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Former Acura TSX Owner
Dan S, 12/26/2016
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
134 of 142 people found this review helpful
My beloved 6-speed manual transmission TSX was over nine years old and enough little things were going wrong with it that it was time for a new car. With a house to remodel and kids in extracurricular activities I couldn't afford a luxury (or even sorta-luxury) performance sedan. So I was looking for a practical, reliable commuter car with an automatic transmission I could hand off to my daughter in 5 years when it's paid off and she's 16. Being a Honda/Toyota guy this made me think about a Civic. I got the EX-L since I could at least get a nicer Civic in my price range. I was expecting a major step down from my TSX, but this Civic (which I viewed as a necessity/compromise and wasn't really excited to purchase) has slowly been impressing me. In Eco mode it's the gutless wonder you expect a Civic to be but if you really stomp on the gas or take it out of Eco mode or even put it in sport mode that combination of 1.5L turbo and CVT transmission make it go right now. The 6-speed stick shift was one of my favorite things about my TSX but this Civic always seems to be in the right gear and I don't notice any clunky downshifting or lag when I press the gas. Handling is good (Honda always does that better than Toyota IMO) but then of course that makes for a rougher ride. I drove on an old patch of the 57 and got shaken and stirred. That's when you know you're in a Civic the most. The interior is pretty nice. I'm 6'2" and I fit OK but to get the most out of the legroom I have to crank the back of the seat all the way down because it goes down and back at the same time. So I pretty much have to fall down into the seat. In the end I think I'll miss my TSX's driver's seat the most, especially it's lumbar support. Sitting so low is made up for by the excellent rear-view camera and right-mirror camera. I'm using Android Auto with the Civic and the Navi is GREAT, so don't shell out extra for Honda's navi. Google Play Music found my music and playlists on my phone with no work from me but it doesn't play my podcasts. It seems like it's possible, but I haven't figured it out yet (I used Rocket Player and Doggcatcher before but Android Auto won't "channel" them through the car). Speaking of music, I'm iffy on the stereo system. The Civic has lots of speakers and very clear sound but not much oomph on the low end. I've turned down the treble, turned up the bass and shifted the balance rearward but it's still not as good as default settings were on my TSX. Interior storage cubbies are weird but plentiful. There's room for your cups, phone, sunglasses, gum, etc. but it may be down a cave and around a corner and a little dangerous to try to get at while you are driving. Overall I like this car. It doesn't come with a lot of bragging rights (I'm a 42-year old family man, though... In my twenties I probably would have been a LOT more proud of it) but my wife really likes having a fun-to-drive car back in the family for her (she doesn't drive stick and our other car is a minivan) and the best compliment I can give this Civic is that given its relative comfort (as long as my youngest can still fit behind me) and WAY better gas mileage than the minivan, it has become the weekend family commuter car, so long as we're not going to Costco or Home Depot. I wasn't expecting that to happen. I thought the Civic would be too small and too dull to want to drive any more than necessary but it has turned out to be a great not-so-little family car and it's getting lots of use. Two end notes: 1. Sorry this review has no paragraph breaks, the online form is not allowing me to hit enter. 2. Gas mileage includes driving over hills to work every day.
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2017 Honda Civic LX Sedan 6sp Manual
Paul Carrion, 09/05/2017
updated 03/24/2025
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
So far I have put on 1100 plus miles and have no complaints. The car handles well and is roomy (I'm 6'2") with plenty of space for passengers. I think the price I paid was fair and I would do business with my dealer again. Lots of cargo room too. The 6sp manual transmission is quick and responsive and fun to drive. Update: so now I have put close to 7500 miles on the Honda without any problems. It has snowed several times and my Civic handles it great. Using full synthetic oil means I still have 30% of oil life left at 7500 miles. One complaint is that after getting a car wash (power wash) my capless gas door got water inside and froze shut. I did not notice this until I needed gas. I had to force the gas nozzle into my tank. No damage and I have not had any additional problems with it once the weather warmed. Overall, I am still very happy with my Honda Civic and would but it again. Update: I now have 13,500 miles and have no complaints. Everything is working great and nothing has failed. After thinking about my one complaint about the gas door, I think it was because of the type of car wash I went through, a high-pressure water wash. I think a normal wash will not have this issue. We will see this coming winter. Update: at 19800 miles I'm still not having any issues with my Civic. Everything works and I've had no issues. Update: at 41000 miles I'm not having any major issues with the Civic. The only thing that is a problem is the factory tires are not very good and slip in snow and wet conditions. I plan on getting a new brand before winter 2020 and hopefully get better results. Update: 55,000 miles and the car is running strong. I did get new tires about 9 months ago and it performs better but still has problems in heavy rain or snow. Otherwise, everything is tip-top. I may just have to get snow tires in the winter. Update: Just hit 70,000 miles and have not had any major issues. Replaced the battery about 2 years ago. Maybe at 55,000 miles. Not because it died just a dealer test / recommendation. The car still sucks in the rain or snow, but you just have to slow down. I haven't had to put any big money into it. Still on my original brakes. Still fun to drive. Would buy it again. Funny how it was "worth" $17,300 a couple of months ago but that's just the current market. Update: 76,500 miles. No issues. Would buy it again. Still have the original brakes. Update: 97,000 miles. Very loud road noise and vibration. might need bearings. Still bad in the rain and snow. No big issues.
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The 2017 EX-T Manual is a fun to drive car!
Roger W., 01/01/2017
updated 07/09/2018
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! I prefer a manual transmission, and I was happy to see that it was available in a middle of the line vehicle. I test drove a CVT version of EX-T and I liked it. I told the dealer I'd prefer a manual and they located one for me. When I got to drive the manual version, it felt much lighter, and felt like it had a lot more power than the CVT version! It snowed in my area the day after I purchased the vehicle and this car did great in the snow and ice without traction devices! I think that the manual transmission gives me a lot more control and that with front wheel drive really helps in snow/ice conditions. I am impressed with the interior of the car, the controls, and the information/entertainment display. I use Andriod Auto and that allows me to use Google Maps on the cars display, use Pandora or other apps, take/make phone calls, get weather reports, and other information through my phone on the car's display, or with automated voice! I really like the camera mounted on the passenger side mirror, when I turn on the right turn signal the camera shows me what's on that side of the car eliminating any blind spot! I highly recommend this car, I think the EX-T is the best value in the Civic line, and I would buy it again! Accessories I got include All season floor mats, 2 cargo hooks, trunk tray, body side molding, wheel locks, illuminated interior, and rear bumper applique. Update: I have had the car for almost 7 months now, and I still give the car 5 stars! I use it as a daily driver, and I have taken it on a few vacation road trips. One of them was more than 500 miles each way. It did great through the desert, the mountains, and everything in between. I would buy this car again. If you are looking for a economy sedan that's fun to drive (especially the manual transmission version) , this might be exactly what you're looking for! Update: I have had the car for almost 19 months now, and I again give the car 5 stars! I still use it as a daily driver, and I would buy the car again. Highly recommended!
