2016 Honda Civic
02-08-16, 04:00 PM
#137
Intermediate
Toyota's top trim interiors are just as good as Honda's (sometimes better), but the base trim is where Honda outshines Toyota's offerings. Besides, only Honda is crazy enough to put nicer interiors in Hondas than Acuras. 
02-09-16, 11:10 AM
#138
Lexus Champion
The low-level trims come with no locking glovebox, just the single-screen display audio, incandescent bulbs in the taillamps, no LED DRLs (instead using the high-beam on a lower-power setting). Bits and pieces are added as the trims go higher, to LED taillamps, LED DRLs, locking glovebox. But the softer-touch plastics in the touchy-feely places remains for all trim levels.
Toyota, however, carries the same little bits (locking glovebox for all Camrys, same taillamps across all trims, for example) across all trim levels and gives you hard plastic across the board. The result is that Toyotas look cheaper.
Toyota has to learn to cut costs where it is not so visible (glovebox lock, etc.) but give a good impression (softer-touch plastics, adjustable rear headrests, etc.) where it is visible.
02-09-16, 11:35 AM
#140
Lexus Champion
Have there been any updates on the stop-sale?
I saw a new Accord yesterday and was very pleasantly surprised. It looked upscale and much nicer than in pictures. I definitely like it more than the Camry now.
I saw a new Accord yesterday and was very pleasantly surprised. It looked upscale and much nicer than in pictures. I definitely like it more than the Camry now.
02-09-16, 03:20 PM
#141
Lexus Fanatic
I have lots of respect for Honda and Acuras but for me Toyota and Lexus materials is what I like best. Leather seats in a Lexus feel nicer to me than Leather in an Acura. I also can't stand the dash design of the last Civic.
02-09-16, 10:24 PM
#142
Lexus Test Driver
no way are Honda interior quality better than Acura interiors. Granted, the difference isn't that big. The difference between Toyota and Lexus is huge just because Toyota interior quality is just absolutely horrible, at least the toyotas that are not in the Lexus price range (corollas, camrys, rav4, and lower end Highlanders)
02-10-16, 12:04 AM
#143
Pole Position
no way are Honda interior quality better than Acura interiors. Granted, the difference isn't that big. The difference between Toyota and Lexus is huge just because Toyota interior quality is just absolutely horrible, at least the toyotas that are not in the Lexus price range (corollas, camrys, rav4, and lower end Highlanders)
Ps. Here's a pic of the silver painted plastics on the steering wheel, door panels, and throughout the cabin. It is pretty rough and looks very cheap and unfinished. I was a bit suprised by this given the raving reviews for the CRV:
I didnt get a chance to look at the new Civic (or Pilot, which I really wanted to see)....maybe next time.
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02-10-16, 05:37 AM
#144
Lexus Fanatic
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i almost bought a crv touring - for the money i thought it was very nice inside. you want to see cost cutting, while the highlander front row and dash is REALLY nice, the second tow and third/back area are cheap as can be. they definitely hope someone is swayed by the drive and doesn't look back there.
02-10-16, 05:53 AM
#145
Lexus Fanatic
Honda learned its lesson with the 2012 Civic and its excessively cheap (almost all hard-plastic) interior. The reaction to it (including my own) was so bad that the designers had to do an emergency upgrade for it within just 12 months......highly unusual in the auto industry.
02-10-16, 06:37 AM
#146
Lexus Fanatic
Well I would hope that Lexus was better than the lower Toyotas for interior quality. If that was not the case then it would be just plain wrong. I do have to say that the Lexus GX is not the greatest interior, lots of plastic in that model. The other cars and trucks by Lexus are pretty good, expect there is fake leather all over the place in theow entry level models which IMO in unacceptable.
02-10-16, 07:24 AM
#147
Pole Position
Saw the new civic the other day. Seriously thought it was a cross-tour from the side. Took a second look because it looked smaller and realized it was the new civic. The front and rear is ok, but that cross tour inspired hatch from the side is hideous.
