Honda released a couple of videos and ads starring the new 2016 Honda Civic over the weekend. For the US market, the ads are titled The Most Powerful Civic Ever, The Greatest Civic Ever, The Most Stunning Civic Ever and The Most Impressive Civic Ever.
There’s also a longer clip where a husband shows off the new Civic to his wife. Incorporating fuel economy, power and space comparisons with compact rivals from Toyota (Corolla), Nissan (Sentra) and Ford (Focus) respectively, that one is called The All-New Civic Has Never Looked Better. We trust you get the point by now. Best Civic, ever.
Plenty of new and segment first features for Honda to boast about, and the ads highlight the 2016 Civic’s available first in class LED headlamps (Touring spec), new 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity (first in segment), all new styling, 42 mpg highway mileage and SMS text message function.
There are also two, more serious product videos detailing the new features and improvements over the previous Civic. New features include remote engine start that allows for cabin pre-heating or pre-cooling, smart entry with walk-away auto lock, electric parking brake with brake hold, auto air con (standard, dual-zone from EX-T onwards) and sat nav co-developed by Garmin.
The range topping Touring also gets things like auto wipers and heated outboard rear seats.
The new Civic, which boasts the most spacious cabin in its class, has a boot that’s 21% bigger than before. Two engines are available in the US – a 2.0 litre naturally aspirated engine with 158 hp (15 horses more than the old 1.8) and a new 1.5 litre turbo engine with 174 hp.
The base LX trim with the 2.0 NA engine can be had with a six-speed manual; all other variants come with a CVT. Sorry folks, no turbo-manual combo, for now at least.
Lastly, Honda’s Sensing suite of safety systems is either standard or optional for all 2016 Civics. This includes Collision Mitigation Braking System (incorporating Forward Collision Warning), Lane Keeping Assist System (with auto steer), Road Departure Mitigation System (steers and brakes to keep you on the road) and Adaptive Cruise Control with low speed follow. Not bad at all for a mass market compact.
We’ve already detailed the 2016 Civic, and you can dive deep into the new model’s dimensions, construction, chassis, powertrains, safety and even accessories. More recently, the production Civic Coupe surfaced and a test mule with this sedan body was spotted in Thailand, confirming that our region will once again share Civic bodies with North America.
By the way, Honda didn’t just benchmark the new Civic against traditional rivals (mass market cars like the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra/Sylphy, Mazda 3, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Cerato, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta) but set out to target “luxury compact class vehicles” like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. The Europeans were used as benchmarks for ride, handling, steering and NVH, as well as interior quality and refinement.
So far so impressive. Do you like what you see so far?
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
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- 2016 Honda Civic Sedan
Honda Malaysia-Good things can come cheap.got it?
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Civic no passion?
Civic most lively car to drive, compared to the others that slow,bad handling,bad safety,least advance.
it there any Japs C-segment start using the turbo instead of Honda? no..
Turbo is fun, lots of torque. Powerrrr…(Jeremy Clarkson)
tell me what car u driving ‘princess’ ?
Agreed my friend.Damnnn Big H Logo front and rear make Malaysians go Fuyoh Honda man, Ada Vtec Power underneath!!
Malaysians in general are completely obsessed with this H ‘prestige’ brand and overly too brand cautious. Car Syndicates and Thieves love this brand as well.
This latest Hideous civic is sure to sell well because as people in bolehland will say ‘Honda is the ultimate car, not like the rest’ and its a ‘luxury’ car in Malaysia. Looks like a shitbox car but still will be loved because its a HONDA ma. Aiyo, the DRB-Hicom Honda cancer has spread well to blinded Malaysians. In Japan, nobody gives a FxxK about Honda cuz its a normal car only.
Betul la bro. Saya pun tak pernah suka Jenama Idaman dan Prestege Honda dalam Malaysia.
Kereta2 Abang dan Kakak saya model CRV dan City Full spec baru 5 bulan sudah ada macam2 masalah dari segi kualiti pemasangan, transmisi dan cat kereta memang teruk kawan.
Rakyat Malaysia suka HONDA sebab ada Kuasa injap VTEC dan Lambang H besar nampak cantik tetapi harga2 Kereta Honda memang mahal. DRB-Hicom ingat kita rakyat org bodoh la bro. Nampak H sahaja, suka lepas tu terus beli kereta2 Vtec. Saya pernah kerja di Honda Jepun bro. Honda H kat sana macam kereta biasa sahaja, ramai orang2 Jepun tak kisah langsung Jenama Honda di sana. Seriously kawan.
X kisah lah u pernah kerja kat Honda Jepun ke Great Wall/Cherry China ke Lamborghini Italy, nak show off kat forum kereta ni pun nak budget power pernah kerja overseas. Kalau betul2 passionate sgt ttg kereta, publish lah blog betul2 macam Abg Paul yg sampai ada rancangan TV daripada jadi keyboard warrior dan memalukan diri. Seriously ‘kawan’.
I am personally obsessed with the slanting H logo.
They are great vehicles for used car dealers to trade
honda malaysia, please oh please bring that 1.5 turbocharged engine here.
yeah 1.5 turbo is coming here.
but we dont know which one,
either the 150hp as the JDM Honda Jade or..
the US version 174hp
Both can get up to 18km/l.
Fantastic civic, better than many d segments in fact.
Can’t wait any longer
Honda says “best ever”
Toyota says “forever”
Cost-cutting and maximize profit mah
Forget about sushi.
Get an elantra instead. Supply of 12 month old kimchis traded in at RM30k needs to be kept primed
Old wong (yellow) sell cucumber.
it’s annoying and really stupid to hear such taglines from a reputable company like honda. if you’ve created a successor model, of course it needs to be better. there’s no need to mention that.
unless you’ve really screwed up the current model. wait, let me google that
err ok… now i get it.
