2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Review | TestDriveNow

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Komentáře • 89

  • @tonyamato1781
    @tonyamato1781 Před 7 lety +19

    These cars look so much better in person

  • @longmaga19
    @longmaga19 Před 7 lety +5

    White looks amazing on this color. It shows all the nice details.

  • @el_chino778
    @el_chino778 Před 7 lety +8

    I love the versatility of my black hatch

  • @Andrew8126
    @Andrew8126 Před 7 lety +9

    Great review Steve. This trim really seems to be the sweet spot, and black is definitely the color (hides that weird black plastic trim). Makes me feel old, because I'm not sure I'd be happy in this trim level anymore. Honda manuals continue to be great, though.

  • @76carmel
    @76carmel Před 7 lety +5

    I think this edition of the Civic Hatch is the one fan boys and import tuner crowds have been waiting for.

    • @cuzimaluzer777
      @cuzimaluzer777 Před 6 lety

      Billy Sou si coupe for just a few more dolla's

  • @JayZoop
    @JayZoop Před 6 lety +1

    Getting my 2018 sport hatchback manual tomorrow. Dark gray paint. Black/beige interior. Has everything I need except moon roof.

  • @jumbie4972
    @jumbie4972 Před 7 lety +1

    can't wait for you to review the type r

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider Před 5 lety +1

    This car is hot. Thanks for this review Derek!

  • @mikem2253
    @mikem2253 Před 7 lety

    Anxiously awaiting the Si and Type R! May be a home run!

  • @thtech2133
    @thtech2133 Před 7 lety +1

    I haven't seen a video of the Civic hatchback vs Mazda 3 hatchback. It would make a great one.

  • @Godblesseveryone4
    @Godblesseveryone4 Před 7 lety +2

    amazing review 👍

  • @EvendimataE
    @EvendimataE Před 7 lety

    this was my first choice but that changed when i saw a video of toyota chr.....i just wish the chr has an engine like this 174hp 31-40mpg

  • @vothry
    @vothry Před 7 lety +3

    I would purchase this now instead of waiting for the Si if it had an upgraded audio system with the manual.

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy Před 7 lety

      vothry Get a professional audio system installed. Better than anything Honda would offer.

    • @97I30T
      @97I30T Před 7 lety +1

      ericj305 I highly doubt an upgraded aftermarket audio system would void the warranty.

    • @v60polestar88
      @v60polestar88 Před 7 lety +3

      vothry That head unit is shameful. Looks like it came out of a 2001 Toyota . No leather wrapped steering wheel in a sports model. Really?? In 2017 you shouldn't have to live with a crappy audio system. Even lower end cars offer decent audio systems.

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety +1

      The audio system is not THAT bad. I will probably swap out the stock speakers for some higher end ones in the future. It's better than the sound system in my last car - a 2011 Honda Fit Sport (which had the high-end system available at the time).

  • @yongutsa
    @yongutsa Před 5 lety +1

    Anyone knows about differences between hatch and 1.5T in terms of driving dynamics?

  • @RickDanner
    @RickDanner Před 6 lety

    I have a 2017 civic sport hatch manual like your old white one . Its only 13 months old and the front floor mat already has a hole in it ! It took my 2000 civic SI 15 years to wear out the floor mat ! The interior and the paint job on this car (its black ) is so cheap man if you vacuum it too hard the sides near the doors caves in ? anyone else notice this on their 10th gen civic?

  • @Yondaily
    @Yondaily Před 7 lety

    Can't you believe it the turbo engine is tiny even the Hyundai Veloster has a big engine!

  • @baldheadlogic
    @baldheadlogic Před 7 lety

    Hey Steve. Great straight to the point review. I agree with you regarding the feature content but there is always a drawback.

  • @richardobenshine301
    @richardobenshine301 Před 5 lety

    Lol CVT has better fuel economy man can't beat the computer in shift, other than that great video

  • @m-8018
    @m-8018 Před 6 lety

    I'm waiting' to coming from UK half years later.