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Four Civic Lessons
Larry Y., 03/30/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
We, my wife and I have always drove Hondas. This is our fourth iteration of the Civic. Test drove the EX-T 1.5L Turbo and the one we settled on was the 2.0 EX Sedan. To tell you the truth, not a huge difference in acceleration and performance between the 1.5T and 2.0. Just a 1mpg difference between the two engines. The 2.0 accelerates well from a stop as well as on the freeway and passing maneuvers. Never worried about merging with traffic, CVT performs well and always in the correct ratio when needed. Even in ECO mode, performance is diminished some, but transmission/engine will engage when needed for passing etc. The 7.0" Center Dash Digital Display takes a while to understand. A little slow on input response, but works fine. Cloth interior on center console, and armrests etc. gets soiled very easily and material feels a bit flimsy. Not sure how well it will hold up, time will tell. From our first CVCC, to our 1988, then 2002, to our current 2017. Lesson learned, always stick with an reliable, well engineered car! Wife loves it...oh btw, we purchased the white orchid pearl color, nice...
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Slick and fast
Gary, 09/04/2018
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing, safest vehicle on the road in crash safety ratings in its class. The sensing package is great for long distance driving adaptive cruise control lane keep assist. I can literally use my knees rested on steering wheel to drive the car on highway. Interior is nice. Now the flaws. Sensing has issues in heavy rain or snow. The headlights could be brighter. The wheel wells vs size of wheels. Seems that the wheels could of been a bit bigger. Handles like a dream though, touchy brakes make you feel safe. Trunk has adequate space with fold down seats. It's clean will turn heads. And get you compliments. Gas mileage varies on how you drive coming home from WV i achieved 41 plus on highway using cruise control. 2.0 liter has ample power and gas gage will drop when laying into gas. No e brake only a little electronic switch. Lots of add on a for interior available. If you tint the rear window it will become almost impossible to reverse without the back up camera at night. All in all though I love mine. No serious maintenance only routine oil changes. And whatever scheduled maintenance says.
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My 2017 Civic Sedan Touring (Cosmic Blue) -sr
Steve R, 05/04/2017
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2017 Civic Sedan over 3 weeks ago and I am overall very happy with the car. I even saw the new 2017 BMW 330xi and I consider my 2017 Honda Civic Sedan better inside (the BMW seemed dated and disjointed in location of the infotainment pad, etc). The cosmic blue with gray interior really looks nice, almost a gunmetal blue-gray look to it. Good acceleration, smooth ride, good safety options (including anti collision etc) are only a few of the features that I like the most. Yes, the anti collision warnings can be a little excessive but better to hear a warning than have an accident. The right side blind spot camera is nice as well. Even the remote auto start as well as walkaway lock where the car automatically locks itself when I walk more than 4-5 feet away with the key fob, are very nice options. Apple Car play is my favorite infotainment option and location of the pad is perfectly placed. The trunk seems a bit smaller than the 2010 Civic Sedan but not by much. For the price, you get a lot. I compare the comfort and options on par with Acura or BMW. Average fuel economy is in the 32-35 range for how I drive in traffic every day. Overall, this is definitely one of the nicest small/mid-size sedans you can buy. Sporty style but with the polished amenities of a luxury sedan.
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MJ, 06/09/2017
updated 12/12/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
First, it's a very nice looking car. The 1.5 turbo should be the standard engine, it's great. Seats are very comfortable compared to the Prius I came from. Handling is predictable but not extremely tight. Wish there were more choices for interior color, I'm not a huge fan of black interiors. My biggest disappointment is in Honda not providing more Honda Sensing versions of the EX-T. My dealer says he has no control over inventory. A search shows very few with Honda Sensing EX-T models. That being said, that is the model I wanted but ended up without it. Mileage is good ~38mpg. I'm disappointed in the stereo sound, cheap speakers in a $25k car is well.... cheap. The electronics are a bit confusing and layout seems odd, but I'll likely get used to it in time. Though the stereo/car settings have some pretty cool features. Wind noise is superb compared to my 3rd gen Prius. Warranty is miserable, warranty length defines confidence in their product. Transmission has a slight delay and then a thud when shifting into reverse. USB ports are a bit awkward to get to and I wish there were some for the rear seats. The clear film you can get for the nose and mirrors wasn't offered but it should be. We had an Accord that was a mess after four years. Simple things - I love auto up/down for both front windows, I like that I don't have to turn cruise control "on" each time I get in the car, I like manual seats, I also like heated seats. Overall, its the car I wanted in the price range it sits at. Others are close but this is the clear leader of the pack. Honda has some details they need to work out though to put away first place in my eyes.
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Sleek & Stylish
Gramercy Todd, 06/18/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So far so good! I've had my 2017 Honda Civic EX for 3 months & 2 days. I now have 12,000 miles on my Civic. The gas mileage is amazing I literally get 44 mpg highway. I've drove to the city of Atlanta 3 times & I have to go back for a forth time in two weeks. The driver seat isn't totally confortable with no way to adjust the lumber bar. The steering wheel has the perfect balance. The screen in my EX model is easy to use & has the perfect sloped centered location. Apple CarPlay is good to have for navigation on the screen from your iPhone. Remote start came standard on my EX and I absolutely love it. Push button start is always a perk to have. Sometimes the CVT shifts at the wrong time which causes my Civic to jump when in stop in & go traffic at times. The daytime running lights are such a eye catcher. The Civic does sit low to the ground so having 4 average size adults would make the car weigh more to the ground. A full tank of gas says between 380-390 miles to E & a half tank says between190-200 miles to E. If you over fill the gas tank it will says between 430-460 miles to E. The 16 inch rims on my EX has a fresh looking appearance. Half the car is literally painted plastic & the other half is fiberglass. I typically drive on long stretch of highways minimum 40 miles one way to maximum 70 miles one way. So in one day I drive 80 miles to 140 miles on a highway.
