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Calculated Shard: 29 (from laksa150)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa029.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html","crawl_time":1776665784,"first_indexed_time":1753072332,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,team-bhp!www,\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html s443","src_root_hash":"13887122537340956029","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Honda Civic : Official Review - Page 32 - Team-BHP","meta_descriptions":["As strong fan of Civic and having owned 8th gen civic for 7 years earlier till 2017. Am planning to buy 10th gen used civic. Is it worth to buy in the current circumstances considering the one I have"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The story is about how I found my lost love with Honda Civic, once again. 3 years ago I had my 2010 fully customized Civic MT sold. And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT.\nMy Old Civic at home,\nAnother View.\nJourney with Altroz\nIn January 2022, I decided to replace my trusted, fun, and frugal Swift ZDI with a safer, highway-capable intercity car. With a budget of ₹10 lakhs in hand, the Tata Altroz 1.2L iTurbo ticked all the boxes: 5-star safety, striking design and looks, fun-to-drive nature, and decent fuel efficiency. After a one-and-a-half-month wait, I took delivery of my Harbour Blue Altroz on 11th March 2022. The delivery was smooth, and the service executive handled the process very efficiently.\nAltroz at home\nHeres what I loved:\nBlack-themed interiors\nA steering wheel that feels great to hold\nExcellent steering response and suspension tuned for spirited driving and cornering\nGreat looks, enhanced by the beautiful Harbour Blue color\nOverall stability of the car at triple-digit speeds\nDuring my 3.5 years of ownership, I faced quite a few issues. The major problems faced are:\nJun 2022: Faced an engine indicator warning while using Sport mode; the vehicle went into limp mode\nMid 2023: Clutch assembly replaced due to persistent engine noise, even while idling\nOct 2023: Gearbox replaced under warranty\nJan 2025: Steering rack assembly replaced under warranty (paid ₹6,401 for consumables)\nApr 2025: Cylinder head assembly failed  replaced under warranty (paid ₹3,934 for consumables)\nFortunately, I had opted for the 5-year extended warranty, which covered the major replacements: the gearbox, steering rack, and cylinder head assembly.\nHowever, despite these repairs and the new cylinder head, the fuel economy dropped to 9 KMPL in moderate suburban trafficdown from the earlier 1213 KMPL and there was very high petrol smell when kept at idling. That was the last straw and I couldnt take any more.\nParting shot with Altroz\nSelection of Cars\nI had a few key criteria in mind for my next car:\nHigh reliability\nFun to drive\nShould be a sedan\nRegistered in Coimbatore \/ Tirupur \/ Erode\nBudget around ₹15 lakhs\nAfter researching and narrowing down my options, I zeroed in on three cars:\n1. Used Honda Civic (2019\/2020 model  preferably ZX or VX variant)\nReasons:\nHaving owned a 2010 Civic Manual for nearly 5 years, it wasnt just memy whole family loves Civic.\n\tIconic fluidic design\n\tNaturally aspirated 1.8L i-VTEC engine\n\tGreat ride and handling dynamics (as widely reviewed and appreciated)\nIt was naturally the top contender in my list.\n2. Used Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual\nReasons:\n\t150 bhp of turbocharged power\n\tSlick 6-speed manual gearbox\n\tClean, classic front styling\n3. Used Honda City V\/VX MT i-VTEC\nReasons:\n\t1.5L naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine\n\tHondas bulletproof reliability\n\tThe charm of owning one of the last old-school sedans\nCars I test drove\nVW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG\nHad a chance to test drive a colleagues car.\nThings I liked:\n\tImmediate surge of power and strong acceleration even with a light tap on the accelerator\n\tExcellent fit and finish, both inside and out\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\tFixed red theme in the instrument cluster\n\tRear-end design didnt appeal to me\n\tVery high ground clearance took away the low-slung sedan look I prefer\n\tRear seat under-thigh support could have been better\n\tConcerned about potential DSG gearbox issues after 45 years of use\nHonda City Hybrid\nRequested a test drive from Sundaram Honda, Coimbatore. The sales executive was quick to respond and arranged test drives for both the City Hybrid and the ZX MT on the same day. The City Hybrid arrived first.\nThings I liked:\n\tFelt more sure-footed on the road, likely due to the battery pack adding weight and balance\n\tSlightly heavier steering, which inspired confidence around corners\n\tSeamless transition between ICE and battery power, making for a smooth drive\n\tImpressive fuel efficiency of ~24 to 25 KMPL within city limits ( as read in reviews)\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\tICE engine noise was audible even during low-speed drives\n\tOn the highway at 100110 kmph, I could achieve only ~20 kmpl (compared to 1617 kmpl in the manual city as per reviews)\n\tVery few used vehicle available; new ones cost nearly ₹25 lakhs on-road\nHonda City ZX MT\nThe ZX MT followed the Hybrid for the test drive.\nThings I liked:\n\tLoved the sound of the naturally aspirated engine when revved up to ~6500 RPM through each gear\n\tADAS features are available from the V variant onwards\n\tDriving position, seating comfort, and layout similar to the Hybrid\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\tAnother 2030 bhp of power would have made it more exciting\n\tSteering feedback didnt inspire confidence at high speeds or around corners\n\tNo 5-star safety rating (not yet tested)\n\tOn-road price touching ₹18.7 lakhs\nVW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual\nSame driving impressions as the DSG version, except:\nThings I liked:\n\tVery slick manual gearbox added to the fun part of driving\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\tLong clutch travel was tiring at times\n\tVery hard to find a used manual variant in the market\nHonda City V MT\nSince the City V MT checked all the boxes, I tracked down an OLX ad and on a fine day, visited the owner around 9 PM for a test drive. It was a short drive, but the car appeared to be in great shape, apart from a slightly hard clutch (as it was often driven to Ooty). The 2023 model car had clocked just 25,000 km, had new tyres, and around 11.5 months of insurance left.\nI quoted ₹12 lakhs and asked the owner to get back to me if he was fine with it. The only concern was that the car was under loan, so I decided to think it over and wait for a response.\nHonda Civic  2019 Model\nAs I regularly browsed OLX 5 to 8 times a day, one fine Saturday morning I found a 2019 Honda Civic VX in Tirupur. It had done around 87,000 km and was listed by a dealer who was open to a trade-in for my Altroz.\nI drove down from Coimbatore to Tirupur to check the car. When I arrived, it was being polished at a nearby accessories shop. First impressions were great  the body lines were sharp, the white paint was in pristine condition, and the interiors looked very well maintained (likely parked under shade most of its life). Took the car for a 25 km test drive up to Avinashi.\nImmediate likes:\n\tSteering weight felt extremely confidence-inspiring\n\tFirm suspension allowed the car to glide over patchy roads\n\tDriving a car with paddle shifters  made spirited driving much more enjoyable ( though felt the rubber band effect of CVT when accelerating hard)\n\tAmple interior space\n\tAs a fan of long sedans, I loved the overall design\n\tCar had a new set of Yokohama BlueEarth tyres and 10 months of insurance remaining\n\tVery much liked the solid feel of the car\nAt the end of the test drive, I felt this was the one. I took a copy of the RC for a service history check and asked the dealer to evaluate the Altroz and drove back to home.\nThe next morning, I called a Honda service executive Ive stayed in touch with even after selling my 2010 Civic. He confirmed that the service history was clean and the 90,000 km oil service had already been done.\nWith all the prerequisites met, I informed the dealer Id visit his showroom by 11:30 AM that day. After some tough negotiation to reach a win-win deal, I closed the purchase, handed over Altroz keys and took the delivery of the 2019 Honda Civic VX.\nSome pictures of the car while taken to nearby temple(Alagumalai),\nAfter the Pooja,\nReady to prance downhill.\nStory to be continued.","attrs_markdown":"[![TEAM-BHP-LOGO](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/themes\/bhp\/images\/team-bhp-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/ \"Go to Home page\")\n\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/aboutus\/overview \"About Us\") \\| [Advertise](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/contactus\/advertise \"Advertise with us\") \\| [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/contactus\/speak \"Contact Us\")\n\n- [Forum](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/ \"Forum\")\n- [Hot Threads](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/hot-threads \"Hot Threads\")\n- [News](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/news \"News\")\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/?pp=25&sort=dateline&order=desc&daysprune=-1 \"Reviews\")\n- [New Car Finder](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/new-cars\/ \"New Car Finder\")\n- [Photos](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/galleryV2.php \"PhotoGallery\")\n- [Castrol](https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/stores\/page\/6AC5E6CF-8B7C-4F2A-87C7-5225456F43EA?channel=4%20Wheeler%20Engine%20Oil \"Castrol: 4 Wheeler Engine Oils\")\n- [Pre-delivery Inspection](https:\/\/www.cars24.com\/pre-delivery-inspection\/?utm_source=team-bhp&utm_medium=header&utm_campaign=header-link \"Pre-delivery Inspection\")\n- [Spare Parts](https:\/\/oriparts.com\/?utm_source=team-bhp&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=main&back_url_id=https%3A%2F%2Fboodmo.com%2Fcatalog%2Fpart-p-%7Bitem_id%7D%2F&back_url_pn=https%3A%2F%2Fboodmo.com%2Fsearch%2F%7Bpn%7D%2F \"Spare Parts\")\n- [Classifieds](https:\/\/classifieds.team-bhp.com\/ \"Classifieds\")\n- [Store](https:\/\/store.team-bhp.com\/?utm_source=Forum&utm_medium=NavBar&utm_content=Silver&utm_campaign=TBHP \"Store\")\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n|   |   |   |\n| ![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/misc\/navbits_start.gif) |   | [Team-BHP](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/) \\> [Team-BHP Reviews](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/team-bhp-reviews\/) \\> [Official New Car Reviews](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/) |\n| Honda Civic : Official Review |   |   |\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Register](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/register.php) | [New Topics](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/search.php?do=getdaily&days=3&tim=thread) | [Search](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/search.php) | [New