Honda Civic 1.6 VTI Review: Civics 101
The eigth-generation Honda Civic is good, and the numbers running on our road says it all. Ok, so you want one - but at the same time, have a budget to stick to. Ahh...here's where the entry-level 1.6-litre variant comes in. Or is it?
What we like:
Updated look keeps it fresh- spacious and solid interior
- willing engine
- sporty handling and reliability of the Honda brand.
What we dislike:
A tad overpriced- leather not a standard option
- missing factory-fitted audio head-unit and standard-fitted tyre that doesn't seem to compliment the car's handling capability.
After many generations, the Civic has matured into a refined family sedan. In its current guise, the Civic is far removed from its original form as a cheap, frugal and reliable car - it's a better and more upmarket car.
Thus, it's not hard to see why there's plenty of Civics plying our roads.
Wait.
Here's the biggest downside - the upmarket positioning is also reflected in its price. With a list price of $85,700 (the promotional price starts at $76,100), that is a serious amount of money to be parting with for a 1.6-liter car. Factor in the missing equipment (such as factory-fitted audio, leather seats, HID headlights), and this really puts things into perspective.
If you've got your heart set on (and have the moolah to pay) a Civic, then we suggest you take a look at the higher spec 1.8 and 2.0-liter models. Otherwise, the lower equipment level on this 1.6 could leave you feeling short-changed...
Credits: Story by Jeremy R. Chua, pictures by Azfar Hashim
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