OMG NEW CIVIC FEB 23 - We get 2.0l

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10-02-2006, 11:14 PM
aaronng

To me, sports car are cars that are track-orientated. They don't need to be hard edged, but have features that give it an advantage on track. It could be handling, power, weight. So in this category, the M3, MX-5, Type R, NSX, 911, Ferraris except for the 550/575, Skyline, and even the lowly Mini Cooper S (John Works version) qualify.

Unfortunately, the Civic sports is not a sports car to me. But it is a sporty car. Now, if Honda went and gave it suspension that was specially tuned for the track like the Type R's, then I'd put it into the sports car category.
11-02-2006, 08:08 AM
UNLS1

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Originally Posted by MiSloVic

actually, the carsguide review is based on the civic in NZ. they are getting their civic from japan, which includes a whole lot of other goodies like the VSA, etc.

OZ is getting the civic from thailand, and the price list says 29,990 for the 2.0 sport manual. think we MAY get the manual 2.0.

wat u mean we may? We have got the manual!

I get my demo next week :D
11-02-2006, 08:22 PM
hondarox

Just saw all models of the new Civic at the motor show. Couldn't believe it. The cabin and boot area is the same size as the Accord Euro Sport on display! Check it out yourself. Note also that the VTi-L also has audio control on the steering wheel. However, the mirror integrated indicator lights is only on the Sport and Hybrid models. A couple of things I don't like are:
1) The cloth trim on the VTi and VTi-L looks terrible. Bring back the velour.
2) No gas struts to hold the bonnet on all models, only a cheap skate rod.
I was disappointed that the clusters could not be lit up. Sales person said it was "motor show" rules. However, in other cars (eg. Lexus, Toyota) the clusters could be lit up on request.
12-02-2006, 03:31 AM
AF1

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Originally Posted by civicCXI

is it worth it to pay $30k for civic sport?
add another $10k you get euro lux

When the first EK4 was released here in australia it cost ~$32000.
Its been 6 years since the last VTIR, ever since then every Civic since has been very poor. Im for one very happy to see a K20 DOHC Civic in the showrooms.

Bring on the Mugen Civics!!
12-02-2006, 02:56 PM
hondarox

There are only four speakers in all Civic models. Even the Swift has six speakers!
12-02-2006, 09:29 PM
mooshie

anybody know any weights? no point having the power if they have put on even more weight
12-02-2006, 10:14 PM
Tofu

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF1

When the first EK4 was released here in australia it cost ~$32000.
Its been 6 years since the last VTIR, ever since then every Civic since has been very poor. Im for one very happy to see a K20 DOHC Civic in the showrooms.

Bring on the Mugen Civics!!

that's not the point..
there's different K20 engines, and this one in the new Civic Sport is not the one with the agressive cam.
13-02-2006, 11:35 AM
EuroDude

Meh. I was hoping the Sports model would be the uk model:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...CivicSport.jpg

But no dice... disappointing really.
http://www.hondacivic.com.au/assets/car_civic_sport.jpg
:(
13-02-2006, 11:40 AM
EuroDude

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Originally Posted by Tofu

that's not the point..
there's different K20 engines, and this one in the new Civic Sport is not the one with the agressive cam.

Yep its only the 119kw K20A3... instead of the quicker K20A2, K20Z1, or K20Z3.

K engines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine
13-02-2006, 11:57 AM
berniebern

saw one for the first time yesterday at the Melbourne motor show. The outside is nothing special but the interior...PWHOAR !!!!
13-02-2006, 12:55 PM
aaronng

The UK model is the hatch. Honda Aus didn't bring it in because the price would be too expensive. But they did mention that they were looking at interest for next year (carsguide article).

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroDude

Meh. I was hoping the Sports model would be the uk model:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...CivicSport.jpg

But no dice... disappointing really.
http://www.hondacivic.com.au/assets/car_civic_sport.jpg
:(
13-02-2006, 01:21 PM
EuroDude

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronng

The UK model is the hatch. Honda Aus didn't bring it in because the price would be too expensive. But they did mention that they were looking at interest for next year (carsguide article).

Thats good news :) Bring on the AUDM Honda Civic Euro :thumbsup:

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