  • @izzygonzalez73
    @izzygonzalez73 Před 5 lety

    Serious question, so I can use premium instead of unleaded?

  • @ReligiousShooter
    @ReligiousShooter Před 7 lety +6

    Put this engine into the HRV. Need my ground clearance.

  • @hyundai618
    @hyundai618 Před 7 lety +1

    Very nice Car.

  • @zachg9065
    @zachg9065 Před 7 lety

    If this had a great sound system it would be absolutely fantastic. Great car for 22K.

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety +1

      The sound system is not terrible. I'll probably replace the stock speakers on my Hatchback Sport with some higher-end ones soon.

  • @floop2935
    @floop2935 Před 6 lety

    1:23 , he said it’s a “ big butt” lmao

  • @brorowcarwiz
    @brorowcarwiz Před 7 lety +4

    Yet it doesn't even have variable intermittent wipers... Honda, why must you spend $30k to have common features?

    • @jwdebaca
      @jwdebaca Před 7 lety

      brorowcarwiz vvg

    • @hondaftw1234
      @hondaftw1234 Před 7 lety +1

      brorowcarwiz it's available on the EX ;)

    • @brorowcarwiz
      @brorowcarwiz Před 7 lety

      But then you lose the Sport package, leather wheel, etc etc... Ugh. Love the new Civic but hate traditional Honda trim levels and packaging. Just unnecessary.

  • @hondaftw1234
    @hondaftw1234 Před 7 lety

    How does it compare to the Elantra Sport?

  • @Fadic4
    @Fadic4 Před 7 lety

    I'm pretty sure it's a Single-scroll turbocharger.

  • @BarracksSi
    @BarracksSi Před 7 lety

    You mentioned the uprated front stabilizer bar -- what's different about this one compared to the standard models?

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  Před 7 lety +2

      According to Honda, the Hatchback's front stabilizer bar is upgraded from the Sedan's unit. The result is crisper turn-in and flatter cornering for the Civic Hatchback. Front and rear stabilizer bars on all trims improve turn-in response while reducing body roll during cornering. The stabilizer bars are bonded to their mounting bushings and use low-friction connecting links for smoother operation. All Civic Hatchbacks use a tubular front stabilizer bar.

    • @BarracksSi
      @BarracksSi Před 7 lety

      Cool. Yeah, I'd like to know whether it's thinner or thicker (thicker front bar = more understeer). Maybe we'll need to wait for a deep-dive analysis from Grassroots Motorsports or one of the forums.

  • @spunkflunk
    @spunkflunk Před 7 lety +1

    i payed 30grand for mine wtf

  • @rdulder
    @rdulder Před 7 lety +1

    Another review I watched commented on the stick shift was terrible and felt like a Logitech computer shifter. Your thoughts?

    • @JakeFromLateFarm
      @JakeFromLateFarm Před 7 lety

      Mag Border -- I am curious of this as well. If true, it would certainly be uncharacteristic of Honda to make a sloppy manual gearbox.

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  Před 7 lety +7

      Mag Border Ha!!! Must be someone who's never driven a good one! This stick is great.

    • @maximus9401
      @maximus9401 Před 7 lety

      It was someone who is skilled at performance driving and has driven all manner of cars

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety

      You know what opinions are like.

    • @carloselrey36
      @carloselrey36 Před 7 lety +1

      I don't know who said it, but considering every other trust worthy reviewer has loved the shift box, I'm gonna go ahead and say he doesn't know what he's talking about

  • @Trades46
    @Trades46 Před 7 lety +1

    Honda made a VERY good Civic after the 2006~2014 malaise era. While the 1.5T is nice, the fact VTEC will not available until you step up to the insane Type R is a disappointment.

    • @tonywong8134
      @tonywong8134 Před 5 lety

      The 8th generation was not definitely malaise. The 9th gen, yes. The 8th gen was surpsingly smooth to drive, even the five speed manual. Owned it for ten years before getting a 6 speed 2018.

