2022 Honda Civic LX POV Test Drive - How Does the Base Trim Drive?

[@toedrag-release]

I have the LX model. Pros -pricetag -good visibility throughout the vehicle -blind spot detection on mirrors -sleek interior (and exterior I like) -decent gas milage I average 6.2L/100km -the options for your speedometer you have some options like a compass, gas milage, seatbelt detection. -THE LEGROOM!!! It's a compact car but both back seats and front seats give you plenty of space. -many safety features. Lane detection, blind spot sensors, the car will adjust your speed when on cruise control to keep you a safe distance from the car in front of you Cons -low quality back up camera very blurry -road noise (a Honda's a Honda) -the auto engine off. It would be nice if there was a switch to turn it off permanently but nope you have to do it Everytime you get in the car. I feel like the auto off will degrade your engine faster. -the honeycomb is likely going to be a dust collector and it isn't easily removable. Theres also these plates behind it which I'm sure will be covered in dust eventually and will be impossible to clean. They should have just left it open behind it. -lack of lumbar support. It doesn't bother me too much but on long drives you really notice it. -lack of outlets and vents in the back. In many cars behind the drivers armrest there's a outlet and some AC vents. Wile it seems like it has many cons they really are little nit picks honestly the worst thing about the car for me is the auto engine off it seems like a huge oversight for a very simple thing and one that possibly have some serious implications for the longevity of your vehicle. Something tells me turning off and on the engine any time you stop for a couple seconds will cause problems but I could be wrong.

[@kevfm211]

Hi I have the LX model too. On your model you have mirror blind spot and compass? How do you activate that? I checked all my info and somehow I can't find that. Thanks in advance

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@kevfm211 He has the Canadian spec which is different from the US.

[@kevfm211]

@@braetonwilson4296 oh no wonder! Thanks. Oh well the US dropped the ball on that one lol.

[@zealiowestbrook8427]

i have a 2007 accord hybrid with the auto stop feature so i'd be used to it. other then that the lx model is really what most people who are looking to buy a civic really need .

[@FormlessJKD17]

I agree with the honeycomb design as a dust collector. I've never heard of the auto engine off before. No wonder while i wait at red lights i hear other cars engines turnover and I'm thinking why do they turn their cars off??? So, it's part of the car's computer system to shut off the engine then turn back on only after a few seconds????

[@kevfm211]

Awsome LX. I purchased here in CA and drives better and performed better than my 2016 sonata! Great features for a basic model. Thought about the sport but here in LA traffic is bad so no point in that. Also, my opinion on the sport you don't really need 18 in with low pro tires beats up the suspension long haul.

[@seth_ap148]

Love how well you can hear the VTEC engagement 😂 paired with the loud road noise it’s clear Honda hasn’t lost touch with their roots.

[@f181234]

It’s nice they haven’t forgot their roots but road noise is really annoying on long trips

[@Mxezr]

I have an old 08 Honda Accord with about 175k miles, the VTEC gets stuck on sometimes & it’s super annoying 😂😂

[@Blank00]

I guess it's so that other noises such as crying babies and rattles will be less annoying.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Honda VTEC technology never gets old for me~

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

We decided to get my brother the Civic LX for 2024, and it comes with a lot of standard equipment for the Canadian market, which is amazing. It's cool that all the trims get push button start, that great touch screen display, the half digital half analogue gauge cluster, engine start/stop tech, Apple Carplay, heated seats, LED headlights, all the cool Honda Sensing features. It's great value honestly. Plus that 2.0L inline 4 cylinder with 158 HP is plenty of power for driving, and I don't necessarily think you need to upgrade to the 1.5L turbo 4 engine. I also like that CVT transmission, because Honda does a pretty good job with their CVTs, and it's just responsive. Plus 31 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway, 34 mpg combined is just really impressive. Definitely saving a lot of money to run this Civic for sure. I still consider the Civic as one of the top choices in this compact car segment. I've always had a soft spot for the Civic, especially the 8th generation, but this 11th generation Civic, I think Honda really brought up the quality for sure.

