Well Every body has its own opinion & for me 9 gen back is better than 8th gen .I may attract loads of criticism by this comment of mine but truth is back lights and poor fuel economy are the only things i disliked about 8th Gen ,yes 8th gen was better overall exterior wise I agree .... we will get use to 9th Gen in couple of months I am sure.
Again in overall package interior ,Exterior ,Gadgetry etc I think 9th Gen far better .
I think most people will prefer 6th Gen over 7th Gen Shape wise ,but will buy 7 th Gen if offered choice because of teleological Advancement isn't it?
Honda Civic is best among locally manufactured ones with out a doubt (without considering price factor)