In the past six years, Dongfeng Honda’s 10th Civic has set a benchmark for the domestic compact sports sedan market by itself. However, modern Fista, Lingke 03, Chuanqi Shadow Leopard and other sports sedans that followed all took it as an important model. It can be said that Civic is a well-deserved brother in this new market segment.
However, as the old saying goes, "It’s easier to fight a mountain than to defend it." For Honda, how to maintain the position of Civic as the first brother and come up with a follow-up model that can satisfy consumers more has become the most difficult problem in front of Honda. Therefore, when we get the eleventh generation Civic, we are also very much looking forward to how it will continue the excellent genes of the previous work and bring new surprises.
Appearance-smooth edges and corners but full of details
Sports and home use are two opposite concepts, but in the face of the ever-changing market, the trend of their integration is becoming stronger and stronger.
Fortunately, the eleventh generation Civic finally showed no contradiction. It seems to have found a balance between the two, just like a plate of eggs and tomatoes, salty and delicious, and quite delicious.
Compared with the previous generation, the grille size of the new Civic has been significantly improved, and the advantage of this design is that it can make the whole front face look fuller. Of course, some netizens think that this generation of Civic is more like a "little English school" and lacks its own characteristics.
In addition to the changes in shape, the lamp group also added a brand-new "L" daytime running lamp, which further enhanced the recognition. However, it should be noted that the two models of the 180TURBO are not equipped with LED light sources, so if you are light-controlled, then only the 240TURBO model will start.
On the side of the car body, the length, width and height of the 11th Civic are 4674/1802/1415mm, and the wheelbase is 2735mm. Among them, the three data of length, width and height have not changed much compared with the previous generation, but the wheelbase is 35mm more, which shows that the space utilization rate in the car has been improved.
In addition, I don’t know if you have found a detail, that is, the second half of the Civic in the picture is very similar to the current Cadillac CT5, especially the "small tail" behind the D-pillar, which is exactly the same, as if from the same designer.
I have to say that the side face of the new Civic still firmly grasps the design essence of the slip-back model, which I think is why the model can attract the attention of most young consumers.
The 17-inch blackened wheel hub is a perfect match with our Civic with a glossy gray color scheme, while the tire uses ADVAN dB series provided by Youke Haoma, which focuses on all-round driving and control, with the specification of 215/50 R17.
From a distance, the rear styling of the brand-new Civic doesn’t seem to have much novelty, but if we zoom in, we will find a different style.
The first is the taillight. Compared with the "boomerang" of the tenth generation model, the new Civic has obviously converged a lot, and the overall "L"-shaped structure can be regarded as echoing the front face.
The duckling’s tail, which looks like Batman’s helmet, is the finishing touch. Although its practical significance is limited, it plays a good decorative role, which is still necessary for a car like Civic.
I believe that the exposed exhaust from both sides can also poke the pain points of many users. It is simple and rude but not lacking in aesthetics, and it is very JDM-style.
It is not difficult to see that even though the eleventh generation CIVIC has been flattened by life, we can still find the timeless fighting atmosphere in the details, which is the spirit of Civic.
Interior-exquisite petty bourgeoisie sentiment
When you get into the car, the brand-new interior has undergone tremendous changes, especially the adjustment of the core structural parts, which will make many people mistakenly think that this is a brand-new modified one.
In the impression of many consumers, Japanese brands have always been known for their conservatism, especially electronic components such as screens, which are extremely cautious to use. The eleventh generation actually changed into a 10.2-inch full LCD dashboard, just like CCTV suddenly broadcast a second-dimensional animation, which was both exciting and unexpected.
Considering the needs of different users, this LCD instrument panel also provides two different display modes, the former is a classic double-circle design, and the latter is a vertical style similar to a scale.
Similarly, the 9-inch central control screen that comes standard in the whole system has a certain improvement compared with the previous generation. The specific experience and internal functions will be introduced in detail in the future "Car Lab" program. Interested friends can make a horse in advance.
Similarly, the 9-inch central control screen that comes standard in the whole system has a certain improvement compared with the previous generation models. The UI design of internal icons is no longer the simple style that everyone used to remember, especially in terms of intelligence, it is equipped with Honda Connect 3.0. The new system has significantly improved the interactive experience. At the same time, a small number of physical keys are reserved, which ensures the convenience of operation.
As for the specific experience and the richness of internal functions, I will make a detailed introduction in the column of "Car Machine Lab" in the future, and interested friends can make a horse in advance.
Although the screen has been improved, the quality of the reversing image is still rough. Fortunately, the model provides three different angles, which can facilitate us to observe the situation behind the car.
The metal net outside the air outlet of the air conditioner reminds me of the old Japanese radio of the last century, which is very retro. However, the central air outlet at the bottom of the screen is still the same as the old models, and it can be regarded as a kind of inheritance.
The air-conditioning control area uses the operation mode of button+knob, in which the texture of knob is more than one Level higher than that of German and American models with the same price. At the same time, it seems that a frosted protective film is attached to the surface of the display screen in the center of the button, which not only protects the appearance from being scratched, but also avoids leaving fingerprints to affect the impression.