[@bbgj28]

got the Aegean blue LX..really liking it..can’t wait til i reach 1000mile break in period and start pushing the engine..i agree with you, this Civic handles really well around curves

[@enriquearmendariz9]

Hey many many thank you for show us of Honda Civic LX looking very awesome! 🙌🏽👍🏽👌🏽

[@Iegend17]

You welcome! :) I did a review but I am editing it now ☺️

[@theeballer6429]

Will you be doing night drive reviews in the future? Wondering how the headlights perform.

[@Iegend17]

Sadly no. Since the sun stays up late. Maybe like in the winter time yes

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Just my opinion. The headlights are amazing. Bright white light. On high beams the pattern is wide and encompassing. Auto functions with dimming appears to perform well. Hope this helps.

[@djkenny1202]

They really need a manual base. Also, another smaller discontented economy car. These are like an Accord from a few years back.

[@QueueTeePies]

Had a chance to do a quick test drive on this trim. I love it but the pricing during this time is insane. I was quoted $27k before TTL. HELL NO.

[@dennisbarrera589]

bro i got lucky enough to bring it down to $24,900 total for lx trim LOL

[@K-i-ng_D]

I just got one for 24k before putting money down

[@toedrag-release]

27k? Jeezus that's the price of the EX model and their trying to give you a LX?🤣 Go somewhere else. Mine came to about 30k but that's because I got the extended warranty, and some protections. The base price was about 24k

[@QueueTeePies]

@@toedrag-release Well it was the only LX on the lot, every other trim is gone. I ended up with a Corolla LE $24k OTD. Prices are still going up since then. Wouldn't be surprise my car is now 25-26k.

[@toedrag-release]

@@QueueTeePies True it's just hard to believe they tried to sell you an LX for the price of a EX almost. Definitely not worth it

[@DarthVaderOrder7]

He said it wasn’t fast when he wasn’t pushing it but yes I have the 2023 lx and it’s very very nice and fast and keeps up with a lot of other cars

[@umairhameed5978]

I just got the 2023 LX. I feel the gas pedal is really hard to press, do you feel the same compared to other cars?

[@FormlessJKD17]

I'm getting mine in about a week or 2. Had to trade in my 2020 lx manual for the 2022 automatic. I love driving standard but now i just want to drive and chill even in traffic lol. Doesn't matter to me I've always been a Honda/Acura person. Drove my 95 integra to the ground no mods not into that. Just under 600km. Cars are meant to be driven. I'm waiting for the civic to be AWD LOL

[@DMCarReviews]

My friend has this car, but in the Sport 2.0L trim. It looks pretty cool and is comfortable. It does have major road noise, tire noise, and lots of engine noise under heavy acceleration. The the a/c system is loud when operating. You can feel how light the car is at high speeds, and that it gets shaky. Overall, a nice compact sedan, but definitely should be cheaper on the price than what they are going for. 2-4 years ago, $22,000 could get you a new Accord Sport 1.5T after rebates.

[@karelltulod3079]

Honda civic LX affordable amazing I will buy Honda civic LX

[@mathieug6136]

Got the LX trim hatchback last month for a family car. I'm quite happy with it! The safety features work great (that blind spot monitoring saved me once or twice), good milage, the visibility in front is great, the lane keeping assist along with the adaptive cruise control makes long drives a breeze and there's tons of space in the back. I'm sure it will age well. I sometime regret not taking the touring, but not big deal.

[@Tmanw8898]

Do the wipers have an adjustable intermittent setting?

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Awesome review

[@jbar_85]

I hated how loud my 2014 EXL Civic with 17 inch rims was. I would have thought they worked on that by now. I had a 2013 LX lease before that and it was more quiet because of the hubcap and wheel size. I’m surprised this hubcap LX model isn’t more quiet…

[@MisterGiginio]

this weird sound is well heard when listening to video with headphones. has go noise like bhuuu bhuuu bhuuu. I think it's tire noise. It had Michelin primacy 3 tires as standard. 235/45/17 thanks for help 👏🏼

[@pastimepursuit7212]

Can the engine be started with a button on the keyfob? Is it keyless entry or you need to unlock the car with the fob? If it is keyless entry, is it all doors or just the driver door? And is the android auto / apple carplay wireless connection?

