Honda Civic Hatchback (06-11) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 31 March 2011
Honda wanted to attract younger buyers when it launched the Civic - the carmaker was keen to lose the dull image of the previous car and aimed to develop something that would appeal to style-conscious drivers. It certainly succeeded and the result is a daring and ground-breaking design that is unlike anything else on the road. It's not just style over substance though because the Civic is practical, great to drive and user-friendly while the interior is just as futuristic as the exterior. Add in the option of the most refined diesel engine available in a hatchback in the form of the excellent i-CTDi, a superb dealer network and bullet-proof reliability and you've got the best family hatchback on the market.
4.5 out of 5

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All models come with electric windows, trip computer, remote central locking and alarm, front and side airbags, emergency braking assistance in conjunction with ABS and electronic brake force distribution. SE models add active head restraints, emergency braking assistance, automatic air conditioning, CD player, 16-inch alloys and a chilled glove compartment. Sport models have 17-inch alloy wheels and high-intensity headlights. ES models have the same as SE plus automatic lights, steering-wheel mounted audio controls and cruise control, leather-covered steering wheel, front fog lights and a panoramic glass roof. Meanwhile the EX has a combination of the equipment offered on Sport models, DVD navigation plus ES equipment. The Type S has automatic air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, a CD radio, curtain airbags, alloy pedals, leather-covered steering wheel and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The GT pack adds a glass roof, cruise control, dual-zone air conditioning, extra audio speakers, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers. In September 2009 an Si model was introduced on the five-door model. This adds front fog lights, a Type-R mesh style front grille, dark chrome door handles, half leather upholstery, a USB port for iPod connection and graphite coloured alloy wheels.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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