Honda Civic : Does it still make sense? : PowerDrift

[@powerdriftofficial]

Good morning #PDArmy! The Civic is back! Does it live up to your expectations? Let us know below, and remember to Like the video if you too have been eagerly waiting for its launch!

[@ssahoo5500]

Iknow honda will simply ruined the pricing. Coz city itself costs 18lakhs and this will be close to octavia pricing

[@bibekterang1265]

Thanks Glen, for mentioning how ground clearance affects a driver's heart.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Well, it does compete with the Octavia! We shall have to wait till March to find out the price!

[@sarvanshkar8612]

Waiting badly for this car I'm looking to buy this car but heard tyota Corolla new generation is coming what do you think about this will it be better than Honda civic new Generation or they'll bring manual transmission in the Honda civic the same thing they did with Honda city ZX variant

[@alexabraham9875]

What about the pricing?

[@giridharkl4147]

Almost 95% of us drive in day to day traffic and rarely go to the twisties to push the car and we know how much of a pain the manual gearbox is in the currently ever increasing city traffic. Honda has taken the more practical step of giving only the petrol automatic because they know that even if they introduce the manual, 90% of the people who are requesting manual here will still go and buy the automatic. For a company, the stats are more important for their business. I am fine with the CVT and you should drive it in the city to know how it makes the car so effortless to drive in the city traffic. As Glen said, we can shift to the manual mode and have manual control with the paddles. HAPPY THAT HONDA BROUGHT THE ICON BACK TO INDIA. I bet people are going to fall just for its design, both inside and out. Btw, nice review as always Glen. #PDArmy

[@arjun.ahluwalia]

"Appeals more to the head than the heart" That is the most apt way of describing this one. The 8th gen really was (and still is) a gem. With the CVT, Honda has probably already lost the boy racer segment of buyers... Perhaps the manual will come in a "sport" trim or some limited edition.. or maybe not. Nothing wrong with being optimistic about it.

[@tattitv7797]

The Old Civic was phenomenon! No car can replace it, not even new Civic. I own 2009 Civic and till date I can't get over it sheer charm.

[@sherinsudarsananpillaisobh9690]

No speed sensing door locks??? Really.. Even a wagonr has this feature. A car this costly, a legend from the past. Honda should have been more careful about safety features like this.

[@luxury_bahrain3909]

India: OH MY GOD, he is driving a civic. USA: Ewww, he drives a civic

[@nithishjvj8736]

Globally, the same engine is available with a 6 speed manual and there's also a 2L NA 6 speed manual there are plenty of engines including a 1L 3 Cyl turbo (CVT) that makes 127ps of power and 180NM of torque There's also a Civic touring with a 1.5 turbo that puts out 180HP and 215 NM of torque with CVT Plenty of options available and India gets 2 of the simplest or in other words "boring" combo. Well done Honda

[@Priyanku_Gogoi]

well said. We are being offered only two engine options just as a sample piece of Honda. Eagerly waiting for the Petrol Manual

[@pruthipritam3376]

Guys I am upset. 2020 took it too far. "Honda discontinues Civic" read the headline and piece of me died.

[@ashiknair1913]

Previous gen civic was an emotion ❤️

[@saifalivijapure8398]

M missing “pd feel “ now a days pd isn’t making videos up to the “pd” mark, sad but true

[@AkashGupta87]

It should have been a Honda CITY instead of Honda CIVIC !!, I think with those specs and features, it suites CITY segment and can give good competition!

[@SuperImbadude]

Yup Mercedes Benz A class must compete with baleno with that engine and features.

[@kardesai]

Great job PD, full support. This presentation was all business, no dramatic shit.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you, Karan.

