Best car I have owned. Put the fun back into driving. Comfortable, practical, reliable and very easy to live with. Does what it should with no surprises. Enough tech to be safe but you still have to drive it. Enough power to have some get up and go but only a 1.6 liter turbo motor so 6 or 7 liters per 100 ks. Being a smaller car, you cant see past 4wd trucks but you can fit in shrinking car parks.
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The Honda Civic Hybrid is the best hybrid hatchback you can buy under $50,000. But you probably won't buy one for one big reason: the price. A lot of hybrid car buyers are after one thing, and that's to save money. Honda has put a stop to any sort of discounts or haggling after recently introducing a non-negotiable pricing strategy across all of… Read more
its dealerships.
It's a shame because it'll stop potential buyers who might have been interested in a Civic at $45,000 from buying a lightly used demonstrator, for example. That means fewer people driving a new Civic Hybrid, and that means fewer people telling their friends, co-workers and family members how good this car really is.
This car is so comfortable and simple to interact with. It's a delight to drive in traffic and on some twisty sections of road too. It's far from being a thrilling drive like the Civic Type R, but it feels tight for a 'base model' hatchback.
The attention to detail in every interaction with this car is next level. You'll find it hard to find a car with better switches and dials this side of $50,000.
Thanks to its large hatch, you have plenty of space for luggage and passengers too.
And it's cheap to service and extremely cheap to run. I averaged around 4L per 100km during my drive, and found that to be a very easy figure to achieve.
If my requirements for my next car were to have a cheap to run hatchback, I wouldn't look further than the Civic Hybrid. It feels more expensive than it is when it comes to the driving experience, and I thoroughly enjoy pressing buttons and engaging with the car on a day to day basis. Something that's hard to find in many other cars in this segment.
Sadly, its price is just going to be too high for many buyers, making this the best car you probably won't buy.
Best car and joy to drive – 2021 VTI-S Civic, best car I have ever owned. Handles incredibly well, corners well and hugs the road. Love the spacious Hatch and sporty exterior. Daily driver and always enjoy driving it regardless. Serviced every 10000kms / twice a year for fixed price Honda servicing @$120. Absolute bargain and never has missed a beat. Extremely reliable. 10/10 all round Show details
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A nightmare & never buy a Honda ever again – I don’t drive long distances usually short ones. Driving home & my car stopped ever metre or 2 (stalled) 12 attempts later finally got home. Towed it to Honda shop & PVC pipe split. They then told me a bolt had fallen off turbo that seized my turbo,can’t find it & was told it went into to the motor that also went. Blamed not enough oil & too much… Read more
oil,lack of services. So now sitting in my sons driveway with 48,000km & cost of $22,000. They have kept my parts,wouldn’t answer my questions & now blocked me. A total nightmare & trying to get my 2 disabled son about another nightmare. Going to talk to my lawyer next week. Demo model
Peeling Paint – Bought my 2014 pearl white Honda Civic 8 years ago brand new from Dealer, been so happy with mechanical and it’s an absolute beautiful car to drive I still enjoy it to this day. But in the last couple of years I have had issues with my paint peeling. Honda fixed it the first time 2 years ago and then started again and they are now refusing to fix… Read more
it because the car is 8 years old and past it’s time even though it’s a manufacture fault and has been proven and gave them all the evidence still they refuse to. It’s clear they have a problem with paint peeling especially overseas with hundreds with the same issue and left in the dust with Honda not being liable for something they should be fixing. It’s absolutely disgraceful that they won’t help and fix something that is obviously their fault. I have lost trust in Honda completely especially when there is still 2018 models having still the same issue always white cars, I will never buy another Honda ever again and I don’t recommend anyone too especially if you don’t want to have these problems like me. They pretty much sold me a faulty car.
