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AW, 09/26/2018
updated 07/19/2022
2018 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
58 of 60 people found this review helpful
I am a middle-aged gearhead w/ long commute, looking for an economy car that can perform family duties in a pinch. I considered various options incl. hybrids, but was drawn to the Civic’s sharp looks & highway MPG, and bought the Si. I was instantly hooked by the deep bucket seats & short-throw shifter, where my backside says “AHHH…. YESSS!!” every time I enter the car. Spoiled by automatics for 20 yrs, I was initially reluctant to daily this, and it is a bit clumsy at low speeds. But the shifter & clutch are very light & precise, and this car becomes alive at higher speeds. I love the wide foot-well w/ perfectly placed footrest, and dashboard looks as clean & modern as the exterior. My only gripe is that the tach needle is too thin, causing the screaming engine to hit the rev limiter before I can catch it. Engine is a gem, being punchy w/ no perceptible turbo lag. The firmly weighted steering w/ lots of feedback is another highlight, which I find easier to drive than cars w/ super light steering, or artificially heavy ones. On the practical side, even though premium gas is recommended, it runs well on regular unleaded, where I would not have bought it otherwise. I mostly drive on the freeway at moderate speeds and average 43 MPG, which ticks my first box. It has sufficient room for my family of 5, where even the middle seat is soft & comfy. The Si costs more than LX or EX, but saves me money because the family often rides this on weekends as opposed to our SUV. What this car lacks in space, it more than compensates w/ the WOW factor. The ride is firm but smooth, and the way it corners so flat is comforting. Just watch out for potholes which produce a loud BANG, and Sport mode which amplifies road ripples at high speed. I have owned & driven luxury cars costing several times more, and they are certainly nice (esp. interior quality), but the Civic Si’s virtues are equally superb, and I am as happy as I have ever been!! Nov. 2018: After a bit more driving, the manual has become second nature, where I often drive on city streets rather than freeway to savor it. Brakes are firm and reassuring with ZERO nose dive. Tires have strong grip yet minimal road noise. Fuel-sipping engine pins you back to the seat the moment you stab the gas. Rear seat has more than enough room, trunk swallows 3 golf bags, takes an external bike rack that carries 3 bikes (& 1 more inside the trunk). There is hardly a family task that the Si cannot accomplish. Nothing is ever perfect, and you can nit-pick this car all day long if you want, but you are missing the big picture. After 10k miles, I can only say “This is too good to be true.” Nov. 2019: Still loving it w/ 74k miles. The AWESOME seats & handling never get old, makes you unable to drive any other car – in fact when I recently drove a sporty European sedan that is getting rave reviews, it felt utterly horrible. The Si is twice the car at half the price IMHO. Dec. 2020: This is actually a 2017 CPO that had 14k miles, I drove 86k, total 100k. No major issues, just normal wear & tear e.g. new battery & headlight bulbs. One tire was ruined by a pothole but other 3 have not worn out yet. Make sure the sidewall height exactly matches between right & left tires, since any deviation results in TPMS fault & eventually torque steer. Android Auto needs good USB cable & occasional system reboot. Dashboard developed a buzz coming from A-pillar, easy fix w/ stick-on foam. Front brake pads have a slight rattle due to wear, paint chips easily. Otherwise good, it has excelled on everything from soccer dad duties at 25 MPH to cross-country runs at 80 MPH. NORMAL mode is perfect for daily use, being smooth and tame, almost too easy to drive. Thankfully SPORT mode firms up the ride & steering, but clutch & shifter need more spice. Exterior can borrow some bits from Type R. Minor gripes aside, this is clearly a stand-out in a world full of anonymous A to B appliances. Trade-in value is insanely high, but mine is not going anywhere!! Jun. 2021: Working from home, I now have a typical mixed driving style & still get 40 MPG. Nothing against CVT or hybrid, but manual should be just as economical in the long run. Clutch & shifter are so light that you almost shift w/ telepathy. Heavy traffic is no problem, where working this clutch is as easy as working the brakes on CVT. It deters thieves (happened to me 30 yrs ago where the guy yelled “SH**, it’s a stick!!”). In college, fewer buddies will borrow your car. The only time I wished for CVT was on the hilly roads near SF. Looks large & substantial even in a sea of SUV’s, you can carry 10’ lumbar. Digital speedo is clear & visible even w/ steering wheel turned. Rear bumper has large flat area in middle (saved me 3 times). This is a hidden gem that continues to leapfrog my wildest expectations. As the world grapples w/ inflation, I am laughing all the way to the bank!! Dec. 2021: Runs like new with 125k miles, love the spherical shifter knob that audibly clicks into gear. Steering almost feels unassisted, where the inherent stability makes it track the road like a laser-guided missile, and the car straightens itself as you loosen the wheel after a turn. Firm ride is magically smooth over bumps, although it does get jittery on the worst roads. Overall an incredible experience that runs circles around more famous brands. Today, most cars feel “floaty” like a boat, blobbing around the waves with a powertrain that has a mind of its own. However, Civic Si is a direct extension of yourself that is glued to the road, as if you are walking on your own legs. As a bonus, total cost of ownership is about as low as it gets, which proves that you can indeed get something for nothing. Jul. 2022: At 140k miles, the only sign of wear is brake rotors getting wavy. Punchy engine is a fuel miser at low RPM, with a lifetime average of 42.8 MPG (this is the true value since onboard computer is not very accurate). Chassis is sharp and direct even when hypermiling, and my teenage kid is asking why other cars feel so numb - maybe their test drivers had been replaced by phone apps. Did great on family trip from Indy to NYC, carrying 4 people in comfort along with their luggage. Being compact and nimble, it zipped around the chaotic streets of Manhattan at a decent 29 MPG. Unlike econocars that look like a used bar of soap, it exudes a rich ambience where, with everyone dressed up, we proudly pulled up to valet parking of exquisite restaurant under the Brooklyn Bridge. As you can see, it combines the essence of all Civic / Accord / Insight / Type R / Integra into a single unbeatable package. Mine has been everywhere from sea to shining sea creating family memories, and it keeps going like a perpetual motion machine. I still cannot believe it is real.
