Honda: Civic News
07-28-2005, 11:56 PM
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07-29-2005, 01:15 AM
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I like it! Sure, the front end is stubby, but it's growing on me! It certainly owns the current gen Civic! And there are advantages to a small front end. Easy to park, small turning radius, easy to turn, it'll feel zippy and the car's engine is closer to the centre of the car, allowing for better handling (not sure on this one, but I think theoretically it should be like this)
07-29-2005, 09:27 AM
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I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed but that rear end is showing up everywhere. The Avalon, Maxima, and the revised Accord to name a few are all using that style of rear where the trunk seams to sit into the bumper.
07-29-2005, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Its amazing that the car looks like it has gotten even smaller since '99.
07-29-2005, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by youngTL
And people complain about cars getting larger and larger every year. Finally the Civic shrinks.
Appearances can be deceiving. I'm almost certain it will have more interior room.
07-29-2005, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Appearances can be deceiving. I'm almost certain it will have more interior room.
07-29-2005, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by youngTL
That would be a good thing. As long as it doesn't "feel" large while you're driving it. I wonder if the exterior dimensions shrunk? At least lengthwise and heightwise it APPEARS they did...but we can't be sure at all. There is no way that Honda would reduce interior space.
07-29-2005, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmerc89
I think I read something on vtec.net that it is 3 inches longer and wider than the 7th gen
Appearances are deceiving indeed!
07-29-2005, 11:05 AM
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The stubby front end is going to be a hit with the chicks, it looks 'cute'. I think I read somewhere that the demographic for the Civic was evenly split between males and females. If the performance is there, I think Honda will reclaim the sales crown by pleasing both genders.
07-29-2005, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by phile
The stubby front end is going to be a hit with the chicks, it looks 'cute'. I think I read somewhere that the demographic for the Civic was evenly split between males and females. If the performance is there, I think Honda will reclaim the sales crown by pleasing both genders.
IMO, the Civic Si will be a very satisfying machine for the price. And the lack of an automatic option will keep non-enthusiasts away from it, so it won't be like every Civic on the road.
Oh yeah, and the stock wheels and stock exhaust are actually quite nice.
I'm not sure if this is a visual effect of the photo, but it looks like one end of the spoiler goes up and the other goes down. I don't like that! I'm sure it doesn't though. Honda would have made it symmetrical.
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07-29-2005, 08:45 PM
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The stubby look can go over with whomever, in the end it keeps the car looking like a cheap compact, whether it looks good or bad, instead of a higher class car than it really is.
2nd, if I were deciding about getting a new si, theres no doubt I'd pick up a 05 rsxs after seeing these spy pics, cause for one I can see the si running exactly the same price.
Honestly, I don't like the wheels, they look like the cheap buys off the tirerack, kinda the same thing vw did with the gti concept.
The interior, as usual though, will probably be quite nice.
Reclaiming a sales crown would be easy from a stationary target. Toyota is totally unpredictable, if they come out with a corolla with tc styling cues, think honda can kiss it goodbye, I think it will end up being more radical though.
2nd, if I were deciding about getting a new si, theres no doubt I'd pick up a 05 rsxs after seeing these spy pics, cause for one I can see the si running exactly the same price.
Honestly, I don't like the wheels, they look like the cheap buys off the tirerack, kinda the same thing vw did with the gti concept.
The interior, as usual though, will probably be quite nice.
Reclaiming a sales crown would be easy from a stationary target. Toyota is totally unpredictable, if they come out with a corolla with tc styling cues, think honda can kiss it goodbye, I think it will end up being more radical though.
07-30-2005, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Cause I think it would have forced Honda to stretch the hood out, which would have made the car more proportional looking.
I prefer short front (and rear) overhangs.
07-30-2005, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
Looks like a regular couple going out on a date - are they beta testing the car with regular folks? 
My first thought exactly.
Maybe a dealer and the wife?
07-30-2005, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Its amazing that the car looks like it has gotten even smaller since '99.
It's the short overhangs especially in the front that make it look smaller. I bet it's not smaller overall.
07-30-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I prefer short front (and rear) overhangs.
08-14-2005, 05:59 PM
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UNDESGUISED PICS...INCLUDING INTERIOR!
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t92308.html
I dont like the 2 spoke steering wheel....but hey, we know it can make it up Mt Washington!
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t92308.html
I dont like the 2 spoke steering wheel....but hey, we know it can make it up Mt Washington!
08-14-2005, 06:29 PM
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The rear of ther car looks nice, but thats all I'm really liking so far. The interior pales in comparison to the euro civic and the front of the car looks pretty dull.
the interior is hideous!
08-15-2005, 12:42 AM
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The front seats are beautiful, very TSX-esque. They look comfortable. The guage cluster is weird, but not too bad. The steering wheel is the only really nasty thing. I'm not feeling it. They should have stuck with an Accord-style 3 spoke. Nice rims though, beats the current sedan since the new one has bigger size wheels that look clean.
08-15-2005, 01:00 AM
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I love it...the Toyota fanboys are picking on the Civic because of its styling saying there's nothing original about the design. 
That's great.
BTW--I'm loving this design. Especially the rear end. I see the '06 Accord in it alot. Very nice interior, as well. Should be a hit.
That's great.
BTW--I'm loving this design. Especially the rear end. I see the '06 Accord in it alot. Very nice interior, as well. Should be a hit.
08-15-2005, 02:48 AM
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wow, they really ripped off the A4's tail lights. The steering wheel is TERRIBLE, but this looks a LOT better than the other spies hinted it'd be. I think the euro's interior is one of the hottest things I've ever seen, but we're not getting that. Maybe the Si?