Posts](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/search.php?do=getdaily&days=7) | [Mark Forums Read](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/forumdisplay.php?do=markread) |\n\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [![Reply](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/reply.gif)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=6001592) |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n|   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |\n| Page 32 of 35 | [**«** First](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review.html \"First Page - 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Am planning to buy 10th gen used civic. Is it worth to buy in the current circumstances considering the one I have spotted had done 87000 KM and is being quoted 12.5 Lakhs for VX and is of 2019. |\n| ![anbusatish is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following BHPian Thanks anbusatish for this useful post: | NarediAni7518 |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 20th July 2025, 09:00 | \\#[**467**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6001607 \"permalink\") |\n| [SRS](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/srs.html) BANNED Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Thrissur Posts: 179 Thanked: 405 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **anbusatish** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6001592) As strong fan of Civic and having owned 8th gen civic for 7 years earlier till 2017. Am planning to buy 10th gen used civic. Is it worth to buy in the current circumstances considering the one I have spotted had done 87000 KM and is being quoted 12.5 Lakhs for VX and is of 2019. |   |\n| ![SRS is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following BHPian Thanks SRS for this useful post: | anbusatish |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 26th July 2025, 15:49 | \\#[**468**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004444 \"permalink\") |\n| [anbusatish](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/anbusatish.html) Newbie Join Date: May 2020 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 21 Thanked: 122 Times | The story is about how I found my lost love with Honda Civic, once again. 3 years ago I had my 2010 fully customized Civic MT sold. And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT.    My Old Civic at home,  [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicfront.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781533d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781533d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg)  Another View.  [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicback.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781532d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781532d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg) Journey with Altroz In January 2022, I decided to replace my trusted, fun, and frugal Swift ZDI with a safer, highway-capable intercity car. With a budget of ₹10 lakhs in hand, the Tata Altroz 1.2L iTurbo ticked all the boxes: 5-star safety, striking design and looks, fun-to-drive nature, and decent fuel efficiency. After a one-and-a-half-month wait, I took delivery of my Harbour Blue Altroz on 11th March 2022. The delivery was smooth, and the service executive handled the process very efficiently.    Altroz at home  [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozathome.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781528d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781528d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg)    Heres what I loved: Black-themed interiors A steering wheel that feels great to hold Excellent steering response and suspension tuned for spirited driving and cornering Great looks, enhanced by the beautiful Harbour Blue color Overall stability of the car at triple-digit speeds During my 3.5 years of ownership, I faced quite a few issues. The major problems faced are: Jun 2022: Faced an engine indicator warning while using Sport mode; the vehicle went into limp mode Mid 2023: Clutch assembly replaced due to persistent engine noise, even while idling Oct 2023: Gearbox replaced under warranty Jan 2025: Steering rack assembly replaced under warranty (paid ₹6,401 for consumables) Apr 2025: Cylinder head assembly failed  replaced under warranty (paid ₹3,934 for consumables) Fortunately, I had opted for the 5-year extended warranty, which covered the major replacements: the gearbox, steering rack, and cylinder head assembly.  However, despite these repairs and the new cylinder head, the fuel economy dropped to 9 KMPL in moderate suburban trafficdown from the earlier 1213 KMPL and there was very high petrol smell when kept at idling. That was the last straw and I couldnt take any more.    Parting shot with Altroz  [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozparting.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781529d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781529d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg)    **Selection of Cars**    I had a few key criteria in mind for my next car: High reliability Fun to drive Should be a sedan Registered in Coimbatore \/ Tirupur \/ Erode Budget around ₹15 lakhs After researching and narrowing down my options, I zeroed in on three cars:    1. Used Honda Civic (2019\/2020 model  preferably ZX or VX variant)    Reasons:    Having owned a 2010 Civic Manual for nearly 5 years, it wasnt just memy whole family loves Civic.     Iconic fluidic design   Naturally aspirated 1.8L i-VTEC engine   Great ride and handling dynamics (as widely reviewed and appreciated)    It was naturally the top contender in my list.    2. Used Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual    Reasons:     150 bhp of turbocharged power   Slick 6-speed manual gearbox   Clean, classic front styling    3. Used Honda City V\/VX MT i-VTEC    Reasons:     1.5L naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine   Hondas bulletproof reliability   The charm of owning one of the last old-school sedans Cars I test drove **VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG**  Had a chance to test drive a colleagues car.    Things I liked:     Immediate surge of power and strong acceleration even with a light tap on the accelerator   Excellent fit and finish, both inside and out    Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion):     Fixed red theme in the instrument cluster   Rear-end design didnt appeal to me   Very high ground clearance took away the low-slung sedan look I prefer   Rear seat under-thigh support could have been better   Concerned about potential DSG gearbox issues after 45 years of use    **Honda City Hybrid**    Requested a test drive from Sundaram Honda, Coimbatore. The sales executive was quick to respond and arranged test drives for both the City Hybrid and the ZX MT on the same day. The City Hybrid arrived first.    Things I liked:     Felt more sure-footed on the road, likely due to the battery pack adding weight and balance   Slightly heavier steering, which inspired confidence around corners   Seamless transition between ICE and battery power, making for a smooth drive   Impressive fuel efficiency of ~24 to 25 KMPL within city limits ( as read in reviews)    Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion):     ICE engine noise was audible even during low-speed drives   On the highway at 100110 kmph, I could achieve only ~20 kmpl (compared to 1617 kmpl in the manual city as per reviews)   Very few used vehicle available; new ones cost nearly ₹25 lakhs on-road    **Honda City ZX MT**    The ZX MT followed the Hybrid for the test drive.    Things I liked:     Loved the sound of the naturally aspirated engine when revved up to ~6500 RPM through each gear   ADAS features are available from the V variant onwards   Driving position, seating comfort, and layout similar to the Hybrid    Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion):     Another 2030 bhp of power would have made it more exciting   Steering feedback didnt inspire confidence at high speeds or around corners   No 5-star safety rating (not yet tested)   On-road price touching ₹18.7 lakhs    **VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual**    Same driving impressions as the DSG version, except:    Things I liked:   Very slick manual gearbox added to the fun part of driving    Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion):   Long clutch travel was tiring at times   Very hard to find a used manual variant in the market    **Honda City V MT**    Since the City V MT checked all the boxes, I tracked down an OLX ad and on a fine day, visited the owner around 9 PM for a test drive. It was a short drive, but the car appeared to be in great shape, apart from a slightly hard clutch (as it was often driven to Ooty). The 2023 model car had clocked just 25,000 km, had new tyres, and around 11.5 months of insurance left.  I quoted ₹12 lakhs and asked the owner to get back to me if he was fine with it. The only concern was that the car was under loan, so I decided to think it over and wait for a response.    **Honda Civic  2019 Model**    As I regularly browsed OLX 5 to 8 times a day, one fine Saturday morning I found a 2019 Honda Civic VX in Tirupur. It had done around 87,000 km and was listed by a dealer who was open to a trade-in for my Altroz.  I drove down from Coimbatore to Tirupur to check the car. When I arrived, it was being polished at a nearby accessories shop. First impressions were great  the body lines were sharp, the white paint was in pristine condition, and the interiors looked very well maintained (likely parked under shade most of its life). Took the car for a 25 km test drive up to Avinashi.    Immediate likes:     Steering weight felt extremely confidence-inspiring   Firm suspension allowed the car to glide over patchy roads   Driving a car with paddle shifters  made spirited driving much more enjoyable ( though felt the rubber band effect of CVT when accelerating hard)   Ample interior space   As a fan of long sedans, I loved the overall design   Car had a new set of Yokohama BlueEarth tyres and 10 months of insurance remaining   Very much liked the solid feel of the car    At the end of the test drive, I felt this was the one. I took a copy of the RC for a service history check and asked the dealer to evaluate the Altroz and drove back to home.    The next morning, I called a Honda service executive Ive stayed in touch with even after selling my 2010 Civic. He confirmed that the service history was clean and the 90,000 km oil service had already been done.    With all the prerequisites met, I informed the dealer Id visit his showroom by 11:30 AM that day. After some tough negotiation to reach a win-win deal, I closed the purchase, handed over Altroz keys and took the delivery of the 2019 Honda Civic VX.    Some pictures of the car while taken to nearby temple(Alagumalai),    After the Pooja,  [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicfront.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781531d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781531d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg)  Ready to prance downhill.  [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicback.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781530d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781530d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg)    Story to be continued. |\n| ![anbusatish is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(84) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following 84 BHPians Thank **anbusatish** for this useful post: | 7czar, abhi\\_tjet, adityan27, arnav17, arun1100, AsphaltNomad, Bhalla, carhead, Carpainter, CEF\\_Beasts, CentreOfGravity, Cyborg, digitalnirvana, Doge, Draunzer21, DrVardhan, dsnaveen21, FiatDiesel, fluidicjoy, GaryTSI, GForceEnjoyer, GTO, gururajrv, Guru\\_Shikhar, InControl, indivic, Joe367, Kashief, Kashish, Klub Class, Kulkarni2411, Latheesh, meetbhav, mercrun, mh09ad5578, mk600, mugen\\_pinaki27, murthy\\_p, NarediAni7518, Nishant345, NitNac, nsd9, PreludeSH, pritanshchandra, PurpleTitanium, r0nit7, raihan, rajaramgna, rajvardhanraje, Red Liner, Redline6800, RennSport, Researcher, Revvatron, RJ2285, rkv\\_2401, rprmover, RunSam, sachin\\_cs, saikishor, Sam800, sanjayrozario, shravansp24, Shreyas Aterkar, Simhi, SithDefender, Skyline\\_GT, Snow\\_man, sp4589, spindoc, SR-71, starter, superblover, SuperGirl\\_Dad, supernova105, t3rm1n80r, TB16, TorqueIndia, Turbohead, Utopian, VinNam, vinya\\_jag, VWAllstar, Waspune |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 10:09 | \\#[**469**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004938 \"permalink\") |\n| [meetbhav](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/meetbhav.html) BHPian ![meetbhav's Avatar](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/customavatars\/avatar589430_1.gif) Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: All over Posts: 39 Thanked: 113 Times | **Re: Honda Civic : Official Review**  Congratulations are in order sir. Love this gen of civic. Sad that it couldn't continue in India. How much are these going for in the market? |\n| ![meetbhav is online now](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_online.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following BHPian Thanks meetbhav for this useful post: | anbusatish |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 10:36 | \\#[**470**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004952 \"permalink\") |\n| [vmeherc](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/vmeherc.html) Newbie Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 39 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **anbusatish** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004444) The story is about how I found my lost love with Honda Civic, once again. 3 years ago I had my 2010 fully customized Civic MT sold. And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT. |   |\n| ![vmeherc is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(2) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following 2 BHPians Thank **vmeherc** for this useful post: | anbusatish, InControl |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 14:06 | \\#[**471**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005058 \"permalink\") |\n| [AsphaltNomad](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/asphaltnomad.html) BHPian ![AsphaltNomad's Avatar](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/customavatars\/avatar641001_3.gif) Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 82 Thanked: 108 Times [View My Garage](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/vbpicgallery.php?do=hall&u=641001) | **Re: Honda Civic : Official Review**  Congratulations @anbusatish on acquiring the new Civic. Not to steal the thunder from the new Civic, however your old Civic looked out of the world. The modifications are very tastefully done\\! |\n| ![AsphaltNomad is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(2) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following 2 BHPians Thank **AsphaltNomad** for this useful post: | anbusatish, InControl |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 17:24 | \\#[**472**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005165 \"permalink\") |\n| [anbusatish](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/anbusatish.html) Newbie Join Date: May 2020 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 21 Thanked: 122 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **meetbhav** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004938) How much are these going for in the market? |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **vmeherc** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004952) Do consider going for Honda's Anytime Warranty, it has to be taken 1 year at a time & Honda allows until 10yrs of car age. I explored this, Brigade Honda (Bangalore) quoted 26K for 6th year warranty. I haven't made a decision yet, given Honda's long-term reliability, but at the sametime- concerned about discontinued car + expensive parts. |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **AsphaltNomad** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005058) Congratulations @anbusatish on acquiring the new Civic. Not to steal the thunder from the new Civic, however your old Civic looked out of the world. The modifications are very tastefully done\\! |   |\n| ![anbusatish is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(3) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following 3 BHPians Thank **anbusatish** for this useful post: | AsphaltNomad, Kashief, meetbhav |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 29th July 2025, 17:46 | \\#[**473**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005674 \"permalink\") |\n| [Kashief](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/kashief.html) BHPian ![Kashief's Avatar](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/customavatars\/avatar627288_1.gif) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: CBE Posts: 107 Thanked: 570 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **anbusatish** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005165) In my city as I understood from service executive, out of the 2 different dealers only ~20 cars were registered between them. |   |\n| ![Kashief is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following BHPian Thanks Kashief for this useful post: | anbusatish |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 8th August 2025, 14:16 | \\#[**474**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6009962 \"permalink\") |\n| [g\\_v](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/g_v.html) Newbie Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times | **Re: Honda Civic : Ambient Lighting**  Hi All,    I am using a Honda Civic 10th Generation since 2020 and planning to add some ambient lighting to the interiors .    If anyone has any suggestions or ideas then kindly guide.    I am kolkata based hence if anyone can advise the right shop etc to visit .    Thanks in advance\\! |\n| ![g\\_v is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()() Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 3rd September 2025, 19:25 | \\#[**475**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6022688 \"permalink\") |\n| [g\\_v](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/g_v.html) Newbie Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **g\\_v** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6009962) Hi All,    I am using a Honda Civic 10th Generation since 2020 and planning to add some ambient lighting to the interiors .    If anyone has any suggestions or ideas then kindly guide.    I am kolkata based hence if anyone can advise the right shop etc to visit .    Thanks in advance\\! |   |\n| ![g\\_v is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()() Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 8th September 2025, 01:47 | \\#[**476**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6024877 \"permalink\") |\n| [andafunda](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/andafunda.html) BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 1,383 Times | **Re: Honda Civic : Official Review**  Close to the 5th anniversary of my Civic, decided to spruce it up a little to settle that new car itch\\!    Did PPF + full underbody and door damping + changed tyres to Primacy 4ST + Cardi ambient lighting + Focal speakers \/ Soundmagnus amp.    With all the damping, the car is extremely silent\\!      **PPF results**    I still look back everytime I park the car. What a timeless design! And look at those 4STs shine. ![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/smilies\/smile.png)    [![Honda Civic : Official Review-f338fe1114bd462fa919cc799dfe4769\\_1\\_105\\_c.jpeg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795865d1757275799t-honda-civic-official-review-f338fe1114bd462fa919cc799dfe4769_1_105_c.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795865d1757275799-honda-civic-official-review-f338fe1114bd462fa919cc799dfe4769_1_105_c.jpeg)      **Ambient Lighting**    Music rythym mode:    [![Honda Civic : Official Review-a2800e9b99094eb0839301523f5d8927\\_1\\_201\\_a.jpeg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795869d1757276659t-honda-civic-official-review-a2800e9b99094eb0839301523f5d8927_1_201_a.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795869d1757276659-honda-civic-official-review-a2800e9b99094eb0839301523f5d8927_1_201_a.jpeg)    Solid colour mode:    [![Honda Civic : Official Review-0276a4fb21bb4778a55182897e742504\\_1\\_102\\_o.jpeg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795867d1757275884t-honda-civic-official-review-0276a4fb21bb4778a55182897e742504_1_102_o.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795867d1757275884-honda-civic-official-review-0276a4fb21bb4778a55182897e742504_1_102_o.jpeg)    **Underbody Damping**    Got 2.5MM damping done throughout the underbody, even in the boot. The results are astounding.    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With all the damping, the car is extremely silent  **Underbody Damping**    Got 2.5MM damping done throughout the underbody, even in the boot. The results are astounding.    [Attachment 2795868](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2795868-honda-civic-official-review-aa0f8795487f47f3b3d8b58abd4306a0.jpg) |   |\n| ![sgm is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following BHPian Thanks sgm for this useful post: | NarediAni7518 |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 9th September 2025, 05:50 | \\#[**478**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025498 \"permalink\") |\n| [andafunda](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/andafunda.html) BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 1,383 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **sgm** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025413) Wonderful mid life make over ![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/smilies\/Clapping.gif)    I'm tempted to do the sound deadening on my C class. I'm facing lot of road noise at higher speeds, so I'm hoping that a good audio install shop can do a good job along with going for silent tires. Did you add any sound deadening for the wheel well? |   |\n| ![andafunda is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(4) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following 4 BHPians Thank **andafunda** for this useful post: | NarediAni7518, sgm, sumeethaldankar, yogiii |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 9th September 2025, 09:09 | \\#[**479**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025541 \"permalink\") |\n| [sgm](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/sgm.html) BHPian ![sgm's Avatar](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/customavatars\/avatar567515_1.gif) Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: KA 03 \/ KL 03 Posts: 300 Thanked: 784 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **andafunda** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025498) If you're in the Bangalore area, I can suggest the workshop I used.     