Used 2017 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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almost a home run
Scott Mitchell, 03/19/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have the CVT 1.5 L turbo sedan. This car is outstanding in every way except for two things, one big and and one small. The display screen is just as bad as everyone is saying. It's not at all intuitive, is way too complicated, and simply has too much technology which is accessible only by staring at the screen and figuring out how to find what you want. That dangerous when you're driving and don't have anyone to do it for you sitting in the front seat. Changing a radio station, for example, thus becomes more complicated than in a car with simple dials to turn and buttons to push. This is a major drawback. A second drawback is the tilt and telescopic controls can't be felt, and thus can't be located when you're driving. They're hidden away so badly that the only way to know where they are is to pull over, stop the car, get out and stick your head underneath the stearing column and look for them. Despite these weaknesses, though, the car has really good power and acceleration and amazing gas mileage, and lots of room and storage space.
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LX 6M
Rick, 08/07/2018
updated 02/18/2020
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This 2017 Civic LX I have owned for over a year and put 13.8k on it driving to Maine and Florida. Even with lack of lumbar adjustment the seat is comfortable for long day of driving. The car is peppy and the handling is actually fun. The trunk is good sized and doing chores and grocery shopping etc are made easier with nice lift over height. My mileage on trips is well over 40 usually around 43.6mpg. My around town mileage is around 30-36mpg. I do not beat the car but I do drive 70+ on the Thurways. It drives and feels like the day I picked it up new. I would highly recommend. Room for four and it makes the driver feel like he is in a sports car. I just got back from a 4600 mile drive to the Grand Canyon. I had varying mileage my best 47.1 mpg to my worst 40.3mpg. The car always feels peppy and the engine steps up to another level when hitting 3500rpm. But I seldom venture into that range. But nice to know it’s there. 10 days of 600+ miles a day and the car was a comfortable place to be. The back seat is only a short ride place to be as the slope of the roof impedes comfort for taller riders. As an update the car now has 32k miles and still runs perfect. Gas mileage has stayed consistent. The car is just plain fun to drive every time you start it up. I will be trading it soon as I am looking for a tow vehicle.
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If your tall, get a chiropractor
ddempsey, 12/17/2016
updated 12/30/2019
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 36 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Civic. The Lumbar is killing me on my daily 88 mile roundtrip commute. There is no adjustment on the LX seats. I traded a 2012 Civic and had no problems with it. I am 6'2, 185 pounds. Shorter people have tried my car with no issues. My son has a 2007 Civic with no problems. I may have to trade cars with him. The power, ride, steering are a step up from the 2012 LX. Materials are also much better. The center console is quite large, and stuff gets lost under the sliding cupholder. The center guage is to cluttered. The EX is much better desighn. The LX guage must have been an afterthought. The stereo is also inferior to my previuos 2009, and 2012. No midrange. I would recommend taking this car on a long ride before you buy. Maybe find one to rent. As much as I love Honda, I will have to look elsewhere. I have owned it for 7 months, and put 15000 miles on it. Very uncomfortable front seats. My wife and son are also complain about the passenger seat and the floorboard. The floorboard is not flat. Dips and valleys. This makes it very uncomfortable on long trips. It is the most uncomfortable car I have ever owned. After developing plantar facilities , I have gave up on this car. Gave it to my son. My back and feet are fine now.
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Beyond Happy
T. Allen, 04/20/2017
updated 10/24/2018
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
In the last few years, I've had a Lexus IS, a Camry, a Prius, and a Lexus CT. This car is the best combination possible of all the things I liked about those cars. The fuel economy is great (consistently 32/41). It's roomy. It has wonderful cargo space. The interior is as nice as or nicer than the 2 Lexus vehicles. The ride is smooth. It's sporty with really peppy acceleration (really fun when I took it to the mountains). Every single feature I could possibly want except for ventilated seats (but the perforated leather is nice). I could not be any happier with a car. Update: It just keeps getting better. I've had no negative issues at all. This car is a total keeper.