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Daily use and speedy honda civic 2018 1.5 turbocha
Big moody, 12/10/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about two months ago and its been great. Turbocharged engine is pretty fast, in fact faster than a subru brz factory tuned. Economically its pretty reasonable as well, fuel efficient, and service cost as well. Road handling is also great, the only thing that didn’t meet my expectations is when I go fast on a curved road but again its not a sports car so its understandable. Overall I would give the car 95%. Great car if you are looking for a fun daily use car.
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Amazing value, this car is a rocket!
A Mirza, 06/25/2018
2018 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
I am a longtime Toyota owner, and recently gave my 2006 Toyota Camry SE V6 (130K) to my daughter, and was in the market for another Camry. I test drove the 2018 Camry SE, and had plans to buy it, but one day on my way to work I saw a Honda Civic Sport, loved the way it looked and started to do some research. That brought me to the Civic Si, and after a test drive, I loved it. It's priced about $2500 less than the Camry SE, gets about the same gas mileage, but has 6 speed manual! After a couple of months of back and forth negotiations, I came out with the Si for $22K. Without getting into to much details...this car is fast. Very fast. And it handles the road like an expensive sports car. It begs you to drive it hard, and it rewards you for it. The only thing I don't like is that people are always coming up on my bumper or to my side wanting to race or see if they can beat me. It is a bit annoying as I am 50 years old and left my adolescence a long, long time ago
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Civic Coupe Punches Up
John Carocci, 03/26/2018
updated 03/28/2019
2018 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
First, some background. I was a loyal Hyundai driver for many years. They were a good value and reliable transportation. Until I got one that was neither. It died for good two months before it was paid for. I test drove a Honda Fit and became a loyal Honda driver in less than half an hour. The Fit rode nicely, had a great interior, swallowed all my cargo and got excellent mileage. All with a feeling of quality that far surpassed my Hyundais. Only two things kept my Fit from perfection - I wasn't able to get a manual (I was under the gun and didn't have time to wait) and, well, the looks. I recently bought a Honda Civic Coupe in the LX trim, with a manual transmission. The very bottom of the Civic ladder, but it drives and feels and looks like a premium car. I couldn't be happier. The 2.0L engine has 158 HP and is more than powerful enough for city and highway driving. I can't compare it to the 1.5L Turbo since I never drove that one, but my Civic is up to anything I've thrown at it so far. The manual transmission is fantastic. Very smooth, and very forgiving. After a bit over a month, I'm averaging 32 mpg in mixed driving. The downsides are more about it being a coupe - the doors are huge, and you sit very low, so getting in and out might be tough for people who are older or have mobility issues. The visibility could be better, but I'm coming from a Fit which had exceptional visibility all around. It's also probably not a good choice for people with children, as the back seat is tough to get in and out of for things like child seats, etc. What I like best is that after a lifetime of economy car compromises, I'm driving an economy car that doesn't make me feel like I'm settling. Update: it's now nearly 13 months since I've gotten the Civic. I'm still just as pleased with the car as on the day I drove it off the lot, but of course spending some time with any car will reveal the flaws. Fortunately, all of these flaws are very minor. First, the exterior design does a poor job of keeping water out of the trunk. Water collects in a small groove just above the trunk, so if you open the trunk in even a light rain, water drips into the open trunk. Like I said, minor, but I've never experienced this in another car. Also, as we approach 2020 there's no excuse for not having variable speed intermittent wipers. My bottom of the barrel 2002 Hyundai had this feature. The scan feature on the stereo takes three steps to activate. Finally, the base 158 hp engine is great - more than enough power for any situation - but you have to rev high to get the full power. I think the turbo delivers power at much lower rpms so if that's important to you, go with the turbo. Other than these quibbles? Amazing car. Roomy as heck on the inside. Comfortable seats - at the end of a 2.5 hour drive I make regularly I'm just started to get fidgety. The mileage is a step down from the Fit but I'm averaging just over 32 mpg in combined city/highway driving. I get a casual "nice car!" comment at least once a week.
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Major change of heart on engine
Kristen and Steve, 10/18/2018
updated 04/19/2021
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
114 of 130 people found this review helpful
We were originally mortified to learn about significant issues with the Earth Dreams engine in this vehicle. Engines were stopping mid-drive and cold weather proved a serious problem, according to reports. However, after a few initial hiccups that concerned us about improper oil level and mixing of fuel and the interior briefly smelling of fuel, this car performed flawlessly for the three years we drove it. The interior is exceptional. Looked like new when we sold it. Absolutely love the sensing technology. It was a bit sluggish in returning to original speeds after slowing, but overall we enjoyed it. I am retracting my initial poor review of the vehicle. Three years of very enjoyable and maintenance-free driving requires that I do.