Reliable Car – Top of the line model. Beautiful interior with "wrap around" cockpit. Great motor & CVT transmission maximizing fuel economy on longer highway drives. Luxurious for the price with the following features: Camera rear & side vision Climate A/C dual zone Bluetooth/AUX/USB Alloy wheels Satellite Navigation Sunroof Leather seats with heated front… Read more · 1
row Google Android/ Apple CarPlay 5 star ANCAP rating
Have driven 50,000 kms so far with no servicing issues.
Best hatch I have ever owned!
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Great 1st Car - it will be missed! – Just traded in my used 2007 Honda Civic VTI-L Auto between 2019 and 2023. I only used the car to drive short distances around Brisbane for work/errands each day or so. Since the day I test drove it, it drove like it was new. It has a quiet engine and is well-insulated from road noise, and it is a smooth ride (in my opinion). Considering the age,… Read more
having AUX, cruise control and auto climate control was great too! Loved the split dash design and digital speedometer. Practically, it is as good as a small sedan could be. I found it very easy to manoeuvre with minimal blindspots and a short bonnet.
In my time of owning this vehicle, it never failed me. It started every time and drove really nicely despite its age. I serviced it every 6 months during ownership.
I did not have many dislikes or major issues with this car. The only small thing I personally wasn't fond of was the front seats, which were pretty firm and not comfortable for long drives, but the back seats were really comfortable. Also, fuel economy wasn't the greatest, and it felt a bit on the slow side but not underpowered. That being said, the car did everything that was expected and fuel economy is really subjective based on lots of variables. The reason I bring it up is that even doing freeway driving 1hr away from home, it still burned through a lot of petrol compared to my friend's Hyundai i30, which used significantly less on the same trip and has the same size engine. Also, I think the paint used on Honda's may be a bit soft. I maintained my car's exterior really, really, really well, and it was undercover 98% of the time, but I noticed in the time of owning it that the roof and boot started fading and were no longer shiny compared to the rest of the body panels. That being said, my car was nearly 17 years old so chances are these are things that just happen naturally when a car gets old.
To summarise, I would 100000000% recommend this car/Honda and would re-consider purchasing another Honda again if it came to it. For 2007, it was a very good quality car and I could only imagine that newer models would be even better. I upgraded to a 2018 Mazda 3 because my Honda Civic required expensive repairs to keep it in good condition; it was not worth it (in my opinion) when considering the car's value + age.
AWSOME 2013 HONDA CIVIC 1.6L TURBO DIESEL 5DOOR HATCH – Does anybody know or realise that Honda makes fantastic Turbo Diesel Honda Civics and Honda CRV’s? WELL YES THEY DO!! Between 2013-2016 you could actually buy one of these things which is a very economical practical vehicle. The economy of this little Honda is very hybrid like if not better as it doesn’t have a battery that can go wrong and cost… Read more
you a fortune to replace, nor do you need to find something to charge your EV when it runs flat, all you need to do is find a petrol station, and off you go another thousand kilometres down the road!
I currently own a 2013 DTi-S Honda Civic 1.6L turbo diesel manual in a stylish 5 DR Hatch. I drive it every day between Sydney & Shellharbour, consuming anywhere between 3.9 L per hundred to 4.9 L per hundred depending on freeway, being hilly or not. So do the sums with 42 L of diesel it will return around 1000 kms! I also must disclose that the car is done 408,000 kms how do you still running on its original transmission engine and clutch. It has been an extremely reliable vehicle and very economical to own & run including servicing & maintenance.
It drives very smoothly and has plenty of lowdown torque from 1500 rpm and its fun to drive! It has plenty of space in a very large boot, particularly when you use the magic seats that fold flat into the floor giving you a massive cargo area. It has Bluetooth and all the usual electronic aids such as reversing camera climate control.
I can honestly highly recommend the FK series Honda Civic hatch both in diesel or petrol variants. From 2012 to 2016. The petrol comes in manual and automatic but the diesel comes only in 6 speed manual transmission. I has very comfortable seats, great handling and are still very modern looking without having overcomplicated computerised systems that constantly go wrong in these new current late model cars.
