►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ru-vid.com ►Compare the Toyota Corolla: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L-rrbzeeuFQ.html ►Compare the VW Golf: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_dnPItXx9YE.html 00:00 2023 Honda Civic hatch 00:15 Civic e:HEV in Crystal Red 00:43 Length and generation changes 02:06 Rear and suspension 02:43 Interior: key fob and doors 03:35 Steering wheel with real buttons! 04:27 Seating position and panoramic roof 05:15 Interior cockpit overview 06:02 Infotainment system 06:47 Digital instruments 07:03 Lower middle console 07:45 Rear seats 08:58 Hatchback trunk / boot 10:11 Engines: turbo, N/A and Hybrid 11:08 Driving: Acceleration Civic e:HEV 12:37 Autobahn motorway cruising 14:05 Hybrid feeling 16:31 Fuel economy / consumption 18:50 More high speed highway driving 20:20 Best price-performance car? 21:05 Understeer? 21:34 Assistance systems 23:25 User interface while driving 25:20 Premium driving feel? 27:56 Electric driving moments 32:04 Dynamic driving #Honda #HondaCivic Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
We bought Honda Civic Hatchback Advance 2023 a month ago in white colour. Best choise ever. Very good car. I owned very nice and fun cars but this one is something special.
I really applaud Honda for keeping things simple in the interior. The way that many manufactures are adding complexity to their modern interiors in the name of increased technology is a real turn off for me. So much so that I would buy an older model of a car with a simpler interior rather than the new current version with greater ( and unnecessary ) techno complexity
Honda learned their lesson from the previous gen HVAC touchscreen, which is always a bad idea. What if the screen breaks and your in Canada or a blizzard and you can't adjust the heat!
Currently own a FK8. Trading that for the the Advance trim in blue ( Thomas should be pleased), when i drove the car i was surprised at the comfort. But what sealed the deal for me was the performance and handling, really impressive. The car comes with a lovely interior and the mpg is good, the bad news is i have to wait till March ( UK).
@@boyasaka No i didn't Chris. To be honest my intention was to buy the FL5, but £47000 too rich for me that's a price increase of £13000 compared to my FK8 in the UK. I was very surprised as mentioned before regarding the E HEV, it really was fun to drive. Steering very precise, handling excellent very stable and acceleration not to be sniffed at ( Tested a few bends😉). Looking forward to March.
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Thanks Thomas I hadn’t realised it’s a non turbo petrol engine. To me the electric bit gives you the ‘turbo’ type acceleration without using more petrol. Genius Honda
Great review, just 3 years ago I would only ever consider buying a German manufacturer car, in this class a Golf (7.5) or a A3, possibly a Focus, its shocking how today back end of 2022 these manufacurers have all taken a step backwards especially in terms of both quality and engine innovation, and Honda has stepped 2 steps forwards and overtaken the like of the Golf! A Honda is better built than a VW - still shocks me!
Here is how powertrain works. It's based on same idea as in eg. Jazz, but it's more powerful one and newly developed. This car has no gearbox in any shape. It's all simulated and extra faked in SPORT mode buy special unit which can't be turned off (but can be disconnected by 10min DIY). "Gears" in this car is a modulation of the current which powers electric motor. It's basically an electric car, which most of the time is driven by quite powerful electric motor. Only at specific scenarios (calm, steady ride at 70-140Km/h) system can switch to direct drive by petrol engine (through simple clutch, aka. 6th gear). Any acceleration, hill etc and you back to hybrid mode where electric motor powers wheels and petrol engine just powers generator and battery. In case of any sudden need for extra power system will use generator (so also petrol engine) + stored battery power. This car never uses both engines at the same time to drive wheels! It's fundamentally different system to Toyota's. Whole idea is based on fact that petrol engine is mostly disconnected from wheels and can operate at optimal conditions close to maximum engine efficiency (2-3K RPM). Any surplus of energy is stored in battery for later use. This is key secret of this drive system. Typical petrol car operates at relatively low efficiency which changes through the drive and about never reaches optimal value. Here petrol engine, is most of the time, close to its optimal working point, so petrol usage is relatively low (recuperated energy helps further). System is so clever, that when you drive steadily on petrol engine directly and battery gets full, it will switch petrol engine off and instead of wasting new energy it will drive purely from energy stored in battery (even if we drive eg. 120Km/h). Once battery discharges (not close to 0 , but to safe value to prolong its life) petrol engine turns itself on and whole cycle repeats. Petrol engine never slows or speeds too much as this would mean leaving optimal working condition (and burning even 2x more fuel). Instead we either store extra energy in battery or take it from battery (surplus of energy stored earlier or from recuperation). Plain simple at the end. Even recuperation works efficiently as wheels are connected directly with powerful electric motor (no gearbox). Extra good news is that petrol engine is never stressed too much, but operates steadily around its optimal conditions. Thanks to all of this Honda offers warranty up to 300K km as there is not much to break (electric motors are rather reliable parts). We will see how it translates to real life. Also real 0-100km/h in sport mode is close to 7.0 sec not 8. Acceleration is great because in practice it's basically an electric car with 184HP/315Nm, so not weak at all. It's not typical hybrid car at all. It's more an electric car where big battery (which is still far too weak and problematic for worldwide adoption) is replaced with petrol engine acting as generator. Very different to Toyota's system.
