Honda Civic Hatchback (2012 - 2017) 2.2 i-DTEC EX 5d (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Hopefully nothing. I bought it because it's a great car not because it says anything about me!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

No idea and quite frankly I'm not interested.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, if it proves reliable although I hear Honda are discontinuing the 2.2 diesel in favour of the 1.6 super eco-friendly variant. It's not as much fun to drive.

What are you likely to buy next?

Not sure as this vehicle will be with me for the next couple of years.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£21,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Seemed like a good deal at the time, however less so when on delivery I discovered the car was in fact a 2012 specification car with a significant amount of equipment missing.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Okay. Would have preferred the dealer to have provided the vehicle I thought I'd bought rather than offer to take my picture with the vehicle.

What's it like to drive?

Excellent. The 2.2 i-DTEC engine is sweet and full of torque. It's not overly noisy either as suggested by some of the reviews I read before buying the car. It's a great motorway cruiser and sure-footed on country roads - holds the road well with minimal body roll. Draws a good balance between comfort and fun.

What's it like to park?

No worse than many other cars in this class. The rear visibility is not as bad as some have stated. The rear view camera also helps in tight spots.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing so far but it's early days. I would expect good reliability given Honda's reputation in this area.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot is cavernous for the size of vehicle and the magic seats are also clever.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

iPod interface is one of the best I've tried in recent years.