Comments on: 2006 Honda Civic Photos http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:02:48 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Honda Civic Euro Video » http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-32624 Honda Civic Euro Video » Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:07:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-32624 [...] This is Honda’s promotional footage for the Honda Civic Euro hatchback, which is of course available in Europe only unless you import one in. It has a different two-tiered dashboard design than the USDM and JDM Civics that we’ll be getting, and did I forget to mention it’s a hatchback? The USDM Civic is only available in sedan and coupe form. [...] [...] This is Honda’s promotional footage for the Honda Civic Euro hatchback, which is of course available in Europe only unless you import one in. It has a different two-tiered dashboard design than the USDM and JDM Civics that we’ll be getting, and did I forget to mention it’s a hatchback? The USDM Civic is only available in sedan and coupe form. [...]

]]> By: 2006 Honda Civic Spyshots in Malaysia » http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-31341 2006 Honda Civic Spyshots in Malaysia » Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:58:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-31341 [...] Looks like the new 2006 Honda Civic is set to be on Malaysian roads pretty soon. These spy shots were sent in by a reader, and apparently they were shot being test driven in Shah Alam. Minimal camouflage with only some black strips on the sides of the cars and the rear light cluster covered up. There are also no badges on the car, but the shape is just too recognisable! From the looks of it so far, we’re definitely getting the JDM model as opposed to the USDM model. [...] [...] Looks like the new 2006 Honda Civic is set to be on Malaysian roads pretty soon. These spy shots were sent in by a reader, and apparently they were shot being test driven in Shah Alam. Minimal camouflage with only some black strips on the sides of the cars and the rear light cluster covered up. There are also no badges on the car, but the shape is just too recognisable! From the looks of it so far, we’re definitely getting the JDM model as opposed to the USDM model. [...]

]]> By: adeel http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-30049 adeel Sun, 01 Jan 2006 11:44:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-30049 wow its deshingggggggg wow

its

deshingggggggg

]]> By: no point http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-29659 no point Thu, 29 Dec 2005 10:25:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-29659 Guys, guys..... Be realistic......you and I know that the model that is coming in to Malaysia is the lowest spec....., auto only, and assuming the interior is gonna be Uncles's colour......is it worth the $$$$??? No SI, no Coupe, ...unless Gray Importers la....i.e, $$ much much higher. Guys, i do particularly like this car but again, spending Rm100, 000 and above, dollar to dolllar...not worth!!!! REMEMBER, nearly 50% is paid on taxes!!!!!!!!! No doubt, 2 thumbs up for this 8th generation. Guys, guys…..

Be realistic……you and I know that the model that is coming in to Malaysia is the lowest spec….., auto only, and assuming the interior is gonna be Uncles’s colour……is it worth the $$$$??? No SI, no Coupe, …unless Gray Importers la….i.e, $$ much much higher. Guys, i do particularly like this car but again, spending Rm100, 000 and above, dollar to dolllar…not worth!!!! REMEMBER, nearly 50% is paid on taxes!!!!!!!!!

No doubt, 2 thumbs up for this 8th generation.

]]> By: mudd http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-15226 mudd Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:56:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-15226 damnnnnnn dashboard lookin hot damnnnnnn dashboard lookin hot

]]> By: JIUN http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-13233 JIUN Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:00:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-13233 GAA...GAA..... Man....what a civic, and i mean it in a +ve way. nothing like any of its previous models. this 2006 civic is superbly hot, especially the coupe. the sedan's not too bad too. can just drool by looking at it. must say that the interior is pretty futuristic. in fact maybe a few years ahead of its time. it might leave its competitiors weeping by the raod side ;) hehe i do take particular note of the 'sharp', long line at the side of the sedan version. it just gives it an offensive outlook. bout the back, its reminiscent of the A4. but i must give credit to the honda designers for churning out such a design, be it copied or not. at least it didn't look like the previous model(yuck). double thumbs up to honda. ppl at honda just now how to pick themselves back up after they fall, just like what happened to the accord. when it arrives on malaysian shores, i do hope that it will be priced around, i dunno, 110k - 120k. it seems like the suitable price range for jap sedans. if honda can reduce the price without comprimising quality........;) hehe...... there is a good chance the civic will flourish here. i am sure looking forward to its long awaited launch here in malaysia. was bout time though. what i'm wondering is whether honda m'sia will bring the coupe version or maybe the hot,hot Type-R. = GAA…GAA…..
Man….what a civic, and i mean it in a +ve way. nothing like any of
its previous models. this 2006 civic is superbly hot, especially the
coupe. the sedan’s not too bad too. can just drool by looking at it.
must say that the interior is pretty futuristic. in fact maybe a few
years ahead of its time. it might leave its competitiors weeping by
the raod side ;) hehe
i do take particular note of the ’sharp’, long line at the side of
the sedan version. it just gives it an offensive outlook.
bout the back, its reminiscent of the A4. but i must give credit to
the honda designers for churning out such a design, be it copied or
not. at least it didn’t look like the previous model(yuck).
double thumbs up to honda. ppl at honda just now how to pick
themselves back up after they fall, just like what happened to the
accord.
when it arrives on malaysian shores, i do hope that it will be priced
around, i dunno, 110k – 120k. it seems like the suitable price range
for jap sedans. if honda can reduce the price without comprimising
quality……..;) hehe……
there is a good chance the civic will flourish here. i am sure looking
forward to its long awaited launch here in malaysia. was bout time
though. what i’m wondering is whether honda m’sia will bring the coupe
version or maybe the hot,hot Type-R. =

