Spy Shot: 2006 Honda Civic **Updated 1/15**

[CraigRT]

disgusting, just like the fugly POS current generation SI (or SIR in Canada.....)

 

[EvilYoda]

no way...that's horrible. can't be.

 

[OS]

if they put a k series motor in it and keep the price below 15, I'd buy it.

 

[Aztech]

Originally posted by: PricklyPete

Originally posted by: SampSon
The car designs just keep getting worse and worse.

agreed. The TSX is the last honda I have really liked the styling of.

Last one I like was the last generation of Prelude. I wished I had gotten one too, 'cause you don't see that many on the road.

 

[SuperTool]

at least it's not boring like the current one. I am going to wait for the sedan or coupe before judging.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: SuperTool
at least it's not boring like the current one. I am going to wait for the sedan or coupe before judging.

:Q

*hugs his 04 sedan and covers its ears*

You apologize right now!

- M4H

 

[CombatChuk]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
disgusting, just like the fugly POS current generation SI (or SIR in Canada.....)

The one that looks like a focus?

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: SuperTool
at least it's not boring like the current one. I am going to wait for the sedan or coupe before judging.

:Q

*hugs his 04 sedan and covers its ears*

You apologize right now!

- M4H

BORING AND DULL

😀

 

[UNCjigga]

Mazda 3 called...it wants it's taillights back.

Aside from that, its very European looking (almost Peugot-like.) I like the "muscular bulges".

 

[NFS4]

Good Lord, didnt' think there would be this much bitching 😀

 

[Kishan]

Originally posted by: NFS4
http://www.channel4.com/4car/g...onda-civic_page_3.html

hahahaha! that thing is aztek's bastard child!

 

[CombatChuk]

Looking at this picture

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Look, at the rear driver tire. It looks like they might have went with a torsion bar instead of the multilink setup for the rear suspension :thumbsdown:

 

[UNCjigga]

WTF why is everyone so negative? Try picturing it without the camo and its not a bad looking car at all! And look on the brightside...that backside is so slippery smooth I dare anyone to find a way to attach an overgrown wing to that!!

 

[SuperTool]

Doesn't look like a torsion bar to me. It would go straight across if that was the case, and it ends close to the wheel.

 

[CombatChuk]

Originally posted by: SuperTool
Doesn't look like a torsion bar to me. It would go straight across if that was the case, and it ends close to the wheel.

It's the sharp angle that it takes before it gets to the wheel. It reminds me of a Passat/A4 setup which uses a torsion bar.

 

[Wag]

They going to put a decent engine in the thing? I drove the '05 low-end Civic and it was crap. I put my foot down to the floor and nothing happened for like 10sec.

Honda needs to compete with the Korean companies like Hyundai. The Elantra is the same price as the Civic with all the bells and whistles and has a 2.0l 130hp engine to boot.

 

[CombatChuk]

Originally posted by: Wag
They going to put a decent engine in the thing? I drove the '05 low-end Civic and it was crap. I put my foot down to the floor and nothing happened for like 10sec.

Honda needs to compete with the Korean companies like Hyundai. The Elantra is the same price as the Civic with all the bells and whistles and has a 2.0l 130hp engine to boot.

Not only Hyundai...

(HP for base Models)
Focus 138hp
Neon 132hp
Cobalt 140hp
3 148hp
Spectra 130hp
Corolla 130hp


Having a 127hp engine for the top line Honda is not a good think

 

[Wag]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk
(HP for base Models)
Focus 138hp
Neon 132hp
Cobalt 140hp
3 148hp
Spectra 130hp
Corolla 130hp


Having a 127hp engine for the top line Honda is not a good think

No kidding. By the time you add everything it's >$17k, which is no good.

Kia Spectra uses Hyundai suspension and engine but costs a little more. I am looking seriously at the Elantra Hatchback as my next car. Whole deal with ABS, Traction Control, Sport Suspension, Front and Side airbags for <$15k.

The Cobalt looks interesting. Too bad it's a Chevy. No more American cars for me.

 

[SuperTool]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk

Originally posted by: SuperTool
Doesn't look like a torsion bar to me. It would go straight across if that was the case, and it ends close to the wheel.

It's the sharp angle that it takes before it gets to the wheel. It reminds me of a Passat/A4 setup which uses a torsion bar.

You mean independent torsion bar? I thought you meant tortion beam like Corolla.
As long as it's independent setup, it should be fine.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk

Originally posted by: Wag
They going to put a decent engine in the thing? I drove the '05 low-end Civic and it was crap. I put my foot down to the floor and nothing happened for like 10sec.

Honda needs to compete with the Korean companies like Hyundai. The Elantra is the same price as the Civic with all the bells and whistles and has a 2.0l 130hp engine to boot.

Not only Hyundai...

(HP for base Models)
Focus 138hp
Neon 132hp
Cobalt 140hp
3 148hp
Spectra 130hp
Corolla 130hp


Having a 127hp engine for the top line Honda is not a good think

And which has the highest mileage of the lot? That's right, the Civic. 😛

Honda's never tried to make the baseline vehicle a competitor in the HP wars - they care more about working the hamsters to their fullest potential. Every generation the engines get bigger and the mileage improves. 😛

The latest spin off the rumour mill is that there's a shift to B-series (DOHC for all), the base Civics will have a 1.8L, and the K20 will be paying a visit to the top-of-the-line models.

- M4H

 

[CombatChuk]

Originally posted by: SuperTool

Originally posted by: CombatChuk

Originally posted by: SuperTool
Doesn't look like a torsion bar to me. It would go straight across if that was the case, and it ends close to the wheel.

It's the sharp angle that it takes before it gets to the wheel. It reminds me of a Passat/A4 setup which uses a torsion bar.

You mean independent torsion bar? I thought you meant tortion beam like Corolla.
As long as it's independent setup, it should be fine.

The torsion bar does allow some movement, but not as much as a multilink suspension.

 

[Wag]

I don't know how people can drive those little engines. 115hp is barely enough. I used to have a '86 Subaru with a dinky 95hp engine. The low-end '05 Civic was no better. Once you drive a decent car there's no going back.

I wouldn't go for less than 130hp at this point. My current car is 155hp- I loathe going down, but the Elantra at least drives decently and gives you alot of stuff for your money.

The high-end Civic matches the Elantra and costs $3k more.

 

[randomlinh]

wtf is that..... aye... blasted new designs... i need money to buy a car now.. before all the good cars turn fugly

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk

Originally posted by: Wag
They going to put a decent engine in the thing? I drove the '05 low-end Civic and it was crap. I put my foot down to the floor and nothing happened for like 10sec.

Honda needs to compete with the Korean companies like Hyundai. The Elantra is the same price as the Civic with all the bells and whistles and has a 2.0l 130hp engine to boot.

Not only Hyundai...

(HP for base Models)
Focus 138hp
Neon 132hp
Cobalt 140hp
3 148hp
Spectra 130hp
Corolla 130hp


Having a 127hp engine for the top line Honda is not a good think

Um, the Civic SI is the top of the line Civic. Get your facts straight.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: CombatChuk

Originally posted by: CraigRT
disgusting, just like the fugly POS current generation SI (or SIR in Canada.....)

The one that looks like a focus?

yeah, the 99-00 Si (SiR) looks a million times better!