Honda Civic

Since May 2009, the sale is a slightly renovated Civic with changes in appearance, and mechanical equipment. This model can be chosen with bodywork of three doors (called "Type S") of five or four, the latter only with hybrid propulsion (Civic Hybrid). There remain a sports version ( 'Type R') with 3-door body.

Can be purchased from € 18,000 with five-door body (all prices) and from € 19,100 to the three-door (prices of the "Type S").

Among other cars of similar característicias, the Civic is an expensive car: it has a price closer to that of more expensive models (like the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and Volvo C30), which in the most economical (such as SEAT Leon The Peugeot 308 and Renault Megane). List sorted by price comparison of all these models.

The Civic is an alternative to models like the Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf. Distinguished by its high stability, a very good feel of driving and a driving position suitable Pesonen of different sizes. Is relatively large in some measurements (not others) and its trunk is very large (485 l).

Honda Civic Type-S. 2009.Los model changes with respect to the model 2006 is small. In the five-door version, Honda has modified the design of the grille, bumpers and pilots.

In the three-door version, the changes seek to distinguish it from the five, it seems more sporting version of the Type R. The grille is similar to that of the latter and the drivers are different than the previous model. The bumpers and side skirts have been slightly redesigned, and it will now painted body color.

In both versions, the third brake light now has twelve LEDs (LED) instead of six.

In addition, there is a new gasoline engine 1.4 liter 99 hp. He still had a 1.8 liter 140 hp gasoline and 2.2 liter diesel 140 hp. Three engines are available in five-door and in the Type S.

The four-door Civic is only sold in Spain with the hybrid propulsion system. This version also has some changes: a different front bumper design, new tires, minor details in the decorative lights and pilots and new upholstery (more information). Is for sale from 24,900 € (all prices).

Interior and equipment

The interior decorative details vary, such as metal finishing aspect of the center console and decorative moldings (which have a darker shade).

Honda Civic Type-S. Model 2009.Tiene much legroom for rear-seat occupants of a normal width and height little something for people of average height to sit upright (More impressions of the interior).

The rear seat can be folded in sections asymmetric (60/40) in two ways. The back folds down on the sidewalk, leaving a completely flat load space (image). In addition, you can fold back on the sidewalk. This will create a cargo area in the space for the rear seats (image).

Civic All 2009 series have six airbags, stability control (VSA), active head restraints, climate control, trip computer and CD MP3 radio, among other things.

In addition, some versions may have connections for iPod, USB and an assistant took a (image). From the controls of the sound equipment will be able to manage the songs stored on these devices (unless you are connected to the auxiliary input).

Other developments of equipment (depending on the version) are the Bluetooth connection for mobile phone, sensors of tire pressure, the electro chromic interior mirror and rear park control (with a graph that reports the proximity to obstacles in the instrument panel display).

Versions or optionally, you can also have xenon headlights, leather upholstery, DVD navigator maps and panoramic roof.

News mechanical and driving impressions

The Civic model 2009 has two new mechanics. A new petrol engine with 1.4 liter displacement and 99 hp of maximum power, which Honda replaces the previous 1.4-liter 83 hp. Is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission. This engine takes the Honda Jazz.

Honda Civic Type-S. Model 2009.Con it, the Civic has a performance better than the previous model and consumption virtually unchanged (comparative). Besides, now you can also choose this engine in the Type S (formerly the 1.4 engine was only available with five-door body).

The petrol engine of 1.8 liter 140 hp (test 1.8 Civic 5p 2006) and the 2.2 liter 140 hp diesel unchanged.

The other novelty is related to changes in automatic combination with the 1.8 engine.

The change "i-SHIFT 'is six-speed manual transmission with a structure to operate the automatic clutch and gearshift. Now, you have a sports program ( "Sport"). This change is only available in versions 1.8 liter engine with bodywork of three doors (formerly also of five).

We conducted a brief exchange with Type S 1.8 'i-SHIFT. With this engine, the Civic is very pleasant to drive on its softness and because it has a good response from a low speed. The automatic switch has two operating modes: manual (using the cams of the wheel or giving hints to the lever between the seats) and automatic.

In manual mode, and delivers results that selects gears quickly enough, although change is accelerating while some hitches occur, especially if you are stepping on the accelerator a lot or if the mode is activated "Sport".

In automatic mode, the engine is in top gear as possible in each moment. How 'Sport' keeps the engine at a higher gear before, which may be useful to get more engine braking on a steep downhill or a more immediate throttle response.

The five-door version is 1.8, optionally, a new automatic transmission. It differs from the other (i-SHIFT) which has five gears instead of six. It is also a change with hydraulic torque converter, which is structurally different than the Civic Type S is 1.8.

Another novelty is that, in versions with manual transmission, there is a recommended indicator of progress ( "SIL", from English Shift Indicator Light) focused on achieving reduced consumption.