[@KeyurGoswami]

Nihaal Ahmed 1 minute ago I have been a PD viewer form very long time. I am sorry to say PD is loosing its touch. I have loved the hyped long story like introduction with I feel made you stand out from the rest, now it feels like any other auto review channel . I want the Old PD back. C'mon guys stand out like you always have. Just an observation as a loyal PD viewer. 😇 Nipun Sharma 5 hours ago What a review, Glen! I stopped watching PD videos when the hyper-excited, overenthusiastic theme was too prevalent and overpowered the purpose of reviewing automobiles with an obsession of appealing to teenaged, punk, hard rock and EDM fans. This was a video worth watching. Calm, staid, measured and mature, appealing to a discerning audience. Thanks! Keep it up. Same video.. Different opinion

[@ankushhajare4470]

Keyur Goswami mn

[@omkarbhosale3749]

It Should've came 2 years ago, with a *Chrome Delete.*

[@thebackbencher005]

This is my dream car ... I would buy it even if there is a remote possibility of being available again in same avatar But dreams seldom comes true . Plzz Honda listen to us ... get this back to Indian markets .

[@TheRickyron]

Happy to see NCAP score being mentioned.Its time that reviews/blogs pay attention to it, and so does the manufacturers

[@tn57d4512]

This one can't replace the old civic...I would rather go and buy the old one 1.8 I-VTEC Manual Transmission.

[@monkeymind3067]

Is it much different then 1.5i-vtec city ?

[@nithishjvj8736]

@@monkeymind3067 Common man use your brain the 1.5 city is no match for the legendary Civic

[@vijaybhaskar4861]

Honda has got to get rid of those chrome bars at the front! They're ruining the look of the cars! On the other hand.. the new Civic's rear is much better looking than the front.. shall we say bootylicious!

[@deepeshc]

Yeah, they should just give it like they do in the Jazz. Glossy black or Matte Black, those should be the options

[@RishikeshKankal]

Thank you Powerdrift and Glen for making this video. No one else would have done justice to the Civic better than you. Loved the review!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks a tonne, Rishikesh!

[@RishikeshKankal]

@@powerdriftofficial Extra 'n' removed :)

[@pratikraut6354]

The old interior was ahead of its time and can compete with todays top end cars as well. Honda should have done something else here. Also, honda should have the Type-R available in India, at least as an option.

[@JayAurabind]

I guess the resale value of the old civic might rise ;) It is timeless design! Honda should have let a Japanese guy design the civic and not an American!

[@parthshinde5966]

Civic Type-R would cost a whopping 40-50 lakhs if brought in india as the engine itself is pricier unit and then the car!

[@AXELAGONY]

I think you guys totally negated the critical piece of information about the 1.8 iVtec being same (intake and exhaust tuned for slightly more power; 8PS) as the 8th gen civic being sold in India, and why Honda chose to omit the 1.5 TC engine. This is extremely off-putting for many people. Good to see you guys back to standard reviewing format.

[@tardeify]

fuel efficiency!

[@AXELAGONY]

@@tardeify What do you mean? You mean 1.8 NA has better FE than 1.5 TC?

[@syedmohdadil2342]

Watching Honda Civic like this was bit painful and doesn't realeases adraline anymore, it was like a girl name Noor jahan speaking haryanwi. Still in love with the old one.

[@SunderdeepSingh]

I fail to understand these many dislikes, video & review job is done beautifully here by PD team.

[@shanucs693]

I live in North America, no cars could challenge civic in the areas of efficiency,reliability and versatility..

[@carholic-sz3qv]

What a joke wtf are you talking about??!!

[@soumyaranjan8886]

Oh man this is what I was waiting for so long...kind of disappointed...old civic was way ahead of its time...

[@larsenation]

Always old is gold :-)

[@roshankukreja5692]

Took a test drive and the ride and handling were superb Engine is disappointing as I didnt feel any noticeable difference over my old civic That chasis needs atleast 180hp and is capable of handling much more

[@availablehage]

Waiting for a used one at right price eagerly

[@DipeshSharma93]

Update here once you find one at a reasonable price with details.. so I know what to look for :D

[@rahul_arora1]

+1

[@vaibhavrathi8624]

same

[@divyaman88]

That wasn’t a mighty speed breaker.. try toll plazas speedy breakers, I’m still skeptical of this scraping

[@Atulnavadiya]

Lol agree

[@rohitbohra1821]

Or try the infamous Mumbai potholes

[@TheSnkstar]

Old civic has tons of character which defined the segment, one of the best lookers even by todays standards. I don't think the new civic do justice to the old civic.

