The Honda Civic You've Never Heard Of - 9th Gen Civic Euro Manual

[@Tm4k10]

Honda mastered the art of simple motoring. Engines that love to rev, brilliant transmissions, and good steering.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Indeed

[@PartikleVT]

I have this car, 2014, 1.8L manual. Reliable, economical, relatively fun to drive and not too big. Not really any complaints either. Fun gimmick, you can upload your own png for the media screen background, mine is hagrid from the PS1 harry potter videogame.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Haha yeah I’ve seen a few people do that picture upload thing. They’re good wee cars

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

I have also same year manual also Tourer(Station Wagon). Got it cheap with only 85.000km. Cruise control, ABS, Climate more I don't need. Cheap to maintain. I would like the headlights like with a facelift in this video.Headlights are ok on model 2014 only slightly weaker which could be fixed with Osram night braker bulbs. I guess the engines R18Z4 are pretty bulletproof according to statistics.

[@aapddd]

Haha , Hagrid nice choice 👍🏻

[@shax232]

What sort of fuel economy do you get with the 1.8 petrol manual?

[@nikko1984]

Basic trim of this 9th gen. You have more attractive look with the sport trim (black alloy rims, stiffer suspensions and so on). With the magic seats and that solid little r18, you get a very good daily car. And easy to improve 👍 Thanks for your video !

[@KiwiCarLife]

Agree, although here only the base comes with manhal

[@bananamanx7910]

Just got this one as my first car ever, and i am in love

[@KiwiCarLife]

Awesome man! Pretty nice first car

[@EthanLeitch]

Over here in Aus my partner has one in the VTI-S manual spec and same engine as in your review. I don't think they called it the Euro in Australia and the manual was only offered without the luxury features such as touchscreen radio, heated seats, projector headlights etc. Can't say I agree about the clutch and engine experience, to me the clutch is very vague and marshmallow-like and the engine takes a long time to get into high revs and doesn't have power until you get there. But I do love the way it handles and I resonate with the steering feeling light but being a positive experience. Thanks for another great video with a car you don't hear much about!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Thanks man! I can see what you mean about the clutch, it’s still vague like a modern car. But somehow despite that it’s still extremely easy to drive quickly and smoothly without that annoying bucking effect a lot of modern cars have

[@ManaPower027]

Haha! My mate who used to work at Honda when this car released, he said that the civic Euro was called the "Spaceship" or "UFO" because of how funny looking it was. I met a guy who has thr type r version of this car, he said it's really fun to drive on the kaimais since the handling is fantastic. I just hope he hasn't fallen off since I met him 💀

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah I love the FK2 Type R’s actually

[@secso93]

The ufo civic is the 8th gen.

[@GGLiEx]

this is my daily. i cannot fault anything. practical, economical and easy to maontain yourself. will keep it until it falls apart. for fun i just bought a bmw 125i coupe.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh very nice! Yeah I’d say that’s a good combo

[@foreverhungry3584]

Thank you for the video! I have now same fk2 manual civic but tourer body and lifestyle spec (full Led lights, 320w soundsystem etc). Love the car and how it handles

[@KiwiCarLife]

Very cool! Those tourers are extremely rare

[@foreverhungry3584]

@@KiwiCarLife and ADAS includes the lifestyle spec. You can choose drive mode on comfort, normal or dynamic driving👍

[@spadgm]

Good review mate, and I really like that car, I'm just trying to rack my brain to think if I have even seen one over here in Australia.

[@KiwiCarLife]

They were sold! Not too popular tho

[@cornbreadpelicanundertake]

isnt it the civic Type S?

[@MarelloNorth]

Great video,You are putting so much work in,and it shows.Did you get 8 gen 5 door hatchback 1.8 litre down in the kiwi land?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nah we didn’t, some aussie imports show up tho

[@Bardo_16]

Always love seeing other non north american honda products!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Cool!