[@jbanda896]

11:40

[@pastimepursuit7212]

@@jbanda896 troll

[@jbanda896]

@@pastimepursuit7212 lmao 👍

[@pandabear123ization]

yes to all of the above

[@jonathana2079]

Based on your comments, would it really have killed Honda to quiet down the road noise a little? It wouldn't have cost that much and they could have incorporated the extra cost in the car price.

[@Iegend17]

No. They cheap out big time and I hate it. For a new design they did bad and it’s not good. A lot will stay away and that’s not good

[@jonathana2079]

@@Iegend17 Because they cheap out, Toyota wins.

[@knowyourjoe8826]

I wonder if the major contributor to the road noise has to do with the tire selection. I would suspect that a nicer tire would make a difference.

[@Erika11Garcia]

@@Iegend17 I’m literally reading this comment at 12:30 in the video when you’re praising how well Honda did on this 2022 Civic….

[@BobbyR2]

@@jonathana2079 Toyota cheaps out on other things (Seat, small center console/elbow rest, noisy engine that you can"t rev, average handling)

[@jld-jw9pb]

1:45 That glare from that new piano black area on the dashboard below the air vents.

[@Iegend17]

didnt bother me in person and i think it looks worse on the camera becuase the camera is higher

[@mustasheolll2020]

It reminds me of the 2001 civic, both the design and vibe

[@Gerardo9093]

Does it still squeak when it “honks”?

[@richardmena6664]

Yupp

[@MAGApepe]

nice,, ,seems like it shifted when you floored it off the line ,,, cvt should not shift,,, thats the idea behind them

[@moradi872]

Good review.

[@DavidMichaelKalman]

I'm watching this carefully, because this 2 liter engine is likely to be the same one Honda uses in the 2023 HR-V (for North America). The new HR-V is built on the Civic platform, so I'm expecting/hoping it will have a similar interior as well. That said, it's a shame about the road noise. It's a deal-breaker for me. Hoping the HR-V has more sound-deadening.

[@JJ-cg3rn]

Just curious, how many rpm’s did you turn at 60mph? I couldn’t see your tachometer clearly, sorry. Thanks!

[@alexgataric]

Mine is around 2000 - 2500 prm at 60-65mph.

[@Blank00]

Is the Civic the first non-Acura Honda to have the innovative Honda-Autoliv multi-chamber airbag?

[@tousshong9438]

Everything looks better except those cheap wheel covers. The previous model have better wheel cover but Honda could at least put aluminum rims on the LX model too.

[@sadiai3144]

Those CVT transmissions are loud. hate it. my friend has a sentra CVt and is just as loud. WHats the benefit of CVT? they lag on hills and less powerful i wish they made the noise and lag aspect better.

[@MisterGiginio]

Hello. I am looking at this video and I can perfectly hear background noise from the rolling. A few days ago I bought a new Honda Civic 10 gen with 0km and it makes me this unbearable noise. have you noticed? do you know how to solve? thanks for helping. Sow Honda 10 and 11 does it have the same rolling noise in the background? this hum is heard very well. 😭😭😭

[@jessicaday3623]

I drive a 2005 toyota corolla. The road noise is ABYSMAL. I get headache sometimes driving on the freeways because of how loud everything is. How would you compare my car to the noise in this Civic?

[@Iegend17]

I think it’s louder lol. Insight is a better choice. My brother bought it and he loves it. And I do too and I think it’s much better than the civic

[@MacI-1970]

@@Iegend17 Does a 2016 Civic LX have less road noise than a 2022 LX Civic?

[@Iegend17]

@@MacI-1970 wayyyyy less. My dad has a 2018 civic and it’s much better than the 2022. Idk why Honda cheaping out on the tires

[@MrChickenspit]

That engine sounds so good.

[@Blank00]

11th gen Civic - the "Jetta" that I'd get over a Jetta any day.

[@colinmorrow6214]

Is the road noise really that big of a deal? I have seen some videos on it suggesting that the civic and the accord both have bad road noise

[@BeeCee-xr7wb]

I have an Lx and tbh unless you sit in your car with absolutely no music and no talking it’s not too bad I mean can’t expect much out of a car that’s already pretty low on the ground

[@roberttophan9314]

Any difference in handling between this one and the sport trim?

