danp8309]

Love the color of the car

[@kenshin1368]

Its even better in person

[@TeiwazTheGoat]

This Civic looks gorgeous!! I can out wait to own one. I'm so excited to get one and it'll be more car until the thing stops running. Which knowing Honda that'll be 300-600k miles later.

[@kangli8794]

I got the same red one you reviewed last year! It drives great and just scored 130 mph on the highway without a speeding ticket 😃 Car drives like a dream ( a small dream I mean)

[@General_M]

So many complaints about the looks of the car, and yet, everyone who I know personally who has seen my White Orchid Pearl Civic hatch thinks it looks great. also having owned the sedan and the hatch, the hatch has better rearward visibility. also yes the wheel volume button is no longer a slider, I actually am glad it isn't because I'd probably accidentally hit it when I don't want to, and I never confuse the temp control for the volume knob.

[@Alxx..03]

I really love this color and I really love Civics best car ever made

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Neat review, Sofyan! I recently reviewed the Civic Hatchback in the EX trim, and it impressed me quite a bit. The Sport Touring that you choose to test seems like a pretty solid entry in its class, as well. Offering very competative performance, an upscale luxury ambiance, and tons of practicality. As always, keep up the great work, Sofyan! 👍🏽

[@BrownBrotha]

This is going to be my first car. Just gotta wait till the end of the year

[@Stingray7488]

Good choice. Just got mine this past Saturday. I continue to be very impressed. I negotiated the $29,175 (US) MSRP to $26,900, which totally makes this top-level trim worth it!

[@JinFreaks1307]

Matt Shuster please tell me how did u do it! Share some advice fam! Thank you!!!

[@A_guan]

Matt Shuster how did you manage to get the price down to 26k? I'm sorta just might go get a mazda3 because of the incredible deals they give me...24k with incentives. I could probably negotiate a bit more too. Hondas are impossible to get 4k off the sticker.

[@bobramirez7689]

Matt Shuster how much are you paying

[@TevinP]

@@bobramirez7689 got one used 14k miles for $23000

[@robertsanchez7185]

dont hate the cvt just because you prefer manual,this car runs and feels wonderful with the cvt and turbo,feels like im driving a 300hp car

[@CommandoMaster]

Do u get good gas mileage? Do u have to use premium fuel?

[@unrealisticgoals]

@@CommandoMaster gas mileage with the civic is class leading. You can put regular in it.

[@jarrettbuell3458]

Great review!! You have asserted my interest in getting this car. What a nice trim, with the right amount of sportiness, at the right price.

[@jordanyang3066]

finally no one has a legit review of the sport touring. thanks I think the prem gas is a deal breaker for the extra 6hp. Considering the ex l now.

[@miguel90744]

The Power Of Dreams 👌🇯🇵

[@scottmurphy4946]

I love this color because in canada you can only get it on the Touring trim. At night it looks like battleship grey

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Sofyan. I really like this Sport Touring. I agree that this should have a rear blind spot monitoring system and cross traffic being the top line model.

[@jamillmendoza9180]

I average 29mpg on my civic sport hatchback. Its fun to drive. It attracts some eyeballs. Ilike it. No regret.

[@claudio_wrx]

The exhaust adds sex??!!! Count me in!!!!

[@hunterk.7646]

It’s such a beautiful car. Going to be the first car I buy for myself

[@robertsanchez7185]

thank you Sofyan for this wonderful review

[@waynewilliams1487]

The cvt is great! Love the mpg. I wm not sure if the 6. 9 from 0-60 is more the cvt or more the turbo. But it's fast--- no shift shock/delay has to help. Long live the cvt!

[@michaelbanko9965]

My Honda Accord with the same engine actually simulates shifts a lot even when your just driving it normally and I quite like it to be honest. It gets insane gas mileage for what it is as well

[@dankind64]

i'm happy that they changed the volume slider on the steering wheel. i always accidentally change the volume on the current one.

[@CommandoMaster]

The only things I would like to see improved is it should have 200hp+ and lower rear. Its actually a really good car for a compact hatch.

[@ryankelly1846]

If they made an si in the hatch model 10/10 would solve my dilemma between the si sedan or sport hatch

[@bobbyjones2112]

You are the best reviewer on KZbin!

[@averyhadley9842]

The hind civic is the best looking hatchback I’ve ever seen!❤️❤️❤️

[@ffampire]

That said, I wish the Si sedan would trade the micro usb exhaust port for the dual pipes in the hatch.

[@mariomoore74]

Just got sport touring 1 month a go and love it

[@blazing9034]

Great review as always! I am sooooo turn between the Civic and Corolla hatchbacks........

[@JRGYouTube]

Nice unique color. Looks better than the typical black, white, silver and grey colors.

[@takishabaker7520]

The back is perfectly fine for me. This model is the one I want in this year or 2018 or 2019 if i can't get the 2019 ex.