The Primacy 4STs helped a lot with tire noise. Madhu's helped me get a good set of tires.    Now I only hear very little engine - was never a problem with the extremely silent 1.8 NA engine anyways - and road noise. Enough to make me feel I am not riding an appliance but a mechanical wonder. \\*\\*no digs taken at EVs\\*\\* ![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/smilies\/LOL.png) |   |\n| ![sgm is offline](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/user_offline.gif) | [![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| The following BHPian Thanks sgm for this useful post: | andafunda |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![Old](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/statusicon\/post_old.gif)]() 9th September 2025, 15:05 | \\#[**480**](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025762 \"permalink\") |\n| [andafunda](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/members\/andafunda.html) BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 1,383 Times |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **sgm** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025541) The car is in its mid life or rather I'm facing a mid life cris with my 5+ year old car with close to 75k KM on ODO, so want to spruce it up. I'm not an audiophile but I love silent cars and unfortunately I drive a diesel ![](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/smilies\/Rolling%20laughter.gif) Sound deadening should help to a great extent in removing a lot of road noise. |   |\n|   |   |\n| Originally Posted by **sgm** [![View Post](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/images\/bhpsilverrounded\/buttons\/viewpost.png)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/official-new-car-reviews\/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025541) Currently I'm using the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and they are quieter than OEM RFT. I used Madhu's last time and I do the wheel alignment\/balancing always from there. The tires are due for change soon, so wondering if there are any quieter tires. Considering Continental SC5. Is Primacy better at keeping noise away than Pilot Sport ? 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And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT.\n\nMy Old Civic at home,  \n [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicfront.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781533d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781533d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg)  \n Another View.  \n [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicback.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781532d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781532d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg)\n\n### Journey with Altroz\nIn January 2022, I decided to replace my trusted, fun, and frugal Swift ZDI with a safer, highway-capable intercity car. With a budget of ₹10 lakhs in hand, the Tata Altroz 1.2L iTurbo ticked all the boxes: 5-star safety, striking design and looks, fun-to-drive nature, and decent fuel efficiency. After a one-and-a-half-month wait, I took delivery of my Harbour Blue Altroz on 11th March 2022. The delivery was smooth, and the service executive handled the process very efficiently.\n\nAltroz at home  \n [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozathome.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781528d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781528d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg)\n\nHeres what I loved:\n\n- Black-themed interiors\n- A steering wheel that feels great to hold\n- Excellent steering response and suspension tuned for spirited driving and cornering\n- Great looks, enhanced by the beautiful Harbour Blue color\n- Overall stability of the car at triple-digit speeds\n\nDuring my 3.5 years of ownership, I faced quite a few issues. The major problems faced are:\n\n- Jun 2022: Faced an engine indicator warning while using Sport mode; the vehicle went into limp mode\n- Mid 2023: Clutch assembly replaced due to persistent engine noise, even while idling\n- Oct 2023: Gearbox replaced under warranty\n- Jan 2025: Steering rack assembly replaced under warranty (paid ₹6,401 for consumables)\n- Apr 2025: Cylinder head assembly failed  replaced under warranty (paid ₹3,934 for consumables)\n\nFortunately, I had opted for the 5-year extended warranty, which covered the major replacements: the gearbox, steering rack, and cylinder head assembly.  \n However, despite these repairs and the new cylinder head, the fuel economy dropped to 9 KMPL in moderate suburban trafficdown from the earlier 1213 KMPL and there was very high petrol smell when kept at idling. That was the last straw and I couldnt take any more.\n\nParting shot with Altroz  \n [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozparting.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781529d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781529d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg)\n\n**Selection of Cars**\n\nI had a few key criteria in mind for my next car:\n\n- High reliability\n- Fun to drive\n- Should be a sedan\n- Registered in Coimbatore \/ Tirupur \/ Erode\n- Budget around ₹15 lakhs\n\nAfter researching and narrowing down my options, I zeroed in on three cars:\n\n1\\. Used Honda Civic (2019\/2020 model  preferably ZX or VX variant)\n\nReasons:\n\nHaving owned a 2010 Civic Manual for nearly 5 years, it wasnt just memy whole family loves Civic.\n\n Iconic fluidic design  \n  Naturally aspirated 1.8L i-VTEC engine  \n  Great ride and handling dynamics (as widely reviewed and appreciated)\n\nIt was naturally the top contender in my list.\n\n2\\. Used Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual\n\nReasons:\n\n 150 bhp of turbocharged power  \n  Slick 6-speed manual gearbox  \n  Clean, classic front styling\n\n3\\. Used Honda City V\/VX MT i-VTEC\n\nReasons:\n\n 1.5L naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine  \n  Hondas bulletproof reliability  \n  The charm of owning one of the last old-school sedans\n\n### Cars I test drove\n**VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG**  \n Had a chance to test drive a colleagues car.\n\nThings I liked:\n\n Immediate surge of power and strong acceleration even with a light tap on the accelerator  \n  Excellent fit and finish, both inside and out\n\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\n Fixed red theme in the instrument cluster  \n  Rear-end design didnt appeal to me  \n  Very high ground clearance took away the low-slung sedan look I prefer  \n  Rear seat under-thigh support could have been better  \n  Concerned about potential DSG gearbox issues after 45 years of use\n\n**Honda City Hybrid**\n\nRequested a test drive from Sundaram Honda, Coimbatore. The sales executive was quick to respond and arranged test drives for both the City Hybrid and the ZX MT on the same day. The City Hybrid arrived first.\n\nThings I liked:\n\n Felt more sure-footed on the road, likely due to the battery pack adding weight and balance  \n  Slightly heavier steering, which inspired confidence around corners  \n  Seamless transition between ICE and battery power, making for a smooth drive  \n  Impressive fuel efficiency of ~24 to 25 KMPL within city limits ( as read in reviews)\n\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\n ICE engine noise was audible even during low-speed drives  \n  On the highway at 100110 kmph, I could achieve only ~20 kmpl (compared to 1617 kmpl in the manual city as per reviews)  \n  Very few used vehicle available; new ones cost nearly ₹25 lakhs on-road\n\n**Honda City ZX MT**\n\nThe ZX MT followed the Hybrid for the test drive.\n\nThings I liked:\n\n Loved the sound of the naturally aspirated engine when revved up to ~6500 RPM through each gear  \n  ADAS features are available from the V variant onwards  \n  Driving position, seating comfort, and layout similar to the Hybrid\n\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):\n\n Another 2030 bhp of power would have made it more exciting  \n  Steering feedback didnt inspire confidence at high speeds or around corners  \n  No 5-star safety rating (not yet tested)  \n  On-road price touching ₹18.7 lakhs\n\n**VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual**\n\nSame driving impressions as the DSG version, except:\n\nThings I liked:  \n  Very slick manual gearbox added to the fun part of driving\n\nThings not to my liking(purely personal opinion):  \n  Long clutch travel was tiring at times  \n  Very hard to find a used manual variant in the market\n\n**Honda City V MT**\n\nSince the City V MT checked all the boxes, I tracked down an OLX ad and on a fine day, visited the owner around 9 PM for a test drive. It was a short drive, but the car appeared to be in great shape, apart from a slightly hard clutch (as it was often driven to Ooty). The 2023 model car had clocked just 25,000 km, had new tyres, and around 11.5 months of insurance left.  \n I quoted ₹12 lakhs and asked the owner to get back to me if he was fine with it. The only concern was that the car was under loan, so I decided to think it over and wait for a response.\n\n**Honda Civic  2019 Model**\n\nAs I regularly browsed OLX 5 to 8 times a day, one fine Saturday morning I found a 2019 Honda Civic VX in Tirupur. It had done around 87,000 km and was listed by a dealer who was open to a trade-in for my Altroz.  \n I drove down from Coimbatore to Tirupur to check the car. When I arrived, it was being polished at a nearby accessories shop. First impressions were great  the body lines were sharp, the white paint was in pristine condition, and the interiors looked very well maintained (likely parked under shade most of its life). Took the car for a 25 km test drive up to Avinashi.\n\nImmediate likes:\n\n Steering weight felt extremely confidence-inspiring  \n  Firm suspension allowed the car to glide over patchy roads  \n  Driving a car with paddle shifters  made spirited driving much more enjoyable ( though felt the rubber band effect of CVT when accelerating hard)  \n  Ample interior space  \n  As a fan of long sedans, I loved the overall design  \n  Car had a new set of Yokohama BlueEarth tyres and 10 months of insurance remaining  \n  Very much liked the solid feel of the car\n\nAt the end of the test drive, I felt this was the one. I took a copy of the RC for a service history check and asked the dealer to evaluate the Altroz and drove back to home.