In strong acceleration, both motors do work together still to generate power, but u say that in strong acceleration just the electric motor powers the wheels?
@@autogefuehl In strong acceleration petrol motor always work, but it powers generator, not wheels + you get current from battery. Only electric motor powers wheels. As I said- in Honda system either electric or petrol motor powers wheels. Never both together. Petrol motor only powers wheels in specific conditions as mentioned and it's never in stress or slow speeds (
Any idea how long will be lifecycle of battery in this setup? Can this battery live longer than for example 5 years without significant degradation even though it's low capacity (only 1kWh) is used by 135 kW electric motor?
cross my fingers they are also succeeding commercially in Europe with Civic. I drive for city tours new Jazz and very happy with it....People often complaint price of Honda....but do your maths by driving, comparing specs and reliability stats etc ! Great review Thomas. A
Have been driving a nardo grey Honda Civic for the last month and i have to say that its fantastic! Would you say,Thomas, that its one of the best cars out there? Congrats for your work, possibly the best car reviewer!
Agreed. I live in the Balkans and i drive a CRV and everybody is asking me what car is this. There are like 20 Honda's in the whole country🤣 Shame for the others with their golfs and passats cuz it's bulletprof reliable sturdy car
The motoring media in the UK is an absolute farce, just a bunch of VAG advertisements. Mind you people are happy to parrot the propaganda too, anything high quality or good value is immediately labelled an "old person's car" and laughed at. In other countries people value these qualities.
@@TheSpoovy It's even worse in germany. People in 70 hp VW Polo are accusing Lexus owners of "being jealous bc they cant afford a VW and have to drive a car for poor welfare parasites"...
Hi Great Review. I have this car since 2 weeks now :) (Elegance trim) Great Car. When my wife is driving in city the fuel economy is 2,5L on 100km! And the sound is comming from the speakers - not engine (In Sport Mode) If you are in Normal or Eco mode it is much quiter (and economical)
Amazing review as always Thomas! In my opinion (being after test-drive with that car) it's a very interesting position on the market. I'm a happy owner of Civic IX gen. and I'm seriously thinking about 11 gen. Love from Poland!
Hi Thomas, thanks for this review. I am a big fan of Honda's interiors, they look modern, sleek, and they are functional. It really makes me want to get behind the wheel and go for a drive, especially at night when the dashboard and all commands gets illuminated. I do like the front but I am more reserved about the profile and the rear. This wouldn't stop me from buying it though. And I love the Accord too, actually even better (again more for the interior). Oh, Thomas, a last thing: Do you have any plans to review the Citroën C5X? This car is growing a lot on me and your opinion is always valued! Cheers from Canada!
@@autogefuehl Thomas, are you serious? I am surprised you wrote that. First of all, yes, I have seen the 408 review, but the C5X is a car with a different personality and philosophy. Please, if you have time and the chance, review the Citroën. I like the 408, but it's not a C5X. Many thanks!
I had two VW Golfs MK6 and MK7 looks like Honda might be my next car because previously VW was user friendly and premium now the Korean and Japanese have left VW behind.
Mate go for a MK8 Golf test drive but fully specc'ed up to R-line fitout with Sound & Vision package and panoramic sunroof (still cheaper than the Honda Civic hybrid by far), with this spec far more luxurious feeling than MK7 and tech far more progressive/futuristic..but still user friendly enough..
Germans have given up on trying to mass produce quality cars for everyday people. VW in America is junk quality compared to Toyota, Honda, and Mazda. I rarely see VWs on the road either.
I have Audi 2019 A4 and 24 civic hatch! The 24 Civic is really good,but you can’t not compare with Audi ! It’s totally different level! Audi bmw and Mercedes still way better than Honda!
