New Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC Review

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New Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC
3.7 stars
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Guest's Review of New Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC

12th Mar 2008

Overall Rating

1.5 stars
  • Value for money
    2.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    8 months
  • Performance
    1 stars
  • Reliability
    4.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2007
  • Doors
    5
  • Practicality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Great looking car, lots of equipment, great reliability


Bad Points

numerous.. see below


General Comments

I've had a 56 plate 1.8 ex vtec for 8 months and I have to say its not great: There is basically zero rearward vision, the 'spoiler' presents your from see whats behind you, the lack of a rear wiper is a shame too. In anything other than 25 degree temperature you have to drive with the de-mister on to keep the screen clear. The traction control is useless, basically setting off at any sort of pace in the wet is impossible, the traction cuts the power. The vtec engine is real hard work, you have to throttle the life out of it to make any sort of progress, driving quickly is hard work, in gear acceleration is non existent and you feel like driving on the motorway is hard work. Certainly doesn't feel like 140 bhp. Honda claim 42 MPG.. yeah right... more like 33! and to add insult to injury they provide a row of economy lights to remind you that every mile in your Honda is costing more than it should! The bluetooth hands free is voice activated however it never picks you what you are saying 1st time so it take 45 minutes to make a call. The brakes are adequate.... just. I wouldn't part with 19k for one !

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