Lemon Car. Honda have lost the plot – This car is honestly the worst car I have ever driven. Many electrical issues from factory that Honda themselves have no idea how to fix. (Eg.. headlights dim randomly, alternator keeps dying (3 replaced in 200,000kms) CVT died just after the warranty expired which is an $8000 replacement Cars headunit from factory stopped working at 200,000 &… Read more
can't replace because the new models have a bigger screen that doesn't fit the 2016 model
Interior is spaced nicely but it is awful hard plastics
Brakes have worn unevenly from factory Car bottoms out on the smallest of speed bumps which means I have to slow down to a crawl to go over any bump or fear that my front bumper will be ripped off.
From factory every heatshield rattled causing a racket everywhere I drive.
Paint is thin and started fading around 3 years of ownership (white pearl)
I've had to sell this car because of repair costs too high.
Honda have lost the plot. Now with their fixed price sales, I will never purchase another Honda again.
Positive reviews
Very Lovely Car – Very Awesome Car. I have been using many Toyotas, Nissan and Mitsubishi and finally i thought to change my mind to Honda which was the right decision. It never let me down and will always stick with Honda Show details · 1
WITHOUT FLAWS – 2015 Honda Civic 4 doors sedan, 5 speeds manual transmission. My wife owned this car for 8 years now and put 60,000 km on it. It works and looks like brand new for the exception of a few minor scratches (other cars doors). I reviewed this item in the past with positive comments, but it may have been deleted. What I want to bring forward here… Read more
is that we ordered a new 2023 Chevy Bolt EV with the plan to trade in the Honda with a good resale value. Now, we are hesitating to trade a state of the art japaneese made thermal engine car for a cheap GM product, may it be electric. First introduced in 2016, the Bolt will stop being manufactured in the coming months and is already old technology. Just pondering. Any comment or advice ?
Amazing car – Bought new in 2020, RS model with 1.5 litre turbo engine. Every aspect of this car oozes class and refinement. It is nimble and refined on the road, and looks sensational. A huge step up from my similarly priced Mazda 3.; Show details
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Negative reviews
Peeling paint – Peeling paint has been an issue overseas with the civic and the paint has chipped off mine as well. Despite the car being in very good condition otherwise with all services up to date etc Honda refused to help at all with paint repair costs. Three panel beaters thought it was a manufacturing issue and still no offers of assistance. Mechanically… Read more
ok - a couple of issues ie low tyre warning is not reliable and have had to spend some money on it. Very low to get into. Turned off Hondas completely having owned them for 30 years.
I love my car, but… – The car is great, I love it, but (living where I do) I would never buy another Honda because the allocated service location (an hour away at Maitland) is unsatisfactory. I have to allow a whole day off to get my car serviced, they were unable to fix the problem with the central locking system (and insisted on gaslighting me that there was no… Read more
problem, despite the technician managing to lock my keys in the car), which I managed to fix myself! My next car will be bought locally, after researching both the car, and service quality.
2021 VTI-L Honda Civic Cruise Control – With cruise control on Australian models you cannot turn off the adaptive cruise that slows you down when approaching another slower vehicle, your vehicle slows down to their speed. Bloody annoying on long drives on dual lane freeways. It can be turned off on overseas models. Show details
Recent reviews
Reliable and fuel efficient at its best . Lovely drive and cornering – No issues December 2012 9th generation never a problem so far with 130 ks on the clock .just normal wear and tear like batteries and new tyres. Comfortable manual honda. Show details
2006 Honda Civic VTi – This car has done almost 400,000 kms and it still drives like its brand new. The car has been maintained and serviced regularly every year and at every milestone. Have only had to replace the CV boot, engine mount and break light bulbs while the car has been in my possession. Parts are not too expensive and overall owning the car has been very… Read more
affordable. Its a great sized car and effective for everyday use. Would seriously consider buying another civic within the 8th gen range with lower kms because this model is reliable and stand the test of time.
