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    Honda Civic Australia

    Honda Civic Australia

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    $49,900

    The Honda Civic is one of the world's best known and most loved cars, with more than 19 million sold its launch in its home country of Japan in 1972.

    It's been a staple on Australian roads since its arrival here in 1973, too, with more than 300,000 finding homes locally. Now up to its tenth generation, the petrol-powered small front-wheel drive has fallen out of favour with Aussie buyers, but a bold new design language and clever packaging could change all that. The Civic range starts off at the $49,900 Civic e:HEV L and tops off with the $74,100 Civic Type R and is offered in hatch and sedan configurations – and for the first time in its 44-year history, without a manual gearbox.

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    4.2L/100km (combined)
    Hatchback
    Automatic
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    Rating Summary
    Price and features
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    Practicality
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    Driving
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    Safety
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    Overview
    Likes
    Impressive driving dynamics
    Truly frugal powertrain
    Svelte exterior styling
    Dislikes
    Engine sounds harsh under heavy acceleration
    Cabin tech fiddly and hard to quickly understand
    Middle seat in the back mostly ornamental

    Honda Civic Colours

    Platinum White
    Premium Crystal Red
    Seabed Blue
    Sonic Grey

    Honda Civic Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Honda Civic Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Honda Civic Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Honda Civic varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $49,900 and going to $74,100 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Honda Civic FAQs

    What oil should I use for my 2006 Honda Civic?

    If the car is still running well and there’s no signs of oil burning, then the oil you’ve been using so far would appear to be the right one. Thicker oil is usually only used if the engine is starting to show signs of wear and is leaking or burning oil.

    While that mileage sounds a lot, provided the servicing has been carried out promptly, it’s amazing how far a modern, quality engine like the Honda’s will go without problems.

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    How to I connect to my Honda Civic Bluetooth?

    The first thing to do is to make sure your phone has Bluetooth switched on and is in Discoverable mode. Then, go to the menu on the car's info-screen and select Settings. Then scroll down and select Setup and then Bluetooth. From there, touch on Add a New Device. The car will then search for nearby devices and display them. When your phone's ID appears, scroll to it and press the Select button. Make sure the code on the screen for Bluetooth Honda Civic matches the code shown on your phone and you're good to go.

    There are also online tutorials on how to connect Bluetooth to Honda Civic cars, and these are worth watching provided the unit in question is the same as the system in Australian-delivered Civics. Some markets had different set-ups, so make sure you watch the right video.

    If all that fails, the connection instructions are in the car's owner's manual which, hopefully, is in the car's glove-box.

    This system of Honda Civic Bluetooth paring was introduced on 2018 and on Civics, but it's worth mentioning that those earlier cars did not have on-board sat-nav. So to get navigation on the RS or VTi-L model, you definitely need your phone connected to make use of your phone's nav system.

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    Honda Civic Engine Oil: What Type & How to Change

    The recommended Honda Civic engine oil is a fully synthetic 0W20 oil. That’s what oil manufacturers say is best for any of the Civic engines sold here from 2017 onwards. That includes the 1.8-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines as well as the high-performance Civic Type R model.

    Like many Honda engines over the years, the Honda Civic oil passages can be quite small and narrow, so a good supply of clean, fresh oil is critical to these cars. That’s also why the Honda Civic oil type is a very light (thin) oil; so it flows easily and quickly.

    If you know how to perform a service on any other modern car, then you already know how to change oil on a Honda Civic. It’s a DIY maintenance job for anybody who is an average mechanic and involves little in the way of tools apart from an oil filter wrench and the correct size socket or spanner to tackle the drain plug. You’ll also need drain pans and the car’s owner’s manual which will tell you things like how often to change oil, any other service interval info and specifications for how tight the drain plug needs to be tightened.

    Failing all that, a trip to any service centre will be able to supply the oil and replacement filter, dispose of the waste oil and even reset the service reminder light as part of the process.

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    Honda Civic Engine

    The Civic range is an all-hybrid affair, which in this case is what Honda calls its two-motor hybrid, which pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with two electric motors, one being an electric generator, and the other being the actual propulsion motor which sends power to the wheels. Expect a total 135kW and 315Nm, which is sent to the front wheels via CVT auto.

    Honda Civic Accessories

    The entry-level Honda Civic e:HEV L is a cool $49,990, drive-away. The top-spec LX is $55,900, on the road.

    Still, the entry-level L is decently equipped, with 18-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in quality Michelin Pilot Sport rubber, all-LED lighting all around and key-less entry. Inside, there’s synthetic leather and fabric seats, dual-zone climate, a 9.0-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but also with Google built-in that provides mapping and updates, and a 12-speaker Bose stereo.

    Honda Civic Wheel Size

    The Honda Civic has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x40 ZR18 for Hatchback in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x18 inches.
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    Honda Civic Interior

    Inside the Civic the design is a little less adventurous than the exterior, though I do adore some of the little design flourishes, like the perforated metal effect that spans the dash.

    The central screen is pretty small by modern standards, and you don't want to push too hard on some of the touch points, like the gloss-black highlights on the doors, which feel flimsy, flexible and pretty cheap.

    Honda Civic Fuel consumption

    The Honda Civic is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Hybrid and PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.2L/100km for Hatchback
    Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
    2025 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 8.9L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2025 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 4.2L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP Transmission: AUTO
    2025 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 4.2L/100km Engine: — Fuel Type: — Transmission: AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km Engine: 1.5L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: CVT AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 8.9L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2024 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 4.2L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP Transmission: AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km Engine: 1.5L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: CVT AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 8.9L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2023 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 4.2L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Hyb/ULP Transmission: AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100km Engine: 1.5L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: CVT AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 8.8L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2022 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 4.2L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Hyb/ULP Transmission: AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Sedan Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100km Engine: 1.5L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: CVT AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100km Engine: 1.5L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: CVT AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Hatchback Fuel Consumption: 8.8L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Honda Civic Boot Space

    The biggest Honda Civic surprise, I think, is the boot, which opens to reveal a flat and wide storage space that can swallow 409 litres (VDA) of luggage.

    Honda Civic boot space

    Honda Civic Seats

    The Honda Civic is a five-seat affair, and four of them can fit full-size humans. The front sets and window seats in the back are spacious enough, but the middle seat in the back is tight for adults.

    Honda Civic Towing Capacity

    The Honda Civic has no towing capacity for the latest model available.
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    Honda Civic Speed

    There is no official zero to 100km/h time for the Honda Civic Hybrid, though we would estimate to the sprint to take around eight seconds. Top speed is around 185km/h.

    Honda Civic Range

    Honda says you can expect 4.2L/100km on the combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle from the Civic Hybrid, but we found the fuel use was a still impressive 5.5L or so, admittedly mostly in the city.

    The 40-litre tank drinks 91 RON 'standard' fuel, meaning its cheapish to fill up, and — using Honda’s numbers at least — should deliver a 950km driving range.