The Honda Civic is finally here! - Page 22 - Team-BHP

himanshugoswami · 5th July 2006, 10:17

Finally! And that too with Paddle shift!, way to go Honda!

Definitely my next car (Hopefully soon

)

Shan2nu · 5th July 2006, 11:32

Quote:

FINALLY!!!!!! 132 bhp!!!!! Wahaaaaaaayyyy.........

It's actually 132PS, thats 130bhp. But, it's still got a better power to weight ratio than the OHC Vtec, it's more powerful and has a bigger engine. So, expect some impressive acceleration figures.

Shan2nu

dhall_gagan · 5th July 2006, 12:02

Hi guys,

Anyone had a test drive ?

wat are the dealer's responses on the fe ?

Gagan

devarshi84 · 5th July 2006, 12:32

Hey ST,

YOU ask a question, you get an answer.

http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...me=Civic+Sedan

But remember. Those wont be the best representation of real life colours.

speedzak · 5th July 2006, 12:53

PaddleShift!!! And that's the reason I'm going to buy this car!!!

rks · 5th July 2006, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

It's actually 132PS, thats 130bhp. But, it's still got a better power to weight ratio than the OHC Vtec, it's more powerful and has a bigger engine. So, expect some impressive acceleration figures.

Shan2nu

The Civic is a great car. But its min. turning radius of 5.4 m compares unfavourably with that of the Honda City (4.7-4.9 m). And I don't know how anybody can put all that extra power and torque to use on Indian roads -- whether city or highway (with rare exceptions, like Mumbai-Pune Expressway).

ankit.agl · 5th July 2006, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

PaddleShift!!! And that's the reason I'm going to buy this car!!!

what are paddle shift used for??

WhiteKnight · 5th July 2006, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ankit.agl

what are paddle shift used for??

Okay, paddle shift is a type of manual override for an auto gearbox. I first saw that on rally cars. They are are typically located below the steering on both sides, right side lever for upshifting and left for down shifting.

The advantage is simple- shifting gear is as easy as blinking your headlight.

unknown · 5th July 2006, 15:24

ST7677
Grey looks Nice

superavi · 5th July 2006, 15:34

There are two distinct things I'm not happy about:
1) The Plastic used in the driver/passenger door looks very downmarket. Almost as if it's made of the material that Chinese toys come from. I wished it was better looking and maybe a little more rigid. As it currently is, it's yuck!
2) Rear seat: The shoulder room is fine, the space between the passenger seat and the knees is fine. What is unacceptable for a car of this price is that I cannot rest my under-thighs on the seat. My feet will not slide under the passenger/driver seat and my ankles fouled with the bottom of the seat. Not acceptable at this price point.

Two other things that arent great (my opinion)
1) The rear of the car. I believe that the Civic (like the Accord) is better looking from the front and the back looks like a wedge. This could have been made better looking IMO.
2) The price! - Why should it be so costly!??!

Superavi

BUSA · 5th July 2006, 18:11

Mods i guess its time to close this thread. Because test drive report is out : -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...d=1#post254006

ajmat · 5th July 2006, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

Mods i guess its time to close this thread. Because test drive report is out : -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...d=1#post254006

Exactly, you took the words out of my mouth

CLOSED!

5th July 2006, 10:17	#316 (permalink)
himanshugoswami BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 876	Finally! And that too with Paddle shift!, way to go Honda! Definitely my next car (Hopefully soon ) __________________ I asked Mom if I was a gifted child...she said they certainly wouldn't have paid for me.- Calvin

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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,948 View My Garage	Hey ST, YOU ask a question, you get an answer. http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...me=Civic+Sedan But remember. Those wont be the best representation of real life colours. __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

5th July 2006, 12:53	#320 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cochin today, Bangalore tomorrow! Posts: 3,412 View My Garage	PaddleShift!!! And that's the reason I'm going to buy this car!!! __________________ The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced!!

5th July 2006, 15:34	#325 (permalink)
superavi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pune/Badlapur Posts: 276	Civic: Things I'm not happy about There are two distinct things I'm not happy about: 1) The Plastic used in the driver/passenger door looks very downmarket. Almost as if it's made of the material that Chinese toys come from. I wished it was better looking and maybe a little more rigid. As it currently is, it's yuck! 2) Rear seat: The shoulder room is fine, the space between the passenger seat and the knees is fine. What is unacceptable for a car of this price is that I cannot rest my under-thighs on the seat. My feet will not slide under the passenger/driver seat and my ankles fouled with the bottom of the seat. Not acceptable at this price point. Two other things that arent great (my opinion) 1) The rear of the car. I believe that the Civic (like the Accord) is better looking from the front and the back looks like a wedge. This could have been made better looking IMO. 2) The price! - Why should it be so costly!??! Superavi Last edited by superavi : 5th July 2006 at 15:41.

5th July 2006, 18:11	#326 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,066 View My Garage	Mods i guess its time to close this thread. Because test drive report is out : - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...d=1#post254006 __________________ thecarsandmore.blogspot. com

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dhall_gagan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 53	Hi guys, Anyone had a test drive ? wat are the dealer's responses on the fe ? Gagan

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unknown BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 283	ST7677 Grey looks Nice

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