At the beginning of 2023, the local automotive market got to know all the details of the new Honda Civic up close. The renowned midsize sedan with a legion of admirers began to be sold in its 11th generationin single, hybrid (and much more expensive) version.
However, the redesigns on the sedan do not seem to have pleased the public, as the sales of the model did not take off.
That said, those who don’t give up having the vehicle in their garage can choose to search for previous generation versionswhich was available on the market between 2016 and 2021.
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Biggest renovation in history
The 10th Generation Honda Civic represented one of Honda’s most complex and ambitious projects, requiring an unprecedented commitment of the brand’s research and development and engineering resources.
It was the biggest and most extensive renovation of the model in its entire history, which resulted in the creation of a more sophisticated, spacious, safe It is technologicalwith efficiency and performance compared to previous versions.
It was the first Honda model to introduce, in Brazil, the turbo engine combined with the CVT transmission. All this innovation was recognized and the model received several awards in Brazil and around the world.
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The strongest update promoted on Civic generation 10 occurred in the facelift of the 2020 linewhich brought new design, comfort and technology.
Furthermore, the new LX version. Also in 2020, the brand launched the Civic Si. The sports coupe, recognized for offering the purest driving experience, arrived renewed on the Brazilian market with changes in the external and internal design, mechanical improvements and new comfort and convenience equipment.
Engines, versions, consumption and equipment
The most expensive version of the tenth generation of the Honda Civic, the Touringhad at heart the 1.5 turbo engine that gave the sedan 173 hp of power and 22.4 kgfm of torque. The powertrain worked in conjunction with the seven-speed CVT transmission.
In this case, the acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h was achieved in 8.6 seconds and the maximum speed was 208 km/h.
However, the other versions of the Japanese sedan had the already known 2.0 aspirated engine, which generated 155 hp of power and 19.5 kgfm of torque.
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However, it was in the aforementioned Honda Civic Si, presented in 2020, that the model gained even more strength.
The sports version had 1.5 four-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection and double variable valve control in the cylinder head. This engine was combined with a six-speed manual transmission with short and precise engagements.
With a front intercooler and larger turbo, as well as other mechanical improvements, the Si’s engine had maximum power. 208 hp at 5,700 rpm and 26.5 kgfm of torque at 2,100 rpm.
Fipe table of some versions
Line 2017
- SPORT 2.0 manual – R$ 93,472
- SPORT 2.0 automatic – R$ 97,073
- EX 2.0 – R$ 99,761
- EXL: 2.0 – R$ 100,761
- TOURING: 1.5 Turbo – R$ 117,919
Line 2018
- SPORT 2.0 manual – R$ 97,723
- SPORT 2.0 automatic –R$ 100,459
- EX 2.0 – R$ 102,743
- EXL: 2.0 – R$ 106,672
- TOURING: 1.5 Turbo – R$ 123,645
Line 2019
- SPORT 2.0 manual – R$ 100,331
- SPORT 2.0 automatic –R$ 105,922
- EX 2.0 – R$ 106,672
- EXL 2.0 – R$ 109,624
- TOURING: 1.5 Turbo – R$ 129,431
Line 2020
- SPORT 2.0 automatic – R$ 111,359
- LX 2.0 – R$ 112,023
- EX 2.0 – R$ 115,567
- EXL 2.0 – R$ 119,459
- TOURING 1.5 turbo – R$ 129,431
- Yes 1.5 turbo – R$ 206,004
Line 2021
- automatic SPORT 2.0 – R$ 116,325
- LX 2.0 – R$ 116,674
- EX 2.0 – R$ 123,218
- EXL 2.0 – R$ 128,836
- TOURING 1.5 turbo – R$ 129,431
The good and bad of taking the Honda Civic G10 home
The popularity of the model in the national market is unquestionable. Between 2016 and 2022 more than 141 thousand units were soldaccording to data from Fenabrave.
The high number of sales for a midsize sedan is completely justifiable, as the vehicle has always been a reference in driving pleasure and interior space.
If space is one of the most important attributes for you when choosing a car, don’t worry. The tenth generation of the model was also responsible for leaving it is even bigger compared to the previous line.
The car offers a total volumetric trunk capacity of 519 liters and 2.70 meters of wheelbase, thus ensuring the comfort of all occupants.
Furthermore, even the cheapest versions have a good interior finish and a series of items that make it a very complete vehicle.
Highlight for the wheels light alloy, air conditioning digital, six airbags and leather and soft touch finishing in several areas of the interiorsuch as the multifunctional steering wheel.
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The driver also has access to items that make driving easier, such as automatic pilot, traction and stability controls and ramp start assistant.
However, as not everything is flowers, for you to take a copy home these days you will still need pay a considerable amount, even higher than the launch price at the time.
For a comparison method, the 2017 Sport 2.0 version was launched for a starting price of R$94,900, and could reach R$99,900 due to the color variation. The same version is currently sold for R$ 97,073, in the market usedaccording to data from the Fipe Table, in April 2024.
It is also necessary to consider that the Civic 10 never had advanced driving equipment, such as the Honda Sensing package, consisting of adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and lane departure alerts with steering wheel correction.
The sedan has undergone a few recalls throughout its life. Units from the 2019 and 2020 Touring version lines were recalled for fuel pump repair.
At the time, Honda stated that some units may have faults in the fuel pump module, interrupting the flow of fuel to the engine.
This interruption could turn off the engine while the vehicle is moving and cause material damage, serious injuries and even fatalities to the vehicle’s occupants and/or third parties. It is worth remembering that all recalls are free.
Autoesporte recommends
If you are looking for a Civic 10, know that it is an excellent choice. If the extra power of the top-of-the-line version is essential, Don’t be afraid to opt for older versions. There were few changes made to the model from the beginning to the end of the generation, and this decision could save you a lot of money.
However, if the Civic’s more conventional engine is already a good size, the 2020 line could be the best choice, as from then on the car became even more complete. Our recommendation is the EXL versionon sale for around R$ 120 thousand, price of an entry-level City sedan. This configuration already offers leather seats, digital air conditioning, multimedia center and speed controller.
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