Yawn-Civic getting a bit more features from June 1

myavu · 20th May 2010, 11:08

Honda will not do anything in near future to satisfy it's customer (prospective). All their cars are very good for the given segment, but always overpriced form Rs 75K to Rs 700K (Jazz to CRV). Then they could have either correct the price or give additional features (meaningful) for the current price(except CRV). We all know how much that ORVM indicator and Leather seat cover costs in aftermarket. Ok, add a pair of Fog lamps too. How can Honda charge Rs 90K?

If you have Rs 1490K to spend go and buy a Chevy Cruze Auto (OTR, Delhi). You may not complain much

Cheers!

sgiitk · 20th May 2010, 11:10

Wait till their Alwar plant comes on line. Honda will be scrambling like everybody else.

Cyborg · 20th May 2010, 11:11

Hi Guys,

My two bits - purely a personal point of view (no disrespect meant to anyone or their viewpoint) as I TD the Altis and the Civic before settling for the Civic in Feb 2010.
Between the Civic and the Altis - the Altis is surely a buy with the head than with the heart! I am not talking about the Skoda TSI as the less said about Skoda as a company the better.

Whereas the Civic is purely all heart. It does not have all the add-ons the Altis has niether the boot space but who cares!!!
The poeple who buy the Civic (sure maybe sales are low) will continue to buy the Civic whether Honda gives rear parking sensors etc or not.

Between the two cars (Civic and Altis) for someone who really takes pleasure in driving - please start up, put them in first gear and floor the loud pedal - the sheer exhilaration in the Civic will blow you away.
No matter what mood you are in - the CIVIC will put a huge smile on your face - everytime - period!!!

Cheers everyone - enjoy your drive and drive safe!

smats · 20th May 2010, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgiitk

Wait till their Alwar plant comes on line. Honda will be scrambling like everybody else.

but isnt the Alwar plant supposed to be of "Honda Scooters and Motorcycle" and not of Honda Cars?

vkochar · 20th May 2010, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Sahil

This doesn't even deserve to have a thread. It's a waste of domain space

The least Honda could do is give HID's like the Altis on the V model.

Agreed Sahil. Why is there a thread for this ?

The civic was very modern looking when it was launched a few years back and it still has the looks BUT I think people just want more and I see too many civic's on the roads these days.

Yep, HID's, Cruise Control, A Black Interior option would be interesting.

designersf · 20th May 2010, 12:26

The all new model is delayed by a year. So this is just a stop-gap measure.

alto99 · 20th May 2010, 12:27

To match competition feature wise there is just too much that will be needed in the Civic that it will be more expensive. That is the reason that it is doing such cheap upgrade so that the stupid salesman could say - Look Civic has parking sensors and the Altis does not. (By the way it is essential in Civic although I dont have it as I dont like the pimples on the bumper.)

quattroa4 · 20th May 2010, 19:44

bring in the europe version of civic anyday or replace this one with that and it will sell like good old civic!

S350L-E240 · 20th May 2010, 20:51

This upgrade might just make it the car of the year in terms of features + sales, in fact i'm wondering if people would buy any other car now that this is out.

I wonder if those features might make all C segment buyers upgrade? I believe in all honesty after Jazz this is the best new launch from Honda ever.

srikanths1 · 20th May 2010, 21:54

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Originally Posted by quattroa4

bring in the europe version of civic anyday or replace this one with that and it will sell like good old civic!

What European version ? The current Civic Sedan design in India is the latest (choreographically) design - across the world. I dont see any later design across Europe/US/UK. I hope you are not confusing the hatch model of the Civic sold in europe / UK. They wont sell in India (a.l.a the Jazz saga). Honda is yet to release the next gen sedan design for civic AFAIK.

avishar · 21st May 2010, 01:20

The only difference between indian and north american civic is cometic changes to design.Other than that its the same platform.

sam003 · 21st May 2010, 16:16

Just went with one friend to buy civic, sales person said they are not taking any bookings for Civic as production has stopped. He indicated that complete revamp is due for civic and it can be out in 10-15 days. Is this true guys? Or it is just cosmatic changes again at this time.

mobike008 · 21st May 2010, 16:42

13L + for Civic is exorbitant cost. Like GTO and many others, i too would be wise to look for a clean car for half its original price and just sacrifice on the new car feel and smell

M00M · 21st May 2010, 16:59

they should offer steering mounted audio controls, hid, electric seats, parking sensors, and put back the 6 cd changed all this with a price cut or no price increase then i feel it would be warrant a tag of bit more features..

thorpe · 21st May 2010, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam003

Just went with one friend to buy civic, sales person said they are not taking any bookings for Civic as production has stopped. He indicated that complete revamp is due for civic and it can be out in 10-15 days. Is this true guys? Or it is just cosmatic changes again at this time.

