When meeting this car, the sensational interior design of the 2006 hatchback immediately comes to mind. The new Honda Civic largely inherited the features of this "space" car. When landing in the driver's seat, behind the steering wheel you can see a huge tachometer scale with several indicators on the sides, which is not found in any other car. Speedometer with screen on-board computer located on the second level of the dashboard. In addition to some data from the computer, the image of the rear view camera is displayed on this monitor. This position of the instruments is caused not only by the desire to surprise with a new design - the second level of the panel is located almost at the level of the driver's eyes, which makes it easy to read necessary information without taking your eyes off the road. The outlines of the panel parts, controls and displays, as well as the exterior optics of the 2013 Civic, all have an elongated oblong shape. It is in this design that the corporate Japanese style lies.

The instruments have a blue, harmonious illumination, and additional indicators light up in yellow, red, green or even orange, creating a stunning illumination in the dark. At the same time, it is quite soft and does not distract attention from the control process.

Although, according to some auto critics, along with the ultra-modern design style, the new Civic inherited from its younger brother a certain overload of the panel with control buttons. But this shortcoming, if I may say so, will not take long to get used to. After just a few miles behind the wheel of a 2013 Honda Civic, all the elements of changing settings are perceived easily and without too much confusion. And after a longer acquaintance with the 2013 Honda Civic, it begins to seem that it was impossible to think of a better position for a particular button.

The 2012 Honda Civic's advanced multimedia system works great with Apple products. Owners of smartphones of this brand will be able to view playlists, album covers, the system even supports Cyrillic. Thanks to the Bluetooth system, the driver will be able to answer calls or listen to music from the phone without taking their hands off the steering wheel. In addition, the audio system has a good sound and is able to please real music lovers.

Compared to the previous model, the 2012 Honda Civic has noticeably improved the quality of the finishing materials. The leather-wrapped steering wheel fits very comfortably in the hand: it seems that he is able to drive the car on his own. The driver only has to help him a little to choose the right direction of the turn. Seat and door upholstery materials enhance the feeling of comfort from being in the cabin of this Japanese.

According to motorists, the level of sound insulation of the car has also raised its bar. Now the sounds from the engine and the friction of the wheels on the roadway practically do not enter the cabin, while maintaining a sense of comfort. At Honda Civic, new external features are due mainly to changes in the front and rear optics, the shape of bumpers and stampings on the sides of the body. The headlights and taillights got rid of rounded shapes: the front ones stretched out in length, and the rear ones acquired sharp corners. The bumper has become narrower, foglights are located in its niches, which gave the car a sporty look. Thanks to such changes, the new Civic got rid of the blunt muzzle, its appearance has become more respectable and even premium.

Provides peace of mind for driver and passengers Honda car Civic new system security. It includes front and side airbags and curtain airbags, a system exchange rate stability, hill hold system, rear view camera, powerful brakes, light sensors.

Despite such rich equipment, even in the basic configuration of the Honda Civic 2012, the price starts at 750 thousand rubles, which is more than acceptable for a car of this class. In total, this sedan offers a choice of four trim levels: Elegance, Lifestyle, Executive and Premium. The latter, respectively, is the most expensive, its price reaches almost one million rubles.

Only in the spring of 2011 Honda Civic the ninth generation went on sale, and already in 2012 the Japanese demonstrated at the Los Angeles Auto Show updated version sedan for the American market ...

Yes, after such a short period of time, restyling a completely new generation is, of course, a record figure, and not everyone will decide on this. But where to go, because the desire of customers is the law, and Japanese company has a solid reputation, which he definitely does not want to lose. In general, such a rapid update was due to insufficient quality, and not entirely conscientious assembly. Well, it’s worth knowing the brand new sedan in more detail.

Honda Civic sedan has always been associated with a perky character and a dynamic, rather youthful appearance. The car of the ninth generation was such, therefore, after refreshing its inherent qualities, it did not lose. Restyled sedan Honda Civic 2013-2014 model year received a lot of changes that benefited him, they are noticeable, but you can’t call them too significant. Both bumpers became different - the front one took on a different shape and received a chrome insert, the rear one began to look a little more overweight. The radiator grill has changed the most: the shape of the herd is completely different. The optics have also changed: the front has become more modern in shape with a practically preserved architecture, the rear has changed more - unlike the pre-styling version, here it is divided into two parts, one of which occupies its former place, and the other is located on the trunk lid.

