This is not just another product video of the new Honda Civic, but one that sees the 1.8 litre naturally aspirated engine variant go up against the new 1.5 litre turbocharged version on track. OK, it’s more choreographed driving with each car taking turns to be the leader than actual racing at Thailand’s Buriram circuit, but it’s still good to see the cars in motion, in both day and night.
It’s not real racing, so we don’t know for sure how the 1.8 NA with 141 hp and 174 Nm will measure up to the 1.5 Turbo with 173 hp and 220 Nm on the road, but the car with forced induction should be an easy winner. As seen in February, a stock US-spec Civic Turbo CVT will beat the previous-generation Civic Si with a 205 hp 2.4 litre NA engine. Even with ECO mode on.
We got up close with the new Civic at the Bangkok Motor Show last month, detailing the specs of each variant available there (1.8 E, 1.8 EL, Turbo, Turbo RS) plus Modulo accessories, with live pics from the show floor. Here’s a recap.
On the outside, LED DRLs, LED tail lights and 16-inch alloys are standard across the board, with the 1.8 EL adding on fog lights and chrome door handles. The Turbo and Turbo RS get 17-inch wheels and dual exhausts (which are hidden from view, by the way), while the top RS boasts LED headlights, LED fog lights, a sportier front bumper and grille (gloss black bar connecting the headlights) and a rear spoiler.
Inside, keyless entry and push start comes standard on the base 1.8 E, along with Engine Remote Start which debuted on the Thai-market Accord facelift. Also fitted are auto air-con, multifunction steering wheel, electronic parking brake, a five-inch central display and Bluetooth. Beige fabric seats with a grey centre stripe, too.
The 1.8 EL adds cruise control, auto headlights, Walk Away Auto Lock, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, leather, a TFT LCD instrument display, seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Siri Eyes Free, eight-speakers and a reverse camera.
Turbo variants get all the above plus auto wipers, four-way powered passenger’s seat and dual-zone climate control. The Turbo RS further nets one an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, steering wheel paddle shifters and alloy pedals. Honda has also developed a range of Modulo accessories for the Civic, which you can view in detail here.
Standard safety kit includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD and BA, VSA and Hill Start Assist. Only the Turbo RS gets side and curtain airbags (for six in total), a front passenger seat belt reminder and Honda LaneWatch. Prices range from 869,000 baht (RM96,175) to 1.19 million baht (RM131,683).
The latest Civic was launched as a sole 1.5 Turbo variant in Indonesia this month, priced at Rp. 475 million (RM140,177) in the Republic. There are some slight changes from the Thai Turbo RS, which you can see here. Next up is Malaysia. We’ve already seen the new Civic on test and in the classifieds, so the local launch should be just around the corner now.
GALLERY: Honda Civic Turbo RS, Thai-spec
GALLERY: Honda Civic 1.8 EL, Thai-spec
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Try test dengan Suprima S la woi kalau berani..
Can stop posting anything Civic-related news?
What so special about this? It’s a super normal ordinary C segment sedan with 1.5 Turbo with 173 hp and 220 Nm only.
There are millions of the car better than this! What so exciting? Cukuplah! Bosan dah!
Is the clip trying to say the 1.8 equally good as the charged 1.5?
OMG…P1 fanboys spotted…P1 turbo also “nyayuk” lah…puihhh
Why drag in p1 here? Not related la.
The buttock of this Civic is terribly ugly. The front is nice but the back just ruined everything.
Tbh, it looks even uglier than an almera. Maybe some of you would feel that the butt is nice, but it’s a big NOPE from me.
Nope still better then Almera. The back looks nice when in the dark, the led bars lit sleekly.
Absolutely agree with you there… It’s butt ugly.
Proton Tubro with Flying-Singh better.
Proton suprima pampers mau masuk sepang cannot roll down window. Have to open door coz power window break down.
Who cares about powerwindow in racing?
Thai 2016 Honda Civic from *RM96k
318k at SG. And haven include COE yet. Syukur masih aman but have to walk to Jurong/Tuas areas.
ecomode will be useless in full throttle. aiyo apa ni paultan editor
Sound like both engine not much different in the race of this video. Why pay more to buy 1.5l turbo?