[@dogblessamerica]

Test drove one recently and did notice how good the gear change was, I'm a terrible driver and usually fumble the gear changes a bit on cars that are new to me but not this one, nice short throw and a positive feel to it.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice yeah Hondas always have a nice feeling gearbox

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

I've got a high mileage one of those in manual too, it has some sort of problem with the fuel system, you see it takes a long time to use a tank of fuel 🤣 Apart from being 12mm off the ground, and anything taller than a 6 year old child will bang their head on the ceiling in the back seat, it's a fantastic motor car.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah that’s true haha it’s like perfect size for me, but taller drivers will find it cramped

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

@@KiwiCarLife it's ok in the front, just try being passenger in the back seat though, that stylised coupe body limits rear head room. It's like a fit with a custom roof chop and a big block engine swap.

[@aircraft2]

0:16 the funniest part is the 'American' version of that gen Civic isn't even sold in America, it was sold in Canada as the Acura CSX but the American civic of that time had a completely different (IMO uglier) look. As for the European versions they actually got both the sedan and hatch like you guys but with different specs such as an optional 2.2L diesel engine.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah I know, was sorta trying to simplify it a bit to make the lineup easier to understand

[@chevalsauer]

Awesome review, but surprised you never mentioned the fuel economy of it, im looking at one and that engine box combo must be cheap to run ...

[@KiwiCarLife]

About 6.5L/100km

[@russellthechemist8291]

The 2.2 diesel is an absolute gem on this model.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Good engine

[@thabzmad7265]

Got one in exclusive spec ( executive + glass roof) with DPF delete, 400Nm tq and 135 KW, still gives GTIs grief in gear acceleration excluding gear changes.. Now at 260K kms...

[@amirulhussain1991]

Quality review. If only they made a turbo kit or supercharger kit for this car. This would be insane.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Or even just a k24 version

[@21petergriffin420]

They do make turbo kits for the R18 engine

[@amirulhussain1991]

@@21petergriffin420 not sure if this will work with this engine as it’s more eco friendly. If you have links please do share as I am still looking for new car lol. Ta

[@amirulhussain1991]

@@KiwiCarLife I was planning to get the cu2 but as much as I love the 2.4 engine. The mpg on them are not great especially during the living costs crisis that is happening in the uk.

[@victorwilks88]

Finally a R18❤

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeass

[@ShaiyanHossain]

as goofy as they are, I really miss the digidash 8th and 9th gen civic. My integra has a HUD but this was a better implementation imo

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah it’s great actually

[@steffot8468]

I bought the 2012 1.4 petrol as first car. No complaints just insane value for money. The only thing thats bad is setting up bluetooth

[@KiwiCarLife]

Very nice! Yeah the bluetooth is a bit difficult aye coz it's from like 12 years ago haha

[@shax232]

Does the 2012 1.4 have Bluetooth?

[@steffot8468]

@@shax232 ye but pain to make it

[@shax232]

@@steffot8468 how do you set it up? My civic only seems to have a mute button for audio

[@steffot8468]

@@shax232 u need to go on the sound menu where u can scroll few times u see radio aux bluetooth and yhere u have Bluetooth. It also depends on the amount of gear inside

[@Edgar_84]

Hello there Liam, I am thinking of buying a more modern Honda here in Europe and I need an estate. The only two options here are the Tourer/ estate version of the Civic (2014-2017) and the Accord CW1/2 which is even more hard to find these days. The car market is pretty much dead at the moment which is why I am thinking of buying either one … how does the Civic compare to the MkVIII CW1/2 estate? Are there any downsides with buying the Civic? How is the noise insulation compared to the Accord? I currently drive an Accord CE2 Wagon and it’s terrible at Autobahn speeds. It’s very loud and tiring on longer journeys. Basically I am pretty tempted to buy a lot of interesting cars that you have either owned or reviewed but as a family man I have got to stick to an estate😂 I love the CL9, the CU2 Accords and the Lexus IS as well but they aren’t really that roomy and practical. The CN Accords are from what I have heard also pretty bad at soundproofing so the 8th gen Accord Wagon and 9th gen Civic Euro Tourer are therefore the remaining candidates.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Drive them both and decide which one you like more

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

I have Civic Tourer 1.8iVtec bought it cheap here in Switzerland with only 85.000km. Looks brand new. To be honest Civic has good aerodynamic that is better then Accord regardless which year. Sound proofing is ok at 160kmh at least for me is better then even some premium like Passat B8. I am going for vacation soon so I will test it to 200kmh to compare to other cars I had. Tires also play big role the better those are the less noise in the cabin also.I have some Michelin for sommer but will change to Dunlop as I had better expirence overall.

