Yes that's what I felt as well, Had bought a 2019 Altis 1.6 but just didn't like the drive, also have a 2016 civic x at home ,Altis had no features, no driving pleasure , ancient 4speed At etc, sold it and bought a 20k driven 2017 Civic X , best decision of my life.
for reference my civic at 120 with cruise control on is at 2k rpm exact, no engine noise, car just cruises at that speed.
Also 1,6 Altis 2019 is limited to 180, it cant go above that.