[@aquaboy1650]

Nidhin Kumar Especially the interior, very futuristic at the time, even today.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

The design is something subjective not everyone thinks it was the best too

[@larsenation]

I agree.....The tail light in this new civic seems to be lifted from the Jazz and so are the interiors too from other Hondas... Not unique in any way

[@dhirensatapathy20]

Yes this is what we expect from Powerdrift. More info, less drama. Keep making such videos. Avoid unnecessary dramas guys. Thank you.

[@powerdriftofficial]

And that is what you guys shall get! :D

[@dhirensatapathy20]

Thank you. Love from Jeypore, Odisha.

[@arjunm32]

Wish we had that manual for us enthusiast's. A turbo 1.5 vtec at the least

[@arjunm32]

No Petrol MT😪? Hope we will get the Si soon in India or the Type R like in the wildest dreams😈.

[@mushthaque95]

"90% of the people who buys petrol sedans in this segment preffers automatics"...I don't know about that...but I'm sure none preffers CVT! Get your facts right Honda! 😑

[@swami2672]

It has 525L of boot space. 430 is for the hatchback which is not available in India. Just look at that boot, it's huge!

[@SridharNag]

I really miss the classy and futuristic look of old CIVIC. the slopy design and really premium looking front grill. I don't know what honda is doing with the same grill right from amaze, city and civic.

[@GamerGoneMad]

If you realized nowadays every car company does the same thing

[@aniruthansrithar6978]

Perfect verdict given by you Glen. The 10th gen Civic appeals more to the head rather than the heart which the previous Civic did. Come on Honda, at least you should have a given a torque converter for the Petrol AT rather than the CVT.

[@nipunsharma5351]

What a review, Glen! I stopped watching PD videos when the hyper-excited, overenthusiastic theme was too prevalent and overpowered the purpose of reviewing automobiles with an obsession of appealing to teenaged, punk, hard rock and EDM fans. This was a video worth watching. Calm, staid, measured and mature, appealing to a discerning audience. Thanks! Keep it up.

[@rahulgawade4951]

Nice words glen! You are the only one who sticks me to the power drift! Bike enthusiasm is literally gone!

[@gauravm.]

Really Great Review Glen! I love PD reviews off studios unlike supercar reviews in the studio, this was more engaging, brought more values. I loved it. Great Job Guys!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad to hear that feedback, Gaurav! We always try to be hands-on with cars and motorcycles, but that's not always possible with supercars and superbikes. Although, we can't, not tell you about them, right? ;)

[@gauravm.]

@@powerdriftofficial And Yes Sir, I still love you guys. Anything you throw at me is delightfully acceptable. Just missing some fun video series, would like to see them back on the channel. Thanks.

[@AnishSomawar]

Petrol manual can only make it appeal to my heart. Pls Honda do it ASAP!!

[@abhishekdatta8800]

Still love the cockpit of the previous version like you said.

[@sourabhmarje]

The expectations from the new Civic are high and I'm sure it will fulfill all the expectations✌ Awesome PD❤

[@kalachar]

I don't know why they have launched a Sedan, when the whole world is moving towards SUV. But,globally Civic is like Corolla to Toyota. But, it didn't sold in India like it did internationally. I think Honda City is the reason for that. Coz, it does almost everything that civic does, and costs very less.. Let's see if new Civic changes it..

[@vineetpalkar6041]

If honda undercuts the Octavia by a good margin only then civic has a fighting chance! Otherwise it'll just be an option to Octavia which nobody will seriously consider

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

Looks like Manuals are dying in India as well :(

[@alfredwilson4040]

Really sad to know that! Nothing beats a manual!