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First car to ever exceed my expectations
Mike, 08/24/2017
updated 08/27/2018
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have high expectations when I buy vehicles and usually they are met or over time I find short comings. Overall I can't fault anything in this car. I replaced a 06 BMW 325i and other than giving up a little handling, steering feel, braking and the feel of RWD and that amazing engine sound.... I've gained enough to offset all that. Quieter, rides a lot better. Smoothest freeway and urban pavement ride of any car I've been in. Better than our Audi Q5. Sweet engine, cvt is well behaved and tracks effortlessly on the highway. I commute 99 miles a day round trip, so almost 400 miles per week on average with weekend trips. It's the perfect car. Averaging around 38mpg during the first few days breaking it in going 70-80mph but accelerating and coasting a lot so not efficient operation. Phone integration could be better. Touring features are worth it and will hold resale better I think. ACC and Lane assist work very well. Stereo is very good. Better than the similar 10 speaker system in our Audi Q5. First car with LED headlights and they are awesome! Worth it if you are a highway commuter. I drive in the dark about 60% of the time during the year so it was a big deal. UPDATE: after 1 year of ownership. Still getting excellent mileage. 40-51mpg depending on wind and outside temp and if I drive 65, 70, or 75 onbmy modtly Highway drive. Still very comfy on my long drive. Lane assist helps a lot. Tracking is still excellent and good tire wear overall. Only complaint is the subwoofer in the rear deck rattling. Honda doesn’t have a fix.
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Oil Leaks & Dilution
S.Paul, 03/05/2018
updated 03/07/2019
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After 16 months of ownership, I've decided to trade it in. With approximately 14,000 miles on the clock, the oil dilution issue that has plagued the 1.5 liter turbos in the CR-V's is happening in my vehicle. I'm not interested in any of the alleged 'fixes' that Honda might be pushing out to the public. Approximately 10 ounces of fuel was in the crankcase when I changed the oil last month. 10 ounces of gasoline is nearly 10% of the oil volume. That's well beyond 'normal' limits, even for turbo engines. Secondly, there is oil seeping from the valve cover gasket as well as the oil pan. There have been a couple of electronic gremlins as well associated with the touch screen interface & the instrument panel. I've owned many Hondas and this is the first one I cannot recommend. Stay away from the 1.5 turbo.
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2017 has been a great year!
Jennifer Halleman, 11/29/2017
updated 06/05/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am female, prefer manual transmission, and have 2 kids who are becoming teenagers. Moved from a 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback into a 2017 Honda Civic Sedan. The Fiesta was rapidly becoming too small (backseat and interior) for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. I appreciated that Honda accepted my trade (as several other dealerships would not), they worked with my large amount of negative equity (almost $10k), and I was able to purchase my first brand new car, with a fair/affordable payment due to their diligence in securing a 1.9% interest rate. The safety features on this Civic made my insurance rates very affordable--my monthly premium only increased by $1.50, which was a pleasant surprise. Things I like with this car---the backseat and interior is large and roomy enough for my teenagers. The car has ample power, shifts smoothly, ride is smooth and it handles well. The suspension and steering is good, brakes respond well, and the interior is quiet. The exterior is sporty but elegant at the same time. Gas mileage on a manual really depends on how you drive it, in my opinion. With my Fiesta, I got great gas mileage, which is the primary reason we bought it 4 years ago----but the drawback on it (besides size) was not much power once you hit 3rd gear. The Civic is a 6 speed manual, and I'm having to re-learn how to drive a manual now. The shifting needs to be quicker than I'm used to. I don't have much use for 6th gear, as most of my driving is stop and go and not on the highway. My LX is base model, there are no bells and whistles. Power windows and door locks are standard, it has Bluetooth for music and phone. The backup camera has been nice and has a wide range of vision. The radio and speakers are not good at all, but I can and will pay aftermarket to upgrade at some point. I miss the heated seats my Fiesta had. I wish the vanity mirrors were lighted. I wish it had a different key-fob, as it has a trunk release that is VERY sensitive, and almost every time I get out of the car holding the keys, the trunk pops open---that is a major annoyance. The major complaints I have after owning and driving it for a month are the speakers and the trunk release on the key-fob.
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Honda Good Guys
Mike Rhodes, 06/29/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Honda is a good guy company focused on great service, reliable well made product line with great resale value. I have/do own two Honda Civic LX base models. They are well equipped with snappy performance. Both my 2017, and 2018 have beautiful lines, 16 inch tires, great handling and ample trunk space. The interior is well appointed which include back up camera, big screen display for electronics, bluetooth and a great sounding stereo. The seats hold you snugly in turns and are big and comfy. The tan color seats look like leather the fabric is so nice. Overall I rate my Honda's Five Stars.
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THE BEST RIDE ON THE HIGHWAY
Jessica D. Harris, 09/14/2017
updated 04/11/2024
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2017 Honda Civic....it was my second one due to the first 2004 Civic being totaled in an auto accident. My, how things have changed over the years. I loved my 2004 Civic, but I guess all things works for the good. The 2017 Civic is more than I could ask for in an automobile. It is now March 2018, seven months since I purchased my 2017 Civic and I am still loving it more each day. This car is five stars in every category. I am now approaching three years since purchasing my Honda Civic. I still am pleased with my purchase and have had no issues with the vehicle and I hope to drive it for many years to come. My dad has had his 2002 Honda Civic approaching 20 years and over 300,000 miles later. I am hoping for the same with my 2017 Civic. It is now April 10, 2024 and my Honda Civic is still going well. I moved to Bakersfield, California with it for a year and a half. And now, it has taken me to Seattle, Washington for the next phase in my career. I have no issues with Honda vehicles. They are totally reliable. All of our family members have a Honda vehicle. I recommend Honda to anyone over any other auto manufacturer.
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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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2017 Civic EX-T 6M
Craig Higgins, 12/24/2016
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Pleasantly surprised with the mpg! Replaced a Jetta TDI (dieselgate). Drivability is very good. Love the manual transmission - short throw and sporty.