The silhouette of the Honda Civic in 2013 remained the same, only wheel disks with more beautiful and stylish design. The updates made to the sedan only benefited: it received a more attractive appearance, although even before that the “Japanese” was not bad enough.

Inner world Japanese sedan also was not "offended". Although, at first glance, it is even hard to notice the differences. What has changed in interior design? Well, for starters, this is the shape of the air ducts has been slightly modified and tweaked, block air conditioner was improved by the introduction of a small screen, but in general, the overall style of the cabin became prettier, the ergonomic flaws that emerged were eliminated.
The interior design of the Honda Civic 2013-2014 model year looks stylish and modern, “two-story” dashboard looks unusual: the tachometer is located in the usual place for all cars, but the digital speedometer, fuel indicator and a small, color screen of the on-board computer towered above it. The abundance of chrome parts (and this, for example, Americans love) goes well with affordable colors, and give the overall appearance of attractiveness.
The updated Civic got higher quality materials, better and more pleasant plastics, as well as the possibility of using leather.

The Honda Civic's equipment has always been good, but the update has made it even better, with a rear-view camera as standard, as well as a USB and iPod connection. And as additional equipment for an additional fee, you can install a tracking system for the occupied lane, as well as a system that monitors the vehicle in front.

Speaking of technical specifications, the updated ninth generation Civic Sedan has a diverse lineup. power units, in which there is only perhaps a diesel engine, and that's it. For starters, there are two gasoline units, whose power is 142 and 201 horsepower, respectively. The first is the base for the Civic sedan. Both engines are quite dynamic and economical. The next motor is a 110-horsepower unit that works and works only on natural gas. Compared to gasoline counterparts, this one has worse dynamics, but it is enough. Well, the last representative in this “motley” list is a hybrid unit that combines a 110-horsepower internal combustion engine in tandem with an electric motor, the return of which is 23 horsepower. With such a “heart”, the sedan needs only 5.35 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers in the combined cycle. Yes, indeed, only the diesel engine is missing, and then there would be a complete set!

But in Russia, only a 1.8-liter gasoline power unit with a capacity of 142 hp is officially available. And as transmissions, already familiar: 6-speed “mechanics” or 5-speed “automatic”.

As we have already noted, such an early update of the Honda Civic IX sedan was due to consumer dissatisfaction with the presented quality, which is rare for cars of this Japanese manufacturer. Well, in general, so good in general, Honda sedan Civic 9 has become even better and more modern, and now it should definitely please absolutely everyone who chooses it.

Prices and equipment. In Russia, the restyled (2014 model year) 9th generation Honda Civic sedan is offered in 3 trim levels: Elegance, Lifestyle and Executive.
In the "basic" configuration, the 2014 Honda Civic sedan will be equipped with a 6-speed manual, a 5-inch display, an audio system, power and heated mirrors, air conditioning, power windows for all doors and heated front seats.
The cost of the 9th generation Honda Civic of the 2014 model year ranges from 780 ~ 940 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration.

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Honda Civic 2013 - 2016, generation IX rest.

Maybe not enough good sales, changing market conditions, and perhaps criticism from the owners of the ninth generation Honda Civic, which appeared on the market in 2012, forced Honda to introduce an updated version of the model a year later.

Of course, the company did not have time to completely rework the Honda Civic in such a short time, but something was still done. Catching that the demand for sedans in the "C" segment began to grow faster than for hatchbacks, Japanese engineers urgently finalized the 4D version, which, by the way, is produced with a sedan body (5D is a five-door hatchback).

It should be noted that it was the compact Honda Civic that brought the Japanese brand much more benefits than any other model it produces. The issue concerns not so much profit as brand image, its authority and recognition. Some experts believe that thanks to the Civic, Honda was able to become the world's largest automaker.

According to a study conducted by marketers, most often the Honda Civic is purchased by men over the age of 35, with higher education, who are highly qualified specialists or middle managers who previously owned cars of other brands, including Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Lancer. Therefore, in accordance with the new concept, the updated Honda Civic was supposed to be of the highest quality, energetic, dynamic and even premium. According to these requirements, the ninth generation was restyled.