]]> By: edw http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12826 edw Wed, 07 Sep 2005 05:43:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12826 i want the hybrid model.... petrol is killing me now i want the hybrid model…. petrol is killing me now

]]> By: Wiraone http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12680 Wiraone Tue, 06 Sep 2005 06:56:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12680 Errr.. I'm on UK time :) Errr.. I’m on UK time :)

]]> By: SEE FU http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12641 SEE FU Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:46:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12641 Hei retrofuturism and Wiraone GOOD MORNING!!, Look WHAT TIME is it??? No sleeping KAH?? SUPER Pualtan blog fans lei!!! ....... BECAREFUL of your health! Go to BED lah! Hei retrofuturism and Wiraone GOOD MORNING!!, Look WHAT TIME is it??? No sleeping KAH?? SUPER Pualtan blog fans lei!!! ……. BECAREFUL of your health! Go to BED lah!

]]> By: retrofuturism http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12635 retrofuturism Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:07:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12635 taillight graphic is very similar to audi's design, i.e. the civic coupe taillight look like new Audi A6 whicle the saloon version look like new audi A4...or it was just a coincident? if u r a good observer, u will get what i mean...anyway audi is a trendsetter in automotive design..cheers taillight graphic is very similar to audi’s design, i.e. the civic coupe taillight look like new Audi A6 whicle the saloon version look like new audi A4…or it was just a coincident? if u r a good observer, u will get what i mean…anyway audi is a trendsetter in automotive design..cheers

]]> By: Wiraone http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12630 Wiraone Mon, 05 Sep 2005 19:37:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12630 The European version can be found here: http://www.motorcities.com/photo/view/05H11181713628A.jpeg No Saloon/Sedan version here in UK at least. The European version can be found here:

http://www.motorcities.com/photo/view/05H11181713628A.jpeg

No Saloon/Sedan version here in UK at least.

]]> By: m|Ng http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12622 m|Ng Mon, 05 Sep 2005 16:46:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12622 I like the 3 doors better. I like the 3 doors better.

]]> By: daniel http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12612 daniel Mon, 05 Sep 2005 13:00:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12612 eh paul.. my opinion ah, after studying the pictures up there, those civic with the side mirrors designed like city's side mirrors are not for sale in malaysia.. i think we will get the other design here in malaysia.. and all of the pics of the dsahboard are for euro and us sales.. we will get a diff steering, and a slightly different meters design.. just my opinion after surveying all sites that has posted pics 'bout 2006 civics.. but i'm lovin em all.. wonder whats the price quotes gonna be.. knowing honda, i think its gonna fall from 115k to 125k.. but can reach 130k to 135k also.. i dunno lah... eh paul.. my opinion ah, after studying the pictures up there, those civic with the side mirrors designed like city’s side mirrors are not for sale in malaysia.. i think we will get the other design here in malaysia.. and all of the pics of the dsahboard are for euro and us sales.. we will get a diff steering, and a slightly different meters design.. just my opinion after surveying all sites that has posted pics ’bout 2006 civics.. but i’m lovin em all.. wonder whats the price quotes gonna be.. knowing honda, i think its gonna fall from 115k to 125k.. but can reach 130k to 135k also.. i dunno lah…