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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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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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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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Wish I would’ve never bought.
landen, 11/16/2020
updated 10/01/2024
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I initially wanted the touring trim but ended up settling for the ex-t. Engine is powerful and you can really zoom in this car. Gas mileage is great, I would suggest not using the econ button, it makes driving this car boring and really takes the fun away. The cvt makes the ride really smooth and i've actually really grown to like it. I’m going on 72,000 miles with zero problems. If you change the fluid of the cvt every 30k it’ll last just as long as a traditional Honda transmission. Apple Carplay glitches sometimes and the infotainment system could use an upgrade, but other than that I'll be keeping this car until the wheels fall off! Update!! I am at 140k miles and I cannot WAIT to get rid of this car. I’ve went through 4 batteries, 4 pairs of tires, engine has electrical issues with the turbocharger, coolant disappears and I need a new head gasket. I replaced the starter but it just ended up being another bad battery because this car eats through them. I’ve found the seats are super uncomfortable on longer drives and I’m 6’1. My legs start to cramp because the seat doesn’t move back far enough. The steering has started to make a popping sound when pulling out of parking spaces but it hasn’t been anything catastrophic yet. When it gets hot outside the oil pressure light starts flashing repeatedly and will even cut down your music. The oil pressure sensor is buried above the ac compressor way down reach from the engine compartment or wheel well and mechanics wanted over a grand in labor to replace a $8 part. If you’re looking for a long term car to ride the wheels off like I was, this is not the one and I’ve read that the newer civics have even more electrical issues. Stay away unless you’re going to trade after 100k. Update!!! Finally got rid of this car at 175k. The car started skipping across the road at about 145k due to the head gasket leaking. It went away after injector replacement but came back again at 175k and I finally called it quits and sold it on Facebook for a couple grand. The paint was also peeling and fading all over the top of the car and the hood (cosmic blue color). The CVT never gave me any problems surprisingly and I always stayed on top of my maintenance. The oil started to smell like gasoline more and more as I racked up mileage. It got so bad to the point I changed the oil every 2500 miles to prevent the gasoline mixing with oil and watering down the already thin 0w-20. My experience with the dealer and Honda in general was very disappointing and I’m just thankful I was able to do my own repairs and save some money. This car gave me trauma it felt like I could never catch a break from problems. I now drive a 2017 Elantra that I’ve rented on Turo for years and it has 157k never had any of the issues my civic had…..
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Sporty First Car
S W, 01/05/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2017 Honda Civic as the first car for my daughter turning 16. She had max budget of 20K, but we had a little wiggle room. This car has great features in that price range and drives great. She drove the civic and accord and preferred the civic. Great gas milage and she preferred the handling of the civic. She will be paying for her own gas, so the MPG was great. The car has sporty and pretty styling and next to my '07 MB C230, is about the the same size! She is super proud of it!
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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!
Love my civic
Peter G, 01/11/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a new 2017 civic after being involved in an accident (not my fault) whereupon my 2016 civic was totalled. Car and airbags performed well with minimal injuries to my passenger and me. The check that I received for the car was more than I had expected. Previous to these 2 civics. I had a civic for 9 years and loved.
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It gets the job done
Tom, 12/27/2017
updated 01/10/2022
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Update (1-year later): Infotainment is very slow to respond. Takes forever to be able to turn the heat and ac on because you have to go through the whole boot up process unless you leave them on before turning off the car which I don't like to do. Initial Acceleration is poor. Motor hesitates before gaining speed. I understand this is a safety feature maybe to prevent too much wheel spin or engine/ transmission protection, but still, slow to get going. Brake lights went out. Fortunately, warranty took care of that. Honda sensing is questionable. Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. Front seat lacks lumbar support. Getting uncomfortable over time. Need a small pillow lol. Only positive im seeing more after the initial buying experience is the interior. Beautifully laid out, simple controls, spacious layouts, intuitive. Love the new digital gauges and animation sequence. Despite that, I'm Already looking forward to getting rid of it. Will not buy a civic again. Looking for a new Camry or possibly check out the accord. Update two years later: Acceleration is getting worse over time. Stuffy. Maintenance are well kept up at the dealer but still, it just doesn’t feel the same as the first year. Now, I floor it most of the time and the speed picks up. This isn’t normal among smaller cars because I’ve driven quite a few including Corollas, and older Civics. They had more acceleration than this and they’re quick to respond. Regardless, no abnormal wear and tear. No noises. No major issues. Cars still running solid. Idling may have to be adjusted eventually because it sputters a little from time to time. Will do that next major maintenance schedule. I’m thinking if this may be related to the slower acceleration response. Fuel system issue. Perhaps a dirty fuel filter already. Or maybe needs an injector cleaning or flush to blow out the carbons. Then again, shouldn’t my hard accelerating so that already kind of? These are $100 questions waiting to be answered. In three years. Update three years later and final year!!! Civic is no more! After the third year, the performance was shot. Engine overheated, fuel pump had issues and replaced. Electrical failure started to occur with the power windows. Then the TPMS sensors for the ECU went bad. Tires were perfectly fine. Dealer was hesitant to work on warranty services. Had to challenge them and make a big fuss over some of these car issues that was creeping up on me. Overall, became what seems like a lemon! A car of three years shouldn't have these kind of problems. First time buying a Honda, and the last time buying a Honda. Good riddance!
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Poor
Harry, 06/09/2019
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Honda Civic brand new, and has only driven this car for 4,500 miles from 2017 to 2019. From the beginning this car has a heating and air conditioning problem. In the winter the windows are frosted I have problem seeing outside. I can't see the vehicle at the back of me and also the side of me. In the summer the outside air is cooler than the inside of the car. The car is blowing hot air. Buying a brand new car and had to drive with the windows down is a disgrace. It is a bad investment for me , I regret buying this car. Be careful if you plan to buy one.
So many problems
Jim, 08/30/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have Honda civic EX and having a many problem. If I unlock the door with key fob,gas door also pop up. A/C is not cool...Honda should recall about this issue. I won't buy Honda again
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Stay Away!
