A Brief Review of the 2017 Honda Civic Hatch

The 2017 new Honda Civic hatch is now available, and for those that don’t enjoy the sedan variant, this is just the ticket. On a practical level, the hatch allows easier navigation into the boot space for storing larger items. However, this is not the only trick up the sleeve of the Civic hatch, and there is a lot to cover in this brief review.

Interesting Changes:

The Civic hatchback has always been a popular car since its release here in 2007. However, stylistically it has been all over the place trying to find its own unique niche. The older models were built in isolation in the UK and then exported worldwide. This new incarnation is being built in Thailand alongside the sedan version. Somehow, this seems to work better from the looks alone, and the range now feels like a cohesive lineup. Another point worth mentioning is that the cost is lower in real terms than the previous model. Although there is no longer a base model manual available, a significant amount of equipment has been added to the base car.

Under the Bonnet:

The Civic hatch has a different engine on the two cheapest models, the VTi and the VTi-S when compared to the higher specification VTi-L, RS, and VTi-LX models. The base powerplant is a 1.8 litre, four cylinder naturally aspirated engine that generates 104 kW of power and 174 Nm of torque. The higher specified models feature the Honda EarthDream engine, which is a1.5 litre, four cylinder turbocharged affair that generates 127kW of power and 220 Nm of torque. All of these Civic models are front wheel drive only, and they are equipped with continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic gearboxes. Sadly, there are manual variants in the lineup, but they are not available here in Australia. Those seeking a purer manual experience will have to wait for the Honda Civic Type R hot hatch when it arrives on these shores.

Pricing:

There is a five model range to choose from, the base model VTi is $22,390 and goes up to the VTi-LX flagship model at $33,590 (all prices don’t include on road costs). The second from top model is the RS, and this is the only specification that has a different cost of $500 extra for the hatch version. This additional price is for features, such as twin central exhaust tips, black front spoilers, black rear lower spoilers, piano black side skirts and a 12 speaker stereo system with added sub woofer.

If they are looking for a Honda Civic hatch, Perth based drivers should contact us here at Prestige Honda. We hold a large stock of both new and used cars available, including the new Honda Civic hatch for sale. We would like to invite you to join us for a no obligation test drive at your earliest convenience. If you require vehicle financing, our rates are very competitive, and the repayments will be tailored to your unique circumstances. Our sales team members are standing by to advise you on the latest Honda Civic hatch price and to answer any additional questions you have.