Honda Civic VTi Prosmatec 1.8 i-VTEC Car Reviews

My 2013 Honda Civic Prosmatec (the 1.8L I-VTEC) is sold by Honda for Rs. 2,142,000/- and for around the same price you can also get a 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis (the 1.6L version).

My only argument is that when I'm in my car, the one thing I get to look at all the time, the multi layered front display, the I-MID information panel and the dashboard can simply NOT be compared to a Toyota Corolla's (all plastic, 5 different materials and colors) 80's style display.

When you are on the driver's seat of a Civic, you have to love everything that's in front of you.

My first Honda was a 1995 Civic Ex and if I compare it with the latest model 2014 I would only say Honda is moving in backward direction since 2000 model.

Last model which is locally called as reborn looked very promising from out side but creepy space ship interior was the only reason that I never thought of buying it.

Last week I happened to sit in this latest model and felt very cheap plastic all around me, as I was sitting in the front passenger seat I could only say this car interior design is very greedy because all the information and instruments are for the driver even the display screen is tilted toward the driver. I felt isolated from the car.

What I found good was that we were five persons on board but the car was not touching the car breakers which is the only improvement in design.

Honda peoples bring back the good old days when Honda Civic was wonderful to have or to sit in.

Exterior:
nice one....now stop comparing it with the previous model

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):
features are good definitely as it is the latest model,space is good and comfort is also better but i found seats to be comparatively harder(may be with time they get better)

Fuel Economy:
As per 1800cc Automatic Transmission,fuel economy is many times better n improved than the previous versions......for me that's the best part

Ride Quality & Handling:
Ride quality is at honda's standard,no more explanations
Handle it as a sedan(family car),will give you 5 out of 5.

Final Words:
Very good car indeed.....only drawback yet,is the seats as mentioned and a little bit of 'fine finishing' i.e rubber lining etc. is not neatly and perfectly fit......
Rest it's perfect...Go for it

Just bought this new car and i must say after driving corolla gli for almost 2 years i am totally impressed by the power and comfort level of this car. The acceleration and drive is much much smoother than any car driven before and the navigation system leather seats and all other features make it a good value for money. Although the fuel economy is not so good as compared to my previous corolla which did almost 15km/l. The civic hardly gives an economy upto 10km/l.. But with this power and smooth drive i must say thumbs up to honda for coming up with such a car...

This car (Reborn) is a must buy if you have the required cash. It is an excellent choice and I don't regret it in any way :)

Exterior: Really stylish. Opposed windscreen wipers add a premium look. Looks fantastic in Silver and White.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): Generous amount of features. Air Conditioning fan speed control is excellent as you have a wide range of fan speeds rather than the traditional 4 speeds. Very spacious cabin with a nice set of seatings. Headrest is a bit annoying but can be removed. I found the boot/trunk space a bit limited.

Fuel Economy: Fuel economy increases day-by-day. Highway economy is excellent from the start! I would recommend everyone to fuel up with 50% Hi-Octane and 50% Super (Regular) fuel, it increases the engine life and has various other positive factors.

Ride Quality & Handling: The drive is unmatched. Handling depends on tyre quality. Speaking of which, I would recommend everyone to replace their tyres immediately after the car purchase as the stock tyres are extremely hard which give a very bumpy ride. Stick to stock tyre size or if you want a good look extend to a max of 205/50 R16. Yokohama Advan DB would be recommended.

Final Words: A great family sedan for everyday driving and for long trips. Go for it! ;)

The long awaited civic is finally hear. It has received dull reviews abroad and after scrutinising one recently I can relate to the negative reviews. Shape and interior styling is nice but poor quality really dampens the mood. Dashboard is all plastic. Door handles spray painted in silver. Moreover lining pads on the pilar are uneven. The body seems weak and prone to rust going ahead. Honda are charging so much yet they have left areas which need to be addressed. There is no inner lining beneath the hood and boot cover. The leather option does not include a leather steering, ridiculous. If your height is around 6ft then make sure you sit in the front. Electrically adjustable seats and VSA would have been a good option especially in the top model which nears 2.5mn. Haven't driven one as yet so can't comment on comfort and performance but I assume that performance would be exciting. Also I hope the turning radius on this model is improved as reborn has a horrible turning radius.

I recently has bought new civic 2012 i-VTEC prosmatec. Overall I love the car and its driving experience. So far I have drove 1000km and on 1000Km its giving me 10.5 km/l average with my drive mostly in city area.

Previously I own 2006 and 2010 Corolla GLI. As I compare my new civic with Toyota Corolla below are few differences
1. Suspension of Civic is really hard as compare to the smooth suspension of Corolla. I really miss my corolla when driving on bumpy roads :). But when i compare its Handling its way too good then corolla.

2. civic has excellent acceleration and a very good auto gear shift. I have drive 1.8 and 1.6 altis but civic is faster than both and I have compare reborn 2006-2012, new civic has the same engine and transmission but better drive than its predecessors'. New civic is faster then the old one becoz of weight reduction.

3. New civic has many good features and a very decent and elegant interior, which give you complete feel of control over the car. steering controls, iMID display, height adjustable seats and a beautiful blue glow in dashboard lights.

4. The ECON botton is a good addition, but as far as its effect on fuel economy is concern its not very significant. Yes if you are a rash drive or like to push your car hard then ECON option will save some fuel for you as it limits your car performance and change your driving style. For me as I often drve with soft foot its effect on economy is almost nil and I really to like to drive with ECON on as its limits your gear shift and for downshift you have to push car hard and its response get too slow. new 1.6 dual vvti altis is way better in economy then new civic.

5. There is no engine noise in cabin and you really enjoys a peace in drive, but then when you push car its gives you a roaring sound and a great acceleration. Normally at 80km/hr speed RPM is stable at 1.5 and at 120km/hr its on 2.5. The fuel economy on highways is way better then in city and it can easily give to 15km/hr on highway.

6. front projected lights are a good addition from honda.

7. and off-course immobilizer.

Overall its a very nice car. I love the shape and love its interior. Being a corolla fan for years, now I'm enjoying my Honda Civic.

Yup friends honestly as compare to reborn, this car has a better drive better economy, improved handling with EPS and EBD. front drive side and passenger side airbags in i-vtec variant.