Shells, 11/16/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've always had a Honda, this was my first ZERO miles & NEW NEW car! I have had this car 3 years now. I loved the look and how it drove, my car is my baby!! HOWEVER! FIRST Month-Front bumper popped out of place! It was bizarre, I know no one hit me-paint and body were fine. Rear bumper-the black plastic trim started loosing off. Like wth? Brand new car and already coming undone front to back? First year- we had a bad rain storm and my wipers completely died! Yup, mid drive. Turns out the motor died. More paint chips around the body and parts look as if they weren't sealed right??? Second year- battery died (waaaaaay too soon) The navigation and Apple CarPlay keep freezing and locking up. I use a legit iphone charger and they keep burning out after connecting to car. Sun Roof is starting to make a screeching noise and locking up. Third year- the chrome trim in my interior is chipping badly (Again, I take really good car of my car. Everyone thinks its brand new.) This weekend I went to get oil change & I'm told the AC Clutch & Coil are out & guess what, yeeeees-my warranty is out therefore Honda is asking for $928!!! I have done my research and MANY people are having AC issues and funny how they come up after warranty is out. Many say that the dealers are telling them to prepare to fix again AFTER you give them all that money and "fix" it. I have always rooted for Honda and loved their cars. I've had 3 different ones & years-all used. However, I'm really disappointed at the poor quality they put into this car. It could've been one of the BEST cars out there, TOP quality that lasted over 300k miles. Now, I don't believe mine will unless I keep putting money into it. I've never had so many issues with a used car-this was my first new car & never again. I also HATE going to any Honda dealership. I have been several times to different ones & I feel as if they just don't care to help you out. Save your money because this seems like it is just the beginning of a money pit!! :(
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Great Ride, But Brakes Don't Do Winter.
Wasicun, 07/13/2019
updated 01/17/2024
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update: The car now has 95,000 miles on it and has been very reliable overall. Apart from the brake issues I initially reported below, the only repair since (outside of further brake pad and rotor replacements) has been rear shock absorbers. The car still rides and handles well. I'm going to miss the silky-smooth manual transmission when I part with the car. Sad it is no longer an option on new Civic sedans. If I could give a 4.5 star rating, I would. Initial review: After decades of owning Toyotas and enjoying their outstanding reliability, I decided to buy a replacement for my '06 Corolla with over 220K miles. I purchased a new '17 base Civic with a manual transmission when that option was discontinued on all but the "Sport" Corolla trim. Frankly, in everything related to drivability the Civic blows the Corolla away, and the Civic gets considerably better mpg's (my wife has a '19 Corolla, so my comparison isn't pulled out of the air). I concur with all of the positive reviews on how driver-friendly the Civic is, and the 6-speed manual is a dream. I was worried that the wider-than-Corolla tires would be a problem in the snow- NOT so! With good snow tires, the car does just fine. Now for the problems. The AC was dead when I first tried to use it. Leaky condenser, covered under warranty. OK, fine, that's what warranties are for. After two winters on snowy and salty upstate NY roads, I started to notice a slight rubbing noise from the rear wheels/brakes. I was due for a scheduled oil change/service at the dealer (I like to use the dealer service when a vehicle is under warranty), so I had them check the brakes. I was brought to the service bay and was shown that the rear brake rotors were delaminated, and told that they needed to be replaced along with the pads, which were worn down to 3mm. I was also told that the front rotors had to be "turned down", but the pads were still good at 6mm. Since the car was still under warranty with 30K on the odometer, I figured the work would be covered under warranty. WRONG! The service rep said Honda doesn't cover wear items. I maintained that this was equipment failure, and that I generally drive forward (front brake pads normally wear much quicker than rears). He agreed, and said that the pads were "stuck in the holders", caused by the salt and grit applied to slippery roads and leading to lubrication failure on the holders, "we see it all the time". He then accused me of not maintaining the brakes per Honda recommendations. I reminded him that I had been bringing the car THERE for all scheduled maintenance- he shrugged his shoulders, and I refused the work. After I got home, I checked the Owners Manual. There was nothing about said brake maintenance for US cars. I happened to check the recommendations for Canadian cars, and Honda did recommend annual brake service for those. I called Honda's Corporate office and was told they back the dealer on this one. Thanks Honda, I bought your car in upstate NY, I should be able to drive it there. I didn't see any advantage to using Honda replacement parts given the poor performance of the originals, and paying the inflated price I was quoted, so I booked my trusty independent mechanic and left the car with him. He called with the bad news- the electronic parking brake on the car can't be released for access without Honda computer codes, which he didn't have and couldn't afford. He cleaned and lubed the front brakes (the pads were stuck in the holders there too), and Honda got the work for the rear brakes (the dealer did take pity and gave me a break on parts, though it was still more than the independent mechanic quoted). I asked the dealer how much the annual brake service (clean and lube the pad holders and sliders) would cost: about an hour's labor, $95. Since I never had that issue with a Toyota (I'd get 80K plus on the fronts and never touch the rears), I'm not happy with Honda. Add the fact that maintenance to prevent the problem is addressed in the Owner's Manual for Canadian cars but ignored for US models leads me to believe that perhaps Canada has stronger consumer protection laws and Honda is deliberately fleecing US owners by selling cars with brakes not suitable for winter road conditions and forcing customers to use their pricey parts and service due to the parking brake computer codes. It's a great car to drive, but I can't say Honda is an honest company to deal with. A shame. Anyway, if you drive your Civic on salty roads, donate to the dealer every spring for a brake service. Or consider another make. Update: The car now has 90,000 miles on it. Apart from the above irksome issues it has been problem-free apart from a broken rear shock absorber (many roads it travels regularly are in terrible condition). The car still handles and rides like new. The manual transmission is so smooth and a pleasure to shift. It’s a shame Honda no longer offers it on the base Civics. Overall, I’m quite happy with the car.
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Great car with horrible seats
Raj V, 10/05/2017
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am a three week owner of a Civic Touring. It is an amazing car to drive. It has great acceleration for its class and is fun to drive. It is a nice looking car with good interiors and really nice dash. It gives great fuel economy and is fun to drive (which is a rare combination). It has cool technology features. It has almost everything that I would want in a car but yet I am rating it only a 3/5 stars. The main reason being the seats. The driver seat is not comfortable for someone short like me with back/neck issues. In my new Civic, my neck hurts really really bad. I tried all kinds of back supports and neck pillows. They help a little but still do feel very uncomfortable because of the forward inclining headrest. In spite of my issues, I would still highly recommend buying this car as it is a very good car. But before you buy this make sure you are happy with the forward inclining seat (which can be an issue for short people).
