Honda Civic is amongst one of the most famous car that’s been on Honda's production line-up internationally. The Honda CIVIC manufacturing was discontinued for a while. Although, it still is an best seller product for Honda globally. One of the most popular cars in the Civic lineup is the Honda Civic. In 2006, the Civic made its market debut in India. The executive cars were an immediate hit when they were first introduced. In comparison to other modern sedans, it was seen as a fairly groundbreaking car back then. The dull Corolla turned off many of the people who were searching for an upgrade from the Honda City, but the Honda Civic managed to find its audience. Unfortunately, Honda discontinued the Civic in 2012, which devastated a lot of Indian enthusiasts. The Japanese automaker required seven years to once again introduce the Honda City to the Indian market. In 2019, Honda Civic returned to production. With its appealing look and sophisticated engines, Civic maintained the essence of its predecessor. But in 2020, it was once more discontinued.
Honda Civic received fewer positive reactions upon its reintroduction to the market than it did during its debut. Honda was still able to put up a deal that would draw in Indian clients, nevertheless. It has a sleek, high-end design, as well as superb handling and riding qualities. Additionally, the Honda Civic's long-lasting build quality is what attracts Indian buyers.
Three trim levels for the Honda Civic are offered: V, VX, and top-spec ZX. As one might anticipate from an executive model, the Honda Civic has a long and extensive feature list. Honda Civics come with LED tail lamps, DRLs, 16-inch diamond-cut alloys, power mirrors, paddle shifters, keyless entry, and rear air vents starting with the base model.
Excellent amenities including an eight-way powered driver seat, a touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, auto-dimming mirrors, and ambient lighting are available on mid-range Honda Civic models. The executive sedan's top-spec model comes with a sunroof, larger 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, and full-LED auto headlights.
A comprehensive feature set, comprising ABS with EBD, four airbags, hill-start assist, ESP, reverse camera, and parking sensors, is included with the base Honda Civic model. The top-spec vehicles come with a few extra safety features, such curtain airbags, automated door locking, and a land-watch camera.
The 2024 Civic inside, even with cloth seats and the base infotainment system , stands out in a category full of surprisingly good interiors. Although there is a lot of harsh plastic in this still-economy car, the majority of what you see and touch is a sophisticated, contemporary design that feels and looks like it is a member of a much more expensive 4 wheeler. Even the gratifying click of the buttons and knobs has more than a hint of Audi. Not to be overlooked are the dash-width air vents, which are highlighted in red on the Civic Si and boast metallic finishes, honeycomb holes, and smart knob controllers. Audi undoubtedly wishes it had thought of them first because they're so amazing.
There are two options for infotainment systems. The 7-inch base touch screen is quite basic, and while it's incredibly easy to use, competing systems are better. The Tourings, Si, and Type R all have the 9-inch unit , which is much more competitive and has more capability. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard (wireless for the 9-inch model), and we like that Honda, at least with CarPlay, does not disable the touch screen controls for the Music app, which is a frequent complaint. Honda has kept its actual menu shortcut buttons, which is another nice touch.
The Honda Civic has consistently been most competitive and at its finest throughout its 11 versions when it was responsive and even enjoyable to drive. The notable advancements made by the previous generation are carried forward and expanded upon by the 2024 Civic. It is enjoyable to drive, feeling light and nimble, which makes you want to find twisting routes. Its accurate and well-balanced steering gives the driver a sense of connection. Although choosing Sport mode in the Sport or Touring trims truly wakes things up with vintage, hair-trigger sensations that any driving enthusiast should love, throttle response is still as you would expect from a driver-focused vehicle. Crucially, for a small car, it's also remarkably quiet, elegant, and comfy.
The turbo engine is still the best option because of its higher torque, robust acceleration, and better fuel efficiency. Having saying that, the normally aspirated base engine is just fine; it sounds better and has power on par with its rivals. It is, after all, a Honda. The nearly required CVT reduces the yo-yoing between high and low revs associated with this increasingly popular transmission, making up for some mildly blender-like noises. Like other CVTs, it simulates gear changes as well, but it does it in a more organic manner than what you'd find, say, in a Subaru.
There are two body types for the 2024 Civic: sedan and hatchback. The latter is more akin to the Audi A7 "Sportback" than the traditional Civic hatchback. The trunk of the sedan is larger than that of the hatchback, measuring 4.9 inches longer overall, all of which is behind the back wheels. Yes, even though the sedan's cargo volume appears to be smaller on paper—14.8 compared to 24.5—it actually has the capacity to carry more luggage than the hatchback. What’s up with this? It does provide larger originality along with creativity, although, the lowering seats gives you a comparitively larger space that’s almost similar to what you’d find in a sub compacted SUV. In short, either body style provides an unexpected amount of cargo space for a compact car. You might try and find you don't have to move forward to a medium size car like the Understanding or a little SUV like the HR-V.
That decision also applies to the rear seat. Its rear legroom of 37.4 inches, which is roughly 2 inches more than most competitors in the class, is only surpassed by the Hyundai Elantra. That rear end is obviously not small for a tiny car. With the seat stretched all the way back, a 6-foot-3 driver still had ample room in the back seat of both body types to comfortably sit "behind himself." In addition, there was just enough headroom. Assuming a rear-facing child seat in the back, there is still plenty space in the passenger seat up front. Below left are pictures of the hatchback, which is the four-passenger-only Type R, and the sedan.
BY ISHITA JAIN
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