[@Iegend17]

They both felt the same tbh. Nothing major. The sport had little of a harsher ride due to the rims

[@Iegend17]

They both felt the same tbh. Nothing major. The sport had little of a harsher ride due to the rims

[@louluxd6761]

What do you guys recommend? This, or Hyundai Elantra Ultimate? I do understand even this base model LX has almost everything what Elantra Ultimate offers...

[@Adi-tf4jk]

I would go for the base civic since its cheaper, more powerful base engine and a bit more fun to drive !

[@louluxd6761]

@@Adi-tf4jk Thanks man! Yeah, I was thinking the same. Even the market value is better IMO. I'm gonna speak with the dealers asap, and will get the cheaper deal haha. Hopefully looking forward to get Civic for a lower price (around 26K incl. taxes) since I'm in Canada.

[@atsawinthongsumak57]

Check out Mazda 3 also before you decide.

[@louluxd6761]

@@atsawinthongsumak57 Does it has semi-autonomous drive?

[@atsawinthongsumak57]

@@louluxd6761 no it doesn’t. And I think neither civic or Elantra does either.

[@MrDaveaccord]

Will Honda ever address the issue of high road noise inside their vehicles?

[@natedogg7284]

They’ve gone and fixed every other problem that people have brought up so it seems to just be a part of Honda’s design language. I heard somewhere that after a while, they don’t want their cars to feel numb while driving. It does make a little bit of sense.

[@johnjayjrv]

This or the 2022 Insight?

[@erichaynes7502]

I just can't deal with loud road noise anymore so I'm out of the market for a Civic unless the Si, Sport or Touring is somehow quieter.

[@honaker326]

The touring has more sound deadening. Also, I heard a lot of owners say Honda's tire choice on the sedan was one of the main problems on the road noise. They chose a different tire on the hatchback and that quieted things down. However, I do agree it is not quieter than the 10th gen. You almost have to get the touring model to get the same level of sound proofing that was in a base 10th gen imo. But if you find some in stock, go do a test drive. My 2003 honda accord is waaaaaay louder than these new cars.

[@erichaynes7502]

I'm going to move up to either the upcoming Integra hatch or some other make the Honda road noise in anything other than the touring is unacceptable and it's been going on way too long.

[@DMCarReviews]

If you are looking for a quieter car, you should look into German luxury offerings. Japanese cars don't offer that for the most part.

[@angelgerardo540]

When does the hatchback come out to the dealerships?

[@armannasr3681]

How is the sound system on the LX?

[@alexgataric]

Alright. Powerful but not the best quality. I'm not into music so it doesn't matter.

[@julien-fq5zu]

Should I get this or 22 elantra

[@Iegend17]

Drive both. Not sure why Honda made the civic very loud. I love Honda so much but I think the Elantra drives better tbh. But I do prefer the look of the civic. That’s just me but go drive and spend time with both. This is a big purchase. Good luck and let me know what happens with you

[@bhim388]

Does it still have left mirror cam?

[@knowyourjoe8826]

No. They now offer blind spot monitoring on upper trim levels of the EX and Touring. A light in the door mirror will indicate I’d there is a vehicle in the blind spot. I have not used a the camera system although I did drive a model with the new system and did like it the short distance I drove it.

[@toedrag-release]

@@knowyourjoe8826 the blind spot feature is also on the LX model as well.

[@knowyourjoe8826]

@@toedrag-release I wish this were so. The blind spot monitoring is not part of the standard safety features. It is not even on option on the base model LX. It is included in the upper model trim packages.

[@toedrag-release]

@@knowyourjoe8826 I own a 2022 LX and it has blind spot detection. Maybe it's a Canadian thing but mine has them and it is an LX.

[@knowyourjoe8826]

@@toedrag-release That is awesome. I really like that feature. It must be a Canadian thing as I have a 2022 LX as well. I am in Texas. I had thought it was part of the standard safety features and was really disappointed when they told me that that it was not equipped with it but I could not even order it as an option. But maybe that is a stupid Texas thing. Lol. Does yours have remote start or the proximity door unlock ? Mine does not have either.