[@blame7121]

Makes researching about cars a bloody nightmare, because depending on where you live, a certain car model may be completely different from the "same" car model in the opposite side of the world. You can't understand the frustration of looking up a car that you're thinking of buying and then wondering why the car being reviewed looks different from the car that you're looking to buy, despite being the "same" car on paper.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yup it’s a frustration

[@The_Noticer.]

Wouldnt have looked half bad if they didnt give it those crossover-like black wheel arches.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Mmmm perhaps

[@thabzmad7265]

Well, actually it's a good thing they did because it's still looks modern over 10 years later in the sea of plastic clad crosses. I managed to lift mine about 3 centimeters (makes a difference in ground clearance ) with not much loss in cornering ability.

[@The_Noticer.]

@@thabzmad7265 modern does not imply it looks good. It means they all look bad. I prefer my wheelarches painted. Look at the FK2 CTR to see how much better it looks..

[@thabzmad7265]

@@The_Noticer. Yeah, some people paint them, Honda also had color matched ones in some markets...

[@OddStare]

You had the eco mode on in the video if it wasn't on purpose and it felt quick, you should try with full throttle response 😄

[@KiwiCarLife]

I don't believe I did? Where did you see the light?

[@hondamanvtec2894]

At 2min 58sec When the ligts around the speedomter changes That means it was in eco mode Making the car as hell 😂​@@KiwiCarLife

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@hondamanvtec2894 nah your market must be different. Eco mode is just a little green leaf light. Those lights at the top of the gauges always change colour. It’s definitely not in eco mode

[@stvn_4765]

Yo love ur videos! Wondering if u would ever review the 8th gen civic sport (2007)?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yep already done it

[@stvn_4765]

@@KiwiCarLife on my way to watch it now

[@stvn_4765]

@@KiwiCarLife I'm not gonna lie, I can't find the video. Pls send link 🙏

[@PeedMyPantsSoImAlwaysDrippin]

I like how the plate is blurred in the video but is visible in the thumbnail. Nice video regardless.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh lol HAHAH

[@robertlee1176]

Have you ever driven the diesel version of this car?

[@KiwiCarLife]

I have not as they unfortunately do not exist here

[@zetankerplayz9181]

Got the fk3 with the android system infomentinet screen and 1.6dtec god with what it had had to tune it to 165 hk anf 380 nm way faster and holds nearly near a alfa romeo giulietta 1.4 170 auto

[@KiwiCarLife]

How good!

[@ProductofNZ]

Always liked this generation... mostly because of the FK2

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah fk2 type r is sick

[@I3lueI3ird4]

In germany or other european countries there is a 2.2l diesel engine as well btw nice video

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh lovely

[@Jackal9405]

​​@@KiwiCarLifeuned diesel 8th gen is faster than type r 😂 for half the price !not soo much for 9th , but still don't sleep on diesels.

[@thabzmad7265]

Also in South Africa, got one glass roof, DPF delete celtic @ 400NM!

[@silvinjo654]

2.2d is in prefacelit generation, this facelifted generation comes with 4 types on engines and that is: 1.4l, 1.8, 2.0 (type r) and 1.6 i-DTEC with 120hp. 1.6 is still an beast of an engine for long distances, that exact engine had 1 mil km warranty in serbia. But honestly 1.8l for everyday driving and short distances is golden and most wanted.