\n\nThe next morning, I called a Honda service executive Ive stayed in touch with even after selling my 2010 Civic. He confirmed that the service history was clean and the 90,000 km oil service had already been done.\n\nWith all the prerequisites met, I informed the dealer Id visit his showroom by 11:30 AM that day. After some tough negotiation to reach a win-win deal, I closed the purchase, handed over Altroz keys and took the delivery of the 2019 Honda Civic VX.\n\nSome pictures of the car while taken to nearby temple(Alagumalai),\n\nAfter the Pooja,  \n [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicfront.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781531d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781531d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg)  \n Ready to prance downhill.  \n [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicback.jpg](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781530d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg)](https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/attachments\/official-new-car-reviews\/2781530d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg)\n\nStory to be continued.","meta_canonical":null,"ml_categories_json":"","ml_types_json":"","ml_intent_types_json":"","meta_language":"en","attrs_author":null,"attrs_publish_time":0,"attrs_original_publish_time":1753072332,"attrs_is_republished":0,"attrs_nr_words":"3910","attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words":"1390","body_ext_links_number":6,"body_int_links_number":68,"meta_nofollow":0,"meta_noarchive":0,"props_was_rendered":0,"src_redirect":"","download_time_msec":461,"download_ttfb_msec":447,"download_size":28172}

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Boilerpipe Text	The story is about how I found my lost love with Honda Civic, once again. 3 years ago I had my 2010 fully customized Civic MT sold. And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT. My Old Civic at home, Another View. Journey with Altroz In January 2022, I decided to replace my trusted, fun, and frugal Swift ZDI with a safer, highway-capable intercity car. With a budget of ₹10 lakhs in hand, the Tata Altroz 1.2L iTurbo ticked all the boxes: 5-star safety, striking design and looks, fun-to-drive nature, and decent fuel efficiency. After a one-and-a-half-month wait, I took delivery of my Harbour Blue Altroz on 11th March 2022. The delivery was smooth, and the service executive handled the process very efficiently. Altroz at home Heres what I loved: Black-themed interiors A steering wheel that feels great to hold Excellent steering response and suspension tuned for spirited driving and cornering Great looks, enhanced by the beautiful Harbour Blue color Overall stability of the car at triple-digit speeds During my 3.5 years of ownership, I faced quite a few issues. The major problems faced are: Jun 2022: Faced an engine indicator warning while using Sport mode; the vehicle went into limp mode Mid 2023: Clutch assembly replaced due to persistent engine noise, even while idling Oct 2023: Gearbox replaced under warranty Jan 2025: Steering rack assembly replaced under warranty (paid ₹6,401 for consumables) Apr 2025: Cylinder head assembly failed replaced under warranty (paid ₹3,934 for consumables) Fortunately, I had opted for the 5-year extended warranty, which covered the major replacements: the gearbox, steering rack, and cylinder head assembly. However, despite these repairs and the new cylinder head, the fuel economy dropped to 9 KMPL in moderate suburban trafficdown from the earlier 1213 KMPL and there was very high petrol smell when kept at idling. That was the last straw and I couldnt take any more. Parting shot with Altroz Selection of Cars I had a few key criteria in mind for my next car: High reliability Fun to drive Should be a sedan Registered in Coimbatore / Tirupur / Erode Budget around ₹15 lakhs After researching and narrowing down my options, I zeroed in on three cars: 1. Used Honda Civic (2019/2020 model preferably ZX or VX variant) Reasons: Having owned a 2010 Civic Manual for nearly 5 years, it wasnt just memy whole family loves Civic. Iconic fluidic design Naturally aspirated 1.8L i-VTEC engine Great ride and handling dynamics (as widely reviewed and appreciated) It was naturally the top contender in my list. 2. Used Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual Reasons: 150 bhp of turbocharged power Slick 6-speed manual gearbox Clean, classic front styling 3. Used Honda City V/VX MT i-VTEC Reasons: 1.5L naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine Hondas bulletproof reliability The charm of owning one of the last old-school sedans Cars I test drove VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG Had a chance to test drive a colleagues car. Things I liked: Immediate surge of power and strong acceleration even with a light tap on the accelerator Excellent fit and finish, both inside and out Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Fixed red theme in the instrument cluster Rear-end design didnt appeal to me Very high ground clearance took away the low-slung sedan look I prefer Rear seat under-thigh support could have been better Concerned about potential DSG gearbox issues after 45 years of use Honda City Hybrid Requested a test drive from Sundaram Honda, Coimbatore. The sales executive was quick to respond and arranged test drives for both the City Hybrid and the ZX MT on the same day. The City Hybrid arrived first. Things I liked: Felt more sure-footed on the road, likely due to the battery pack adding weight and balance Slightly heavier steering, which inspired confidence around corners Seamless transition between ICE and battery power, making for a smooth drive Impressive fuel efficiency of ~24 to 25 KMPL within city limits ( as read in reviews) Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): ICE engine noise was audible even during low-speed drives On the highway at 100110 kmph, I could achieve only ~20 kmpl (compared to 1617 kmpl in the manual city as per reviews) Very few used vehicle available; new ones cost nearly ₹25 lakhs on-road Honda City ZX MT The ZX MT followed the Hybrid for the test drive. Things I liked: Loved the sound of the naturally aspirated engine when revved up to ~6500 RPM through each gear ADAS features are available from the V variant onwards Driving position, seating comfort, and layout similar to the Hybrid Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Another 2030 bhp of power would have made it more exciting Steering feedback didnt inspire confidence at high speeds or around corners No 5-star safety rating (not yet tested) On-road price touching ₹18.7 lakhs VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual Same driving impressions as the DSG version, except: Things I liked: Very slick manual gearbox added to the fun part of driving Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Long clutch travel was tiring at times Very hard to find a used manual variant in the market Honda City V MT Since the City V MT checked all the boxes, I tracked down an OLX ad and on a fine day, visited the owner around 9 PM for a test drive. It was a short drive, but the car appeared to be in great shape, apart from a slightly hard clutch (as it was often driven to Ooty). The 2023 model car had clocked just 25,000 km, had new tyres, and around 11.5 months of insurance left. I quoted ₹12 lakhs and asked the owner to get back to me if he was fine with it. The only concern was that the car was under loan, so I decided to think it over and wait for a response. Honda Civic 2019 Model As I regularly browsed OLX 5 to 8 times a day, one fine Saturday morning I found a 2019 Honda Civic VX in Tirupur. It had done around 87,000 km and was listed by a dealer who was open to a trade-in for my Altroz. I drove down from Coimbatore to Tirupur to check the car. When I arrived, it was being polished at a nearby accessories shop. First impressions were great the body lines were sharp, the white paint was in pristine condition, and the interiors looked very well maintained (likely parked under shade most of its life). Took the car for a 25 km test drive up to Avinashi. Immediate likes: Steering weight felt extremely confidence-inspiring Firm suspension allowed the car to glide over patchy roads Driving a car with paddle shifters made spirited driving much more enjoyable ( though felt the rubber band effect of CVT when accelerating hard) Ample interior space As a fan of long sedans, I loved the overall design Car had a new set of Yokohama BlueEarth tyres and 10 months of insurance remaining Very much liked the solid feel of the car At the end of the test drive, I felt this was the one. I took a copy of the RC for a service history check and asked the dealer to evaluate the Altroz and drove back to home. The next morning, I called a Honda service executive Ive stayed in touch with even after selling my 2010 Civic. He confirmed that the service history was clean and the 90,000 km oil service had already been done. With all the prerequisites met, I informed the dealer Id visit his showroom by 11:30 AM that day. After some tough negotiation to reach a win-win deal, I closed the purchase, handed over Altroz keys and took the delivery of the 2019 Honda Civic VX. Some pictures of the car while taken to nearby temple(Alagumalai), After the Pooja, Ready to prance downhill. Story to be continued.
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Is it worth to buy in the current circumstances considering the one I have spotted had done 87000 KM and is being quoted 12.5 Lakhs for VX and is of 2019. \| \| ![anbusatish is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following BHPian Thanks anbusatish for this useful post: \| NarediAni7518 \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 20th July 2025, 09:00 \| \#[467](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6001607 "permalink") \| \| [SRS](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/srs.html) BANNED Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Thrissur Posts: 179 Thanked: 405 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by anbusatish [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6001592) As strong fan of Civic and having owned 8th gen civic for 7 years earlier till 2017. 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Is it worth to buy in the current circumstances considering the one I have spotted had done 87000 KM and is being quoted 12.5 Lakhs for VX and is of 2019. \| \| \| ![SRS is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following BHPian Thanks SRS for this useful post: \| anbusatish \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 26th July 2025, 15:49 \| \#[468](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004444 "permalink") \| \| [anbusatish](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/anbusatish.html) Newbie Join Date: May 2020 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 21 Thanked: 122 Times \| The story is about how I found my lost love with Honda Civic, once again. 