U also can say in “VIDEO”.. Go book a test drive nxt time for yourself!!
Ni turbo bocor. Special one.
Not a day goes by without a Civic article.
Later somebody will accuse PT of kena paid by Honda like last time with P1. Bashers will be bashers
Then, stop visiting this blog & go to others.. nobody forcing u keep reading this blog…another “OTAK BATU”
At least honda doesnt keep insisting that this civic will be a game changer
Every carmaker does so, which one r u referring to?
I think VTEC 1.5 turbo Is too overhype. Already bosan. Like too overated. Wake Up guys. IT Is Just a 173 hp engine. Continental cars already done that several years Ago. Even VW 1.4 TSi 160 PS 240NM pair we with dual clutches seem can easily tapau This civic. Not to mention peugeot 1.6THP engine that can produce 208hp. See peugeot 1.6 thp 208 hp, did This engine too overhype?
Not to mention upcoming Proton 1.5 TGDi that can churn out 180hp 250NM. So what’s up? Keep calm and no need this track video on a civic CVT!!!!
Correct. Even new 1.5 Ecoboost got 180 hp 240 Nm.
market launching date? Demo/Display model?
Empty talking…. sendiri cakap sendiri syiok over & over again. BTW, this potong is still in ICU..power of daydream!!
But where all this conti super turbo ended up? Side of the road! Mechanical problem everywhere.haahahaha
What these Japanese are famous for is reliability. And when they do a recall, issues are remedied. I am sure u’ve heard VW 1.4 tsi ended up changing gearboxes or clutches several times and also the Ford’s Fiesta and Focus titanium. Honda may be copying these Europeans but most likely perfected it. I am waiting anxiously for this vehicle to arrive at the showroom and I will definitely test drive the car. Good job to Paultan.org and team to give me the latest local updates!
Honda is not that reliable believe me…only a civic owner will know this..go ask all the EG EK owners..every month go to workshop..sparepart not that cheap wooo..still high because of so called “demand”..its just people perception..you’ll know it when you own one…toyota is the reliable one..but its because they use 100 years old dinosaur technology but proven…good luck with the turbo engine..
0.37 rs VTEC turbo engine..really?
The Civic Turbo will easily be the best C-segment Asian sedan when launched in Malaysia.
What a lame video…
potong lai potong ki, what the message try to tell us on the video? 1.5 turbo same as 1.8 NA?
This all new civic is the best buy u can choose 1.8 sohc or 1.5 dohc turbo engine
Subtle copy of Volkswagen XL1’s backside..
Still ugly though.
Not race guys, its just ‘iklan’ honda civic lol!
After launching in malaysia we shall see a better, proper race video from PT team. I bet the winner is not the civic 1.8 or 1.5 turbo, but the flying sikh!
and then everyone starts buying one of these, and they all look so common on the road. Boring….
Get a Subaru XV instead.
Subaru not unique enuf U can buy Fiat or Alpha Romeo…they r truly unique instead
If u’re young at heart and like the design buy the dohc turbo, it certainly had the power and a racy engine note to keep u entertain, this car is out on the road for sometime already do u think a false advertisment could go on
what’s the point of this video???
I am more keen on the drving feel, fuel economy instead of performance. I dont have chances to rev my car till redline on my hometown road….
by looking at the engine specifications of the 1.5 T the torque and power was way better than the current civic 2.0
will test drive the turbo version once is available for test drive and decide whether to buy this car or not
price is not an issue
Only hype. Video shows no difference between two variants
Hello lmfao, what happen to the interior…. Kinda low class
I expected a proper vs race, not this stupid ad. Misleading title.
Everybody turbocharge nowadays. But don’t expect an Evo kind of performance. These ones are only for fuel economy with slightly higher low-end torque. Will be missing the high revving NAs but if you need to turbocharge to save the earth, then so be it.
This will dominate the C segment market again! Sadly Nissan Sylphy is a failure here, can’t even find it in the recent roadshow at 1U.
But why so ugly?