[@Anchorage01]

Die hard powerdrift fan........u guys just define the car the way it should be.........perfection personified......its better we watch ur video than go and test drive a car!!!! But love to see Rohan in any video though 🤙

[@titiryuchakraborty]

Loved the old civic but now Octavia any day

[@deepurunnithan6152]

PD doing Zigwheel reviews and vice versa! Glen seems to be absolutely forced to do the job. And Pd is now sticking to the standard review format. Looks like only Rohan alone is trying to even hold up to what PD meant in the first place.

[@ananthamurthy1221]

Honda with petrol manual is the only one that makes sense to enthusiastic people!

[@jiteshmantri6973]

The previous gen civic with the digital speedometer was the most appealing part. The new gen civic doesn't standout..

[@sparshpriyadarshi]

I found this review quite honest. Others are just blushing over this car. Like how you picked up the lock thing, and the cheap keys xD

[@rohanclassic]

Surely looks and sound good to the brain.. the older one is more close to our hearts...

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

The boot space is exactly the same as the older Civic. Not increased or decreased by even 1 liter. Please fix this. You are comparing the boot space with the Type-R Civic which is a hatchback.

[@gauravclient]

Surely older one was my favourite.

[@sjasonthomas]

26.5kmpl!!! That itself is enough reason not to review this car badged a 'CIVIC' any further!!! Still a great video of a car as usual by #PD

[@rajivkishore]

2006 civic > the current version. Same engine and power after like 13 years??

[@ssmetalrulz]

I still remember the first time I saw the previous generation Civic on the road when it was launched in India.. One look and I went “wooaaahh it looks damn sexy !!” This one doesn’t do that.. but maybe it’s just cos all cars look good nowadays..

[@TheSimranmeet]

Same thought here it was launched in 2006 when i saw the civic in black i was amazed what is this just we saw me n my friend. Hot sexy.. that day i promised myself ek din jarur lunga chahye kuch bhi ho.. last month i bought previous generation.. this is nothing infront old civic...

[@pranavkumarsingh3946]

LLi●8🎁👏👏

[@susheelchepur]

Octavia RS any day.. even a normal Octavia would be better. To be honest upcoming VW jetta also has an edge over civic.

[@ericrodrigues3749]

Passat is in a different segment

[@parthshinde5966]

VW Passat is in Skôda Superb's league bro! Civic makes no sense if priced higher than Octavia.

[@pratyushmahapatra2866]

Dude Passat nahin Jetta.

[@susheelchepur]

sorry guys i meant jetta.

[@naveenkumarimandi4507]

NO manual in a petrol Civic. How would one will be able to enjoy 1.8 iVtec? Enthusiasts are disappointed for sure. Nice one PD. Keep rocking

[@AsimRahmanpredatorishkop]

Was actually waiting for you guys seriously 😁😁😁

[@vinaur007]

You can love any Honda...but with a pinch of salt (NB: own the new Amaze & I tell you a little bit more would have made a world of difference... something Honda needs to learn quick)

[@emma.571]

Man.. I love the.... New design... It looks futuristic 😍😍

[@sanjaybabar6072]

I have 2 questions, 1 When Octavia gets 170 odd HP power petrol engine at around similar price point why can't Honda, 2. At least 2 litre petrol engine which they already have powering CRV in India. I think Honda wants to make more money with less

[@GamerGoneMad]

we dont get this bcose Indians prefer mileage... they are not to blame but people are.. Thats y we get detuned cars

[@sanjaybabar6072]

@@GamerGoneMad for your information Honda 1.5 litre turbo gives around 15 km per litre which is nor far behind of of 16.5 claimed

[@monkeymind3067]

You are right companies like Hyundai is providing petrol engine options

[@kunpallavsarmah9182]

This car deserves a 1.5 litre turbo petrol manual or a DSG and not a CVT. Big downer on that point But man nothing looks better then this in the streets..

[@pranaiprasanna6136]

The Skoda Octavia 1.8L TSI with a 7 speed DSG gearbox? Sorry, but the Civic just doesn't cut it. 140bhp with a CVT vs 180bhp with a DSG. I think we have a clear winner. It all comes down to how much cheaper the Civic is than the Octavia.