[@cadsux]

I've owned Honda and Mazda hatchbacks, and I'd consider this too. But I think the '92 Civic hatch and the recent CR-Z are the best looking ones.

[@IJWFU3]

my mom bought this car yesterday and she loves it :)

[@TheFluffyWendigo]

Have mine in that exact color. I love the excellent mileage but kind of 50/50 on using premium fuel. Still it takes me two weeks to drain the tank which is cool.

[@mikeschouten4732]

Nice review. Not sure though why you think only younger buyers want AirPlay functionality. It's not like older buyers are asking for 8-track players (and they're buying a ton of Hondas).

[@prestconsulting]

We've got the 6-speed MT in the Sport Touring trim in Canada.

[@Steven-uy5cz]

i wanna know what needs to be done to have the car be able to come over to california

[@sveddish]

They probably have it in manual in Europe too. I thought there was supposed to be a free market in USA?

[@ryankelly1846]

@@sveddish they have it in the US now

[@allysmakeupchannel6650]

I love my Honda Civic 2017, it’s like a Mercedes to me. It rides like a dream 💜

[@NotKenBlock94]

Welp, i'm definitely sold on it. Seems like it could be a huge upgrade from my little old Impreza

[@planetfabulous5833]

You go girl - you're working that drone!

[@SINGH-ing]

LOL in Canada, Touring can be paired with a Manual but downside is Sonic Grey Pearl is only available at Touring trim.

[@sxb080511]

Excellent review, thanks. Test drove Sport (same engine/power but less goodies), could not find Sport Touring at many dealerships, many of them not even familiar with this. Not sure why Honda is not putting more out there.

[@moparman5058]

Neverreally cared for Honda but these 2016 and up Covics are really beautiful especially these sport hatches.

[@IHiggs]

Wheres the dougscore

[@williamlewis2752]

VK07 Just came here from watching a Doug marathon:)

[@sadfoohours9883]

Thanks for the reviews sofyan theyre really informative and i enjoy them alot :D . i actually have a few questions about the sport touring since im planning on buying one. So since this is the top of the line model does it come with a phone charging pad as well? or does it vary on some sport tourings only? also how does the sport touring feel compared to the sport you tested previously power wise?

[@BrodyDHaptism]

Today I watched this exactly car at 19,990 with 12k miles, do you think is a good deal? Should I go for it?

[@ExtremeWassabi]

I have an 09 Honda civic and I was almost 100% sure I was ready to move from the civic platform (too small, shitty ac, etc) but this thing is just drop dead sexy! Unfortunately it seems like the trunk is way smaller... The trunk in my 09 civic 4 door sedan looks much bigger!

[@ThePhilosophus]

That's a buzzy engine. I was thinking of buying the Sport Touring, but I am not so excited about it after hearing that engine. I'll be looking into the EX-T or the EX.

[@ReDiiKuLuS]

I own a 16 EX-T and I have to agree with you, I would've absolutely loved to see a dual clutch with the the 1.5L turbo, it's a shame that the transmission holds the car back so much

[@mysticshadow425]

Andrew DeLorenzo holds back what? the mean 1.5 turbo engine 😂😂

[@ReDiiKuLuS]

Jeffrey P The turbo engine is capable of V6 levels of torque and HP close to V6 levels. The CVT is holding the engine back drastically in some circumstances

[@bokkey45]

What are you talking about? 174 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque is nowhere near V6 levels.

[@ReDiiKuLuS]

Tuned the transmission is capable of V6 levels of torque, and near V6 levels of HP. Never said stock, anything to even get close would quite obviously require a tune

[@alansmilealot]

bokkey45 he meant 90s v6

[@cwbetb]

very happy with my st hatch! Honda has a winner!

[@BanksyTube]

Great review as usual man!!!!

[@ArmyOfArmagedon]

Poor US, I got my Sport Touring Hatch manual, they're available in Canada!

[@A_guan]

Patrick E. Duguay you are so lucky! I have to deal with this cvt but its not as bad as I anticipated it to be

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Pat you aint got the money to buy a automatic 👎

[@BelieveInSenpai]

Fakk and you’re probably to stupid to drive a automatic

[@tmmurphy]

They say we don't want the manual here. They say we're too lazy. However when American enthusiasts look for a manual they are only available on the "budget" model with zero features. Most of the time there are none on the lot and you have to buy it sight unseen without the benefit of a test drive. When no one buys the poverty model with a manual it is a self fulfilling prophecy.

[@DogTrekker]

The CVT is faster. But, to each his own.

[@anothercanadian1336]

You can get the sport touring in a 6 speed manual as well ***^^*

[@amggaming3528]

In Canada, you can get this with a manual.

[@pbentsonable]

On the top trim for the hatch it should have a power hatch. Hate the lanewatch! It was cute for bout 10 mins. Traditional blind spot is a million times more helpful.

[@alecen448899]

Looking to upgrade my car & this review has me considering this car.