2007 Honda Civic VTI – Omg I thought this car wasn't going to last more then 400,000km and it has I've had the car serviced and maintained in excellent condition for them 7years I've had it. The only problem I had was the light switch but was an easy fix. Breaks were falling apart and got that replacements but overall I wouldn't mind spending $20k for a newer edition of the car 10/10 keep doing what you do Honda very happy customer and a loyal one two now. Show details
Loved it until it stalled and stalled again – I bought 50 year edition of Honda civic in 2019 Dec. After an horrible buying experience at ALTO Honda Blacktown I was hoping that my woes are finished. Not even 1.5 years in, Honda calls back the car because its not fit for driving and fault can result into a mishap. All this time while I was driving Honda civic, I was putting my and my family's… Read more
life on risk. Honda Rydalmere then performs the desired service after 10 days. allegedly replacing the faulty component. 4 months later I am driving to work in morning , my car slows down from 80 to 30 kmh . I somehow manage to drive it to a safe parking spot. I contact Honda rydalmere. They again have no slots for available for repair. the latest day available is after 10 days. I ask for a courtesy car which I am refused very rudely.
After 10 day Honda rydalmere repairs my car and performs a service as well. The very next day the car stalls again in an 80 kmph speed zone putting me in risk ,only after driving less than 3 kilometres. Honda rydalmere sent me home a faulty car. I paid 300 dollars for nothing. I again try to book in a date for repair but the nearest date was 7 days later. I get my car towed to Honda Castle Hill. They tell me on 7th day that same component is faulty for which Car was called back 4 months ago. They ask me to pay 1400 dollars more to get it rectified. The car has 5 years warranty. I try to discuss this with Honda castle hill team but rather than understanding my problem and my frustration , the dealer tells me that he can pack my car up and I can take it home like that, I am without my car for past 1 month now, I am shelling out money on uber and I have no vehicle in emergencies. My only fault is that I trusted Honda.
I am afraid Honda dealership will give me faulty car again. I am afraid they will keep telling me to shell out money by making excuses leaving something faulty everytime. I am afraid I will end up in a mishap because Honda civic breaksdown in the middle of the road and the Honda service can not rectify the fault. I am disappointed , I will never buy honda again. I will never recommend this brand to any one.
Perfect for Our Needs Still ! – Bought the RS in 2019 and still enjoying every drive. Large for a small car more small medium but still small enough to manoeuvre around town but like the extra space when on trips. Im a driving enthusiast i have SS Commodore and the Civic turbo is a surprise it's only a 1.5 litre but pulls strong good on fuel and handles quit good. Interior is pleasant and styling is ok great safety package as well. Show details
Sports Car Looks and Performance – I have owned the Type R since I purchased it new in 2009, it was a stunning looking sports car then, and still is as this body style has not aged and still looks current with today's cars, it's always a pleasure to drive as it is certainly a driver's car with spirited and very responsive acceleration, as soon as you sit in the comfortable seat you… Read more
feel part of the car as it cocoons firmly around your back and shoulders, the small racing steering wheel is thick to hold and looks the part to complement the sporting feel of the car.
It is certainly not the most economical car petrol wise, but allowing for the sports car performance from the Type R that is understandable, for touring though, I do find the petrol economy quite acceptable and it has never been an issue for me, as it is a large fuel tank and the distance travelled between fill-ups is quite comparable to most other cars.
The Type R has been serviced regularly by my local Honda dealer and it runs just as smoothly now as it did 11 years ago when new, I'm very happy with the Honda Type R and have never had any regrets about purchasing it, I have no plans of letting it go any time soon as I still enjoy driving this car, it is solidly built, has also been very reliable and never let me down as you would expect from a Honda.
Summing up, I would say that the Honda Type R is the best quality car that I have owned to date, and would recommend this model to anyone who is looking for an upmarket car with good performance, reliability, and modern European styling. I should add that the interior matches the spirit of the car and looks great too.
