Honda civic 1.5 g review năm 2024

The new Honda Civic gets a powerful new turbocharged VTEC engine, is a huge step up from before and is ready to right the wrongs of the previous car.

Change. Most people fear the idea of it, while a daring few embrace it. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

Change can be simple and evolutionary, such as our new review formats. Change can also mean a huge revolutionary step forward; such is the case of the new Honda Civic.

There's a ton of hype around this new car, namely because it's a shot at redemption for Honda. The previous generation Civic drew critical ire, particularly for its uninspiring design and lack of verve, losing out in sales and demand to rivals like the Mazda3 and the Toyota Altis.

Today, the 2016 Civic promises to bring the Japanese marque's A-game back into the increasingly competitive sedan market.

The Civic's new engine is more powerful and it's improved in almost every way imaginable

Downsized engine, upsized power

As much as we enjoyed Honda's traditional VTEC engines, downsizing and turbocharging, for economy and performance is proving to be the way forward.

We previously experienced Honda's responsive new powertrain in the Jade RS but unlike the 148bhp and 203Nm of torque pumped out by the Jade, the Civic's DOHC VTEC Turbocharged 1.5-litre produces 170bhp and 220Nm of torque - that's 2.4-litre potential, more compared to even the Mazda3's 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G.

And paired to the gutsy 1.5-litre unit is Honda's creamy continuously-variable automatic, which has a 'Sport' and semi-automatic mode for increased driving fun.

Flip the powertrain into 'Sport' mode and the engine ups its revs. Pedal to the metal sends the Civic from 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds and in spite of a tiny bit of turbo lag, there's enough mid to high range punch for overtaking and staying ahead.

But don't expect this Civic to perform like a Type R, of course. Driven maturely, the engine is quiet and returns a fuel economy of 15.4km/L.

Dynamically speaking…

It isn't just a car that's capable in a straight line either. The Civic is sharp, precise and composed around twister tarmac and at the same time, soaks up bumps in the road graciously.

The feel from behind the wheel alone easily makes the Civic one of the best cars in the mid-sized sedan segment

Honda has also improved the car's steering setup. It's now a far more desirable unit; meaty and responsive.

We found it to be the ideal compromise for practical city driving, in and out of carparks, yet very capable on open stretches of roads.

Space and grace

For buyers who are more concerned about practicality, the Civic's got you covered.

Seating space, front and rear, are aplenty for a mid-sized sedan. In fact, the space you get is comparable to cars a size larger, like the Mazda6 or the Toyota Camry.

Trunk capacity has also increased from before to 519 litres, which is larger compared than most in its class.

A party of tres can easily and comfortably survive on the 60/40 split and folding rear seats, even for long drives

It's also styled expensively. The Civic's cabin design is modern and minimalistic, finished in high-quality materials except for a few tacky plastic pieces, and there's lots of clever storage solutions around.

For the driver, a Multi-Information Display presents information at a glance, such as your average fuel consumption, phone functions, music and even how hard you're working the car's turbocharger. And, the aforementioned controls are easily in reach from the driver's sporty, leather upholstered eight-way power adjustable seat.

There's clever tech, too

One special feature, which makes the Civic even more of a segment leader is Honda's LaneWatch System. Signal left and a camera mounted on the left wing mirror displays a wide angle view of what's on the blind side of the car, on the infotainment system.

This feature helps reduce the obligation to turn your head and is particularly beneficial for motorcyclists riding in your blind spot.

The LaneWatch system enhances blindspot visibility

Can't help but want oneThere are no ifs, ands or buts about it; the Honda Civic has matured handsomely and cleverly, recovering its pole position in its segment. Its Acura-inspired design may take a while to get used to but everything else about the car is undeniably desirable.

The Civic doesn't just resolve to be the best car in its segment. Instead, by going above and beyond, targeting models a size and price bracket up, makes the Civic a car, which can easily wear a more premium badge.

Which engine is better 1.5 or 2.0 Honda Civic?

The 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine leads in both power and fuel efficiency. This is because turbocharged engines feature an internal fan and cooling system that keeps the engine at an optimal temperature during peak performance. It gives the engine that added boost while reducing the risk of overheating.

Is a Honda Civic a good reliable car?

Quality and Reliability 82.0/100 The 2024 Honda Civic has a predicted reliability score of 82 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Is Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo fast?

The Honda Civic 1.5 i-VTEC Turbo 182 PS claimed top speed is 220 km/h / 137 mph.

Which engine is better in Honda Civic?

"The most popular engine in the Civic lineup is the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. It's a model of ease and efficiency, and the proper engine for the Civic's two lower trims. … Higher trims are outfitted with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that's both more powerful and more efficient."