Under the hood of the Honda Civic, a well-proven four-cylinder 1.8-liter was left gasoline engine 142 hp with a torque of 174 Nm, which is offered in pairs or with a six-speed mechanical box gears, or with a five-band "automatic". The latter has a mode manual control and even paddle shifters, but they are not present in all trim levels. Drive - exclusively front.

Improvements in the new Honda Civic

In addition to improvement driving performance Honda Civic, the developers decided to increase its attractiveness by refining the appearance and increasing the comfort of the cabin. As a result, new ones appeared: hood, trunk lid, radiator grille, front bumper, alloy wheels with an updated pattern and even taillights. Salon Honda The Civic has also been given a makeover thanks to the use of soft panels and a host of decorative silver inserts for its trim.

But the Japanese engineers did not stop there. They improved passive safety Honda Civic in frontal collisions, strengthened the steering column mounts, made the steering mechanism itself and the rear partition (between the passenger compartment and luggage compartment). At the same time, the gaps in the gear-rack engagement were reduced, which led to an increase in the sensitivity of the steering wheel in the zero zone. To reduce roll, in the front Honda suspension Civic stabilizer diameter increased roll stability, increased reliability of the anthers of the front and rear shock absorbers.

Trim Honda Civic

Richer steel and equipment. So in the Executive of the Honda Civic added xenon headlights with washers, rain and parking sensors in reverse. Lifestyle and Elegance have a tire pressure monitoring system. But all this, of course, affected the cost of cars, which rose in price by about 30 thousand rubles. As a result, an already not cheap model in the maximum configuration began to cost about 1 million rubles, while a crisis was raging in the country. This finally knocked down sales, which before that could not be called good. After some time, the company was forced to completely curtail the supply of Honda Civic to domestic market. Therefore, the appearance of the tenth generation of Honda Civic in Russia as of 2015 remains a big question, while in the USA it is already being sold with might and main.

Specifications Honda Civic generation IX rest.

hatchback

city ​​car

• width 1 770mm
• length 4 300mm
• height 1 440mm
• ground clearance 150mm
• places 5

sedan

city ​​car

• width 1 755mm
• length 4 575mm
• height 1 435mm
• ground clearance 165mm
• places 5

Introduced in 2006, the 8th generation Honda Civic proved to be a breakthrough in many ways. Futuristic look (similar to a spaceship), unusual platform (with fuel tank in the center), new engines (debut of the R series) and excellent transport capabilities ( luggage compartment hatchback reaches 456 liters). As a result, it is still in good demand for secondary market. And this despite the relatively high prices and some shortcomings in quality.

Refinement in every detail

The successor, shown in the fall of 2011, was supposed to be a machine brought to perfection in detail. During the design work, the collected feedback from owners, sellers and journalists was taken into account.

Result? Very good. Although the Honda Civic 9, in comparison with its predecessor, lost a little in originality, in terms of quality, reliability and durability, it proved to be excellent. It's a polished compact with only minor flaws to be found.

When you ask Honda mechanics how they rate a model's reliability, servicemen shrug their shoulders and say that, in principle, nothing happens with regularly serviced Civics. It's a really well-crafted compact with very solid hardware. Yes, mechanics have heard of heated door mirror failures, tailgate harness pins corroding, or side airbag ailments. However, these problems are quite rare, and they can hardly be called serious, especially in comparison with the failures that last years chasing European competitors.

Only the little things are bad

However, there are comments. For example, the plastic of the middle pillars creaks while driving, and the rear door seals come off while passengers are boarding. In addition, the protective cover of the manual transmission selector lever is wiped. Just like in the case of its predecessor, the owners complain about the soft paintwork. And that's it, if you point out recurring problems.

The rest has to be said only in superlatives. For example, performance. You can count on a spacious interior and a capacious hatchback trunk - 477-1342 liters. And thanks to the Magic Seats system, you can easily and quickly fold the rear sofa by lifting the seat, which will allow you to transport a flower or a bicycle. This solution present in the sedan, which will also fit the role well family car. The capacity of its trunk is 440 liters.

The quality of finishes (plastics, upholstery and assembly), which was the Achilles' heel of its predecessor, can be appreciated much higher. Significantly improved interior soundproofing. However, while driving on a high-speed highway, do not expect blissful silence in the cabin. In any case, you can count on driver assistance systems and an advanced multimedia system.

