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Everything that you need to know about the Honda Civic RS

The eleventh generation of Honda's Civic has arrived on local shores and here is everything that you need to know about the newcomer.

Author - Sean Nurse
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In this article:

Who is the Honda Civic a good car for?

What is the Honda Civic like to drive?

Tech features in the Honda Civic

Honda Civic pricing

Similar cars to the Honda Civic

 

Is the Honda Civic a good car? 

Hondas are known for reliability and longevity and the latest Civic should not be an exception.

Who is the Honda Civic a good car for?

The Civic RS is a great car for those looking for loads of standard specification and a product that looks sporty but is reasonably comfortable, efficient and practical.

Is the Honda Civic a good first car?

The Civic RS is a bit too pricey to be considered a good first car.

Is the Honda Civic a good family car?

It's spacious and safe, making it great for families.

 

Is there a Hybrid Honda Civic?

Not in South Africa.

 

View the latest new Honda Civic models for sale in South Africa


What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer's opinion

The Civic RS is a welcome return to form for the Japanese marque, managing to be wonderful to drive while being well-made and packed full of features.

- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

Read our Honda Civic RS launch review here

 

What does it look like?

Exterior

 

Rear

 

What is the Honda HR-V like inside? 

Tech features

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Collision mitigation system
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane keep assist system
  • Lane-watch camera
  • Touchscreen infotainment system
  • Digitised instrument cluster
  • Bose sound system
  • Climate control
  • Keyless entry/start
  • Sunroof
  • 6 airbags
  • ISOFIX child seat anchors
  • Reverse camera

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Honda Civic?

There is only one eleventh-generation Civic model currently available locally and it is priced at R669 000.

Search the latest new and used Honda Civics in South Africa

How much does the Honda Civic cost?

Honda Civic sedan 1.5T RS

 R669 000

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Honda Civic

Audi A3 sedan

Read our latest Audi A3 reviews >

Search the latest new and used Audi A3 for sale in South Africa >

 

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

Read our latest BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe reviews >

Search the latest new and used BMW 2 Series for sale in South Africa >

 

Volkswagen Golf

Read our latest Volkswagen Golf reviews >

Search the latest new and used Volkswagen Golf models for sale in South Africa >

Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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