]]> By: Naruto http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12600 Naruto Mon, 05 Sep 2005 12:00:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12600 definitely its honda. it simply wipe out any competitor. can match if not beat bmw or luxurious car at much lower price. surely tech loadad prdt fr honda. how can toyota match ,somemore at the kind of price definitely its honda. it simply wipe out any competitor. can match if not beat bmw or luxurious car at much lower price. surely tech loadad prdt fr honda. how can toyota match ,somemore at the kind of price

]]> By: tai http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12557 tai Mon, 05 Sep 2005 04:28:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12557 Obviously it retains some DNA from honda's of past - mentions of Odyssey, City, a leaner EP like side profile, Euro-R Accord boot lip, etc. But isnt that to be expected? You re all missing the point (ok not all, but most). Most manufacturers have a design language or values which it adhere's to. Aston Martins are the most obvious, Audi's a slight less. The Honda Civic has had a slow evolution in various directions but they ve also grown comfortable in their own values. I think the 06 version is a great definition and interpretation of their own language, with key emphasis to address some recent criticisms about being a tad too soft for their own good. Clearly they are tryin to regain their past glory - fast, young, yet practical and more importantly, immensely popular (= bottomline). Kudos on being brave. Trust me their new dash design is bold, but may potentially backfire. I personally like it, but when you take a leap like this, on a bread-butter model, you ve gotta think Honda's designer's are shittin bricks every day until launch date (and sales figure reports). Why do u think BMW kept their 3 series 'boring'? Said and done, I love this incarnation. I d go out and buy one next year:) If it falls in the +/- 100k range... Obviously it retains some DNA from honda’s of past – mentions of Odyssey, City, a leaner EP like side profile, Euro-R Accord boot lip, etc. But isnt that to be expected?

You re all missing the point (ok not all, but most). Most manufacturers have a design language or values which it adhere’s to. Aston Martins are the most obvious, Audi’s a slight less. The Honda Civic has had a slow evolution in various directions but they ve also grown comfortable in their own values. I think the 06 version is a great definition and interpretation of their own language, with key emphasis to address some recent criticisms about being a tad too soft for their own good.

Clearly they are tryin to regain their past glory – fast, young, yet practical and more importantly, immensely popular (= bottomline).

Kudos on being brave. Trust me their new dash design is bold, but may potentially backfire. I personally like it, but when you take a leap like this, on a bread-butter model, you ve gotta think Honda’s designer’s are shittin bricks every day until launch date (and sales figure reports). Why do u think BMW kept their 3 series ‘boring’?

Said and done, I love this incarnation. I d go out and buy one next year:) If it falls in the +/- 100k range…

]]> By: egghead http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12517 egghead Mon, 05 Sep 2005 01:26:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12517 the front end looks like the new Odyssey only... the front end looks like the new Odyssey only…

]]> By: AlexC http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12491 AlexC Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:24:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12491 Woowoo... *drooling* very sexy exterior, sleek and stylish... what more, comes with bucket seats and GPS too... loved the last picture, got the roar to it... Woowoo… *drooling* very sexy exterior, sleek and stylish… what more, comes with bucket seats and GPS too… loved the last picture, got the roar to it…

]]> By: bob http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12384 bob Sun, 04 Sep 2005 12:47:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12384 Not again, the rear end of the hatch is like the Honda City's one. Bit spoiling. And again, the rear end of the 5-door is copied from the Citroen's. Typical Japanese, copying others design. No appreciation for originality. Honda knows better what the buyers want than what I know however, can't say much. This car will always looks great until........................... someone gets hurt, stupid joke :p This car will always looks great until.......................... Ah Beng, Abu, and Bablu puts their hand on this car and did some i-think-i-can-do-better-than-the-higly-paid-Honda's-designers- and-i'll-make-it-looks'-like-racing-sport-car-since-i-can't-afford-one- although-others-might-say-it's-so-pretentious modification on these lovely Honda's Why some people can't accept the fact that if they bought a passenger car then what they will get is a passenger car no matter how much modification on exterior or interior they did, it'll never becomes a racing sport car!! Yes, I know the idea freedom of choice,but....... Be honest, not pretentious Not again, the rear end of the hatch is like the Honda City’s one.
Bit spoiling.
And again, the rear end of the 5-door is copied from the Citroen’s.
Typical Japanese, copying others design. No appreciation for originality.

Honda knows better what the buyers want than what I know however, can’t say much.

