You’ve read what we think about the new 2016 Honda Civic vis-à-vis the outgoing Civic and Japanese rivals such as the Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda 3, so there’s no point beating around the bush here – the Civic is back on form, and this new car is an all-rounder that will re-energise the C-segment.
The FC is an improvement over the underwhelming ninth-gen Civic FB in all areas, but in no other department is the difference so stark as in design – as captured in our latest New vs Old gallery.
First, the new car is significantly larger. The FC, at 4,630 mm long and 1,799 mm wide, is a 105 mm lengthier and 44 mm wider than the FB. The larger footprint is coupled with a 19 mm reduction in height (1,416 mm) for a sleek appearance. The wheelbase – cut by 30 mm from FD to FB – is (almost) back to where it was, at 2,698 mm.
The FB is an evolution of the revolutionary FD, carrying over the eighth-gen car’s radical monoform shape and dual-tier cabin, although the original concept was better executed. Like the FD in 2006, today’s Civic boasts a shape that’s new in the market, never mind the segment. Fastback-style, with a sloping roof and sculptured panels – it’s quite a sight and really eye-catching from certain angles.
We’ll let this gallery – FC vs FB with Chiang Mai’s iconic Tha Phae Gate as background – do the rest of the talking. The Civic will be launched in Malaysia very soon, and is now open for booking.
Check out details of the local-spec tenth-gen Civic and read our review of the 1.8 NA and 1.5 Turbo.
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Comments show enthusiasm for the 10th-gen Civic's design, with many praising its modern look and better features compared to the 9th-gen FB. Some critics find the design unattractive or lazy, and there are debates about the pricing and features like Honda Sensing, which many feel are omitted in Malaysia due to cost and market differences. Overall, the Civic is viewed as a significant upgrade, appreciated by car enthusiasts, though some prefer other models or have off-topic opinions.