[@vishnumohan1273]

Dsgs aren't reliable. That's a major drawback

[@toheed004]

@@vishnumohan1273 if you are buying a Skoda octavia.. Then most probably you are rich 🤣then why should you care about the type. You will be selling the car in 2 or 3 years anyway 😝.

[@RahulRaj-qg5yu]

That music is awesome, 😍 It blends beautifully with the car and the video

[@piyushbenia9166]

This car doesn't has that appeal for which the Civic is known. I would definitely go for Elantra rather than buying this.

[@kush99agarwal]

You say whatever.. I love the way this thing looks😍😍

[@cyber5605]

Yeah the backlights look fantastic when you see it in front of you I love this car

[@abhisheknakhwa]

You reviewed the wrong Civic. Diesel is dead. There is no money being spent anymore on passenger diesels.

[@MegaSahil05]

Byfar the best looking sedan in this segment till date ! Honda is going to sell it like hot cakes ! Though under powered as compared to Octavia but l looks are soo sporty !

[@surajbiruly8298]

PowerDrift is always the best review channel of all ❤️

[@trunks4357]

Best test video up till now.. perfectly described the civic.

[@sushantisalive]

I have my boards from Thursday but here i am. Watching powerdrift.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey, all the best, Sushant! We hope the video refreshes you enough for a binge studying session!

[@amitshrimali7635]

I would still prefer my 2008 Civic over this "Amazeish" and underpowered car. It was way ahead of time then and even now..!!!

[@rpwzh5403]

Amit shrimali I'm interested in owning a used Civic, as a can't afford new one, also used cars Civic s 2008 forward are on sale for like under 4-5 lakhs, so would you guide me about 2008 Civic cost of ownership? Like what is average, maintenance in general, then part replacements, do they have old Civic parts, do we have to wait days to get parts? how expensive is Civic to maintain compare to city? Or should I opt for 2012-13 Honda City at same price, I'm confused need help, thanks in advance for your reply.

[@amitshrimali7635]

@@rpwzh5403 Hi Civic's maintenance totally depends on in what condition you are able to find a used car (difficult to find). I do just one service in a year, which includes oil change majorly. If used carefully civic doesn't drill any holes in your pocket. Civic parts are very much available if you are staying in metro cities. I always get it serviced from a trusted but not company's workshop. My civic has clocked around 80,000 kms and the major expenses i have incurred are replacing all suspension bushes (procured from Thailand as showroom ones were double the cost) and clutch assembly (it had become hard and also mentioned in 60,000 km service interval in service manual, cost 18000) I don't know spare part cost of Honda City hence can't comment which will be easier on your pocket. But Civic is in different league altogether. City doesn't stand a chance in power, ride, driving dynamics and comfort. Try to find a low mileage civic (around 50,000), don't step backwards to pay little extra for a well kept car. specifically check suspension condition, clutch and rattling noises.

[@mukundthorat5672]

Is the new car underpowered compared to the old one?..torque and power figures are up ...how is the old one better?

[@shaleendutta3950]

@@mukundthorat5672 it has the manual transmission .New one has the same engine with minor increase in power figures and it's the lowest in the segment at par with the Corolla Altis coupled with a rubbish CVT.Just look at the Elantra and Skoda Octavia they are way more powerful

[@libinlalu]

Give us the 1. 5 turbo with a 6 speed manuel 😍

[@sanskarjain670]

I would definetly buy this car if it had petrol manual which is not the case bcoz the CVT gearbox does not offer us much power or freedom to play with the revvs. On the other hand the skoda Octavia does the DSG gearbox outshines way more better than the CVT

[@HarjotShah]

Lose the music, it makes the video feel less elegant. Overall, good visuals, good script, good host with awesome flow, but music ruins the video. Still a much better video than most other channels

[@SSAHA7117]

Good review PD. Was eagerly waiting for this car. But petrol with only cvt is a bummer. Honda has lost many buyers because of this. Octavia still the best car in this segment.