This car will always looks great until………………………
someone gets hurt, stupid joke :p

This car will always looks great until……………………..
Ah Beng, Abu, and Bablu puts their hand on this car and did some i-think-i-can-do-better-than-the-higly-paid-Honda’s-designers-
and-i’ll-make-it-looks’-like-racing-sport-car-since-i-can’t-afford-one-
although-others-might-say-it’s-so-pretentious modification on these lovely Honda’s

Why some people can’t accept the fact that if they bought a passenger car then what they will get is a passenger car no matter how much modification on exterior or interior they did, it’ll never becomes a racing sport car!!

Yes, I know the idea freedom of choice,but…….
Be honest, not pretentious

]]> By: E-Nabill http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12337 E-Nabill Sun, 04 Sep 2005 06:27:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12337 again , the rear end of the car is jus odd, doesnt match the overall styling of the car , but who cares wen u have an interior like that!! again , the rear end of the car is jus odd, doesnt match the overall styling of the car , but who cares wen u have an interior like that!!

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12330 hfrshah Sun, 04 Sep 2005 04:47:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12330 wouldnt make much difference which one we get. just some minor styling differences, unlike the american Accord vs JDM Accord wouldnt make much difference which one we get. just some minor styling differences, unlike the american Accord vs JDM Accord

]]> By: Chan Lok Kheng http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12328 Chan Lok Kheng Sun, 04 Sep 2005 04:37:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12328 Guys, you can get some photos here as well japanesecarfans.com Guys, you can get some photos here as well japanesecarfans.com

]]> By: willp http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12325 willp Sun, 04 Sep 2005 04:04:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12325 This is the US version, I guess for JDM version is this one http://response.jp/issue/2005/0901/article73916_1.html so which version are we getting? both front and rear also different This is the US version, I guess for JDM version is this one

http://response.jp/issue/2005/0901/article73916_1.html

so which version are we getting? both front and rear also different

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12322 hfrshah Sun, 04 Sep 2005 03:55:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12322 wow!! Honda is really gunning for it now! tho the looks are a bit conservative compared to the hatch version.. would love to see the hatch version here. wow!! Honda is really gunning for it now! tho the looks are a bit conservative compared to the hatch version.. would love to see the hatch version here.

]]> By: stupid rafidah http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12320 stupid rafidah Sun, 04 Sep 2005 03:51:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12320 80k no hope lah dear the current four door sedan alraedy 100k dream on haha me mush wish plotong can come up sith something like that with a power engine like the civic and no more squeakky sound from the interior 80k also people willing to pay 80k no hope lah dear the current four door sedan alraedy 100k dream on
haha me mush wish plotong can come up sith something like that with a power engine like the civic and no more squeakky sound from the interior 80k also people willing to pay

]]> By: Cheah http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12315 Cheah Sun, 04 Sep 2005 02:59:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12315 Yes its 1st quarter 2006 launch Yes its 1st quarter 2006 launch

]]> By: Cameljoe http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12310 Cameljoe Sun, 04 Sep 2005 02:14:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12310 Bella! I want one now! It's liken a BMW 3-series design by Honda! I want, i want, i want......thank you paul! I think possibilly early first quarter 2006 same as Euro launch time? I want one! Bella! I want one now! It’s liken a BMW 3-series design by Honda! I want, i want, i want……thank you paul! I think possibilly early first quarter 2006 same as Euro launch time? I want one!

]]> By: Blast My Desire http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12304 Blast My Desire Sun, 04 Sep 2005 01:18:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12304 i love honda!!! always come with good design.damm...cool rear and side view! i love honda!!! always come with good design.damm…cool rear and side view!

]]> By: DOG THE WAN http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12289 DOG THE WAN Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:28:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12289 WOw! Side and the rear Fantastic!! Honda is always good in Designing sporty car! It will better and sell like hot cake if selling price RM80k at Malaysia. Hope Proton can make something like this! Cheers!! WOw! Side and the rear Fantastic!! Honda is always good in Designing sporty car! It will better and sell like hot cake if selling price RM80k at Malaysia. Hope Proton can make something like this! Cheers!!

]]> By: neurra http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12286 neurra Sat, 03 Sep 2005 21:38:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12286 awesome. simply awesome.. civic coupe coming in malaysia? awesome. simply awesome.. civic coupe coming in malaysia?

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2005/09/03/2006-honda-civic-photos/#comment-12284 cbljkkj Sat, 03 Sep 2005 21:26:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=389#comment-12284 Man...those cars are just B..U...T...FULL. Love the interior. Can't wait for the release Man…those cars are just B..U…T…FULL. Love the interior. Can’t wait for the release

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