[@Stigz34]

Almost sounds like the window is down

[@Iegend17]

Worse lol. 😂😂😂

[@Stigz34]

@@Iegend17 thanks for posting . I’m gonna keep my Corolla lol

[@czluver4338]

Needs new, quieter tires.

[@Stigz34]

And more insulation

[@pc24681]

Does the LX has push start?

[@Iegend17]

Yes

[@pc24681]

@@Iegend17 Okay, I be better off getting the LX because it has lots of safety and lots of technology than the higher trims

[@Iegend17]

@@pc24681 I wouldn’t say more technology but it definitely has a good amount of things for the price

[@edgaryzen4925]

Ok. Let me ask you thi$. Who is the LX for, in your own words, that differentiate the upper trims?

[@1104kdd]

Road noise is the bane of almost all modern cars, not just Honda. Low profile tires make it worse, though you'd think this 17inch wheel model would be better than the 19s on pricier versions. Perhaps they are hard low rolling resistance ones not helping things. Thanks due for trying the base K20 engine model. Traditionally K series engines sound good at high revs, unlike the Fit derived turbo engine. Be interesting what the manual hatch with this motor is like.

[@Iegend17]

I can’t wait to drive the manual of this generation but the problem dealerships don’t have any cars and for the road noise my dad‘s 2017 Honda Civic EX is quieter than this one to be honest with you.

[@erichaynes7502]

Yes I thought the 17 inch tires would be much quieter I've already seen another 22 Civic review that complained about road noise. I have a 17 Si I can't deal with Civic road noise anymore gonna have to move to another model.

[@DMCarReviews]

I don't recall any road noise in the German three (Audi, BMW, and Mercedes). They have super quiet cabins. Even the cheaper base models are very refined and quiet.

[@HumbleBearcat]

This LX comes with 16" tires not 17". I suspect these cheap Hancook tires contributes at least half of the noise together with the lack of insolation. My wife's previous car 2003 CRX was noisy on the road and I thought after 20 years, Honda had improved...

[@halc.2899]

Sorry Honda you had 6 years to figure out how to reduce road noise....and you didn't do it. From the LX to the 30k Touring the car is TOO DAMN NOISY. Sorry but I think Mazda gets my business. Too bad cause I really like interior and the grown up styling.

[@ctsfiddler]

Honda put a carpet under the Touring, so they know they have a noise problem.

[@crimsonpearl4686]

Damn that car is LOUD and cheap sounding! I will pass.

[@marktuyet]

That's loud ! How could they put this out to the public like this ? All that engineering and still a fail . Shame on them .

[@Iegend17]

I was shocked honestly

[@classic287]

I like that car. I wouldn't buy that one though.....

[@vikramr4593]

Lx discontinued for 2023.😮

[@funfunyo7523]

I herd vtec pop

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

CVT's will make any car sound like shit, can't wait for people to start testing out the manual hatchback.

[@sebasvaron518]

it looks like a jetta and thats a no for me daug

[@joaocesardasilva9489]

🤜🤛👌👌👊👊👏👏🙏🙏

[@ZimbabwayZ]

What

[@jbshp2011]

@@ZimbabwayZ yeah..what

[@jesigo9776]

@@ZimbabwayZ what

[@gabrieldasilva4198]

Iae irmao dasilva nessa porra 🇧🇷

[@dakkon74]

Damn, that's like 10 seconds 0-60? (around 12min mark)

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

It’s clearly going uphill from a stop so not the best place to test it.

[@DMCarReviews]

I did a test with dragy, and it was 9.5s 0-60. The video is on my channel.

[@thongtran37]

Honda Engineers are deaf so they don't care about noise.. Same as Toyota Engineers are blind so they don"t care about looks...hehehe

[@Iegend17]

😂😂😂😂

[@steverodgers3866]

Elantra SEL wows me more than this Civic.

[@theDrzhivargo]

its zippy n peppy

[@mustasheolll2020]

This gen is so boring

[@jesuschristsaves392]

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[@chocolatewheelchair]

Looks cheap inside no offense

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