Thank you for this review. A lot of information, but nice to watch, sometimes funny bits. The Honda seems to be a great car. I am particularly interested in the workings of the hybrid drivetrain, i think it’s a great concept and I want to try the car out at the Honda dealership.
Great review. Ordered mine in November same Red metallic colour. Drives brilliantly. The controls are so easy to navigate Estimated delivery is May 2023. I think Honda have a sure fire winner with car 🚗
Great review as always Thomas! I also had the chance to use the 11th gen Honda Civic for one week and I'm so in love with the clicking sound of the buttons. The only thing I dislike is that in my country, Honda kept the Honda Sensing system but they removed the sensors around the car. lol
I agree the Honda drives fantastic with plenty of smooth performance plus great economy Trading my Mercedes C Class diesel for new Civic Advantage. Hopefully arrives at Honda dealership in April 23. Update. The car is now ready for handover in July 2023 🎉🎉
A lovely and detailed review of a fascinating hybrid honda. Using the petrol engine to charge the battery at speeds below 110kmph sounds like a mad geniuses plan. I only dont like the bonnet which looks too flat, maybe a slight bulge increase in the middle, would have done wonders.
I wonder which chassis feels more precise and better planted - the new Civic or BMW F40? I currently drive an F20 and I'm really tempted to test drive this Civic!
Hi Thomas, it's true that the seat heating button is hidden behind the wheel, but the information on set level is relayed on the top corner of the screen and stays there for a few seconds, so that the driver doesn't need to look down. Same goes for all inputs to the climate system.
The transaxle is quite impressive. It’s an exciting piece of engineering that is more enjoyable on a day to day because of the series hybrid and the ability to sit in overdrive on the interstate with only the engine powering the drive shaft.
Honda did a great job with new Civic. Great looks and superb dash/cabin. Shame about the high price and especially the greedy mark ups on Type-R version by dealers.
Yeah most probably but when you actually drive, it doesn't sound annoying like most cars and sounds much bettera and realistic than the previous one, in fact it sounds nice and actually useable. They're using a nice engine tone and good quality speakers here 😌
Just stumbled on this. Nice to see you driving around where I live. Actually not looking for cars, but seeing and hearing this instantly makes me wanna change my Mazda 3 in! 😅
Hello Thomas. Got my Advanced today in Thomas Blue :). Have to agree with you about how easy it was to learn the systems of the car, took me about 15 mins.👍
You missed the Easter egg under the tray in the middle arm rest ;). Excellent review as always, the sound of the doors and hatch impressed me too, very solid. The hybrid drive train is very good (and I'm driving a 3th gen Toyota hybrid drive train with the 2.5 liter). Feels like a car at least 10.000 euro more expensive
I’m fed up with paying so much for my U.K. spec. Oct 2020 BMW M340i what with monthly PCP, £550 per annum (£40K+ car list price) road tax, insurance, £50 per month servicing and then insurance and petrol (basically, £1,000+ per month for a car that usually sits in my garage 5 days a week) so test drove the Civic Advance. I have to say, the Honda felt just as well engineered as the BMW with as good handling and a better ride! Yes my 374bhp BMW is a bit faster but, in all sincerity, after my extended 4 hour test drive of the Civic, the M340i didn’t feel that much faster around town and away from the lights plus it felt like it was trying so much harder; the Civic felt more effortless. Also, the BMW seats felt like cardboard after the lovely soft leather chairs in the Civic! I loved the interior of the Civic and it’s clever design touches; the roller blind in the boot is a masterpiece! I am seriously thinking about trading in my M340i for an Advance in blue premium paint!
Another fantastic review. Love how you sum up a good easy to use interface, it really should be obvious and require little to no learning curve. I also like your sense of humour……amazing for a German! Joke!😂😊😂
This is funny that German cars at least non-premium went wrong way and Honda shows what is right :). New Honda Civic is quite a banger. Even it is a hybrid you must admire the quality jump of interior, upgrade on all other areas and this great new power unit that surprises everyone with how much efficiency it has while still being so dynamic and having so good basic parametres. Honda is not cheap as a base model, but you can't find a better deal for this money currently it seems :)
Thanks for your review. I took a test drive. The performance, handling en overall package is very nice. What do you think about the overall road sound insulation. I found it to be quit loud. Other cars seem to be more silent like a Mazda 3..
