[Durango Dude]

Some how the rear reminds me of the Amaze!!??

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by Durango Dude

Some how the rear reminds me of the Amaze!!??

Should be the other way around - the 2nd gen Amaze might have drawn some inspiration from the Civic.

[volkman10]

In 3 variants only and a host of features , 2019 Honda Civic to be priced between ₹ 18-24 lakh in India.




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[SnS_12]

Originally Posted by volkman10

In 3 variants only and a host of features , 2019 Honda Civic to be priced between ₹ 18-24 lakh in India.

The petrol CVT and the diesel manual. What will be the 3rd variant?

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by SnS_12

The petrol CVT and the diesel manual. What will be the 3rd variant?

Variants as in VX, ZX etc I guess.

Can see the ZX badging on the boot of the cars spotted above in Bangalore.

24 lakhs for the diesel manual top end version puts the pricing directly against the Skoda Octavia L&K (L&K costs 25, but with the DSG option only).

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by SnS_12

The petrol CVT and the diesel manual. What will be the 3rd variant?

Thanks, Yes it should have been 'in 2 variants only", but an auto journal has listed it as 3. Will know more when reviews are out. It is possible as CD has outlined in the above post.

[Jeevith]

I know it's a bit early to ask, but do you think they'll launch / release a petrol manual sometime in the near future? Maybe once the initial buzz wears off and sales start slowing down ?

P.S. same 1.8 litre N.A. will do.

[SnS_12]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Thanks, Yes it should have been 'in 2 variants only", but an auto journal has listed it as 3. Will know more when reviews are out. It is possible as CD has outlined in the above post.

If true then, the diesel would have two variants as the CVT petrol will be the top variant.

[Hickstead]

Honda Civic 1.8 petrol, looks like a similar model which is going to be launched in India.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiS5326zOYs

[VineetG]

Originally Posted by Pashin

As a current Civic owner (2006 S-AT) and one who has been waiting for the 2019 model, I am unsure if I will stick to my plan. Essentially what you get is the same engine (yeah they added 10bhp in 13 years), a CVT ( a type that kept me away from the City for many years) and features that are sure cool but not class leading.

And as GTO said, if Honda shows its greediness with the pricing they are sure to lose a die-hard Civic fan.

I am in the same situation. Using a 2009 V/AT, done 1,47,000 kms and was waiting for atleast the 2.0 litre. I don't want to be using the same 1.8 litre engine for another 10 years. Now, there is no chance i will look at the civic. I may continue to run my car for a few years more as it is still in perfect condition, or look at an Octavia.

When Skoda can give a 1.8 Turbo, why can't Honda give the 2.0 atleast, leave alone the 1.5T.

Honda has definitely lost a serious potential customer.

[VineetG]

Originally Posted by pavi

More instant torque is a sweet recipe for rubber band effect in a CVT, heard of diesel engine de-tuning for Amaze CVT? The rubber band effect happens due the friction loss between the belt and the pulley. Since CVT employs a belt and pulley arrangement rather than gears, the friction between the belt and the pulley is the one which causes the forward or backward movement of the vehicle. In simple words, the rubber band effect can be described as ‘prolonged slip in a belt drive’. Also CVT is a gearless transmission in the real sense.

Hi,
There is no slip between the CVT belt and the pulley. If there is a slip, the pulley will get severely damaged.

The rubberband effect is due to the constant RPM and then the slow change in ratios by moving the belt up and down on the pulley.

[sumeethaldankar]

Originally Posted by Jeevith

I know it's a bit early to ask, but do you think they'll launch / release a petrol manual sometime in the near future? Maybe once the initial buzz wears off and sales start slowing down ?

P.S. same 1.8 litre N.A. will do.

I believe the 6 speed manual petrol will be launched right away and not at a later date.

[Vid6639]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Thanks, Yes it should have been 'in 2 variants only", but an auto journal has listed it as 3. Will know more when reviews are out. It is possible as CD has outlined in the above post.

My guess is just one top end spec but petrol 6 speed manual will also be available.

[PrideRed]

Originally Posted by volkman10

In 3 variants only and a host of features , 2019 Honda Civic to be priced between ₹ 18-24 lakh in India.

Everytime I like a Honda, price plays a spoilsport! Just like the CR-V they will be milking, atleast they could have provided the 160HP variant. That said I think petrol will sell in decent numbers.

[Aaron:)]

Just for reference, these are the Civic's rivals and their prices (ex-showroom Mumbai)

1. Skoda Octavia
Style 1.8 TSI AT ₹ 20,59,000
L & K 1.8 TSI AT ₹ 23,59,000
Style 2.0 TDI AT ₹ 22,99,000
L & K 2.0 TDI AT ₹ 25,99,000

2. Toyota Corolla Altis
1.8 VL Automatic ₹ 20,19,000
DGL Manual ₹ 19,36,000

3. Hyundai Elantra
Petrol VTVT Auto SX(O) ₹ 18,95,916
Diesel CRDi Auto SX(O) ₹ 20,15,220

And here are their sales numbers for the past 3 months (Nov - Jan)

Octavia: 292, 195, 173
Corolla: 200, 182, 190
Elantra: 78, 50, 68

Where is the Civic going to slot in?