[@johnnypapa4754]

Did you get it?

[@Mannymak]

Did you get it?

[@ducklingphallus]

Damn, bro died 💀

[@dannielz6]

This car is untouchable

[@thisamerican4337]

If the days of putting in multiple speakers would stop and maybe companies do like a subwoofer or 2 even if it's a 10 or 8 inch. Would certainly help the sound quality of any vehicle for the low frequencies of any type of music,

[@ELPJM09]

My sister is looking into buying a Honda Civic but I’m skeptical. I honestly trust a Toyota Corolla over a Honda. I’ve heard nothing but bad things about new Honda’s, especially their turbos. They have also fallen from top reliabilty lists. They use to be head to head with Toyota. I’m going to convinced her to buy a Toyota.

[@danp8309]

Why isn’t this color available on the SI??!! It looks great!

[@joeguzman8783]

back in 06 in the new body style the biggest disappointment (besides had to replace the motor by honda after just 3 months)was the front suspension was very bouncy like a basketball it felt very light .

[@hungrypanda7]

Just got the sport touring. One thing that's sad about the hatchback is the main console. It's not entirely touchscreen like the civic sedan touring.

[@ilektran]

Great reviews. I had a couple of questions though. I noticed your review of the exterior seemed a little critical of the HBs body lines compared to the more glowing review of the Type-R even though the Type-R is based on the HB platform. Did your preference change simply due to all the venting and large spoiler on the Type-R? Over-all how would you compare the HB Sport Touring to the Type-R as far as handling when the Type-R is in Sport or Comfort mode. Clearly there is a power difference, but does it feel like a completely different vehicle or does the Sport Touring feel more like a subdued Type-R?

[@joeguzman8783]

i got a new model back in 06 (the new( body style)and i have 2 friends that got the same back then you had to wait in line to get them and all 3 of us civics broke down from engine to transmission (honda replace them but i sold mine rightoway)ones a car flips me the finger I'll never go back ,so i got Toyotas after that and it's been a good relationship and im getting a 2018 toyota corolla.

[@clintonbartek1413]

The manual also points out that the hatchback volume slider is only a button. Super weird, I thought mine was broken till I compared the manual from a sedan to my hatch.

[@firehouse713]

I almost considered this car but, I'm glad I got the Elantra GT sport. More horsepower, torque, equipment better warranty.

[@JustAYouTuber1991]

Thanks GOD they added a volume knob for 2019. Now I can buy the Civic.

[@jinwooahn8505]

between Camry and this one, which do you recommend for college student?? Thank you!

[@Martial166]

Just bought! Best car ever

[@joshs5646]

I saw a 2018 Civic Sport Touring hatch with Lane Watch, so they have it.

[@moshariff6320]

Hey sofyan, why are all your recent thumbnails very stretched out? It might just be me but just wanted to make sure.

[@bobwhite26]

Please tell me you're going to review the 2018 Fit Sport.

[@staceO27]

i like the black accent trim

[@louisv7795]

What's the direct injection that is causing the ticking please (sounds like it needs a valve job from days of old)? Also, The exhaust sounds pretty good, I am buying a used 2017 now, so what do you think about changing it out to an axle back exhaust from Borla, or do you think it won't make any difference? Thank you?

[@devans9513]

this is going to be my next vehicle

[@alexgonzalescasting4469]

can you go back and forth on fueling it with premium and regular?

[@MaxBorker]

Wish the rear was more vertical. The blindspots look enormous.

[@longmaga19]

He should've used the silver or white hatchback for this video. Those two colors look sportier.

[@ffampire]

Imho, Honda would have been better off incorporating a hatch on the sedan body. It has enough of a fastback to pull that off. It would have also saved Honda so much money, by not having to produce a completely different style. If Buick/Opel can do it with the Regal, Honda easily could have made it work with the Civic sedan. The Coupe also for that matter. I personally do not like the rear 1/4 window cutline or the plastic in that area. Not to mention the fake vents on each side of the rear, that were also used in the Si sedan. I would buy a Mazda 3 over the Civic hatch just based on style alone.

[@smoke4ndmears]

Shame about the CVT only -I think this feature level is available in the UK with the manual.

[@kaceydillin7367]

I love and want this. Why can't we get touring model with manual transmission? Manuals NEED Love Too!!

[@dirtaylulu]

Everywhere but the US you can get the Sport Touring with 6MT, too bad most consumers in USA won't buy manual transmissions anymore so a lot of manufacturers don't make them an option.

[@fl1289]

The volume button does not have touch control on hatchback, only sedan and coupes. Source: Honda Product Specialist

[@27Zangle]

Really want to like this car and will be in market next year. However that front and rear end lower bumper is horrendous. Waiting for refresh already or may just skip this generation all together.

[@williedee5051]

I just got a use 2017 civic sports touring and they made out of paper the hole body man!

[@tooniemama6959]

Very nice! I love that color!