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Reliable great looking car at an affordable price
Nancy G, 01/20/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had it narrowed down to the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3. I found the Honda drove better. My previous car was an Infiniti and this car is very comparable at a much more affordable price
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Great ride, great price, surprisingly sporty.
A Carey, 10/30/2017
updated 05/29/2018
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've never owned a Honda or thought too much about getting one. My parents had an accord back in the early 80s, and it was fine--just boring. My more recent interactions with hondas carried on that assessment. Then, I saw a 2017 civic, and I really was surprised by how nice it looked. I was surprised, too, by how roomy it felt inside. Even more surprising, I found the turbocharged four-cylinder more than sufficient and even fun to drive. To top it off, I was impressed by the safety equipment. The deal-maker for me was that I could get a new civic touring for less than a 1-2-year-old subaru (legacy or impreza) or a camry, and the resale value looks great. I've driven the car over 8K and had it more than about 8 months so far, and I really have no major complaints. I’ve found the CarPlay feature to be uncooperative ~5% of the time. The car continues to be fun to drive, sporty, and great on gas! With my city driving and the mileage I'm getting, I think this is about as fuel efficient as I'd find a hybrid to be, and I don't have to worry about maintaining two power-sources.
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Everything I wanted
Titu, 11/27/2016
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car compact enough to fit in my garage with modern safety technologies like adaptive cruise control (coming to a complete stop) and lane keep assist. Went for the EX-T with the sensing package. Wanted the extra oomph, so got the turbo. The higher fuel economy is a plus. The overall buying experience was great. I got an internet quote from Walnut Creek Honda. Overall, I am very happy with the purchase. * Likes: Great balance of ride and handling. Looks great on the outside and inside. Sensing package. Roomy front, rear seats, and trunk. Great road and wind noise isolation. Good fuel economy. Android auto. * Dislikes: CVT not good for spirited driving but great for fuel economy. Noisy under acceleration, engine sound in the cabin is not pleasant to hear. Front seats can be more comfortable. Miss the volume knob. The thin cloth fabric looks cheap. Sometimes, I need to plug in the phone twice for Android auto, I think it is because it routes the phone via Bluetooth and audio via the cable. Overall great job, Honda. Thanks for listening to customers and come up with such a nice car for the price.
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Best car —great reviews
Frank, 01/27/2019
updated 08/05/2019
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
No problems at all. Have gotten 50.3 mpg on a highway road trip with Econ and cruise. Peppy performance; fun to drive. Planning to keep car 150-200,000 miles. Performing maintenance per “minder “ should allow that goal with minimum surprises as I’m not hard on a car. Not the easiest car for me to get into but very comfortable and a “secure” feeling once inside. Have gotten great comments about its looks—great looks and “flashy “ red ‼️🚘
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Best of 2016...not bad 2017
shanemckiness@gmail.com, 11/08/2016
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
17 of 27 people found this review helpful
When Civic hit the road in 2016, it was the best compact car on the market with its unique turbo engine and fantastic handling. Now that it's 2017, Civic has serious competition. The 17 Elantra handles almost as well and has a bunch smarter, prettier, comfortable interior with technology (including blind spot monitoring) available on all trims rather than select trims like the Civic. The 17 Corolla now comes standard with forward collision technology thats only available on Civics for an extra 1,000 if you're lucky to find on on the lot. If you want the best performing sedan/hatch/coupe, civic wins., but if you want interior quality, look elseware as civic falls behind both toyota and hyundai by a large margin. The seats are some of the most generic quality I've seen in a car ever. The armrests in the center console and door are a spandex/nylon material stretched over plastic--is extremely rough/uncomfortable to the touch and attacts dirt so fast your car will look like you bought it form a used lot within 3 months.
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Stay away from any Honda with the 1.5 Turbo
Joe, 10/22/2018
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I would only lease this car and give it back before the 36,000 mile warranty and I would not buy it. I repeat do not buy this car only lease it, unless you are getting it without the 1.5 Turbo. The reason being is that somehow gas is getting into the 1.5 Turbo engines oil which is not normal. Honda says there is nothing wrong and refuses to look into the issue because there is no check engine light. However an independent oil lab (Apex Oil Lab) says that there is 5% fuel disillusion and to change the oil before the 5,000 miles which is the mileage I change my cars oil. If you do research this issue is mainly in the CR-V but is also showing in the Civic and Accord with the same engine. In addition the overall quality is not as great as what Honda's are know for they have cheep seat fabric, cheep carpet, and questionable long term reliability. I wish I had never gotten rid of my 20 year old accord that worked flawlessly with over 280,000 miles. However the strong points of the car is the is amazing fuel economy, acceleration/power, styling, and available creature comforts.
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Great vehicle
Maurice , 07/16/2020
updated 07/31/2024
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best overall value in compact vehicle, love the handling, response, comfort, appearance of vehicle. Trouble free, kept up on routine maintenance. Civic is very outstanding and great fuel mileage. As of July 2021, my Honda Civic now has 1,119.00 miles. Is in excellent conditions, keep all maintenance with Honda Genuine parts only, including down to wipers inserts, battery, bulbs replacement. No major issues, due to I keep it showroom and mechanical in shape. Best compact vehicle, excellent handling and ride. Update on my 2017 Honda Civic LX 4 Door Sedan 01/19/22, still a great vehicle with now 129,000 miles. No major issues other than staying on top of routine maintenance. Through the whole life span of my vehicle it has only been serviced by my Honda service department and technicians. Everything that has been replaced is only Honda Geniue Quality Parts except for tires which I had replaced with original manufacture tires. Still runs like a new vehicle and excellent value for dependable. Update 1/24/23 : My Honda Civic 2017 is still a great vehicle, going into five years since I purchased in 2017. Keeping and staying up on routine maintenance. Replace one set of tires, one battery etc. Still runs and performs excellent, I’m very satisfied with Honda’s craftsmanship, durable, reliable and dependable service. I have now 160,384 as of 1/24/23. Now past 200,00 as of 7/30/24, second tune up with oil and filter change, air filter, cabin air filter, transmission fluid change, third set of original manufacture tires replaced. Vehicle is the best I have ever owned. Totally satisfied Honda owner.