As per Prestige Honda CHD, SMT is coming with Cruise Control + Turn Indicators on ORVM and VMT with Reverse Sensors. A kinda cosmetic change on both models is the ground clearance will be increased by 1inch or ~25mm.

20th May 2010, 11:08	#31
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,722 Times	Honda will not do anything in near future to satisfy it's customer (prospective). All their cars are very good for the given segment, but always overpriced form Rs 75K to Rs 700K (Jazz to CRV). Then they could have either correct the price or give additional features (meaningful) for the current price(except CRV). We all know how much that ORVM indicator and Leather seat cover costs in aftermarket. Ok, add a pair of Fog lamps too. How can Honda charge Rs 90K? If you have Rs 1490K to spend go and buy a Chevy Cruze Auto (OTR, Delhi). You may not complain much Cheers!
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20th May 2010, 11:10	#32
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Wait till their Alwar plant comes on line. Honda will be scrambling like everybody else.
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20th May 2010, 11:11	#33
Cyborg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 3,856 Times	Hi Guys, My two bits - purely a personal point of view (no disrespect meant to anyone or their viewpoint) as I TD the Altis and the Civic before settling for the Civic in Feb 2010. Between the Civic and the Altis - the Altis is surely a buy with the head than with the heart! I am not talking about the Skoda TSI as the less said about Skoda as a company the better. Whereas the Civic is purely all heart. It does not have all the add-ons the Altis has niether the boot space but who cares!!! The poeple who buy the Civic (sure maybe sales are low) will continue to buy the Civic whether Honda gives rear parking sensors etc or not. Between the two cars (Civic and Altis) for someone who really takes pleasure in driving - please start up, put them in first gear and floor the loud pedal - the sheer exhilaration in the Civic will blow you away. No matter what mood you are in - the CIVIC will put a huge smile on your face - everytime - period!!! Cheers everyone - enjoy your drive and drive safe!
	() Thanks

20th May 2010, 12:26	#36
designersf BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 603 Thanked: 80 Times	The all new model is delayed by a year. So this is just a stop-gap measure.
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20th May 2010, 12:27	#37
alto99 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 348 Thanked: 71 Times	To match competition feature wise there is just too much that will be needed in the Civic that it will be more expensive. That is the reason that it is doing such cheap upgrade so that the stupid salesman could say - Look Civic has parking sensors and the Altis does not. (By the way it is essential in Civic although I dont have it as I dont like the pimples on the bumper.)
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20th May 2010, 19:44	#38
quattroa4 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurangabad Posts: 423 Thanked: 586 Times	bring in the europe version of civic anyday or replace this one with that and it will sell like good old civic!
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20th May 2010, 20:51	#39
S350L-E240 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,416 Thanked: 393 Times	This upgrade might just make it the car of the year in terms of features + sales, in fact i'm wondering if people would buy any other car now that this is out. I wonder if those features might make all C segment buyers upgrade? I believe in all honesty after Jazz this is the best new launch from Honda ever.
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21st May 2010, 01:20	#41
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	The only difference between indian and north american civic is cometic changes to design.Other than that its the same platform.
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21st May 2010, 16:16	#42
sam003 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 533 Thanked: 67 Times	Just went with one friend to buy civic, sales person said they are not taking any bookings for Civic as production has stopped. He indicated that complete revamp is due for civic and it can be out in 10-15 days. Is this true guys? Or it is just cosmatic changes again at this time.
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21st May 2010, 16:42	#43
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,828 Times View My Garage	13L + for Civic is exorbitant cost. Like GTO and many others, i too would be wise to look for a clean car for half its original price and just sacrifice on the new car feel and smell
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21st May 2010, 16:59	#44
M00M BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 845 Thanked: 1,275 Times	they should offer steering mounted audio controls, hid, electric seats, parking sensors, and put back the 6 cd changed all this with a price cut or no price increase then i feel it would be warrant a tag of bit more features..
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