Acura interiors are chintzy to say the least. Their leathers are cheap and thin. My friends 2016 MDX full loaded model comes with fake wood in a $60k vehicle. Fake wood. Seriously. Fake wood.
Acura interiors are chintzy to say the least. Their leathers are cheap and thin. My friends 2016 MDX full loaded model comes with fake wood in a $60k vehicle. Fake wood. Seriously. Fake wood.
02-10-16, 08:14 AM
#148
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Honda Previews New Civic With Geneva Hatch Prototype, Announces Full Lineup
Here's our first glimpse at Honda's next-gen hatchback that's scheduled to hit the market next year.
The teaser of the Geneva-bound concept shows just the rear of the new Civic.
Most of it will, in all likelihood, make it into production, but elements such as the huge air outlets and the twin exhaust at the center presumably won't, at least in the regular models. Could we be looking at the next Type R? Too far-fetched at this early stage...
Honda will manufacture the upcoming model in its UK plant and will export it to all global markets, including the United States.
While the Civic Hatch Prototype is in for a global premiere, the Clarity Fuel Cell will make its European debut in Switzerland, following its presentation from the Tokyo Show in October. This is the first production fuel cell saloon to house its entire powertrain under the hood and promises a range of up to 435 miles (700km).
The Jazz Keenlight Concept is part of the company's Geneva Show will also be on display. It is a new design study based on the popular Jazz, which seeks to highlight its potential for customization, using sleek design elements, special decals and a new unique color, called Keenlight.
Honda celebrates the beginning of the first European customer deliveries of the new NSX in 2016 by bringing the supercar to the event, right after U.S. sales began at the Detroit Show, last month. Prospective buyers will get to enjoy the new mid-mounted DOHC with twin turbochargers, connected to a 9-speec DCT.
The CRF1000L Africa Twin motorcycle carries the "go anywhere" spirit of its predecessors and has an "agile chassis" ready for on-road and off-road adventures, and a "powerful parallel twin-cylinder engine".
Here's our first glimpse at Honda's next-gen hatchback that's scheduled to hit the market next year.
The teaser of the Geneva-bound concept shows just the rear of the new Civic.
Most of it will, in all likelihood, make it into production, but elements such as the huge air outlets and the twin exhaust at the center presumably won't, at least in the regular models. Could we be looking at the next Type R? Too far-fetched at this early stage...
Honda will manufacture the upcoming model in its UK plant and will export it to all global markets, including the United States.
While the Civic Hatch Prototype is in for a global premiere, the Clarity Fuel Cell will make its European debut in Switzerland, following its presentation from the Tokyo Show in October. This is the first production fuel cell saloon to house its entire powertrain under the hood and promises a range of up to 435 miles (700km).
The Jazz Keenlight Concept is part of the company's Geneva Show will also be on display. It is a new design study based on the popular Jazz, which seeks to highlight its potential for customization, using sleek design elements, special decals and a new unique color, called Keenlight.
Honda celebrates the beginning of the first European customer deliveries of the new NSX in 2016 by bringing the supercar to the event, right after U.S. sales began at the Detroit Show, last month. Prospective buyers will get to enjoy the new mid-mounted DOHC with twin turbochargers, connected to a 9-speec DCT.
The CRF1000L Africa Twin motorcycle carries the "go anywhere" spirit of its predecessors and has an "agile chassis" ready for on-road and off-road adventures, and a "powerful parallel twin-cylinder engine".
02-10-16, 09:19 AM
#150
Lexus Champion
Looks like they've issued the recall.
http://consumerist.com/2016/02/09/ho...-to-new-sales/
http://consumerist.com/2016/02/09/ho...-to-new-sales/
A week after directing dealers to stop selling the newest model Civic sedans after detecting a problem in the vehicles that could lead to engine failure, Honda has announced an official recall of the affected cars.
Honda issued a recall of approximately 45,000 model year 2016 Civics in the U.S. and Canada because the engine can stall while the car is in motion, The Associated Press reports.
Honda issued a recall of approximately 45,000 model year 2016 Civics in the U.S. and Canada because the engine can stall while the car is in motion, The Associated Press reports.