Honda Civic hatchback 2006 - 2011 review - CarBuyer 

The car is almost 10 years old now and it still looks brand new. The most underrated car of the decade too, guess the world was not ready for it.

The rear spoilers blocks so good headlights from the cars in your back. How come all reviewers failed to spot that?

It's 2020 and this car still looks bang up to date. In terms of looks, it blows the new Civic out of the water.

I drove this Civic model for about 10 years. I never paid anything but regular service, not once. Only the following were changed: light bulbs, oil, tires, filters. The first was a Civic 2008 1.4 VTEC, I drove it for a couple of years and replaced it with the same model, the same color, only 2011 and 1.8 VTEC .. The engine is the only thing missing from that 1.4 model .. I switched to SUV for practical reasons because I was tired of just looking at the holes in the road: D According to Honda, I have deep respect, especially for this 2005-2011 Civic model. I enjoyed driving that car so much, literally the only car you can buy for "little money" and have a real sports car. Acceleration in first / second gear with the sound of a 1.8 VTEC engine is invaluable. The most interesting thing for me was to "run in" from a side street on the main road in front of someone. (Within safe limits of course) I don't think anyone in front when I "flew in" even managed to squeeze the brake, I think it was more in their heads - Jbt this car has rocket propulsion. : D In the first gear, it goes up to 60, even 70 km / h, within a few seconds. Really priceless feeling. Stability is equal to a karting car, it never "betrayed" me in 10 years. Braking, ie. the braking path surprised and saved me a couple of times, it brakes like a cat, believe me. Just don't skimp on pimples. There are places inside for everyone, it's spacious, the trunk is huge, I don't believe that any car in that class has that. I'm telling you, the only "flaw" is a very very hard sports suspension, which is to be expected because this is a very very good sports car: D Rating 10/10, you won't go wrong.

Those rear seats are brilliant!

I recently bought a 2011 2.2 Honda Civic CTDI with 65,000 miles. I’m in love with it.

The honda civic is actually my dream car

owning one of these Civics, a 2.2 ICTDI, i can assure you that the spoiler in the rear window has not once been in my way of seeing things out of the back. the crashy ride can be fixed by fitting Eibach progressive springs which makes it much more comfy

Awsome car to own, still looks stunning, and still puts a grin on my face. I have the 2011 1.8 VXI Automatic and hardly any trouble with it. Only issue ever experienced was the faulty USB port on the radio that bombed out just after the warranty expired - i never bothered fixing it, I just use the AUX line directly into my ipod now. The review is correct in that it does have a firm ride and poor rear visibability, but those are easy to live with compared to what the rest of the package offers. Cargo space is huge, I manage to fit more cargo into this than my Jeep Cherokee I had before this. The automatic gearbox is perfectly matched with the 1.8l engine and is smooth and responsive. I highly recomend this car.

I just bought my 2.2 i_ctdi 2006 today. It's everything that I expected. Planty room behind. Biggest boot, sport car and still family hatchback. I love it

I had one of these, it was amazing. 2.2 litre diesel with a massive boot, good looks and reliable

Very futuristic looking. To my none car friends when they see it on the road they think it's one of the newest ones when it's not!

I own a 07 civic and it's a great car. I've been driving them for the past 25 years. Wouldn't go with any other brand.

I have on and it's still very modern...never had any problems...much better than todays cars...the engine is great👌

The Civic's just awesome. I'm hoping to buy one pretty soon.

I recently bought one and they are known as Civic SI in Australia. Despite the cons in the review, I absolutely love the car. Can't get enough of the interior as it cannot bored me (feels like home) and of course fun to drive. The car still ages really well in my opinion.

I own this car, there will never be a most beautiful car than this in the C segment! ;(

2006 HONDA CIVIC

I took command of my spaceship today (09/04/16) :-)

The 1.8L is an absolutely underrated first car. I got one for my first car and it’s 1.3Grand with a blackbox but I pay £2000 a year without one !!!!

I go dogging in my civic

This car hasn't aged at all.

