9th Gen Civic Hatch - is it really that bad?

**denot** · 27-05-2014 09:52 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering how come we dont see any 9th Gen Civic hatch owner here in ozhonda forum...

Is it because the car was so bad?

Wife wants to trade in our Veloster for it because our 3rd baby is on the way.

Thanks

**Honda_FD** · 27-05-2014 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by denot

Hi guys,

Just wondering how come we dont see any 9th Gen Civic hatch owner here in ozhonda forum...

Is it because the car was so bad?

Wife wants to trade in our Veloster for it because our 3rd baby is on the way.

Thanks

Whats a 9th Gen Hatch?
Never Seen/Heard of it before?

I've seen 9th Gen Sedans.. Never a Hatch

That?

**curtis265** · 27-05-2014 11:02 PM

well that's cos they're pretty ugly looking and not many people are interested in modifying them

plus folks don't come here to look for baby seats too.

**antony** · 28-05-2014 09:32 AM

The current Civic hatch is very unpopular ,the sedan seems to be selling much better,maybee check out the sedan version...

**denot** · 28-05-2014 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Honda_FD

Whats a 9th Gen Hatch?
Never Seen/Heard of it before?

I've seen 9th Gen Sedans.. Never a Hatch

That?

Yes thats the one. Strangely I found that more people are driving the hatch (pictured) compare to the Thai built sedan...

And yeah, because its UK made, even Mugen doesnt want to touch it...

**nedkerry** · 28-05-2014 10:55 AM

The front looks ok - I think they could look really nice with some cosmetic mods.
Not a fan of the back or the interior. In general, the 9th gen dash kinda look like they're tailored for pensioners. A rep at my local Honda mentioned that Honda were planning on either updating the dash or centre console, soon, to make it look better.

**destrukshn** · 28-05-2014 11:16 AM

I got one here.
I like them, not for the performance though.
good family car if need be.
massive boot, lots of space, and very versatile.
good for what it is and the price it's at I reckon.

**Honda_FD** · 28-05-2014 12:25 PM

@Denot Tell your wife to wait for the new Civic Hatch Turbo!
Be one of the first to get one!

***DAN*** · 28-05-2014 01:29 PM

They're decent cars, was choosing between sedan and hatch and ended up going with the sedan. crappy day time running light strips put me off. That and lack of aftermarket support compared to sedan

**denot** · 28-05-2014 04:18 PM

@destrukshn: do you think 2 car seats and a booster fit ok on the 2nd row?
@Honda_FD: They new Type-R? I can only wish mate...

@*DAN*: How did you find the Sedan? Is the build quality ok?

**EKVTIR-T** · 28-05-2014 04:24 PM

why are you going for hatchbacks to carry 2 kids?

what about midsize sedans or even FG falcons are good value lately

**Grayfox** · 28-05-2014 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by denot

Yes thats the one. Strangely I found that more people are driving the hatch (pictured) compare to the Thai built sedan...

And yeah, because its UK made, even Mugen doesnt want to touch it...

Not true.

Ever hear of the mugen M20 and M200?

Once the type R comes out they will do something wild.

They are not that bad.

The hatchback is more practical than the sedan due to its large boot space.
Not as common as the sedan, but when modded in the right way they can look bloody good.