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The best new fun to drive car easily for under 25k
MGM, 01/11/2018
2018 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I've had my new 2018 Civic Si coupe since December 26th 2017 and I got a great year end lease deal. This is an incredibly fun to drive car for the money at $22,000 before tax and the other dealer charges. The press is stupid tough on this car probably because the Type R is so damn good from what I've read no test drives are still allowed. But this car is far cheaper, is a two door coupe, and does not look like it came out of a cereal box! The handling is incredible, engine power is great for a 1.5 liter engine, the controls are perfectly placed and logical, the stereo sounds amazing turned all the way up, the shifter and clutch are Honda perfection, the steering is amazing, the limited slip differential pulls the car out of turns and provides improved traction in inclement weather, the all-season tires offer great grip in all conditions and there is no need to have another set just for winter, the visibility is great especially considering it is a two door, the interior and trunk have tons of room for such a small car, and the gas mileage is great as I have been averaging 32 mpg in seriously frigid New England winter temperatures! My only gripe is that with the dampers in the normal mode the ride is a bit much on bumpy pavement but that is it. And I am surprised of all the attention this car gets on the road. Maybe it is the nice pearl white on my car or the fact that every vehicle on the road has four doors and is some type of stupid cross over / suv I am not sure. I've had many performance cars in the past (vortech supercharged Honda S2000, three Camaros, among some others) as well as other Honda vehicles but I am telling you do not listen to the press reviews on this car except maybe for Car and Driver who has put the Si on their ten best list along with the Sport hatch and Type R. It is well deserved indeed. Check one out for yourself, life is short. You will not be disappointed.
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Absolute PERFECT car for smaller woman!
Kathy F, 08/31/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I am a 5’I woman, who recently brought a 2018 Civic. I have been through three cars in the last three years, two of them being brand new Honda products. (Accord & CR-V). Had NO IDEA how the scale of the car would affect my sense of control, comfort and enjoyment! I..am.. in..car..heaven! It is a FABULOUS car for anyone, but is the PERFECT car for the ‘height challenged’. IF YOU ARE, DO NOT BUY A CAR UNTIL YOU TEST DRIVE THIS ONE!
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The Old Grey Fox!
Clarence Clark, 07/28/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I am in my early 50's and I feel like a kid again being behind the wheel of the 2018 Honda Civic LX in the modern steel metallic color. Having just ended a 3 year lease on a 2015 Honda Accord LX, I have to say that I have no regrets leasing the new Civic. The reason for changing from the Accord to the Civic is due to the awesome redesign of the10th generation. Being 6 foot and 2 inches tall I need a lot of leg room and I have plenty and also good head room because of the height adjustability that the driver seat has. The 2018 Honda Civic looks like it is in motion when it is parked and the car feels like a 4 door sports car. Now don't get me wrong, I know the car is considered to be a economical compact car but with this redesign you are getting so much more "bang for your buck"! Thank You HONDA!!!
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My Honda Civic makes driving fun!
Shawn Murray, 04/29/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is a gem to drive. I love taking it on the road and it looks great inside and out!
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Saved Our Lives?
Mark, 08/21/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Had a 2016 LX-P coupe. Hit and run driver on the interstate sent us into a guardrail at 60mph. Car was totalled but we walked away. Side airbags saved my wife. Cabin totally secure without so much as a dent. Car is very built well and proved itself when it was needed most. We just bought a 2018 model just like it.
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My Ride to Die
GMB, 04/15/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love my 2018 Civic. I’ve owned an Accord & also a 2011 Civic. This is thus far my favorite
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Love my Civic!
Darlen Easum, 02/25/2018
updated 08/26/2020
2018 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my first Honda Civic, and I am not disappointed. What a fun car to drive. I wanted a small car to run around in that would get good gas mileage around town and it’s been getting 34-35 mpg. My only issue is that I wish the air conditioner would get colder without having the blower up high, but it’s a minor annoyance. Smooth ride, great cockpit design and the exterior design makes it look fast just sitting still. All in all a wonderful fun car to drive. Update: owned it now for almost 2 yrs and I still love this car! I would buy it for myself again! The gas mileage is still fantastic and it’s still a head turner on the road.
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The Hatchback Sport totally rocks
Tim P, 12/23/2017
2018 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
Love my new 2018 Civic Hatchback Sport! I had previously purchased a 2015 Civic EX with leather and a navigation system after trading in a 2004 Accord. I liked that car and it had basically every upgrade including a sunroof, leather seats, nice stereo, etc. I expected to keep it for 10 or more years. Since then, Honda has really done a lot with the Civic line. The 2018 Civic Sport Hatchback is a beautiful vehicle. Make no mistake, my 2015 Civic sedan was drab by comparison. So the Sport hatchback not only looks great -- if it didn't have the Honda logo you would swear it was a BMW or Mercedes perhaps -- It drives like a sports car. It is much faster than the 2015 due to the turbo engine, and the wheels and suspension definitely give it a sports car feel when cornering. The "cockpit" has a much better overall look than the 2015, again reminds you of a BMW. The seats are pretty darn nice though I "downgraded" from leather in my 2015 -- they look great and I think they will last very well. Nice touches include one of the cooler, more sporty looking dual exhausts around, and of course the 18 inch wheels look and perform great. All in all, it to me is a huge upgrade from my 2015 Civic, which was a really nice car. It cost me $10.2K to trade in at this point, which hurts a bit, but no regrets. The car that I have now has a sticker price $2000 less than the sticker price of the 2015 Civic, which seems odd in a way. It looks great in black, by the way.