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First time honda buyer
Sincity Sinner, 06/07/2020
updated 12/13/2023
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in 2017. I only have 7000 miles on it 3 years later. A little tough to get in and out. I'm 6ft 2in tall and 250 lbs and hit my shins once in a while. Drives great and plenty of pep. Only had 1 problem. The a/c was acting funny. Come to find out it was overcharged by a half a pound due to the system being assembled at a different elevation. Sounds weird but true. The a/c assembled and charged on east coast at sea level. I live in high elevation. Other than that it's been great. It also came with 17 inch wheels. UPDATE: Just responding to people about certain issues. I'm pretty tall. 6'2 and 245 lbs. I don't have a problem fitting in. Getting out is another story. If you have the seat dropped down to the floor it can be tough getting out. Oh and to the guy who said driving the car gave him plantar faciatis. Yeah right. Its impossible to get bone spurs when your driving. I'll admit the seats aren't very comfortable at all. But this is a base, plain Jane, no frills model. I paid 18 grand plus taxes and fees. The motor is still a honda and you will get 200k out of it easy. It won't nickel and dime you to death when all the little things that are technology driven start breaking. This car doesn't have that. Your biggest worry will be making sure you change the oil every 4 to 5 thousand miles and make DARN sure you service that CVT transmission every 25 to 30 thousand miles or every 6 years. Whichever comes first. Or else it will prematurely fail. It needs the new fluid more often than your standard automatic transmission. ONLY USE HONDA CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID. Or else the transmission will be damaged. These Honda cars are fluid specific. Just like their power steering systems. Don't use just any cvt fluid. Its Now 12-10-2022. Still have the vehicle. 12000 miles and i still love the car. No major issues at all. Battery replaced after 4 years. June 2023 14500 miles and no problems.
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A dozen Toyotas and a brand new Honda Civic--love!
Dave Shaw, 11/13/2017
updated 11/26/2018
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've owned a dozen Toyotas since 1977, but never a Honda. I tested both companies before settling on the Civic, and for me no comparison. The navigation system, miles per gallon, and overall performance was all-Honda. I love this new vehicle, and would recommend it to anyone with enough time to hear my bragging.
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Disappointed
Michael, 01/22/2018
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
So a few months ago I picked up a 2017 Civic Touring sedan as I needed a vehicle to commute approximately ~50 miles each way a day to work. I ended up getting a great deal on the car, but after driving with the car I'm starting to wonder if there was a reason for it. First, I discovered that there is a well-documented Touring subwoofer rattle that developed immediately on my drive home from the dealership (the songs from my Pandora station apparently featured more of a bass than the songs I listened to on the radio during the test drive). Took it to the dealer a few times and the techs there alternated between "We can't hear anything" to "You just can't listen to that type of music" to "That sounds is normal, that song will sound like that in any Touring model". I ended up following a guide to make a wedge covered in electrical tape, which stifled the rattle for most songs. However, even with that the other day a song came on and the smacking/rattle was so loud I thought the rear glass was going to shatter! The first weekend with my car I went to wax/wash it and found a flaw in the factory paint (dirt nib) on the right quarter panel next to the tail light. Took it to the dealer and after about a month of back-and-forth they decided to fix the paint under warranty. Great, I thought. Not so much. The shop they took the car to for the fix was careless during the sanding process and shaved the paint on the edge of the nearby door down to the metal. I found it about a week after picking up the car when I hand-washed it and the paint just flaked off. The shop is denying all responsibility and even had the gall to suggest I somehow managed to open the door so hard and fast that I had somehow managed to shred the paint all the way to the metal. Waiting to hear back from the general manager, but I have a feeling they will dig their heels in on this case. The Honda manager who approved the "repair" hasn't responded to my emails about it, either. While I have been able to mostly hide the damage with touch up paint (and I'm considering buying aftermarket door edge guards to prevent other damage and hide it completely) I'm still furious. Then I have a list of other minor annoyances with the car: 1) Auto-dimming mirror sucks. Doesn't seem to work when there's a car 5-30 feet behind me, which is of course when I expect it to work. 2) Adaptive Cruise Control: always tracks 1 mph off what it's supposed to do. If I set the cruise at 70, the car will go 69. I know it's a small quirk but I find it terribly annoying. 3) Rain sensing wipers: apparently this is another issue other owners have experienced. It fails completely at identifying the proper speed to go and was always either too slow or too fast. 4) Disappointed in overall craftsmanship of the vehicle. When popping the trunk the area directly around the edge of the trunk isn't fully painted and even has areas where paint pooled and dripped. The welding for the doors is low quality and you can see bulges and drips where the metal cooled and was not smoothed out prior to being painted. 6) City MPG is nowhere near 30. Try more like 22-25. All-in-all, very disappointed with this purchase. I'm hoping some of the new or refreshed Toyotas and Mazdas for the 2019 model year will include Apple Carplay because I honestly am considering taking the trade-in loss and dumping this car. I like the way it handles, the peppy engine and the fact that I consistently can get 38 on my highway commutes but this whole experience has soured me to the car, and the whole Honda brand.
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Dangerous instrumentation
Leah Greenblat, 01/26/2017
updated 01/31/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 24 people found this review helpful
I'm no tech phobe, but the controls on this car are not intuitive, difficult to use and I believe actually dangerous. The climate and audio controls are almost all on the touchscreen. You must look at the screen to find the place to touch to make changes. (When driving there's no way to feel that you've made the right selection.) The screen is also too low on the dashboard. It should be placed higher so when you look at the screen, your peripheral vision can still see movement on the road. It's placed so low that my eyes are taken entirely off of the road. There are too many controls on the left side of the steering wheel. I think these could be better located. It is ridiculous that the side view mirrors don't have the flashing lights when the blinkers are turned on. (This feature is pretty common in a lot of other cars and not limited to the high end option packages like Honda has done here.) Instead they've put a camera on the passenger side view mirror that is activated when you put on the right blinker. so instead of looking over your shoulder or to the right, they are encouraging the driver to look down at the touch screen when changing lanes. ( I have found this camera somewhat useful when parallel parking to determine if I'm close enough to the curb). Lastly, if you own an iPhone, the phone must be plugged in to be able to use Apple Carplay features. If my phone isn't plugged in, then I can only access Honda's phone system. I am impressed with the Econo setting. I find no difference in driving performance so I keep it on all of the time...and I like to accelerate quickly on freeways and live in a hilly area. The interior arm rest on the door and top of the center console are made of cloth. Given that these are high-use locations, I'm concerned that the material won't hold up very well over time. 1/2020 update: the front driver's seat squeaks horribly and the front dashboard often rattles.