3 years ago I had my 2010 fully customized Civic MT sold. And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT. My Old Civic at home, [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicfront.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781533d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781533d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg) Another View. [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicback.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781532d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781532d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg) Journey with Altroz In January 2022, I decided to replace my trusted, fun, and frugal Swift ZDI with a safer, highway-capable intercity car. With a budget of ₹10 lakhs in hand, the Tata Altroz 1.2L iTurbo ticked all the boxes: 5-star safety, striking design and looks, fun-to-drive nature, and decent fuel efficiency. After a one-and-a-half-month wait, I took delivery of my Harbour Blue Altroz on 11th March 2022. The delivery was smooth, and the service executive handled the process very efficiently. Altroz at home [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozathome.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781528d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781528d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg) Heres what I loved: Black-themed interiors A steering wheel that feels great to hold Excellent steering response and suspension tuned for spirited driving and cornering Great looks, enhanced by the beautiful Harbour Blue color Overall stability of the car at triple-digit speeds During my 3.5 years of ownership, I faced quite a few issues. The major problems faced are: Jun 2022: Faced an engine indicator warning while using Sport mode; the vehicle went into limp mode Mid 2023: Clutch assembly replaced due to persistent engine noise, even while idling Oct 2023: Gearbox replaced under warranty Jan 2025: Steering rack assembly replaced under warranty (paid ₹6,401 for consumables) Apr 2025: Cylinder head assembly failed replaced under warranty (paid ₹3,934 for consumables) Fortunately, I had opted for the 5-year extended warranty, which covered the major replacements: the gearbox, steering rack, and cylinder head assembly. However, despite these repairs and the new cylinder head, the fuel economy dropped to 9 KMPL in moderate suburban trafficdown from the earlier 1213 KMPL and there was very high petrol smell when kept at idling. That was the last straw and I couldnt take any more. Parting shot with Altroz [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozparting.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781529d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781529d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg) Selection of Cars I had a few key criteria in mind for my next car: High reliability Fun to drive Should be a sedan Registered in Coimbatore / Tirupur / Erode Budget around ₹15 lakhs After researching and narrowing down my options, I zeroed in on three cars: 1. Used Honda Civic (2019/2020 model preferably ZX or VX variant) Reasons: Having owned a 2010 Civic Manual for nearly 5 years, it wasnt just memy whole family loves Civic. Iconic fluidic design Naturally aspirated 1.8L i-VTEC engine Great ride and handling dynamics (as widely reviewed and appreciated) It was naturally the top contender in my list. 2. Used Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual Reasons: 150 bhp of turbocharged power Slick 6-speed manual gearbox Clean, classic front styling 3. Used Honda City V/VX MT i-VTEC Reasons: 1.5L naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine Hondas bulletproof reliability The charm of owning one of the last old-school sedans Cars I test drove VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG Had a chance to test drive a colleagues car. Things I liked: Immediate surge of power and strong acceleration even with a light tap on the accelerator Excellent fit and finish, both inside and out Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Fixed red theme in the instrument cluster Rear-end design didnt appeal to me Very high ground clearance took away the low-slung sedan look I prefer Rear seat under-thigh support could have been better Concerned about potential DSG gearbox issues after 45 years of use Honda City Hybrid Requested a test drive from Sundaram Honda, Coimbatore. The sales executive was quick to respond and arranged test drives for both the City Hybrid and the ZX MT on the same day. The City Hybrid arrived first. Things I liked: Felt more sure-footed on the road, likely due to the battery pack adding weight and balance Slightly heavier steering, which inspired confidence around corners Seamless transition between ICE and battery power, making for a smooth drive Impressive fuel efficiency of ~24 to 25 KMPL within city limits ( as read in reviews) Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): ICE engine noise was audible even during low-speed drives On the highway at 100110 kmph, I could achieve only ~20 kmpl (compared to 1617 kmpl in the manual city as per reviews) Very few used vehicle available; new ones cost nearly ₹25 lakhs on-road Honda City ZX MT The ZX MT followed the Hybrid for the test drive. Things I liked: Loved the sound of the naturally aspirated engine when revved up to ~6500 RPM through each gear ADAS features are available from the V variant onwards Driving position, seating comfort, and layout similar to the Hybrid Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Another 2030 bhp of power would have made it more exciting Steering feedback didnt inspire confidence at high speeds or around corners No 5-star safety rating (not yet tested) On-road price touching ₹18.7 lakhs VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual Same driving impressions as the DSG version, except: Things I liked: Very slick manual gearbox added to the fun part of driving Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Long clutch travel was tiring at times Very hard to find a used manual variant in the market Honda City V MT Since the City V MT checked all the boxes, I tracked down an OLX ad and on a fine day, visited the owner around 9 PM for a test drive. It was a short drive, but the car appeared to be in great shape, apart from a slightly hard clutch (as it was often driven to Ooty). The 2023 model car had clocked just 25,000 km, had new tyres, and around 11.5 months of insurance left. I quoted ₹12 lakhs and asked the owner to get back to me if he was fine with it. The only concern was that the car was under loan, so I decided to think it over and wait for a response. Honda Civic 2019 Model As I regularly browsed OLX 5 to 8 times a day, one fine Saturday morning I found a 2019 Honda Civic VX in Tirupur. It had done around 87,000 km and was listed by a dealer who was open to a trade-in for my Altroz. I drove down from Coimbatore to Tirupur to check the car. When I arrived, it was being polished at a nearby accessories shop. First impressions were great the body lines were sharp, the white paint was in pristine condition, and the interiors looked very well maintained (likely parked under shade most of its life). Took the car for a 25 km test drive up to Avinashi. Immediate likes: Steering weight felt extremely confidence-inspiring Firm suspension allowed the car to glide over patchy roads Driving a car with paddle shifters made spirited driving much more enjoyable ( though felt the rubber band effect of CVT when accelerating hard) Ample interior space As a fan of long sedans, I loved the overall design Car had a new set of Yokohama BlueEarth tyres and 10 months of insurance remaining Very much liked the solid feel of the car At the end of the test drive, I felt this was the one. I took a copy of the RC for a service history check and asked the dealer to evaluate the Altroz and drove back to home. The next morning, I called a Honda service executive Ive stayed in touch with even after selling my 2010 Civic. He confirmed that the service history was clean and the 90,000 km oil service had already been done. With all the prerequisites met, I informed the dealer Id visit his showroom by 11:30 AM that day. After some tough negotiation to reach a win-win deal, I closed the purchase, handed over Altroz keys and took the delivery of the 2019 Honda Civic VX. Some pictures of the car while taken to nearby temple(Alagumalai), After the Pooja, [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicfront.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781531d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781531d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg) Ready to prance downhill. [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicback.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781530d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781530d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg) Story to be continued. \| \| ![anbusatish is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(84) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following 84 BHPians Thank anbusatish for this useful post: \| 7czar, abhi\_tjet, adityan27, arnav17, arun1100, AsphaltNomad, Bhalla, carhead, Carpainter, CEF\_Beasts, CentreOfGravity, Cyborg, digitalnirvana, Doge, Draunzer21, DrVardhan, dsnaveen21, FiatDiesel, fluidicjoy, GaryTSI, GForceEnjoyer, GTO, gururajrv, Guru\_Shikhar, InControl, indivic, Joe367, Kashief, Kashish, Klub Class, Kulkarni2411, Latheesh, meetbhav, mercrun, mh09ad5578, mk600, mugen\_pinaki27, murthy\_p, NarediAni7518, Nishant345, NitNac, nsd9, PreludeSH, pritanshchandra, PurpleTitanium, r0nit7, raihan, rajaramgna, rajvardhanraje, Red Liner, Redline6800, RennSport, Researcher, Revvatron, RJ2285, rkv\_2401, rprmover, RunSam, sachin\_cs, saikishor, Sam800, sanjayrozario, shravansp24, Shreyas Aterkar, Simhi, SithDefender, Skyline\_GT, Snow\_man, sp4589, spindoc, SR-71, starter, superblover, SuperGirl\_Dad, supernova105, t3rm1n80r, TB16, TorqueIndia, Turbohead, Utopian, VinNam, vinya\_jag, VWAllstar, Waspune \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 10:09 \| \#[469](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004938 "permalink") \| \| [meetbhav](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/meetbhav.html) BHPian ![meetbhav's Avatar](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/customavatars/avatar589430_1.gif) Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: All over Posts: 39 Thanked: 113 Times \| Re: Honda Civic : Official Review Congratulations are in order sir. Love this gen of civic. Sad that it couldn't continue in India. 