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Love my 2018 Civic SI Coupe
GVal, 02/26/2018
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2018 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car performs all around like one that costs 20,000 more.
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Not an Accord
Ray H, 06/30/2018
updated 01/03/2019
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
For a smaller vehicle, it meets expectations, overall. The road noise can be bothersome when road surface is rough, the wind noise, particularly on the passenger side can be annoying, and there are air leaks when running the AC on Auto. Although satisfied overall, I wish that I had opted to purchase another Accord. The gas mileage is outstanding!
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EXL w/Nav Leather
AJ, 07/22/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
Had the car for 45 days now, I drove it as a joke as I wanted to drive every 2018 in their line-up and I did, far and away the Civic, blew me away after owning 4 Accords in a row. I traded my 2011 Accord EXL in and its 8 inches shorter and has essentially the same cabin space. My major complaint is there are only three cup holders all located in the center counsel. They should have bubbled out the doors (all 4) and added 4 more cup holders. If you have owned a bunch of honda's in a row like me the technology is not quirky at all, you get the growth progression. Navigation is good, but sucks you can't use it while driving, quick fix is to program all of your locations and name and save them in advance, that way you can use them while in motion. The navigation is a built in Garmin and even tells you the posted speed limit on the road so you know how fast to go, a very important piece as the car has an eco mode (which I get 40-48 miles to the gallon on the highway driving like a normal human being), then you can pop it out of eco, in to normal drive and your car is extremely fast with the 1.5 turbo, you think it's quick in that mode, drop it into "S" for Sport Mode and hold onto your seats the car is fast. I've had several cars at stop lights or on the highway drive up and want to race. Yes, I've lost twice, I've beaten low end mustangs and camaro's with ease, I've beaten the SI Focus, and the SI Fiesta. Some upper level sport cars have gotten me but they rolled down their window at the stop light and couldn't believe they barely beat me. The brakes are phenomenal and so is the acceleration, the heated seats are the best I've ever had, the A/C doesn't have vents to the back seat...but that's not a deal breaker, my kids can still get cooled off it just takes a little longer. The leather is high-end and very comfortable. This is a driver's car for sure and your listening to an Accord lover. I test drove the new Accord that has the same engine and it was just okay, it was heavier, slower, bigger, and didn't have as much excitement on the inside, "yes," it had more cup holders and was a little more luxurious, whereas the Civic is a little more edgy and sporty. If you want the Accord that screams around the like the Civic, you have to get the 2.0T which will run you $35,800, I just couldn't do it, I already own a Pilot Touring and if I'm spending that kind of money I'm getting another Pilot, but not the 2016, 17, or 18, which are all junk "literally," The 2019 has just gone through a mid-model fix and is the one to buy in the new body style, otherwise stick with the 2012-15 models, your talking to a guy who has owned 2 Civics, 4 Accords, 3 Pilots, and 1 Odyssey. Rule of thumb with Honda, always buy the EXL, EXL with Nav, or Touring Models new or used. If you have to settle due to budget the EX works but you lose leather and heated seats and some other things as well. Don't even bother with a model below that....you will get your return on investment on the other models regardless of miles. I got 6K on trade for my 2011 Accord that had 145K miles on it. The trunk space in the Civic 4 door Sedan I have is huge, the leg room in the front seat and back seat is better than my 2011 Accord and I',\m 2012lbs and 6' tall. Even with my wife and three kids the turbo engine does it's thing and you don't lose performance due to the added weight. If your radio and nav behave weird, or abnormally, hold the audio button for 15 seconds and it will reboot like a phone, remember it's a computer and needs to be restarted every so often. One other quirk with the Nav is that I jump time zones for work, so when I leave the CST for the EST zone the Nav gives me the arrival time in the timezone I'm in, not the one I'm heading to, this is very primitive as this was worked out in the older honda's, but as soon as I'm in the EST time zone it adjusts itself, I've gotten used to it. For those who complain about gas mileage, it is a cap-less system, so take your time when pumping, and top off your tank several times by gradually pulling out the nozzle as you pump and pump slow at the end. If you drive like a grandma, the gas mileage will blow your mind, highway miles are nuts, if you like to have fun in town and use the turbo, which you will, you still get a good combo of in-town/hwy between 32-37 combined mpg, the car is just a driver's car and your going to want to get on it. With that said, the A/C, Nav, and cup-holder issue is not enough to make your have buyers remorse, I get complements all the time. I bought OEM mud-guards and put them on myself, I had it tinted, and I'm ordering the all-weather mats as I have the white exterior and black interior. This car is "tight," my wife takes it every chance she gets. I've drive the Acura ILX built on the same platform and my EXL with Nav blows it away on all level. There is nearly no road noise other than the throaty turbo when I'm getting on it, what a freakin' car!!!