Not one single mention of the engine. That's a shocking omission in a car review.

still most popular civic on the road today tho

My 2006 Civic is SUPER Reliable, comfortable, economic(46mpg around town). Never let me down and has not required any major repairs or service

This car it’s totally for me! Hacks and clever design ❤️❤️❤️

Have and love this car, has only 100,000 miles and runs like a dream! Super reliable and honestly so much fun to drive around. Considering its age it holds up very well against newer cars and is honestly verrrrry powerful, still more power than a lot of other newer cars on the road. Only down side is the tough suspension, other than that, i have to say this car is very very capable and soooo spacious! The back seats go all the way up which means lots of room for "activities"... 😂

I own a 2008 Sports model 1.8 i-vtec. It's been always fun to drive. Almost 10 years now, still it's a head turner on the streets... Very Practical family car....

My bro just sold me he’s rescued cdti 2.2….awesome car shifts really well.first time driving a civic and im literally hooked in 2021

It's quick not fast but it's a brilliant car and a decent driver can really make it shift

This must be the most beatiful car ever. Looks still modern.

I bet you could get a dead body in that glove box🤔

The headroom is decent, Im 6'1 and fit in the back of my 06 Civic

I just bought 2007 2.2 diesel... Its a rocket

Recently bought an 08 reg 1.8 semi auto. 43k on the clock. Quality car. And when you drive on a smooth road it is top notch! But will mention, the stiff suspension can be tough in an area with a lot of potholes or even a motorway where a small part isn't smooth as the other parts.

Living in North Africa, Honda Civic its so expensive compared to renault Clio, My mom she has one, and its never Broken, now its give it to me for about 400 000 km. still have the Original ENGiN work perfect, and never let me down. tks mom for your gift lool

Ah the days before car wow

that is a beautifull car ,he looks mutch better than the opel astra ,vw golf or ford focus

This is my first car. Love it!

having driven one i have to say that it's biggest flaw is the front placed roof columns... in hard turns you need to lean forward to see the turn which in a mountainous road full with curves can become very annoying still though i would still prefer it to any german

I've just bought a 1.8 EX, going to pick it up on Thursday, so excited ;D

Beautiful car, got the same red,great to drive,love the space

yeah yeah it's not as comfy riding as an Astra or Golf but frankly, those cars are as dull as dishwater next to this. Even 15 years after launch it still looks sharp, the interios design is still cool and being a Honda, most of them are still running perfectly.

It still holds its value, Im looking to buy a used one and they are much more pricy than similar hatches from that era!

Just got the 2010 ES 1.8 I-VTEC. Test drive was too fun. My ES has got a sun roof which completes the spaceship vibes.

Just dont get it in its automatic form. Their auto transmission has problems but with a stick...incredible and super reliable

Just bought a civic 09 plate polished metal 1.8 vtec awesome car recommended

I bought Civic Type S 2007. And I'm very happy. This was my dream car, and now it is mine. Sound of iVTEC is delightful.

Several years ago, I owned a very well used 2000(W) Peugeot 406 HDI. Then one day an acquaintance gave me a lift in a Honda Civic like this. The difference was like day and night. The bumping and crashing from that Civic on the rural A roads of Somerset. The Peugeot just kind of acknowledged they were there, but not a problem. I rather concluded, that after all the years that have passed, the French are the people that know how to make cars that can both handle, and ride well. My current 2006 Yaris Mk2 is like that Civic. You fell every little bump, jarring up through the thing.

I just bought one today, 52000 miles, £1500 :)

got mine and i love driving again

the looks of the car made me buy it a black one hope i an pick it up at the end of this week i cant wait =D

Wish it was still made today and offered in the US

Fantastic car. I love driving it.

picking mine up tomorrow, can't wait!

Is there a version with an onboard toilet? I drive long distances and I don't like having to stop to take a crap.

Very tempted to get a 1.4 i-vtec

No esperaba a Matt de Carwow 😂😂, I didn’t expect Matt from Carwow

I just bought one today

The young Matt Watson

there was only one problem with this civic, the ride was a little rough, it is a slightly lowered and sport car. That the only problem

Oh my God 12 years ago mat Watson was on carbuyer... what a surprise

Barnet is Barnet fair which equals to hair. Fair-hair. It's the cockney rhyming slang, true londoners use it, it originates in East London. I'm from London and I love the original London like how it was back then although I wasn't born back then.