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MY BESTIE – Use my car for everday use, like meeting up with mates for coffee or doing shopping, very reliable and is my best buddy, its old but still my bestie. love you honda! Show details
Highly fuel efficient – Absolutely delighted with this car. Runs many km's on the smell of an oily rag. Don't notice that engine size is much smaller than my previous Accord. Use it every day either for local shopping or drives to the country. Always have it serviced by the local Honda dealership. Show details
Great Car – I use the car for everyday travel from going to work and back to travelling to holiday destinations. Very reliable and easy to drive. Can be improved by having auto high beam. Show details
One of the best cars I have owned – I use this car for all of my driving needs. I use this just about everyday. Car gets serviced every 10,000 km Only issue I have had was sensors on front grill were going on when nothing near this was fixed very quickly under Warranty Design fault Otherwise I am very happy with this car Customer service brilliant I believe that I will have many more years of driving with this car Show details
Just love it – I have had this car from new and it is like new. Always undercover and kept in perfect order. Travelled only 80k as I’m now retired and Covid hit. I have it serviced at home every year and keep a battery maintainer on it. Show details
Did the lady know this car had a rear seat or a boot? – The Honda Civic has consistently edged out the Toyota Corolla in major awards as best light compact available. That goes for both here and the USA. Servicing is pretty frugal and readily available, with expert providers both in and out of the actual agencies. The Civic is an easy car to fall in love with. Mine must have been owned by a lady who… Read more · 2
didn't know it had a back seat. She'd certainly never been told about the boot, let alone the treasures to be found in the compartment beneath the boot's lower lid. Amazingly ahead of its twelve years, this car should delight any age group but especially the more sedate driver: a lot of thought went into the design and comfort factors. The L definitely IS for LUXURY. You might get a better car for your money, but frankly it's hard to imagine where! Five years and not an issue - like NONE!!!!
Will never buy another Honda - the warranty is not worth the paper its written on – Faulty air conditioning not fixed after multiple returns over a course of years. They just regas functioning only a few days. Service staff treat customers with contempt when the item is warranty related. Left me at my wits end with no choice but to fix externally - they admitted they don't know how to fix it and offered no alternative. They will… Read more
not reimburse or acknowledge the well known air conditioning fault with this model. Honda Australia have the audacity of stating 'had we been aware of the problem' they would have actioned. This is my 4th new Honda.
Perfect reliable car for the price – I've had one for the past 5years with over 125k on the odometer, ~40k are mine without any faults. The most reliable car I have ever owned. This is a great car for work commute or a-b but don't expect to have fun Show details · 1
Reliability, Low maintenance – I bought my Civic Gli in Oct 1999 brand new. Use for daily commuting. Do schedule services myself. Now 265,000 km on the clock. Never missed a beat. It is still mechanically perfect. Replaced battery and tyres twice, muffler and front brake pads once recently. Paintwork still shiny. Nice and clean engine bay even though never washed. Trim,… Read more · 1
dashboard, carpet and roof lining are still in perfect condition. No complaint at all. Planning to buy a new Honda Civic or Jazz.
Oil dilution problems – 4th new Honda and possibly the worst. The new earth dreams 1.5l turbo motor has an oil dilution problem. I first noticed this when I checked the oil. The oil dipstick smelt of raw petrol and the level on the dip stick was 16mm above full. This is apparently a well known problem with the 1.5t turbo. I contacted Honda Australia - they referred me to… Read more
my local Honda dealer. I wrote to them over a month ago and no reply. I plan on doing my own independent oil analysis and go to Honda armed with the results before their excuses start. I am afraid my only solution to do oil changes more frequently (every 5000km) or keep driving, do the 10,000 /6 month service and cross my fingers. I suspect this motor is wearing fast due to petrol in the oil. Honda... you will be hearing from me again. I won’t let this issue go. Buyer beware!!!
Don’t deny the problem Honda helpers. My Honda rs 100% has an oil dilution problem!!! Buyer beware… Read more (+7 replies)
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