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And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT. \| \| \| ![vmeherc is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(2) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following 2 BHPians Thank vmeherc for this useful post: \| anbusatish, InControl \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 14:06 \| \#[471](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005058 "permalink") \| \| [AsphaltNomad](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/asphaltnomad.html) BHPian ![AsphaltNomad's Avatar](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/customavatars/avatar641001_3.gif) Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 82 Thanked: 108 Times [View My Garage](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=hall&u=641001) \| Re: Honda Civic : Official Review Congratulations @anbusatish on acquiring the new Civic. Not to steal the thunder from the new Civic, however your old Civic looked out of the world. The modifications are very tastefully done\! \| \| ![AsphaltNomad is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(2) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following 2 BHPians Thank AsphaltNomad for this useful post: \| anbusatish, InControl \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 28th July 2025, 17:24 \| \#[472](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005165 "permalink") \| \| [anbusatish](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/anbusatish.html) Newbie Join Date: May 2020 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 21 Thanked: 122 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by meetbhav [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004938) How much are these going for in the market? \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by vmeherc [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6004952) Do consider going for Honda's Anytime Warranty, it has to be taken 1 year at a time & Honda allows until 10yrs of car age. I explored this, Brigade Honda (Bangalore) quoted 26K for 6th year warranty. I haven't made a decision yet, given Honda's long-term reliability, but at the sametime- concerned about discontinued car + expensive parts. \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by AsphaltNomad [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005058) Congratulations @anbusatish on acquiring the new Civic. Not to steal the thunder from the new Civic, however your old Civic looked out of the world. The modifications are very tastefully done\! \| \| \| ![anbusatish is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(3) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following 3 BHPians Thank anbusatish for this useful post: \| AsphaltNomad, Kashief, meetbhav \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 29th July 2025, 17:46 \| \#[473](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005674 "permalink") \| \| [Kashief](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/kashief.html) BHPian ![Kashief's Avatar](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/customavatars/avatar627288_1.gif) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: CBE Posts: 107 Thanked: 570 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by anbusatish [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6005165) In my city as I understood from service executive, out of the 2 different dealers only ~20 cars were registered between them. \| \| \| ![Kashief is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following BHPian Thanks Kashief for this useful post: \| anbusatish \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 8th August 2025, 14:16 \| \#[474](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6009962 "permalink") \| \| [g\_v](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/g_v.html) Newbie Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times \| Re: Honda Civic : Ambient Lighting Hi All, I am using a Honda Civic 10th Generation since 2020 and planning to add some ambient lighting to the interiors . If anyone has any suggestions or ideas then kindly guide. I am kolkata based hence if anyone can advise the right shop etc to visit . Thanks in advance\! \| \| ![g\_v is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()() Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 3rd September 2025, 19:25 \| \#[475](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6022688 "permalink") \| \| [g\_v](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/g_v.html) Newbie Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by g\_v [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6009962) Hi All, I am using a Honda Civic 10th Generation since 2020 and planning to add some ambient lighting to the interiors . If anyone has any suggestions or ideas then kindly guide. I am kolkata based hence if anyone can advise the right shop etc to visit . Thanks in advance\! \| \| \| ![g\_v is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()() Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 8th September 2025, 01:47 \| \#[476](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6024877 "permalink") \| \| [andafunda](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/andafunda.html) BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 1,383 Times \| Re: Honda Civic : Official Review Close to the 5th anniversary of my Civic, decided to spruce it up a little to settle that new car itch\! Did PPF + full underbody and door damping + changed tyres to Primacy 4ST + Cardi ambient lighting + Focal speakers / Soundmagnus amp. With all the damping, the car is extremely silent\! PPF results I still look back everytime I park the car. What a timeless design! And look at those 4STs shine. ![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png) [![Honda Civic : Official Review-f338fe1114bd462fa919cc799dfe4769\_1\_105\_c.jpeg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795865d1757275799t-honda-civic-official-review-f338fe1114bd462fa919cc799dfe4769_1_105_c.jpeg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795865d1757275799-honda-civic-official-review-f338fe1114bd462fa919cc799dfe4769_1_105_c.jpeg) Ambient Lighting Music rythym mode: [![Honda Civic : Official Review-a2800e9b99094eb0839301523f5d8927\_1\_201\_a.jpeg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795869d1757276659t-honda-civic-official-review-a2800e9b99094eb0839301523f5d8927_1_201_a.jpeg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795869d1757276659-honda-civic-official-review-a2800e9b99094eb0839301523f5d8927_1_201_a.jpeg) Solid colour mode: [![Honda Civic : Official Review-0276a4fb21bb4778a55182897e742504\_1\_102\_o.jpeg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795867d1757275884t-honda-civic-official-review-0276a4fb21bb4778a55182897e742504_1_102_o.jpeg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795867d1757275884-honda-civic-official-review-0276a4fb21bb4778a55182897e742504_1_102_o.jpeg) Underbody Damping Got 2.5MM damping done throughout the underbody, even in the boot. The results are astounding. 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With all the damping, the car is extremely silent Underbody Damping Got 2.5MM damping done throughout the underbody, even in the boot. The results are astounding. [Attachment 2795868](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2795868-honda-civic-official-review-aa0f8795487f47f3b3d8b58abd4306a0.jpg) \| \| \| ![sgm is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following BHPian Thanks sgm for this useful post: \| NarediAni7518 \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 9th September 2025, 05:50 \| \#[478](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025498 "permalink") \| \| [andafunda](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/andafunda.html) BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 1,383 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by sgm [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025413) Wonderful mid life make over ![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Clapping.gif) I'm tempted to do the sound deadening on my C class. I'm facing lot of road noise at higher speeds, so I'm hoping that a good audio install shop can do a good job along with going for silent tires. Did you add any sound deadening for the wheel well? \| \| \| ![andafunda is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(4) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following 4 BHPians Thank andafunda for this useful post: \| NarediAni7518, sgm, sumeethaldankar, yogiii \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 9th September 2025, 09:09 \| \#[479](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025541 "permalink") \| \| [sgm](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/sgm.html) BHPian ![sgm's Avatar](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/customavatars/avatar567515_1.gif) Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: KA 03 / KL 03 Posts: 300 Thanked: 784 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by andafunda [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025498) If you're in the Bangalore area, I can suggest the workshop I used. The Primacy 4STs helped a lot with tire noise. Madhu's helped me get a good set of tires. Now I only hear very little engine - was never a problem with the extremely silent 1.8 NA engine anyways - and road noise. Enough to make me feel I am not riding an appliance but a mechanical wonder. \\no digs taken at EVs\\ ![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/LOL.png) \| \| \| ![sgm is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following BHPian Thanks sgm for this useful post: \| andafunda \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![Old](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/post_old.gif)]() 9th September 2025, 15:05 \| \#[480](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025762 "permalink") \| \| [andafunda](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/andafunda.html) BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 1,383 Times \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by sgm [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025541) The car is in its mid life or rather I'm facing a mid life cris with my 5+ year old car with close to 75k KM on ODO, so want to spruce it up. I'm not an audiophile but I love silent cars and unfortunately I drive a diesel ![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Rolling%20laughter.gif) Sound deadening should help to a great extent in removing a lot of road noise. \| \| \| \| \| \| Originally Posted by sgm [![View Post](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/viewpost.png)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-32.html#post6025541) Currently I'm using the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and they are quieter than OEM RFT. I used Madhu's last time and I do the wheel alignment/balancing always from there. The tires are due for change soon, so wondering if there are any quieter tires. Considering Continental SC5. Is Primacy better at keeping noise away than Pilot Sport ? I don't need that extra sharp handling as I don't drive that hard and mine is a diesel cruiser. \| \| \| ![andafunda is offline](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/statusicon/user_offline.gif) \| [![](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/collapse_tcat.gif)]()(1) Thanks \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| The following BHPian Thanks andafunda for this useful post: \| sgm \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [![Reply](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/bhpsilverrounded/buttons/reply.gif)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=6025762) \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Page 32 of 35 \| [« First](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review.html "First Page - Results 1 to 15 of 512") \| [\<](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-31.html "Prev Page - Results 451 to 465 of 512") \| [22](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-22.html "Show results 316 to 330 of 512") \| [23](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-23.html "Show results 331 to 345 of 512") \| [24](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-24.html "Show results 346 to 360 of 512") \| [25](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-25.html "Show results 361 to 375 of 512") \| [26](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-26.html "Show results 376 to 390 of 512") \| [27](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-27.html "Show results 391 to 405 of 512") \| [28](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-28.html "Show results 406 to 420 of 512") \| [29](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-29.html "Show results 421 to 435 of 512") \| [30](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-30.html "Show results 436 to 450 of 512") \| [31](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-31.html "Show results 451 to 465 of 512") \| 32 \| [33](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-33.html "Show results 481 to 495 of 512") \| [34](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-34.html "Show results 496 to 510 of 512") \| [35](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-35.html "Show results 511 to 512 of 512") \| [\>](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/official-new-car-reviews/211179-honda-civic-official-review-33.html "Next Page - Results 481 to 495 of 512") \| Most Viewed [Show More \>](https://www.team-bhp.com/hot-threads) \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Thread Tools \| Search this Thread \| ![](https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=24416377&cv=2.0&cj=1) ×
Readable Markdown	The story is about how I found my lost love with Honda Civic, once again. 3 years ago I had my 2010 fully customized Civic MT sold. And below is the story of why and how I got a used 2019 Honda Civic VX 1.8L CVT. My Old Civic at home, [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicfront.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781533d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781533d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicfront.jpg) Another View. [![Honda Civic : Official Review-oldcivicback.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781532d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781532d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-oldcivicback.jpg) ### Journey with Altroz In January 2022, I decided to replace my trusted, fun, and frugal Swift ZDI with a safer, highway-capable intercity car. With a budget of ₹10 lakhs in hand, the Tata Altroz 1.2L iTurbo ticked all the boxes: 5-star safety, striking design and looks, fun-to-drive nature, and decent fuel efficiency. After a one-and-a-half-month wait, I took delivery of my Harbour Blue Altroz on 11th March 2022. The delivery was smooth, and the service executive handled the process very efficiently. Altroz at home [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozathome.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781528d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781528d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozathome.jpg) Heres what I loved: - Black-themed interiors - A steering wheel that feels great to hold - Excellent steering response and suspension tuned for spirited driving and cornering - Great looks, enhanced by the beautiful Harbour Blue color - Overall stability of the car at triple-digit speeds During my 3.5 years of ownership, I faced quite a few issues. The major problems faced are: - Jun 2022: Faced an engine indicator warning while using Sport mode; the vehicle went into limp mode - Mid 2023: Clutch assembly replaced due to persistent engine noise, even while idling - Oct 2023: Gearbox replaced under warranty - Jan 2025: Steering rack assembly replaced under warranty (paid ₹6,401 for consumables) - Apr 2025: Cylinder head assembly failed replaced under warranty (paid ₹3,934 for consumables) Fortunately, I had opted for the 5-year extended warranty, which covered the major replacements: the gearbox, steering rack, and cylinder head assembly. However, despite these repairs and the new cylinder head, the fuel economy dropped to 9 KMPL in moderate suburban trafficdown from the earlier 1213 KMPL and there was very high petrol smell when kept at idling. That was the last straw and I couldnt take any more. Parting shot with Altroz [![Honda Civic : Official Review-altrozparting.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781529d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781529d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-altrozparting.jpg) Selection of Cars I had a few key criteria in mind for my next car: - High reliability - Fun to drive - Should be a sedan - Registered in Coimbatore / Tirupur / Erode - Budget around ₹15 lakhs After researching and narrowing down my options, I zeroed in on three cars: 1\. Used Honda Civic (2019/2020 model preferably ZX or VX variant) Reasons: Having owned a 2010 Civic Manual for nearly 5 years, it wasnt just memy whole family loves Civic. Iconic fluidic design Naturally aspirated 1.8L i-VTEC engine Great ride and handling dynamics (as widely reviewed and appreciated) It was naturally the top contender in my list. 2\. Used Volkswagen Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual Reasons: 150 bhp of turbocharged power Slick 6-speed manual gearbox Clean, classic front styling 3\. Used Honda City V/VX MT i-VTEC Reasons: 1.5L naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine Hondas bulletproof reliability The charm of owning one of the last old-school sedans ### Cars I test drove VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI DSG Had a chance to test drive a colleagues car. Things I liked: Immediate surge of power and strong acceleration even with a light tap on the accelerator Excellent fit and finish, both inside and out Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Fixed red theme in the instrument cluster Rear-end design didnt appeal to me Very high ground clearance took away the low-slung sedan look I prefer Rear seat under-thigh support could have been better Concerned about potential DSG gearbox issues after 45 years of use Honda City Hybrid Requested a test drive from Sundaram Honda, Coimbatore. The sales executive was quick to respond and arranged test drives for both the City Hybrid and the ZX MT on the same day. The City Hybrid arrived first. Things I liked: Felt more sure-footed on the road, likely due to the battery pack adding weight and balance Slightly heavier steering, which inspired confidence around corners Seamless transition between ICE and battery power, making for a smooth drive Impressive fuel efficiency of ~24 to 25 KMPL within city limits ( as read in reviews) Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): ICE engine noise was audible even during low-speed drives On the highway at 100110 kmph, I could achieve only ~20 kmpl (compared to 1617 kmpl in the manual city as per reviews) Very few used vehicle available; new ones cost nearly ₹25 lakhs on-road Honda City ZX MT The ZX MT followed the Hybrid for the test drive. Things I liked: Loved the sound of the naturally aspirated engine when revved up to ~6500 RPM through each gear ADAS features are available from the V variant onwards Driving position, seating comfort, and layout similar to the Hybrid Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Another 2030 bhp of power would have made it more exciting Steering feedback didnt inspire confidence at high speeds or around corners No 5-star safety rating (not yet tested) On-road price touching ₹18.7 lakhs VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI Manual Same driving impressions as the DSG version, except: Things I liked: Very slick manual gearbox added to the fun part of driving Things not to my liking(purely personal opinion): Long clutch travel was tiring at times Very hard to find a used manual variant in the market Honda City V MT Since the City V MT checked all the boxes, I tracked down an OLX ad and on a fine day, visited the owner around 9 PM for a test drive. It was a short drive, but the car appeared to be in great shape, apart from a slightly hard clutch (as it was often driven to Ooty). The 2023 model car had clocked just 25,000 km, had new tyres, and around 11.5 months of insurance left. I quoted ₹12 lakhs and asked the owner to get back to me if he was fine with it. The only concern was that the car was under loan, so I decided to think it over and wait for a response. Honda Civic 2019 Model As I regularly browsed OLX 5 to 8 times a day, one fine Saturday morning I found a 2019 Honda Civic VX in Tirupur. It had done around 87,000 km and was listed by a dealer who was open to a trade-in for my Altroz. I drove down from Coimbatore to Tirupur to check the car. When I arrived, it was being polished at a nearby accessories shop. First impressions were great the body lines were sharp, the white paint was in pristine condition, and the interiors looked very well maintained (likely parked under shade most of its life). Took the car for a 25 km test drive up to Avinashi. Immediate likes: Steering weight felt extremely confidence-inspiring Firm suspension allowed the car to glide over patchy roads Driving a car with paddle shifters made spirited driving much more enjoyable ( though felt the rubber band effect of CVT when accelerating hard) Ample interior space As a fan of long sedans, I loved the overall design Car had a new set of Yokohama BlueEarth tyres and 10 months of insurance remaining Very much liked the solid feel of the car At the end of the test drive, I felt this was the one. I took a copy of the RC for a service history check and asked the dealer to evaluate the Altroz and drove back to home. The next morning, I called a Honda service executive Ive stayed in touch with even after selling my 2010 Civic. He confirmed that the service history was clean and the 90,000 km oil service had already been done. With all the prerequisites met, I informed the dealer Id visit his showroom by 11:30 AM that day. After some tough negotiation to reach a win-win deal, I closed the purchase, handed over Altroz keys and took the delivery of the 2019 Honda Civic VX. Some pictures of the car while taken to nearby temple(Alagumalai), After the Pooja, [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicfront.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781531d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781531d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicfront.jpg) Ready to prance downhill. [![Honda Civic : Official Review-newcivicback.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781530d1753458657t-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg)](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/official-new-car-reviews/2781530d1753458657-honda-civic-official-review-newcivicback.jpg) Story to be continued.
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