And competition in this segment to move fast. 2012 Ford Focus was redesigned and the Hyundai Elantra 2011 offers fuel economy comparable, more power and better interior. The Chevrolet Cruze calm, while the Mazda 3 cans according to response handling Civic curves. High-performance Civic Si is still a sensation, but the Mazdaspeed 3 and Volkswagen GTI deserved Both Rivals.
2012 Honda Civic ITS degree in powertrain and chassis from the last generation that is largely unchanged. The output of 140 hp and 128 pound-feet of torque from the 1.8-liter 4-Stay The Same inline engine, push the Civic from stop to 60 mph in 9.2 seconds During testing underwhelming performance.
Honda HAS found a better fuel to science, including refined aerodynamics and rolling resistance is less. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on lower trims models, and it was slippery, gearbox trouble-free for use. May Enthusiastic drivers find the action a little too light whisper in ITS, but the commuter rush hour or the COMPANY will appreciate the light-effort clutch pedal and short, easy shift throw.
Quick power-assist steering, a civilized and a shorter wheelbase level of body rigidity makes coupe and sedan Sharp handler. A strut front and multilink rear suspension carried away with only minor enhancements. Drivers looking for maximum thrills than willing to find They're in the Civic Si, the masseuse a 2.4-liter engine and a larger six-speed manual to provide 201 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque - the Latter is a 22 percent increase. Additional push came in low in the powerband and Help The jump out of the corner, but still ready for the next. Machine is still evidence of high-revving character COMPANY traditional, although the spread more widely to increase the power drivability.
10.3-inch disc brakes front rear disc combined with 10.2-inch higher on the coupe and sedan trims, and PROVE They are competent, although they provide stopping power less Than Competition (lower DX and LX trim levels replace with less expensive rear disc brake drum) . In the test, 2012 Honda Civic EX-L sedan stopped in 131 feet, due to below average for this class.
On The Other Civic HF spectrum is, the term for Honda's fuel-economy trim seen in the U.S. the last two decades ago. Is essentially the LX sedan with an automatic five-speed, RF get 41 mpg highway through aerodynamic improvements like a wheel underbody is smooth and efficient.
Hypermilers seek dig comfier get nudged to the Civic Hybrid, which offers options such as leather and navigation. New lithium-ion batteries trim about 20 pounds compared with the old chassis, and along with continuously variable transmission Hybrid Delivers 44 mpg. Although the suspension showed a typical Honda Reflex, acceleration and brakes grabby hybrid relaxed driving does not inspire much passion.
Comfort
Front and Rear passengers benefit from leg-and shoulder room Supplement in 2012 Honda Civic. Taller drivers and front passengers appreciate the compromise or 3 inches or additional shoulder room, a larger dock is Provide arm and a little more elbow room to roam. That familiar Honda controls fall into the hands that do not change easily. The special offer is supported in a chair with legs stiff and support the body.
But the 2012 Civic degree is also another family of common characteristics: noise. Citizenship has Never Been Particularly quiet, and the new model does not deviate from this pattern. Road noise is still accepted by buyers as the price of doing business in the compact market segment, but with a competitive model now offers a quieter passenger compartment - the Cruze comes to mind - stand out because of ITS satisfied Civic Reception this Flaw.
Function
A sharply raked glass Make big cowl above the dashboard is made of industrial-grade plastic and dull also wrap around the panel and flows down through the center stack and console. Even the air vents are enormous. It is a curious choice of interior materials was not in accordance with the rest of the car competency - especially in light of competitor offers a faux leather and soft-touch items as standard equipment.
Set deep in the asymmetrical cowl That is two-tiered dash and driver interface, which now includes the 5-inch color screen - Intelligent Multi-Information Display, or i-MID. This monitor audio, Bluetooth and vehicle information, all controlled via steering wheel buttons and keypad. Choosing a navigation system and you will have four areas of information competing for your attention: the digital Speedo and i-MIS at the level above and Closer to the glass, and tachometer and displays nav below.
Skip navigation INSTEAD and you get an array, radio buttons and awkward greatness. This is a busy presentation, and two-level configuration HAVE never felt Quite user-friendly since the introduction of ITS in the previous Civic models. Keypad buttons and navigate menus via the steering wheel i-MID, cruise control and hands free phone function, and very easy to operate enough for anyone familiar with smartphones compass controls. But first you have to wrestle with 14 buttons and directional commands on the steering wheel only.
Design / Fit and Finish
2012 Honda Civic exterior design playing close to ITS ITS predecessor. This is a little more windswept, with a steep windshield angle, tapering roofline for ITS tight and pronounced character lines along the sides of ITS and pelvis. Front fascia has tightened a bit with the grating and a kink angry Slightly smaller in the light. Honda designers say the principles of yoga-inspired shape.