[@kanuproy9017]

New Gen Civic is a total disappointment!!! Better to go for Octavia. Civic's road presence willnot be as much as the earlier model used to.

[@LivingDigital05]

If they price it well definitely Civic will be a success

[@adarshchoubey9694]

This is not a good uprade afterall...just watched whole review because of awesome background music ..power drift rocks

[@gauravdikshit5115]

Only if we were living in early 2000s, hondas are slow and heavy, it is 2019 and yet no turbocharged petrol engines!

[@ub1419]

GAURAV DIKSHIT honda makes a 1.5 turbo and a 2.0 turbo. In india they didnt launch it cuz of shitty fuel. But they still launched it in pakistan. Even tho pakistans fuel isnt much better

[@rudh772]

I think power drift has forgotten reviewing about newer versions of budget bikes like 150,200cc bikes 🤗plz try to have a look on them too 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😝😝😝😝😝😝😝❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ujjwalh8000]

Very good review, to the point and crisp, with no fake accent.

[@akhil1781]

7:44 So i guess I'm the rest 10% #savethemanuals

[@Priyanku_Gogoi]

Me tooo

[@vaishnozin5375]

The front of civic reminds me of amaze. The interiors are bland wrt the cockpit style that was synonymous with civic. If these are the first things that come to a consumer's mind I don't see a reason as to why they would pay a premium.

[@monkeymind3067]

They should have opted of same Honda can't engine or 1.5turbo This engine 1.8 faces taxation for no extra power and becomes expensive And the laggy touchscreen is insulting at 20lakh

[@aravindsasi83]

Great review.. I feel Octavia still makes more sense.. Now its all down to its pricing and lets see how well they does that.. I dont believe in Honda's market research otherwise they would not have offered just a manual in Diesel. If they could do it in the Amaze then why not with Civic??

[@MacwinsTV]

Civic Type R will cost around 40 Lakhs in India Will you buy it ? No Most will get what ? Fortuner fortuner fortuner or Endrover . So they won't launch it .

[@casteli1]

I am disappointed with the engine choice I mean why don’t we get a 1.5 VTEC Turbo? And the 1.8 petrol only comes with a CVT? Skoda vRS anyday and this comes from 8th gem civic 1.8 petrol manual 😎

[@sajalgautam777]

Civic is love 😍 😍

[@parthsethia4223]

It is a fucking bummer without a manual. You lost it honda

[@giveaway6314]

It looks amazing both for exterior and interior. I would definitely buy this car if I had the money but would wait for petrol manual

[@jamesmedina2062]

Give Away the cvt is not bad but I enjoy mine with manual. The manual is durable so far but shifter a bit vague. Acuity makes great modification parts for it.

[@themaddy9382]

Love my civic rs with 1.5 turbo petrol and makes 173 ps of power

[@mohdarham3556]

I really really love this car ❤️

[@athulskumar9361]

Elantra Anyday... That 2.0 ltr PETROL engine just kicks ass

[@pratyushmahapatra2866]

Park assist Ventilation system in seats Great space and Refined engines in Skoda Octavia will take my money. Would love if type r arrives. Type r vs vrs

[@sounakrakshit7312]

Type r vs vrs?? seriously??the type r is a mighty machine..does 0 -100 just in 6 sec..the vrs just doesn't come close to the type r..and the type r is also lot more expensive..

[@powerdriftofficial]

Type R is a whole different beast!

[@sounakrakshit7312]

@@powerdriftofficial absolutely sir..

[@parthmaniar]

Manual transmission, please. I am disheartened that manufacturers are going for automatic transmission only. I understand their desire make cars "90%" of the people like. But don't forget the 10% of enthusiasts who run this world. :)

[@gokulkrishnan6374]

4.32 Transmission tunnel? For what? A FWD??

[@vinx1097]

Eagle eyes :)

[@varunp1987]

Its here at last! Nice review Glen and team PD! ✌