Very nice cars, and they have held their value well. Recently TDi have unlocked the (petrol) stock ECU, and they have decent tuning potential too. I'm remapping my 1.8 with a few mods in August

I got caught dogging in my civic

Well, the ride comfort part of the equation will be addressed with the all new, redesigned 9th-generation Civic which will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and go on sale in early 2012.

I've just bought a 2007 2.2 diesel - I love it too.

bloody 30sec advert no skip how dare you 😬😬😬😬

For information. You can use your honda civic to trave your dirtebike, or light sportmotorcycle in, with those seats! It's great!

Up to this day I don't understand how it was so easy for him to lift up the boot floor cover. Mine is so tight to pull out

I think it looks a lot better than the new civic. It is a freaking space ship! What more do you want? :) Captain Picard maximal warp speed!

In the 90's you bought Honda because everything else had fall apart issues, unless it was some German luxury. Then at the beginning of the 21st century when car industry was changing, aiming for new methods of lowering production cots, and many carmakers suffered from a sudden quality drop - most Japanese carmakers didn't because they had been going through these changes slowly over long periods of time.

The 2012 Honda Civic US version is nice too!

Matt of Carwow interesting. Loved the design of this one, getting a newer Civic though (2013), still like the design but wanted the other improvements the newer models have made.

had 1 for 2yrs great car

i just bought this car! amazing!

didn't mention one thing about performance ... all he talks about is folding the seats and the grip

I have a 2010 esi vtec civic european edition but I wanna know what windscreen wiper blade to use are to purchase... Can anyone assist me on this??

You are very lucky! I want it as my first car too! :) Which engine do you have in it? :)

@swiv2d be realistic, teens can't afford the 1.8 type s or the 2.0 type r ... so it will always be a cool car, ... i have the type s and it's good fun to drive...

I just bought used 8. ten Civic because of this video :D. This video is totally truth. I-shift is little bit slow

I cant remember, i had it done at an official Honda dealer, i think it was around 150 euros. they are a straight swap, the springs themselves go around 130 euro's

Need to correct the information in the box what you have wrote you have said that it's available with a 1.4 diesel never has had a 1.4 diesel this shape you did go on to correct and say it comes with a 2.2 diesel which is correct but you should have deleted that really or looked back at it

Do you Found the look and design of 8Th generation better than 10th?

thank you Diddy

I'm buying one of these during the next few months, can't fucking wait

I'm 17 and looking to buy my first car in a few months, and I am looking at buying one of these. Any ideas on if this is a good idea. Mainly looking at cost of insurance bid it's gonna be sky high

damn, why don't Hondas in Canada/US have huge glove boxes?

ive got the 2.2 es spec in milano red.... what a car!

JESUS that is ONE HUGE glovebox!

Sadly Hondas next gen of civic was not as good as this one. The bits they had right inside were changed up and it was irritating! Most of all i hated how they never changed the handbrake over to the right on right hand drives! It was perfect next to the drivers leg but moreover Its just plain awkward when you constantly grabbing your passengers leg with it on the left.

love my honda civic

Hi guys im after 2009 or 2010 one of these Any tips for reliability petrol or diesel Cheers

i have one of these! its very comfy for me :D

Looking in 2020 for my first car. Cheap insurance and 8.6 seconds 0-60. YES please 1.8 + VTEC !

It's funny how nobody ever bought this thing in Japan so they canned it here and will only import the Type R version from England. The Accord also doesn't sell well here.

Is this car reliable ?? Im learning to drive and need something good and cheap that wont be in the repair shop every week. Feel free to list any other cars that are reliable. Petrol max 1.6 Litres manuals please ( ireland/uk )

I have got black 56 reg ex what a car i love it

Civic fn2 1.8 i vtec vs Focus mk2 2.0 i duratec . Which is better to drive?

Any of u guys have any gearbox issues with this model