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I Love My New Civic
C. E. Fosse, 10/02/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my second Civic of this new design. I just turn in my Civic EX Sedan and was so impressed that I now have a Civic Hatchback Sport Turing. I think this is the near perfect car for me. I like the size, performance and styling and of course the Honda reliability. I had zero issues with the sedan in the two and a half years of ownership. I do not find the infotainment screen that difficult to use but, other makes my be better as stated in the review. I basically agree with the Edmund's review in the other areas and would not hesitate to highly recommend these Civics to anyone shopping for this type of car. It is a great value and fun to drive. For comparison, I also own a Honda S2000 so, I think that I know a little bit about driving fun. There are obvious differences but, I enjoy them both a lot.
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Perfect 2nd car for us
Remo, 01/16/2019
updated 01/21/2020
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Our regular vehicle is an Acura RDX and we needed a 2nd car backup. Since we're mostly retired, neither car will see many miles. The Civic (with the 1.5L turbo engine) is fun to drive, peppy and reasonably comfortable on the highway. The entertainment system with Apple Play is nice; the 8-speaker audio system is OK, not great. I like to rear-view camera on the passenger-side mirror that looks backward when the right turn signal is on (but don't crunch it - as we found out, cost to replace is $1,000). All in all, it doesn't quite rival the BMW 328xi sitting in our northern garage, but at half the price, we're very happy with the Civic.
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Sporty and fun to drive
Vincent L, 09/28/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I agree with most of the reviewers that the Infotainment isn’t that great, slow to response, and lack of the Volume Control Know (this is VARY USEFUL when you need to quickly turn up or turn down the music). I’m not a fan of the red instruments gauges (Sport and Sport Touring model), I wish there was an option to change colors, but I’ll have to live with it. And there’s no overhead SUNGLASSES holder, theres other compartments, but still. Other than that, it’s a great car. Oh and I’m glad Honda brought back the sliding visor/sunshade, many people might not realize it, but it’s very useful feature.
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Best in class
Gunther, 05/17/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Shopped a Mazda 3, Subaru Impreza,, VW Golf and the Civic. The Mazda felt old and bulky. The Subaru could not get out of its own way, underpowered. The Golf seems to be the quickest but did not have the features of the Civic. I you got the most car and features from the Civic and it is the newest design. The resale value is has always been tops in my market, you can't go wrong faith the Civic. The complaint I have is the passengers front seat is uncomfortable as there is very little adjustments.
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SPINE, 05/28/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Acceleration, only a little slow from a standing/stop position. Fuel Economy, getting better the longer/more I drive it. Quality of Materials, could always be better in just about any car I've ever bought. Warranty, if Honda claims to build such a great car, why not have a better/longer warranty (which could be said for most car companies). This is my 4th Honda, I stand by each and everyone of them, all great cars/SUV.
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Great Value
RTP, 04/09/2018
updated 10/10/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great gas mileage, comfortable and great styling. The only problem I have is with the entertainment center--the audio part goes off sometimes and I have to reboot the entire system before it will work.
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Honda Civic Hatchback EX big disappointment
Bonnie Schultz, 07/03/2019
2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new 2018 Civic Hatchback in September. Before the car had 2,000 miles on it, I was over 100 miles away from home and when I tried to depress the brake pedal to start the car, the brake pedal was frozen. So I was stuck far away from home and I couldn't start the car. The dealership didn't know what to say except that the computer just stopped communicating with the car for some reason. Then, I noticed the moon roof was rattling when in the up or down position. I just recently brought it back for the 3rd time in eight months and this time they had my car for 3 days and took everything out of the car, including the headliner. I still don't know at this point if they have actually fixed it. The weatherstripping on the driver's side door window fell off as well so they had to order new weatherstripping. I was given a free rental car twice and the dealer, Moss Bros. Honda of Moreno Valley has been wonderful. This car is stunningly beautiful to look at (at least I think so). It drives like a dream and is very comfortable. However, these issues have made me wish that I had never purchased this car. There have been lots of rattles in lots of places but they seem to have calmed down. The stereo is the worst I've ever had in any car and the radio reception is not the best. The buttons on the display are extremely slow to respond. Currently I am getting 35.1 mpg. combined. I have owned 7 cars is my lifetime and the quality of this car is a huge disappointment. I did not expect this from a Honda product.
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Fun Sporty and Safe
Justin, 08/28/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is an amazing car especially for its class. The 1.5 turbo has tons of power and still has super good fuel economy. It's not sports car fast but for everyday drivability it feels a lot faster than it is and always has quick pickup with the low end torque. The top end power you do notice it starts to die out compared to actual performance cars but it is way faster than anything else in its class. The sport touring does recommend Premium fuel though but you can use regular. I always use premium though. The car also handles great and drives smooth. The hatchback is very useful and you can fit a lot of stuff in it when you fold the rear seats down. All the cabin materials in the sport touring trim are top notch soft touch. There is no hard plastics or cheap materials. The stock sounds systems with the sub also sounds very good. The Honda lane watch is one of my favorite features and provides a lot of safety especially in rush hour and makes switching multiple lanes of traffic a breeze. The adaptive cruise control also works great but is a little sensitive where it slows down and leaves too much space between cars for my liking but it is safe. It can also pretty much drive itself on the highway with the adaptive cruise control and follows the lane markings and even steers. If you let go of the steering wheel though it will give a warning and tell you to hold it. The automatic breaking works great. The car is also extremely safe. I owned a 2016 Honda civic and was t-boned by a pickup truck going over 50mph and was able to walk away with only minor bruises and being a little sore. The car was completely totaled but overall I was fine. My biggest complaint would be the infotainment is kind of slow and the navigation system does not work the best but you can always use android auto or apple carplay so not too big of a deal. I also live in Arizona so having the remote start is great. I start the car from my office before I leave work and it cools it down quite a bit. I also like that the car has an actual spare tire. The only 2 things to improve for me personally would be more top end power even though the car is fast and improved navigation/infotainment system.