The depth space inside the wireless charging panel is quite abundant. Whether it is iPhone 13 Pro Max or a large-size Android phone, it is very convenient to pick it up. More importantly, the charging efficiency of the panel is very impressive. Although the official did not introduce its detailed power, according to our actual measurement, it should be around 15w.
Unfortunately, the whole vehicle is not equipped with a Type-C plug-in interface, so if you need it, you may have to bring your own converter in the future.
The brand-new Civic, including seats, center console and other places, has been decorated with red stitching, and the visual effect can also meet expectations. At the same time, there is a layer of non-slip fabric on the surface of the cushion, which feels similar to Alcantara, but it is not so delicate, and the overall feeling can give a higher score.
Two groups of independent air outlets in the back row and two groups of UBS charging interfaces basically meet the daily use needs of passengers in the back row. From this point of view, if the wireless charging panel in the front row is included, then the eleventh Civic can realize the anxiety-free charging of all employees when the vehicle is fully loaded, which is quite rare.
Space ride— A family of five is fine. No problem
First of all, the front row, adjust the comfortable sitting position, the height of the experiencer is 175cm, and the spatial performance is shown in the figure.
Keep the position of the front seat unchanged, and the experiencer comes to the back row. At this time, the remaining space in the knee is about one punch and two fingers, and the remaining space in the head is about three fingers. Slipping the back brings a beautiful external outline, but it also has a certain impact on the internal space. You can’t have your cake and eat it.
In fact, the eleventh generation’s knee performance is not ideal, which is largely due to the length of the second row seat cushion. In other words, the sacrificed knee space is exchanged for the better support effect of the cushion on the legs. This trade-off is really tangled, but after a few days of experience, I seem to prefer the long cushion. After all, it can make me sit more comfortable. As for the knee, just bear it a little. ……
The bulge of the back platform is not serious, and the height is similar to the short side of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which will not cause too many adverse effects on the ride.
There is no need to worry about the storage capacity of the eleventh generation trunk, and there are two groups of "small ears" for putting down the rear seats with one button above the tailgate, and the details are quite in place.
Driving | Civic opens the multiple boundaries of the family car.
It expands the boundary for family cars, and obviously it can provide more driving pleasure.
At present, all the 11th generation models are equipped with 1.5T turbocharged engines, but according to different adjustments, two versions of low/high power are introduced, with the tail labels of 180TURBO and 240TURBO respectively.
Our test drive car is top-mounted, so it is the latter. The maximum power of the engine is 182 HP and the peak torque is 240 Nm, which is matched with a CVT gearbox.
In urban sections, brand-new will not make you worry too much. No matter its starting process or mid-course acceleration, there will be a steady stream of power output as a guarantee, and it will drive very well.
The transmission efficiency of CVT transmission is relatively high, and the smoothness in rapid acceleration also meets the needs of daily household transportation. If you want a different acceleration experience, you can shift to the S gear, and the power will come more directly, instead of yelling all the time in normal mode. But frankly speaking, there is still a certain gap between the feeling of this dynamic change and the shift rhythm of dual clutch and AT gearbox.
As the 11th generation descendant of the family, Honda has perfected the adjustment of this model, including its accelerator and brake pedal, which are all linear and easy to control. So again, this car is very suitable for daily commuting.
The chassis part is newly equipped with the classic combination of former McPherson and rear multi-links. Compared with the old models, the new car adds more toughness in the comfortable setting, which is somewhat similar to the HATCHBACK version of the previous generation.
Of course, if you drive a car, it’s best to find the feeling in the corner. Only when you enter the corner and leave the corner can you realize that the sports talent in the family car is still in your bones. As a result, the part of the mountain road has become the most impressive part for us.
After entering the mountain, it seems to be "a different person", which brings a completely different feeling from driving on the road, especially when passing through the U-shaped curve, the cornering posture of the vehicle and the toughness of the lateral support have been fully exerted. Although it is not tough, it can definitely kill more than 90% of the opponents at the same level for a 150,000-class car.
However, the CVT gearbox is also unable to cope with the frequent uphill sections, and only keeps the S gear at all times to ensure that the power output will not be affected.
Finally, NVH, which everyone is more concerned about, after all, the old models have received a lot of spit. Unfortunately, the brand-new Civic can’t clear its name at least at present, but in comparison, the tire noise and road noise have been controlled to some extent, and the overall performance still has room for improvement.
summary
As a vertical replacement model, brand-new needs to make a trade-off between change and invariability. If it becomes more, everyone will say that the model has lost its original flavor, and if it becomes less, it will be criticized incompletely. It is in this difficult crack that the eleventh generation gives its own answer.
Fortunately, the brand-new changes are reflected in the shape design and interior texture, which are also the core elements that consumers are concerned about today. What remains unchanged is the driving gene that has been passed down with decades of development and has been passed down from generation to generation.
This generation, even though there are still imperfections, has made remarkable progress compared with its former self. In the 150,000-level car purchase list, it is one of the unavoidable choices.