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STAY AWAY(DO NOT BUY) 2017 CIVIC
Dont repeat my mistake, 07/21/2018
updated 07/24/2023
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 21 people found this review helpful
First off bought a brand new 2017 Civic with 6 miles on it and was initially satisfied even though these cars are somewhat overpriced. 3 weeks in and 1500 miles later an AC hose and another AC related component literally fell from underneath the dash board while I was driving. Called the dealer who sold me the car and he could care less about me or my issue and simply said "lets play devils advocate if u complain Honda could simply say its how u drive the car and what u use it for that caused these AC components to fall from underneath the dashboard" keep in mind I paid $3048 for a warranty so he says take it to Honda repair....I do they fix it and im on my way. A month later the rear interior carpet starts to come loose from the frame (YouTube this issue other 2016/17 civic owners have the same problem) fast foward 13 months 50,000 miles later the AC stops working. I live in NYC where its only hot for 11 weeks a year so this AC only lasted 1 summer before it crapped out. Again I go to the dealer and in the midst of a week long 100 degree heat wave I have no AC....it takes the dealer 3 WEEKS to finally get the clutch and coil the 2 parts that due to mechanical failure stopped the AC from working. The Honda parts and repair manager of this particular facility simply said BLAME HONDA its not us its HONDA. My first brand new Honda experience was ruined and I will NEVER purchase another car new or used from any Honda dealer again. The only thing impressive about the 2017 Civic is its mpg, other than that your in for a headache with this car. UPDATE 7/23 So 2 years and 2 or 3 ac condenser replacements later that took a total of 2 months in the summer where I couldnt even drive my car I get a letter acknowledging the 2017 Civic has a faulty ac condenser and a lifetime warranty on that particular part. Too little to late I've already lost so much time and money having to pay for rideshares and Honda not wanting to get me a loaner or renter.....AGAIN!!! STAY AWAY FROM THESE CIVICS they take weeks to fix it even if u bought the warranty UPDATE: 6 years later 214,000 miles 3 alternators, 3 batteries, 3 AC compressors, 3 sets of tires, 2 pairs of struts, soon to be 3 rear pairs of rear shocks later my 2017 civic is still running strong 😆
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Drive it before buying
Emilio, 03/06/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had quite a few Civics before so decided to buy the 2017 for its looks and power with excellent mileage. Should have asked to drive it for half a day before doing it.Did not take long to find a few things wrong with it. The main one was when I noticed the navigation system did not have a CD player like 99% of the others do. It actually looked like an after market unit on it. The steering wheel controls are not intuitive or in the wrong place. The volume control is very hard to adjust and the cruise control easy to turn off by accident. Should have gone for the Kia Forte which for about the same price it comes with Cadillac features, like seats with both A/C and Heat, memory power seats for two drivers and two remote controls for gates and garage doors. Not to mention the 5 year instead of 3 warranty. The main reason I decided not go buy it was for its lousy gas mileage. If you decide to buy the Civic I sugges you insist in getting at least two years of free maintenance from your salesman which is not hard to get.
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Don't buy a vehicle with a CVT transmission
Glen Smith, 11/07/2019
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The CVT type transmission just hangs and the engine drones. If you have never driven anything else it may not bother you as much. I will NEVER buy another car with a CVT transmission.
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WORST CAR SAVE YOUR MONEY
Anonymous, 04/02/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
My vehicle has had issues with the Automatic Cruise Control, Tires Sensors, Bluetooth Radio, and Sensors in general. The vehicle has stop several times on the highway in the use of lane assistance. The Bluetooth radio gets stucks on the radio screen and sometimes does not allow you to switch to the radio mode until you turn off the car completely. The calls do not always go through when attempting to make a call. The vehicle’s automatic cruise control is the worse; the car decrease the speed and even stops the car completely while driving for no apparent reason. The only positive about the car the break hold, but other than that it is a horrible, pricey investment.
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Your safety isn’t worth the price
Anonymous, 06/18/2018
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have problems with the Honda safety features and cruise control. The car’s sensors are constantly sensoring other things on the road rather than other vehicles and when it actually does sense cars the vehicle completely stops. The randomly stops when I am driving. I have taken the car in to get check by the dealership I bought it from on several occasions, but it supposedly passes the computer. I gone to other dealerships to trade it in for another vehicle, but everyone says that the car is not worth the price and they cannot help me. Be smart and stay away from this vehicle. The dealership will try to offer you “the top of the line accessories”, but honestly they aren’t worth putting you life at risk and the dealership doesn’t deliver on its promise.
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2017 Honda Civic
Den, 11/13/2017
updated 11/20/2019
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The technology is too complicated. My 2003 Honda Accord was much easier to use. The navigation absolutely sucks in this new car. The navigation was so much better in my 2003 Honda Accord. For example, in my 2003 Honda Accord, I could press a button to repeat the directions. This new navigation unit does not have that repeat button. Also, my old navigation unit had the previous trips stored so you could pull up a previous trip. This new navigation system does not have that so you have to continue to enter the address. Also, the stupid navigation unit continues to give wrong directions. I paid a lot of money for this navigation unit, and it was a waste of money!!! The radio is digital and is difficult to use. You have to press the buttons over and over and then often changes to a station you do not want. Very frustrating!
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2017 Honda Civic
Anthony Williams, 08/08/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had the car for less than a month but, I am impressed with it's acceleration & responsivness. Car holds the road very well. Electronics are nice but not spectacular,(everything works fine but I am not crazy about the volume control for the radio), other than that, I am very happy with it's performance & looks.
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Great
Tina, 08/30/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is great rides smooth. Love the seats and radio. The trunk is very spacious.
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6 speed M fun to drive
Johan Knaven, 08/29/2017
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2017 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, turbo w stick has lots of get up and go. Entertainment system ill thought out...could use a few hard buttons and knobs. (After a year) Still a great car with lots of spunk. Entertainment system sounds great but LED button control system that is hard to find while driving & lags "sucks."
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Only had this a couple of weeks but I love it!
Elizabeth Wallman, 09/06/2017
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The touring is a great little car, for the short time I have had it. The only thing I don't like is with the all touch panel it is not easy to change the volume of the radio without inadvertently changing something else.
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