MM Review: 2012 Honda Civic
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The 06-11 models were all pretty much the same-generation, weren't they....how can you divide them into two separate groups?![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
You mean the new 2012 model? If you like that big split-dash and all that El-Cheapo plastic inside, fine....I guess everyone's tastes are different. For me.....that interior is just not my cup of tea.
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The 06-11 models were all pretty much the same-generation, weren't they....how can you divide them into two separate groups?
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You mean the new 2012 model? If you like that big split-dash and all that El-Cheapo plastic inside, fine....I guess everyone's tastes are different. For me.....that interior is just not my cup of tea.
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The split-level dash is now larger and more-inclusive on the upper part than the 8Gen version, and, of course, the El-Cheapo hard-plastic trim now covers just about everything. But it still has that superb Honda quality of assembly inside where everything fits like a Rolex watch.
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Good catch, I forgot to add the Corolla. I was referring to sales.
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Thanks for getting the review done so quickly as I enjoyed reading it.
By the way did you use the ECO button? If so, how much of an improvement in fuel economy did you notice? The last generation's styling grew on me over time, but it seems this 2012 styling took a step backwards. I think it is more generic and conservative specifically in the rear, but it will still sell in huge numbers regardless.
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By the way did you use the ECO button? If so, how much of an improvement in fuel economy did you notice?
The last generation's styling grew on me over time, but it seems this 2012 styling took a step backwards. I think it is more generic and conservative specifically in the rear, but it will still sell in huge numbers regardless.
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Nice review as always....I expected more from Honda....
I think Honda (and Toyo) have gotten lazy with their redesigns and are living on past sales and the "automatic buyers" with the Civic and Corolla...better choices out there IMO...I am looking forward to the new Impreza hatch later this year...if it can really do 36mpg with AWD, I might have to get it for a DD if gas is still stuck at $4-$5...I think more and more people want AWD and Subie might have a big hit on their hands. Put that on your list please (as I'm sure you will as I believe you are a Subie fan)....
I think Honda (and Toyo) have gotten lazy with their redesigns and are living on past sales and the "automatic buyers" with the Civic and Corolla...better choices out there IMO...I am looking forward to the new Impreza hatch later this year...if it can really do 36mpg with AWD, I might have to get it for a DD if gas is still stuck at $4-$5...I think more and more people want AWD and Subie might have a big hit on their hands. Put that on your list please (as I'm sure you will as I believe you are a Subie fan)....
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They still assemble a car at the factory ike a Swiss Watch, but the quality of some of the materials seems to be going down. I chalk it up to typical cost-cutting.
Agreed.
Yes and no.....depends on what your automotive priorities are.
I'm with you....hard to beat Subies as Daily-Drivers, especially in bad weather. I'll definitely check out the new Impreza when it is released. But I generally like the added ground-clearance of the Outback....the Impreza, for me, sits too low.
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I expected more from Honda....
I think Honda (and Toyota) have gotten lazy with their redesigns and are living on past sales and the "automatic buyers" with the Civic and Corolla...
better choices out there IMO...
I am looking forward to the new Impreza hatch later this year...if it can really do 36mpg with AWD, I might have to get it for a DD if gas is still stuck at $4-$5...I think more and more people want AWD and Subie might have a big hit on their hands. Put that on your list please (as I'm sure you will as I believe you are a Subie fan)....
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