Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5d Owner Review
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I would highly recommend this type of car to young drivers looking for a step between basic and hotter versions of hatchbacks. The 1.8l engine is smooth and revvy, insurance is cheap, 0-62 is done in less that 9 seconds and it still hits 42mpg with not much effort, couple this with the vast boot and Honda magic seats, it becomes a very versatile car indeed.
as my car was an SE spec it did only have basic sound insulation which can be tiresome come longer motorway drives so if possible go for a higher model. the prices are low for this year group now so if you are a young family then i think it will suit most lifestyle choices.
The suspension is firm so if you are looking for soft comfort i would go elsewhere.
How reliable do you find the car?
in the three years i had the car, the only problem i has was a leak in the radiator hose, was a very quick fix. syncromesh for third gear was starting to play up a little but sold it before i had to repair that.Does the car do everything you expected it to do?
As many people will say; comfy to drive, huge boot, economical and cost effective to run. At the time i was in my early 20's so insurance for that level of performance wasn't to bad either. the petrol needs working hard if you need to pick up speed due to its lack of torque but the gear box is delightful and the LED rev limit indicator next to the heads up display style speedo means its very easy to make sure you never hit the limiter.About their car
- Fuel type Petrol
- When purchased February 2015
- Condition when bought Used
- Current Mileage 86,000 miles
- Average MPG 42 mpg