  • @americanmutt5426
    @americanmutt5426 Před 4 lety

    How is it in snowy weather?

  • @369jwillow
    @369jwillow Před 5 lety

    now that was a good review. There are so many shitty reviews out there that are ridiculously long winded.

  • @canddmeyer
    @canddmeyer Před 7 lety +7

    The EX-L CVT is more to my liking. Don't want to row gears no more.

    • @randykim364
      @randykim364 Před 7 lety +2

      The EX-L CVT is great. S gear is Sport mode and it's great. Hope you enjoy yours.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot Před 7 lety +2

      That's nothing to be ashamed of. Kaitlin Jenner is still well respected in spite of becoming effeminate too.

  • @toddmediumwellingtoniii478

    how is the cvt less economical?

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  Před 7 lety +4

      Todd Medium Wellington Gets worse mileage.

    • @jwdebaca
      @jwdebaca Před 7 lety

      +Todd Medium Wellington yeah

    • @Yondaily
      @Yondaily Před 7 lety

      Todd Medium Wellington it doesn't get the worst mileage it's great it get 35 mpg which is better than the manuals!

    • @Yondaily
      @Yondaily Před 7 lety

      There might be a recall for a fix idk!

    • @stevehammes
      @stevehammes  Před 7 lety +1

      Todd Medium Wellington No it doesn't. Manual gets 33mpg combined versus 32mpg with the CVT.

  • @sportplus1206
    @sportplus1206 Před 7 lety +6

    civic hatchback > civic sedan

  • @shueknight
    @shueknight Před 7 lety

    Why not GTI just saying lol

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety +1

      Because it's a VW. I don't have the time nor the money for repairs, so I'll stick with the Honda.

    • @cuzimaluzer777
      @cuzimaluzer777 Před 6 lety

      Cant beat Honda reliability

  • @BoopSnoot
    @BoopSnoot Před 7 lety

    When manufacturers send the press a very dark color test vehicle, particularly black, its because they are worried that the lines are ugly and know that black will hide it a bit. Pontiac did this with the Aztek, at first usually sending yellow cars as they were proud of it, and then at the horrible reception started sending black cars, lol!

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety

      To each, his own. I love the "lines" on my new Hatchback Sport. Plus, it's a blast to drive!

  • @Jaysondk
    @Jaysondk Před 7 lety

    nah DCT is better

  • @patrickdehaan3670
    @patrickdehaan3670 Před 7 lety +4

    The huge nostrils front and back are fugly, and the black wheels don't help. The sedan is much easier on the eyes .... But I realize beauty is in the eyes of a buyer.

  • @ckarsenal
    @ckarsenal Před 7 lety +1

    Bad shift at 50 sec

  • @androclesx704
    @androclesx704 Před 6 lety

    backend of this car is so ugly

  • @peruprofundodance
    @peruprofundodance Před 7 lety +1

    This thing is trying too hard.

  • @antsala9983
    @antsala9983 Před 7 lety

    I just cant see myself buying a car like this unless I was poor and couldn't afford something better

    • @longmaga19
      @longmaga19 Před 7 lety +1

      ant sala I could afford a BMW 3 or Lexus IS, but I chose the 17 hatchback LX because it's perfect for camping and fishing, and it's very fun to drive. My previous car was 09 Acura TXS and it was crap compared to this hatchback.

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety +1

      Glad you're wealthy enough to afford a BMW or whatever. For the rest of us, the Civic Hatchback Sport is a REAL deal! Fast, sporty, yet economical on fuel. I love mine!

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot Před 7 lety +11

      This is often what people say that are still making payments on their more expensive car two years later, have little liquid savings, make minimal contributions to their 401K, and have either no or a laughable stock portfolio, and opted for a 40 instead of 15 year mortgage.

  • @dopewaffle1148
    @dopewaffle1148 Před 7 lety

    That shit looks like a prius. lame.

    • @DogTrekker
      @DogTrekker Před 7 lety +5

      Must be time for your eye exam.