Many Civics are well equipped. Among the proposals, the advantage over the Comfort versions (6 airbags, LED daytime running lights, climate control and alloy wheels R16) and Sport (optional: rear view camera, automatic wiper, wheel, covered with leather and 17-inch wheels). There are also top-end Executive, featuring leather upholstery, bi-xenon and a glass roof.

Engines

The engine palette is opened by a 1.3-liter 100-horsepower gasoline aspirated engine (commercial designation "1.4"), borrowed from its predecessor. This version is for sedate drivers with a very calm disposition, who, to the detriment of dynamics (13 seconds to hundreds), rely on reasonable fuel consumption (an average of 6.7 liters).

The durability of the 1.8 engine (R-series) should be commended. Moreover, this the best choice for this model. Compared to its predecessor, power has increased by 2 hp. But Honda didn't stop at software changes. The engine has also undergone some modifications. In particular, the pistons are coated with molybdenum disulphide. It affected not only durability, but also dynamics. The 142-horsepower Civic 1.8 accelerates to "hundreds" in less than 9 seconds - an excellent result.

Average fuel consumption? It all depends on driving style and conditions. Basically, it is about 8 l / 100 km. Outside the city in ECON mode, it is easy to achieve less than 6 liters. The ECON mode limits the operation of the air conditioner and throttle.

Diesel engines (exotic for our market) are even more economical. Until the end of 2013, 2.2 i-DTEC / 150 hp was offered, and from January 2013 until the end of production - 1.6 i-DTEC / 120 hp. Both are characterized as reliable and durable. However, they are very expensive to repair.

The top Civic 9 appeared only in 2015. Type R surprised everyone. For the first time, a 2-liter turbo engine was used. It develops 310 hp. and 400 Nm of torque. From 0 to 100 km/h Type R accelerates in 5.7 seconds and can race at a speed of 270 km/h. Durability? In this case, this concept is vague. However, well-maintained and timely serviced specimens rarely break down - the supercharged engine turned out to be hardy.

Conclusion

Honda Civic IX can be recommended with a clear conscience. It looks good, has a reliable chassis and, importantly, is durable. The owner can count on practicality. Flaws? There aren't many of them. First of all, this high price. original spare parts, of course, are not cheap.

Typical problems and malfunctions:

Corrosion of contacts - rare, but sometimes occurs. This is the result of water getting into the harness (poor insulation). The solution to the problem is cleaning the contacts or replacing the harness.

Opening the rear windows after closing the car and folding the mirrors. This error often occurs after using the "ventilate" function, i.e. open all windows by holding the button on the remote control. The computer needs to be retrained.

Lighting of the SRS indicator (error on pillows of safety). As in the case of corrosion of the rear door harness contacts, failure is very rare. Its source is a set of side airbags. The problem affected mainly cars of the initial period of production. Defective pillows were replaced under warranty.

Deterioration of the leatherette protective cover of the manual transmission lever. This is the only drawback of the interior. Poor quality material cracking at the bends. Over time, the manufacturer corrected this misunderstanding.

The 9th generation Honda Civic 5D (hatchback) was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2011. Car with a futuristic exterior design and distinctive interior continues the trends embodied in the previous 8th generation Honda Civic.

As part of this review, we will try to understand the evolutionary processes that the 2012-2015 Honda Civic hatchback has undergone.

The new IX generation Honda Civic model with a five-door hatchback body slightly increased in size compared to the previous generation: +35 mm (4285 mm) long, +10 mm (1770 mm) wide, +12 mm (1472 mm) high ) and only the dimensions of the base lost 30 mm (2605 mm), ground clearance remained small - 150 mm.
First of all, the buyer pays attention to the “clothes” of the car and only after an external examination is interested in the internal content and technical filling. We do not depart from tradition. Honda Civic 5D New looks at us with a cleverly squinted head optics of a complex “almost triangular” shape. A new design element applied to the front of the Honda Civic hatchback is a black plastic insert located between the headlights (similar to the Seat Bocanegra). Bumper - aerodynamic shape with pronounced lower air ducts and fog guns. The 9th generation Honda Civic 5D boasts the now fashionable front LED strips (daytime running lights) located above the bumper air intakes. The wipers returned to their usual placement and operation algorithm (on the 8th generation they were hinged). In profile, the 2012-2013 Honda Civic hatchback demonstrates an original form with a short hood, heavily littered A-pillars, splashes of waves in the area of ​​the front and rear wheel arches.