Aesthetically, the interior’s center console just looks like an mess, a very fussy design. The exterior is fine though.
when this car comes to malaysia, it will be the most expensive civic ever.
As usual the next generation will be boring and the 12th edition will be a hit model again…
It is unfortunate that most likely Malaysian can only dream of the hi-tech features. Honda, the power of DREAM.
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
I dont know…. The styling just mesh with me. Its just too ‘techno’. Features are fine though.
honestly? is as ugly as the Insight!
If VTEC bocor, how? Got free tow truck service?
Of course they would say that about every new generation
Only Apple does that for every iPhone
I’m wetting myself already.
Can smoke 328i?
Sui Kwan Euro will be smoking from the hood if pushed hard
But the shape really overdone…Altis still wins hands down imo wit timeless elgant sporting yet aggressive
Oh no please. This would be the end of the Civic legend.
Love it! Too bad malaysian will get different than this.. Sigh.. Thanks to kimK jibby’s tax!
Really nice design. Refreshing look.
Even Accord cannot compete with C-class especially in NVH/refinement/power, let alone Civics.
E-class is so so only; in case you say ‘sour grape’.
Maybe this time they have improved so much that …..
That grape over there, sour one
inb4 recall airbag
then recall the recalled airbag
then recall the recalled airbag for recalled airbag
recallception
no manual turbo want to fight conti? kek
dey read properly la. compared with conti on which category. kimK
Alas, how much of the long list of features with survive the chop when CKDed here?
impressive!
HRV, Jazz, Civic…at least local market UMW will be crying…Surviving only Hilux…pity Toyota..
Busy lines, generic face, for H diehards only.
This is going to put some real daylight between Honda and Toyota. UMW will be kicking themselves
Goodbye NA. Toyota, yr move.
It reminds me of Tim Cook saying “This is the best iPhone we have ever made” every September.
later.. come to malaysia.. the only left is body..all futuristic equipment will ne rip of and sold as accessories..
Selling below RM75K in 90% of the countries worldwide but comes to Ah Pek M Proton land starting from RM120K with 2 airbags and same 1.8L old engine. All thanks to the Ah Pek M who created proton to make 30 million Malaysians suffer having to buy foreign cars at extreme high prices.
Fanbois are going to be sad, last time civic can mod and mod , now all electronics and modern at most change rims and air filter, don’t dare to void warranty because cannot afford.
This US civic look like hrv front and overdone rear..UK civic look much better indeed..
Honda Insight step brother. Another failure in making.
Boy oh boy, those adverts are damn cheesy!
Proton Preve will smoke this junk anytime.
With its fantastic handling, more power than its 2.0L engine and at half the price of Civic, Preve is the best choice.
When Toyota lauch their downsizing turbo engine to malaysia Vios, Altis, Camry?
Honda, fast bring in your 1.5 turbo !
Dont learn from Toyota, always old engine, ancient tranny!
Dont forget 6 bags and traction control for all line up, this is basic!
in malaysia, most likely the 1.8 and 2.0 will soldier on.
Honda JB branch sales adviser told me can booking oled. Then i said, booking base on what? Dun even know what trim available in our range, and dare to receive my booking? I think Honda Mlsia need a good train over their wide range of sales adviser. Anyhow, i am happy to hear that 1.5 Turbo and 2.0 model will be here soon. I guess 1.5 turbo will be around RM122k, and 2.0 around RM133k. What do you think? have a vote now.
Bro… 1.5 turbo with higher HP more cheaper than 2.0 NA, are you serious???… please go back to school and study again especially on marketing maaaaa…
My lovely one only janji betul to abang adik.
Not you, bangsat.
protong go rebadge this one fast… make it the new wira
Budak kecil ini tak tahu kereta diam diam sana main pasir lah. ingat sendiri pandai
Kata kat orang lain tak pandai… u lagi tak pandai… 1.5 turbo vs 2.0 NA mana laju? Cuba jawab soalan aku ni kalau pandai sangat.
1.4tsi jetta can smoke 2.0NA civic easily right?
Since Mazda 3 CKD is selling cheap at RM124k with tonnes of feature and safety, Altis 2.0 at near 125k +/-, Kia K3 2.0 at RM121k +/-, all reader plese guess what price will be new civic tag? Mayb VW 1.4 jetta selling at RM110k can tell us what new civic price range oled. i guess 1.5 turbo could range from 115~123k,depend trim variant. Honestly, the launch of new civic could storm the sales once again, and Mazda salesmen will call me for 5k discount on New Mazda 3 oled. Forget abt Ford, Chervolet, and Pevgeot.
Nice, futuristic design. The new dashboard and instrument cluster is simply gorgeous !! Finally the Civic has got its mojo back.
I’m eagerly awaiting the launch of the 1.5 Turbo with a 6-speed auto. None of those awful CVT please.
IMHO, the estimated pricing :-
1.5 Turbo dual-VTC : RM140K
2.0 Earth Dreams i-VTEC : RM 125K-128K
Car is good – and will probably sell itself. But come on Honda, surely your ad agency can do better than that. Even a 10 year old kid can figure that out. On the other hand, Honda Europe’s ads seem to be far better than the American ones. And the Civic being a global model, deserves better ads than this.
The best Civic so far in Malaysia market is the 8 Gen FD and this will most probably be the next best. However, it can only be the best C-segment if there is overall improvement in terms of NVH which is considered lacking for all the previous Civic models.
Also, Honda is selling well nowadays but the service center is not able to step up to meet the demands. I have a recent experience not able to call in to check a spare part after trying or waited for one hour on the phone. Nissan is so much better in this aspect.
Once it’s here those new tech features would be standard
it should be good because the last one was recalled, a lot of parts are not ok and the fuel efficiency was bad