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Type R
801CrazyAl, 10/24/2018
updated 10/25/2019
2018 Honda Civic Type R Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had to pay over MSRP but for me it’s a well worth purchase. I’m an automotive enthusiast and I’ve never driven a car that provides so much confidence on handling. Amazing especially for a FWD. The torque steer is nonexistent. Comfort is good for a daily driver. Power is good, especially for a FWD but it’s not over powered. But it’s a good super well balanced vehicle. Awesome brakes, handling, power and comfort.
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The look of love!
M.C. Creta, 07/16/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
It's best for an under 50 crowd...anyone that has difficulty getting in and out of a vehicle might think twice about the Honda Civic, especially the passenger side. Front passenger seat does not adjust up like the drivers seat. This car is super fun to drive and handles like a sports car.
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I LOVE MY HONDA CIVIC!
Ray Watters, 05/20/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The design and performance of this car is well above average. My only disappointment is the infotainment system. People have complained about the audio controls, yet Honda has yet to change them on the 2018 Civic. I wish the EX model had power seats.
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Another great Civic
danyellon@gmail.com, 05/07/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We've had this car for about five weeks, so it's still very new. So far its been great, and we have no complaints.
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Honda Sport Hatch is where its at!
Scott Eads, 09/12/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Honestly I wanted a sports car, but it just wasn't the right time. Maybe in a few years, but even then this car is NOT leaving our family. I plan on having it till the wheels fall off. It is just a great car to own and drive. You will not be disappointed by the civic at all. It has plenty of power, but I'm addicted to speed so I always want more. I highly recommend this vehicle. I highly recommend the hatchback sport because it has everything you need and nothing you dont. Plus they look pretty sporty.
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Love my Zippy Manual Hatchback!
Cybil, 05/14/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I specifically wanted a manual transmission car and test drove several models, from Subarus to Toyotas. I am a life long Honda owner so I am very biased, but I did find this one to be the most fun to drive while looking cool and having decent mileage. After having the car for over a month my primary gripes are: 1. The stereo is just not great. Wish there were more USB ports. The Bluetooth unmatches from my iPhone constantly. 2. Because I wanted a manual transmission some of the other upgrades were unavailable to me like: moon roof, leather seats, and what I wanted most: Apple CarPlay. This was a huge bummer. 3. Premium gas is recommended... which can get pricey. 4. I wish Honda offered factory car racks especially for such a sporty car. 5. Someone mentioned an issue with the A/C getting cooler which I agree with. All that being said, I was able to stay within my budget and I am happy with the car. If the Touring version had a stick shift I would have sprung for it, it but I understand there is not much of a market for stick shifts. We just took the car on a 20 hour total road trip and it did very well. Love the folding seats. Loving driving fast. Overall, a very happy Honda customer.
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Surprise! It’s a Honda.
S. Bosko, 02/26/2018
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Zippy little turbo that can be downgraded by setting the Eco drive button for better fuel economy. Fun ride with excellent road handling and impressive antislip in slushy snow conditions. Very stable feel; even in heavy rain and standing water the car feels solid. Car gets plenty of compliments on its sporty looks, although I feel the rear bumper looks a bit like it’s trying too hard. Love the versatility of the hatchback - shockingly large cargo space when seats folded down. Plenty of legroom for tall adults in rear and rear seat definitely doesn’t sit like it was an afterthought. Rear and passenger side cameras really nice, but am definitely missing the blind spot warning light in the driver mirror I think all cars should have. The tech is great, Bluetooth etc. all hands free with voice command. Lots of cubbies for storing stuff. Nice big sunroof that isn’t behind me like on many cars, I’m 5’6”. Remote start so smart - big plus!
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Great Handling with Phenomenal Mileage!
B F Shaer, 08/26/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I chose this Honda Civic for it's great handling and superb mileage. You get a big bang for your buck with this automobile. The turbo engine adds fuel efficiency and lots of pep when you really need it. The car is so quiet and handles like a sports car. The trunk is very large and easily accessible. I was blown away by how roomy the back seat is for a compact car. I just purchased this Civic so I can't comment on how it will hold up in the future, but it sure has a great track record.
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Great Buy, Fun Car!
Peter, 06/19/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After reading reviews, I decided to get the no frills sport- without the navigation/safety sense. I'm VERY happy! I'm getting great mileage and having fun driving! The turbo is a blast every time!
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Makes me feel young again!
