Short test: Honda Civic Grand 1.5 VTEC Turbo CVT
Although Honda claims the car has been completely redesigned, the Civic's brand awareness is still there. Now they seem to have abandoned the round and "ovoid" shapes and are again moving towards the trend of low-set and elongated shapes. This shape can be seen in the Grand version, which is actually a tenth generation limousine version of the Civic and is a full nine centimeters longer than the previous version. Of course, this also gives more space inside.
If until now we are accustomed to the fact that the Japanese measure the driver's space according to their size standards, then for the first time those who are above 190 centimeters will also feel good driving the Civica. At the same time, the knees of the rear passengers will not suffer, since there is plenty of space everywhere. Even in the trunk, which offers 519 liters of space and is fairly easily accessible despite the limousine cover. The Civic is a well-equipped car as standard, as it basically offers us a wide range of safety and assistance systems such as forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition. The driver will be able to track all these sensations in a futuristic "work" environment, where digital gauges and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system stand out.
The test Civic Grand was powered by the lively and responsive 182-horsepower 1,5-liter turbo petrol engine we tested in a station wagon version, only this time it sent power to the wheels via a continuously variable CVT transmission. We often question CVTs because they allow power to be transmitted discreetly, but they like to "wind up" with every little throttle. Well, to avoid that, Honda has added virtual seven gears to the gearbox, which can also be selected using levers on the steering wheel. Only when you fully depress the accelerator pedal and activate the so-called kickdown will the characteristic sound of the variator be heard, and the engine will start at high revs.
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Honda Civic Grand 1.5 VTEC Turbo CVT
Basic data
| Test model cost: | 27.790 € |
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| Base model price with discounts: | 23.790 € |
| Test model price discount: | 25.790 € |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.498 cm3 - maximum power 134 kW (182 hp) at 6.000 rpm - maximum torque 220 Nm at 1.700-5.500 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | engine front-wheel drive - transmission variator - tires 215/50 R 17 W (Bridgestine Turanza) |
| Capacity: | top speed 200 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 8,1 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 5,8 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 131 g/km |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.620 kg - permissible total weight 2.143 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.648 mm - width 1.799 mm - height 1.416 mm - wheelbase 2.698 mm - fuel tank 46 l |
| Box: | 519 |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = 17 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 6.830 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,1s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,5 years ( 146 km / h) |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,2 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 35,6m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 56dB |
evaluation
It's true that this is a sedan by design, but Honda made the most of this shape. It is practical, fresh and reminiscent of a sports car. Like the notorious persistent transmission of the variator, it somehow suits it.
We praise and reproach
responsiveness and survivability of the engine
open space
set of standard equipment
pre-collision warning
