Honda Civic 1.4IS (4V)
The first Civic was a small, humble hatchback, and then the family of models became more diverse from generation to generation. In 1995, the tenth millionth fifth-generation Civic rolled off cassettes, and in 1996 the first Civic made at the European plant in Swindon entered the market. Today they are produced in Japan (three- and four-door versions), the USA (two-door coupes) and the UK (five-door versions and Aerodeck).
Civics look different, but all models have the same chassis design. The basic specs are the same, although the two- and four-door models have a 60mm shorter wheelbase. Thus, the test four-door Civic hails from Japan.
The designers were tasked with making the interior larger while maintaining a compact design. The new Civic is slightly shorter, wider and taller than its predecessor, but has more room inside. This points to a completely new design of this car, as they say, from the inside. It is characterized by a flat bottom without a central projection. New front and rear suspensions and a more compact engine bay result in increased passenger and luggage space.
The shape of the new Honda Civic is classic sedan. Four doors and a separate trunk, which means good access to all seats from all sides. There's no room for large pieces of luggage in a reasonably large trunk because they don't go through the door, although they've widened the opening a bit. And also the processing of the door is incorrect, without cladding. Looks like the car was unfinished.
And the classic Japanese minus: the trunk lid can only be opened with a key or a lever from the inside. The same lever on the left side of the front seat also opens the fuel filler door. The central locking only works on the driver's door, and only one door is locked or unlocked on the front passenger door. There is no air conditioner, but there is a built-in preparation for it. To pay for it almost 300 thousand more. It is also strange for a Japanese car that there is no clock on it. But it's better without it than to be hard to see, which we often see.
On the one hand, the package bundle is rich, but on the other, it seems that something is missing. ABS with EBD is standard, there are two airbags, electrification of all four windows, power steering. The rear seats have isofix attachment points. It is central locking, but it only works on the driver's door. For example, there is no air conditioner so popular today. The car is expensive enough to have it as standard.
On the other hand, the four-door Civic is a pretty car. Pleasantly refreshing dashboard with comfortable, well-visible, logical and accessible buttons and switches. The radio is only a little disturbing, it's cheap. The instruments are clear and cutely simple, and driving the Honda Civic is a breeze.
The engine loves to start, and an even better feature is the pleasure of spinning and powering. Despite the relatively small volume, it is very peppy and fast. It's not too greedy either, but it does get too loud at high revs. The engine in the test Civic is the smaller of the two offered. It is a modern lightweight cast iron unit (block and head) and a single camshaft is controlled by four valves above each cylinder. Compared to its predecessor, it has the same power and slightly increased torque, which it achieved at a lower RPM than before.
The gearbox is probably one of the weakest points of the new Civic. At the very least, the test was blatantly imprecise, and shifting to reverse was already a real lottery. In fact, for Honda, this is somehow strange. Gear ratios are recalculated very quickly, so that even in fifth gear, the engine cranks all the way, and the speedometer is close to 190. If it were not for the loud noise and inaccurate transmission, the new Civic would have deserved a much higher rating. Especially when you consider the well-controlled chassis, reliable position and reliable brakes.
The four-door Honda Civic is just one version on offer, so you don't even have to look at it if you don't like it. Some are simply in love with such a form and can even afford it. And at Honda, they can offer that. This is also somewhat true.
Igor Puchikhar
PHOTO: Uro П Potoкnik
Honda Civic 1.4IS (4V)
Basic data
| Sales: | AC Mobile doo |
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| Test model cost: | 14.029,30 € |
| Power: | 66kW (90 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 11,3 with |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 6,4l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 3 years or 100.000 kilometers total warranty, 6 years anti-rust warranty |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - gasoline - transversely mounted at the front - bore and stroke 75,0 × 79,0 mm - displacement 1396 cm3 - compression ratio 10,4:1 - maximum power 66 kW (90 hp) s.) at 5600 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 14,7 m / s - specific power 47,3 kW / l (64,3 hp / l) - maximum torque 130 Nm at 4300 rpm / min - crankshaft in 5 bearings - 1 camshaft in the head (timing belt) - 4 valves per cylinder - light metal block and head - electronic multipoint injection and electronic ignition (Honda PGM-FI) - liquid cooling 4,8 l - engine oil 3,5 l - battery 12 V, 45 Ah - alternator 70 A - variable catalyst |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel motor drives - single dry clutch - 5-speed synchronized transmission - gear ratio I. 3,142 1,750; II. 1,241 hours; III. 0,969 hour; IV. 0,805; V. 3,230; reverse 4,411 - differential 5,5 - rims 14J × 185 - tires 70/14 R 1,85 (Yokohama Aspec), rolling range 1000 m - speed in 31,3 gear 125 rpm 70 km / h - spare wheel T15 / 3 D 80 M (Bridgestone Tracompa-XNUMX), speed limit XNUMX km / h |
| Capacity: | top speed 185 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 11,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 8,2 / 5,4 / 6,4 l / 100 km (unleaded gasoline, elementary school 95) |
| Transportation and suspension: | limousine - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single wishbones, leaf springs, triangular cross rails, stabilizer - rear single suspension, inclined rails, upper cross rails, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - dual circuit brakes, front disc ( front disc) with cooling), rear disc, power steering, ABS, EBD, mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering, power steering, 2,9 turns between extreme points |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1130 kg - permissible total weight 1620 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 1200 kg, without brake 500 kg - permissible roof load 50 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4458 mm - width 1715 mm - height 1440 mm - wheelbase 2620 mm - front track 1468 mm - rear 1469 mm - minimum ground clearance 155 mm - driving radius 11,8 m |
| Inner dimensions: | length (dashboard to rear seatback) 1680 mm - width (at the knees) front 1400 mm, rear 1400 mm - height above the seat front 950-1000 mm, rear 920 mm - longitudinal front seat 860-1080 mm, rear seat 690 -930 mm - front seat length 510 mm, rear seat 460 mm - steering wheel diameter 380 mm - fuel tank 50 l |
| Box: | normal 450 l |
Our measurements
| T = 19 ° C – p = 1018 mbar – otn. vl. = 34% | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 12,1s |
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| 1000m from the city: | 33,9 years ( 152 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 186km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 9,1l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 10,2l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 9,8 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,0m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 58dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
evaluation
As stated, the four-door Civic is native to Japan. This is probably the main reason for the high price. And the price, besides the gearbox, is definitely one of the reasons against buying. Otherwise, it could be a very suitable and beautiful car.
We praise and reproach
powerful engine
conductivity
open space
brakes
inaccurate gearbox
price
insufficient equipment