The plastic edging of the wheel arches looks original and stylish, capable of accommodating wheels with rims from 195/65 R15 to 225/45 R17, optionally it is possible to install R18 rims. Thanks to the hidden handles of the rear doors, already distinguished by a pronounced coupe-like Honda body Civic 5D would like to be included in the cohort of sports coupes.
The back of the 9th generation Honda Civic 5D looks stylish, here the main “horse” is lighting in the form of a wing (it looks easy and beautiful). The double-story glass of the fifth door has got a windshield wiper (in Russian conditions a vital thing), the tailgate opening does not deprive the trunk of practicality, only the loading height is too big. Completes the composition with the name "Honda Civic 5D 9th generation" - a powerful rear bumper with a la diffuser made of unpainted plastic. Summary: the designers managed to keep the bright attractive image of the "space" car, they went along the "do no harm" path and did an excellent job.

The previous generation Honda Civic stood out among its competitors not only in appearance, but also in interior design. The new Honda Civic IX 5D has not lost its avant-garde interior. Comfortable, ergonomic, beautiful and stylish interior - the owners of the previous generation Civic understand what they are talking about. A gripping steering wheel, the gearbox control rocker is located perfectly correctly. A two-story dashboard and a frilly configuration dashboard do not cause controversial assessments.
Total: tactilely pleasant plastics and seat upholstery, high-quality fitting of parts and, on the whole, a solid interior assembly.
The front seats - with a sporty profile and a lot of adjustments, as a bonus on the new Honda Civic 5D, the adjustment of the side support rollers on the driver's seat appeared. In the second row, thanks to the flat floor, passengers are comfortable and comfortable, only tall people will complain about the proximity of the crown to the roof. The transformation of the second row seats is a "trick" from Honda. The seat back can be folded flush with the floor and the trunk can be increased from 477 to 1378 liters (although this is the volume, taking into account the underground, in the Russian version, part will eat the spare wheel), or raise the seat cushion vertically and get an almost flat area in the cabin.
The level of basic equipment of the hatchback Honda Civic 5D New will please buyers: air conditioning, electric power steering and column adjustment in four directions, front and rear impulse windows, touch screen, central locking with remote control and alarm, electric drive and heated mirrors, radio with CD MP3 and USB AUX, daytime LED lights, chip key (motor start by button).

Driving performance of the Honda Civic hatchback and specifications.
The new 9th generation Honda Civic 5D is front wheel drive. The front suspension has not changed - MacPherson struts, the rear also remains the same - a torsion beam with connected levers. The beam became stiffer, and silent blocks of levers began to be installed hydraulic (similar to the Honda Legenda), a new steering rack depending on the motor and the installed wheels, it makes 2.47-2.81 turns (on the 8th generation Civic 2.2-2.5 turns) - the steering wheel has become less nervous. Disc brakes with ABC and EBD.
The following are installed as power units on the 9th generation Honda Civic: two gasoline engines 1.4 i-VTEC (100 HP), 1.8 i-VTEC (142 HP) and diesel engine 2.2 i-DTEC (150 hp). Russian buyers get only 1.8 liters (142 hp) with 6 manual transmissions or 5 automatic transmissions.

It's time for the wheel, the engine starts with a button. On the idling the engine of the 9th Civic is not audible, and even when driving with the windows closed it is quiet in the cabin (the Japanese have worked on soundproofing). Compared to the previous Honda Civic 5D, the new suspension is more comfortable and soft, but it shakes noticeably on poor road surfaces. Otherwise, all the usual habits of the Honda Civic hatchback are present - a sharp steering wheel, a gambling engine and gearbox, an elastic and assembled suspension.
As the test drive showed, it is a pleasure to drive the new Civic, turn by turn, the car asks to increase the pace of corners and hairpins. nice car, but no more, you can catch yourself thinking that from generation to Generation Honda Civic becomes calmer, softer, more comfortable and continues to lose adherents who loved Civic for sharpness, rigidity and adrenaline.

Price for Honda Civic 5D (hatchback) in 2015 for Russia starts from ~929 thousand rubles ( basic equipment 1.8 i-VTEC 142 HP with 5 automatic transmissions). Top equipment Hatchback Honda Civic 2015 is offered at a price of ~ 1 million 129 thousand rubles.