Hello Thomas, thank you for the great review. Just one question. Did you get a chance to test the lights too? Apparently they should have sort of matrix technology, but reading different opinions so I was wondering how do you find them. Thanks
Lovely car ! I have a 2016 model civic and it’s been a totally reliable and fault free vehicle. It’s a shame the civics don’t have the rear magic seat anymore tho !
hello guys, I have ordered the new Honda Civic Sport from an dealership in Bucharest, Romania, in december 2022, they said it will take 6 months to deliver the car. How much time did it took for your dealer to deliver the car? I have a feeling that my dealer won`t be able to deliver it in 6 months. thank you.
Ordered mine November 7th. Received April 20th. I had been told it could be as late as October. Problems with some colours I think. Hopefully not long for yours. It is worth the wait!
Glad this is coming to Canada in 2023 just as the new Prius arrives. Two apex HEVs, for those with the sense to buy efficient cars but for whatever the reason aren't buying a BEV.
One of the best reviews of this car, as usual with this channel 👍👍 but just one little correction, the engine sound in "sport mode" is completely fake, in reality the combustion engine stays almost always at the same rpm, it only picks up at highway speeds but only with one long gear, there should not be a sound change.
The sound in Sport Mode is only enhanced via the sound system, but the RPMs you hear are what the ICE is doing in real time. In other modes will do just the same but without the extra echo/equalizing from the speakers. They tuned the ICE output-generator input with those varying RPMs mimicking a shifter, just to avoid the droning sound of constant engine speed, which some don't like (I would have preferred it). We can say the need for varying RPMs is artificial, but the basic sound is not. The single long gear will engage only at constant speed, not during acceleration (not even at high speed)
Superb review Thomas, would love to trade my 10th Gen Civic Turbo for this, but not sure when these eHEV's will arrive in New Zealand. My wife drives the new Jazz eHEV and it's fantastic, tons of tech under that conservative skin!
Thomas, might sound like a silly question. Would you compare the riding quality of this Civic to the one in a current BMW 3 series (with the base suspension)?
I too, Thomas, was surprised at just how well this civic drives. So much so, I ditched my next SUV in favour of this ( & as a family car too ). I ordered the Advance, sonic grey in October & due April here in the UK. Fingers crossed it’ll be no longer.
I ordered the Sport version in grey here in the Netherlands 4 weeks ago. Estimated delivery time May/June. Currently am driving a 2021 VW Golf Variant.
I don't understand why ppl are surprised how good Honda drives lol. Honda driving dynamics have Always been top tier, Im telling that to ppl last 20 years lol. Any1 who understand cars knew this.
Only the hybrid hatchback is available where I am in Europe, no sedans or turbo engines at all. This lack of options is starting to get irritating. Which do you like more, this or the Mazda 3?
I bought a Mazda 3 because the wait time for the Civic was too long, and I don't have car right now. However, I would suggest getting a Civic if space in the back and the boot size is important. The Civic is a much more practical choice especially if you have 1 or 2 kids or will be carrying people in the back seat.
I ordered one in the sport trim at the end of September and estimated delivery date was April. A few days ago I got a message saying the car has already arrived and I'm taking delivery of it today!
After almost a year of using it I love the car so much! It's sporty, drives really well, doesn't consume much and very practical. The only negative point that I would say is that the fuel tank is fairly small, about 35l. But for the rest I don't have complaints at all. @@s4nder86
I gave up my 2017 Honda Civic hatchback because my 1.5 Turbo suffered badly from oil dilution. Otherwise I was very happy. I currently drive a Tesla Model Y and am seriously considering going back to a Civic
LOL re: "Crystal". For once in a long time I see a classic safe and tasty design from Honda. I like. Classy dash too. @Autogefühl thanks for the review.
I like the new Civic but it is so expensive here in the US. They are probably one of the most expensive mainstream brands now and don't offer asany features as other cars. They have done a lot of cost cutting here to push people to the Integra. No rear vents, the R and Si I think don't have the rear seats being red like the front. And absence of heated seats and steering wheel on some. I hope they are at least still reliable. And they do still look good.
14 minutes in you talk about the “sound from the engine”. I’m sure you know by now that the sound is fake and played through the speakers and doesn’t come from the engine. It’s an electric drive train generated by a petrol generator as you mentioned. Otherwise solid review! Thanks Thomas. 👍🏼
Another excellent review. Did I miss it or is there no B mode or, apparently, braking regeneration paddles? Is this a feature in other similar hybrids (they are of course in the C-RV and H-RV)? Have they somehow integrated those functions in this Civic drivetrain?