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A surprisingly sporty sedan
Captain Flounder, 01/08/2018
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My primary vehicle is a 2016 Mazda Miata. It's a great 3rd car but a horrible 2nd car. I needed a fun to drive vehicle that could hold a car seat and not break the wallet. I looked at the GTI (loved it), Acura TLX, Audi A3/4/5 sportback, and BMW 4 series Gran Coupe before finally driving a 2018 Honda Civic Si. I would be in a GTI right now but couldn't negotiate an acceptable deal. That turned out to be fortuitous because I am now driving a 2017 Honda Civic Si and loving it. It is a truly remarkable vehicle for the price. First, the awesome stuff. As the owner of a Miata, I really like the handling of the Civic. It is a firm but not punishing ride. The steering is remarkably accurate and communicative. Impressive. I only have about 200 miles on the car and can already tell the tires are the weak link in the ride/suspension/handling realm. Seats are excellent, firm and supportive without being confining. The power is adequate, quick enough to be fun but not fast enough to hurt yourself. Fuel mileage is remarkable! 70+ mph = 40 mpg. I was not expecting that at all. The vehicle is also remarkably roomy. Lastly for the positives is Honda's lane watch. A small camera on the passenger side mirror that activates with the turn signal. You now can see on the ride side in high clarity what is going on next to you. I love it! I wish all my vehicles had this feature. Now for the less positive things. The clutch is horrible. WAY too light. When you add the engine's propensity to hang onto RPM under load it makes for a less than stellar shifting experience. Hopefully I will get used to it. The audio system is more than adequate but there are NO knobs for volume. Nor are their knobs or buttons for turning on the a/c or fan. Argh! Honda got so many things right with this vehicle it is maddening that these small details were not addressed. Overall though, I am impressed with the vehicle. You will be hard pressed to find something else at the same price point. That makes dealing with some of the less positive aspects totally doable. Well done Honda. I look forward to many trouble free miles driving this fun little sedan.
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Amazing
Michael Leddon, 12/24/2017
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy driving the car. I usually hate driving but this car is fun! Especially coming from a 2011 Nissan Sentra that took a lot to get up to speed.. My Civic is so much quicker. I really wish they had more features on them. But I guess at the base model I can’t complain. Overall a I’m so happy to have this car!
My 6 speed Civic
OJ Fisher, 03/03/2017
updated 03/07/2018
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
OK, have had this Civic for over a year, first oil change, put BG44 in the gas tank, no issues, get in it and go. it's a LXT, odd mix of features... Heated Cloth seats Big Nav screen Upgraded dash display BlueTooth backup/passenger side camera 6 speed stick (awesome) Keyless entry/push button start 1 touch driver/passenger windows/sunroof 17 inch alloy wheels Still very tickled, is an awesome car!
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Wife got a ticket!
greg swanson, 04/20/2018
updated 10/21/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife came home from the airport on our country road zipping along at 77 in a 55. She admitted she was having too much fun driving this car. The cop told her it took a while to catch up with her. This car is just zippy and accelerates around town like a gem. Such a pleasure to drive and tool around in. Cannot say enough about how fun honda made this car to drive. 35mpg mixed driving. Sport mode in the CVT is a fantastic feature. This car is a total blast. Can't give it a perfect review cuz the radio controls are touch screen which is a major hazard. Also, gotta plug your phone in twice almost everytime to get carplay to connect. Bizarre. Car continues to be a gem. 4th year in at 50k miles. No issues.
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Fantastic Car but Touch Screen Sucks
Howard E. Scarborough, 01/03/2018
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Incredible power and fuel economy. Dual zone climate control is wonderful. Touch screen for adjusting vents and fan speed is a catastrophe. Terrible idea made worse by abysmal execution. Hitting the small boxes for fan speed/vents requires the driver's full/undivided attention. Touch screen does not respond when wearing gloves. The keyless entry key fob is another headache. Finding windows down and sunroof and trunk open is not uncommon. Excellent car but the devil is in the details.
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Sweet sassy ride/ electronics disappointing
JP, 12/05/2017
updated 06/07/2021
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car love the hatchback electronics/technology need some work. No volume knob - I believe is fixed in 2018's stereo volume seems to randomly change - lost all my presets last night and have never disconnected the battery. Climate fan control should also be a knob and not electronic. Apple Car Play cool - need USB charger for rear passengers Overall love the car: my updated review has to lower my initial review due to the electronics. More is not always better: randomly lose all my presets: Apple Car Play not yet perfected and if electronics goes out and needs to be rebooted you lose access to your climate controls since they are all electronic also: love the ride but frustrated with the electronics
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