Suresh Subramaniam, 10/22/2018
2018 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
After driving my 2006 Accord 147,000 miles I decided I needed a new car. The Accord had served me well, and, except for oil, battery and tire changes it had not visited the shop. But I could feel it getting old and knew a major repair was not far off. I wanted a similar car and I liked the 2018 Camry with its new platform. Seemed more powerful and fun than the older one, but body looked a little floppy. Then I saw the 2018 Accord and liked that too. Reviews said it was more refined and more fun than the Camry. But I did not like the way the rear looked. I also wanted a manual shift. About 40 years ago I had learnt to drive stick shift in India and driven stick till 2003, when I came to the US. Then the automatic seduced me with its easy driving and convenience. But my soul missed the sound of a revving engine and the satisfation of the gear clicking into its place. I then looked at the lease deals Honda was offering and saw the Civic Si at only $229/month. All online reviews were glowing. Far more striking was the passion and the number of superlatives the reviewers used compared to reviews of Golf, Focus or Miata. I was middle aged, married with adult children and belonging to the higher middle class. Would it look good if I drove a teenager's car costing $25,000? And it was manual, which was taking a step backwards, while other car manufacturers were threatning to unleash self driving cars. I test drove the Si and the Honda Sport manual. The Sport was a little more docile and a little more me. In the end, I decided not to be me and signed up for a black Si. And after a couple of months now, I am glad I did. My old Accord had decent handling compared to my Enclave and Versa. But the Si was a world apart. I drove down to Big Sur last weekend and even at reckless speeds along Route 1, I never felt the car go out of control in any of the turns. It always seemed eager to head into the next one like a young puppy on leash. On 101, the steering was rock steady and a small press of the accelerator was enough to surge. I had not felt so alive and young for a long time. The car seemed to read my mind and become a part of me. My only fear was that I would be pulled up for speeding. But I do have some small complaints which I hope Honda will fix in future 1. The normal mode is not comfortable enough and the Sport mode is not sporty enough. There should be a greater difference between the two modes. 2. My daily commute along 880 is certainly more fun than in my Accord but the constant stop and go can be a little wearing, especially in the evening when one is tired after a day of work. I wish Honda would change the first two gear shifts to automatic and then go back to manual for the next three. 3. I love the engine noise but the road noise can be a irritating. Ideally, the cabin noise should be near silent in the normal mode and noisy only in the Sport mode. And separate out the road noise from the engine noise using the audio system. I am sure outside noise can be picked up using a microphone and can be filtered and fed into the speakers. I wonder why no car manufacturer has considered this. I love my Civic Si. And did I tell you I get 40 mpg?
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Steering is bad
Matt Rhoden, 09/29/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
Check into steering issues before buying. I loved my car after I bought it. Now at 3500 miles the steering is getting stiff and off. Had it at the dealership and they helped it but now its doing it again. This is my first new car and this is my first Honda. I am very disappointed. I looked it up and others are experiencing the same issue. I am looking at getting ridof mine.
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Silent but deadly
JBO, 11/04/2018
2018 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car is soooo quiet sometimes you don't even notice it's on. But drop the gear and hear it purr. It is so fun to drive and so spacious inside. The wireless charger charges my phone while in a case and it's just so peooy to drive when I want to drive it hard. And it's super efficient when I'm on the free way. Favorite car ever! Everything I wanted quick, and efficient!
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Sporty Civic
Ms.wright, 03/20/2019
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently bought my Honda civic and I love it, very reliable holds the road well.Honda speaks for itself! I love the sporty new look!
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Hondas are Hondas
Drew, 03/08/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
For the money, it is hard to beat a Honda for build quality. For 20k, I have Honda Sensing, Android Auto, sunroof, great climate control, great gas mileage, and some good power. I looked at Kias, which should be the cheap cars, and it would have cost more to get the options I wanted. And this will hold its value much better. My mpg is right around 30, even with it being winter, me warming my car up in the mornings, and me goofing around with it in these first thousand miles. I expect that will go up and I will see the EPA estimated mileage by summer.
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Overall, quality car! 4/5 Stars!
Henry, 09/09/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have test drove many different types of vehicles prior to settling on this one. This Honda Civic has the easiest steering and handling of all the cars I test drove. For those who have weak arms or are suffering from some sort of disability with their arms, I highly recommend driving the Civic. After my accident, I've had trouble turning my steering wheel (especially when trying to turn left or make a u-turn), but not with this car! It feels like my arm was never broken when I drive behind this thing. It has a great turn radius as well. The gas is pretty alright on this car - takes me about 1-1.5 weeks before I have to refill my tank - mainly because I live in California and that traffic is just terrible on the MPG. If you like listening to music (especially music with a lot of bass), it's better to go with the Touring. Unfortunately, I didn't (I went with the EX-L), so my sound system isn't all that great. My 2010 Nissan Altima had a MUCH MUCH MUCH better stereo system (Bose), so it was a joy riding that car. My altima also had very very little cabin noise. The new Honda Civic has a bit more cabin noise, which I'm personally not a fan of. I prefer it to be quiet (aside from my music). For a second to top tier trim level, I was pretty disappointed that it lacked some of the qualities my altima has even though my altima was just a second trim with a convenience package (altima 2.5s). Otherwise, great car. So far, works the way it is expected to.
