Who's bought the new Civic hatch 2012/2013 model

**i-vtec** · 09-05-2013 09:11 AM

curious as to best prices people paid for a VTI-S hatch.

**Grayfox** · 10-05-2013 12:05 PM

around 22K i would guess.

**Perry** · 11-05-2013 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by i-vtec

curious as to best prices people paid for a VTI-S hatch.

My dad got his VTI-S manual for around 22K..... Shame they didnt come in manual in the other models =(

**Grayfox** · 11-05-2013 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Perry

Shame they didnt come in manual in the other models =(

One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.

If i badly want a high end model i will import it.

**pacogun** · 12-05-2013 05:18 PM

My friend bought VtiL top spec just months ago when Honda has special for $27k with special color, pearl metallic, n leather seats. Compare with my FD1 sedan my2011, their civic hatch better in: built, interior finish, practicality from hatch, and more features of course than my vti. However, I don't like the auto only for VtiL. I test drive it, imo I prefer driving with manual stick than with paddle shift. I feel more grunt with manual trans. The hatch's body is heavier than the 2011 sedan. And I didn't hear the unique exhaust tone when revving.
Unfortunately, I didn't drive for long trip, I could not comment about the suspension. The civic hatch' suspension uses similar system with jazz, front strut n rear torsion beam. With Jazz, the ride is not as comfy as civic, especially those who sit at the back seat. The torsion beam at jazz cannot absorb the road bump as good as the civic' multilink suspension.
And sit at back seat of the civic hatch, I did not feel as roomy as in my Jazz GE. I think it's because of the smaller windows.

I think in Europe where civic hatch come from (Swindon, England), it tries to compete with VW Golf. That explains the good built quality. And the stalks for indicator and wiper are opposite than FD1 sedan, just like the european car.

**Perry** · 12-05-2013 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Grayfox

One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.

If i badly want a high end model i will import it.

That will be a massive fail if they did come in auto, also I didnt like the rear seat layout like the Jazz to me it seems like they are trying to cut cost.. I guess there is potential for wide etc like the BTCC.

**Grayfox** · 13-05-2013 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by pacogun

The civic hatch' suspension uses similar system with jazz, front strut n rear torsion beam. With Jazz, the ride is not as comfy as civic, especially those who sit at the back seat. The torsion beam at jazz cannot absorb the road bump as good as the civic' multilink suspension.

The suspension could be softer on the hatch, just so you do not feel the jolts as harshly but this was on the 2010 model, not fully sure how the major facelift models are like.

**curtis265** · 13-05-2013 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Grayfox

One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.

If i badly want a high end model i will import it.

I doubt it will be an auto. It's not very sporty is it!

**chobby** · 20-05-2013 10:51 AM

Hi

I was wondering if anyone know how to get hold of the mugen bodykit for this new model? the only place I've found is mugen euro. Does anyone know how to import it? I've email them but they don't seem to reply.

**Perry** · 21-05-2013 09:38 PM

THere is a kit out for them already??? Have you tried ebay UK? jdmyard they might have hook ups I'm trying to source some parts but trying to find the contacts at the moment.