[@hondamanvtec2894]

The whole test was done with the Eco mode On Look at the speedo There are colors there Green when chaninging into blue When you have it in normal mode Its blue all the time Big mistake Cos this car is real slow with the eco mode on

[@KiwiCarLife]

No no no everyone is saying that. Our market ones are different they always do the colour changing. The eco mode is only notified by a small green light. I'm not an idiot and I would never do a review in eco mode!

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

​@@KiwiCarLifeThe engine would not made that sound reving it on Eco anyway...I know cause I tried with mine. 👍🤣

[@N8_Mitchinson]

When you getting ya hands on a FL5 mate?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Soon!

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Just buy the station wagon edition Its perfect

[@KiwiCarLife]

Ewww no it’s one of the ugliest Honda’s ever made

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

​@@KiwiCarLifeYes but having a dog and 2 kids it is even more practical then some middle size SUV with half a smaller boot space or some premium car makers which looks great but boot is just way to small.

[@vaspadure2725]

At last a man that knows a thing or two about cars and manual transmision! I have this model, without facelift looks much better in the front and has no shiny interior trim. Love from Romania!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nice!

[@vaspadure2725]

@@KiwiCarLife Thanks!

[@hectorheath9742]

What's the appeal of heel/toe? The 'prat about' factor, I suppose.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Reduces wear on the clutch, allows you to change down faster and smoother, less drivetrain shock. It’s just better

[@GandhiBeatz]

Was this model equipped with idle stop system?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Nope

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

​@@KiwiCarLifeStrange...I have pre facelift 1.8 2014 Civic Tourer and mine has Idle Stop system for fuel consumption.

[@MarcoLoves360gamer]

Mine does 1.8 petrol UK

[@GandhiBeatz]

@@MarcoLoves360gamer im also from europe and it appears that idle stop system is a standard for our market. Just wondering how bothering this system is? Ive heard theres no way to turn it off permanently until buying some aftermakret adapters

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

@@GandhiBeatz I just press the bitton every time i start the car to dissengage the start stop.

[@mjngp]

I'm about to retire my Yaris sedan for a civic of this generation with hatch or sedan , what I like in my country honda is not that popular so you get them very cheap at the used car market compared to Toyota and Volkswagen

[@KiwiCarLife]

@@mjngp how good!

[@mjngp]

@@KiwiCarLife I'll have to check it out at the dealership tomorrow

[@Birmingham_racing]

We get these in the uk but only like the type r version

[@KiwiCarLife]

Oh nah you get the normal ones too. Mostly with a diesel

[@MarcoLoves360gamer]

I have the 1.8 petrol in the uk

[@Humanature85]

Sono Italiano e questa versione di Civic ha avuto poco successo rispetto alla generazione 8. Ho posseduto sia la generazione 8 ed ora possiedo la generazione 9 (restyling 2015-2016) con il diesel 1.6 120cv (Effettuata remap stage 1 e portata a 150cv) con 150 mila km va benissimo e mai un problema!!! Davvero un peccato che non abbia avuto molto successo, essendo sulla base della 8 hanno perfezionato tutti i problemi precedenti facendola diventare perfetta!!!!

[@KiwiCarLife]

Si

[@GGLiEx]

esatto, e perfetto per la guida giornaliera. ogni giorno. e practicalissimo e comodissimo (la suspensione e troppo rigida). E fantastica e non costa molto a tenerla.

[@brendanh8705]

VTEC?

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah although non performance

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Economy Vtech just kicked in baaaaby

[@rey6450]

Thats not euro is just hatchback

[@KiwiCarLife]

In NZ because we got both the euro market and US market Civic it is called the Civic Euro.

[@secso93]

One of the ugliest car honda ever made IMHO.

[@KiwiCarLife]

Lol

[@Humanature85]

La peggiore secondo me è la generazione 7 europea.....un furgoncino!!!

[@thatguyben3128]

_there’s a few of them around in Oz 🦘it’s just that they aren’t a standout in the sea of hatches now available_

[@KiwiCarLife]

Yeah true