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14,000 Civic LX
Jay, 09/20/2019
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Having upgraded from a Chrysler to a Honda, the first thing to note is the engine performance. The Chrysler I owned was very sluggish, had a lot of lag when accelerating, and did not farewell in the city. The Civic on the other hand has been a dream the last 1000 miles. While there is a small amount of lag, if you ask it to go, it'll go. The engine overall is nice and quiet, doesn't 'hiccup' and responds nicely to both throttle, and breaking input. On top of that the gas mileage on it is the best I've had of the few cars I've owned. Right now it's doing around 7.3L/100Km (~32 mpg), and I'm not the nicest to the throttle. The a/c on it blows cold, even on a low setting, and thanks to the small (But large feeling interior), the car cools down quickly even in the hot Arizona summer. I love the sleek redesign the 10th Gen Civic's received, and the variety you have to choose from. Due to budget constraints, I had to elect the CVT base model, but even then it's a great car. It drives nicely, has easy to use controls, and while everything is right there for you on the dash, it doesn't feel crowded. I would have chosen a different color interior, but the cloth and carpets are very nice. The seats are extremely comfortable and there is a lot of leg room even with the front seats all the way back. While I am disappointed in the lack of a CD player and tape deck (Not surprised, no one uses tapes) the audio system is great. The biggest thing I would change about the car is just the panel to panel and panel to window gaps. They're a bit large.
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Best small to midsize I have ever driven
Jerry Boor, 06/15/2019
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love almost everything about this car. Lightning acceleration for small sedan (I am running KTuner, 205-210 hp, 250-260 FtLbs). Tech is awesome, the touch screen is slow. I don’t seem to have a problem with adaptive cruise control or collision mitigation as other reviews have. Exterior looks are great. I put on after market rims. Didn’t like the factory ones. I also upgraded to all LED lights interior and exterior. I figure about $200 for everything. Well worth it. Very quiet for a Civic. The CVT is smooth and very efficient. I get 45 mpg highway and average 37-38 daily. Lots of stop and go. Seats have great support but are a little firm for my comfort level. I put on a padded cushion. Cameras are awesome for back up and blind spot when passing. I will be upgrading tires when these wear out, not enough wet or dry traction.
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Loving it!
So. Philly Gal, 05/19/2019
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda. I love everything about the car except for the entertainment screen. As noted by other reviewers, it’s very slow to respond to touch. This is first noted when you turn on the car. It goes through the setting up mode every time you start the car and it takes about 20 seconds before you can do anything with the screen, especially when you plug your phone into CarPlay. I’m still having difficulty with the audio function. You press the screen to turn it on or off, and there are times when it doesn’t even respond and I feel I’m fooling around with it more than I should have to. The only other gripe I have with the interior is the dashboard itself. There’s a noise that comes from the piece under the vent and it only stops when I press my fingers on it. Just a squeaky sound from a loose piece of plastic, which can be annoying. Not sure how that can be fixed. Other than that, I love the car! It looks classy and is fun to drive. I’ll be hanging on to it for years to come.
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Exploding Sunroof
Dean and Paula, 08/03/2021
2018 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a Honda with a sunroof. We had 20,000 miles on our 2018 Honda Civic and the sunroof just exploded driving down the freeway. We brought it to the Honda dealership and they said it wasn't under warranty because it was glass. Honda corporate also denied the claim. They have lost a life long Honda owner because of this. The lady at the dealership even said that she doesn't buy Honda's with sunroofs because she has seen this happen several times. If you google exploding sunroofs there are many stories like mine.
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/bill, 03/15/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Getting in and out of the car is a chore. Front seat is to low for me at the top setting position and I'm over six foot tall. I have not put enough miles on it as yet to really judge the car.
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great car
Jim, 08/24/2018
updated 09/05/2023
2018 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great city mileage. Even better highway mileage. Handles great.Fun to drive.
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EX-T ohh soo purty
Jessica Farley, 06/07/2018
2018 Honda Civic EX-T 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It is AMAZING!
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Great lil car suck in snow and ice
Fouch H, 01/29/2019
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2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
When in small amounts of snow and ice back end of car wiggles and scares me to death. Feels like at any given moment my back end is going to loose control. Not a great feeling. Other then that car is amazing. Update: car still runs and handles great. Still sucks in snow ice and rain. My husband is a certified mechanic and feels the problem is the tires are not cleaning out the water ice or snow properly which is causing the car to become unstable in incliment weather.
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Great car
Dylan Beeber, 08/03/2018
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2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Very reliable and great gas mileage
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Cheap interior materials
Ken M, 08/20/2019
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2018 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback w/Honda Sensing (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I really wanted to love this car. The hatch is great and driving in Sport mode is fun. I am so disappointed with the plastic materials. Within two months of purchasing the car a rattle started in the dash. I took the car back to the dealership. They kept the car for three weeks until the found the problem....the HVAC is made of plastic and parts were breaking off and were loose. The service techs told me they were having a lot of problems with the same part. Once it was replaced the rattle was gone. Within another couple of months there are now numerous rattles throughout the dash. I have given up taking it back in. Now I just turn up the volume of the radio and make sure the a/c fan is on high both to mask the rattles. I wish I had purchased the Sport model with the 8 speed transmission rather than the CVT. Except in Sport mode, the CVT is not very exciting to drive. Putting the car in Sport mode reduces the mpg by several miles. I will keep the car for another couple of months and then start looking for something other than a Honda. Honestly, having trust in a Honda is gone. I traded it in 18 months into owning this car for a Mazda CX 5. Probably will not buy another Honda. Very disappointed.
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be sure your air conditioning works
Joyce Marino, 08/22/2020
2018 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
18,000 miles the air conditioner compressor goes in the summer.....the part on order....car runs so no loaner....would bet an act of congress will be needed to get part....thought Honda had a good reliability record....guess NOT