Top 10 Honda Civic articles on AutoTrader
It’s been more than two decades since the Honda Civic badge first appeared on local shores, and in that time, a lot has been written about this model range. We went through our archives to find the top 10 articles about the current-generation Civic, telling you everything you need to know about this talented all-rounder.
1. Seven reasons to love the new Honda Civic
Our launch report goes into the details about the changes applied to the tenth-generation Civics, and lists the current model’s drawcards as they were in 2016. As it turns out, this Civic is closer to the (now-discontinued) Accord than you might imagine!
2. Honda Civic Type R launch report
Two years after the basic Civic landed in South Africa, its scorching-hot Type R sibling joined the range. We visited the Dezzi raceway in KZN for hours of fun behind the wheel of one of the finest-handling FWD cars ever made.
3. Honda Civic Type R vs Golf GTI and Focus ST
The Civic Type R is eye-widening in its own right, but how does it really compare to two of its mainstream opponents? We pitch the Japanese challenger against two established favourites, and found that these three cars appeal for very different reasons.
4. Honda Civic vs Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla
Getting back to reality, we compared the mainstream Civic to its natural opponents, to find out which one offers the best value for money. It must be noted that Civic is the only survivor in this original group: the Ford Focus has been discontinued locally, while the latest Corolla benefits from a complete redesign.
5. Honda Civic 1.5T Sport Sedan (2020) Review
Chad Lückhoff reviewed a mainstream Honda Civic variant, to find out how this model’s mild 2020 facelift improved the overall package. He was very happy to report that the Civic Sedan is more than just a pleasant addition to the garage, and could even serve as a fun car for the weekends.
6. Honda Civic Type R (2018) Review
Our review of the 2018 Type R demonstrated that it is actually a car with which to commune with nature – albeit the version of nature that’s found at the ragged edges of the laws of physics. It may look like a boy racer, but its performance is more than capable of cashing the cheques issued by its extroverted styling!
7. How much is your used Honda Civic worth?
With traditionally strong resale values, the Honda Civic has always appealed to buyers who shop with an eye on value retention. Does the current-generation Civic continue this trend, or does it make for great used-car value instead?
8. What is covered under a used Honda Civic’s warranty?
We investigate the Civic’s comprehensive 5 year/200 000 km warranty, and highlight alternatives for those buyers of older (used) Civics that don’t enjoy OEM warranty cover anymore.
9. Five Honda Civic accessories you didn’t know you needed
While the current-generation Civic is very well-equipped and a complete package straight off the dealership floor, there are still some accessories that would make it as distinctive as its driver. From bike racks to repair manuals, this guide highlights some must-have items for Civic owners.
10. New vs used Honda Civic Type R: what are the top 3 differences?
In a mild update applied in 2020, the Honda Civic Type R gained some equipment upgrades. We discuss the top 3 differences between a new Type R and a used one.
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