Tenth Generation Honda Civic Facelift
The Civic range was updated for the middle of its life cycle with minor revisions that gave it a bit more of an edge before the decade came to a close. The aim of the revision was to give the range a more premium appearance. A touch of aggression was added to the look, thanks to revised bumpers and lights. The range was also treated to some new shades of paint and additional standard kit.
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2019-2021 Civic 10th Gen Facelift Front Changes
面前变得更杰出的外表,with the chrome bar that runs along the headlights and grille being replaced with a black finish1。This is joined by darker headlights2。On Touring models, you'll find an upgraded set of LED clusters. A sense of aggression is translated via the new lower bumper, which no longer splits the air intakes into three to create one continuous opening3。The fog-light surrounds are now finished in chrome4。
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2019-2021 Civic 10th Gen Facelift Rear Changes
The tenth-gen Honda Civic has a controversial rear end. This applies to the Honda Civic FC1, FC2, FC3, FC4, FC5, FK4, and FK7 (pre and post-facelift codes for the coupe, sedan, and hatchback). On the sedan's Touring spec, a chrome strip has been added to the lower bumper1。The coupe's facelift rectified one of the biggest oversights of the pre-facelift coupe - a lack of an exhaust outlet. The facelift coupe has a fake diffuser incorporated into the bumper with one (fake) center exhaust. The FK4 and FK7 hatchback's posterior remained the same, but it's arguably the best-looking out of the bunch. The center dual exhausts look sublime, though the spoiler does spoil the view out of the rear.
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2019-2021 Civic 10th Gen Facelift Side Changes
Technically, there are no changes to the silhouette of the Civic range, but from this angle, you can see the alterations made to the front bumper1。The chrome strip applied to the rear is also partially visible. Honda also took this opportunity to place a fresh set of alloy wheels on the axles2。
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2019-2021 Civic 10th Gen Facelift Interior Changes
Changes to the interior are subtle but effective in terms of creating a more modern space. First, take note of the new materials that have been applied throughout the cabin. This includes a gloss black trimming found on the third spoke of the steering wheel that replaces the matte black finish1。The metallic finishes on the dashboard have been replaced by brushed aluminum2。There are also new alloy pedals3。更微小的变化包括一个新的卷对接on on the steering wheel and wiper speed control toggle on the right stalk, as well as the removal of the fan speed buttons just below the infotainment system. The most notable alteration to the controls is the removal of the arguably finicky touch-sensitive buttons in favor of the tactile buttons and the return of the rotary volume knob4。
Engine, Transmission and Drivetrain
Honda used the Civic to showcase what's possible with a small capacity turbocharged engine. However, it continued to offer a naturally-aspirated four-pot on entry-level models. The NA entry-level engine is a standard Honda four-cylinder engine built for durability rather than speedy driving. It produces a healthy amount of power, and as standard on the base LX, it's mated to a six-speed manual transmission. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) was optional on the base and standard on the rest.
本田的1.5升涡轮增压four-cylinder does not look that impressive on paper, but it's an absolute stunner of an engine. The turbocharger helps the four-pot deliver loads of low-down torque and surprising mid-range punch. The only downside is that the turbocharged engine is that most of the used models on sale are CVTs. You could have a turbocharged model with a manual transmission, but the uptake was so little that Honda eventually dropped it in 2019.
2016-2021 Honda Civic Real MPG
As you may expect, the Civic is respectably frugal with both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged mill providing good fuel consumption figures. The L15B7 with the CVT and 174 hp state of tune offers the most appealing figures, but the K20C2 is not far off. Despite being a sportier model, the uprated 180-hp turbo with the manual transmission is not far off from the group average.
* Real-world mpg and MPGe figures are provided by the EPA. Once a car has been on sale for a significant period of time, the EPA gets real-world figures directly from the customer base. These figures are then provided on the EPA website. Real-world figures are not available for certain models due to a lack of sales, or not enough people partaking in this after-sales survey.
Safety
Pre-facelift tenth-gen Civic models have the usual array of active and passive safety features like airbags, traction and stability control, all-disc ABS brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, and a backup camera. All trims have the option of adding the advanced Honda Sensing safety package, which adds adaptive cruise control, forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning and intervention, as well as a trip computer when fitted to the LX trim. These are standard on the flagship Touring. All cars are supported by a comprehensive six-airbag configuration that covers the driver, passenger, and curtains. The base 2016 LX sedan has automatic headlights and LED daytime running lights. The EX adds a right-hand-side LaneWatch blind-spot camera and the HondaLink system that includes automatic crash notification. On the coupe, only the Touring trim gets standard LaneWatch and HondaLink. For the 2019 facelift, the entire lineup receives the Honda Sensing driver-assistance suite as outlined above as standard equipment.
US NHTSA Crash Test Result
The 10th-gen Civic sedan and hatchback received impressive marks from the NHTSA. It was tested in 2016, and it scored full marks in all the categories. There is one anomaly you should be aware of, however. The coupe scored four out of five stars in the frontal crash test.
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10th Generation Honda Civic Trims
The basic Civic trims are LX, EX, and Touring. Some branch off into temporary sub-trims, such as LX-P and EX-T, while the up-specced EX called EX-L was a permanent fixture. Another trim that came and went was Sport, which replaced EX-T. Not all trims were applied to all three body styles; the Sport is a hatchback-only trim before the facelift, and LX remains sedan only throughout. At launch, there were only sedan and coupe body styles, with the FK4 hatchback added for the 2017 model year. Also for 2017, the Si and Type R Civics arrived, but we review them separately.
After this, the lineup was left essentially unchanged until the 2019 facelift when the Sport trim became available with all body styles, albeit 2.0-liter only in coupes and sedans and retaining its 1.5-liter turbo engine in hatch form. Range-wide 2019 changes include the updated looks and the return of a proper volume knob to the infotainment system. The last model year for the coupe body style was 2020.
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Honda Civic 10th Gen Interior Overview
The practicality obviously depends on the body style you go for, with the coupe being the least practical. Headroom and legroom in the front are satisfactory, but rear passengers will feel a bit snug. The trunk takes the biggest knock, as you must sacrifice a large chunk of cargo capacity. The coupe only has 11.9 cubic feet of capacity for the turbocharged model and 12.1 cubic feet for the naturally aspirated model, but you can fold the rear seats forward to create more space. Most buyers will go into this purchase knowing about this flaw, and will likely use the rear seats as additional cargo space. The sedan offers adequate space for rear passengers, and a 15.1 cubic-foot trunk. The Touring's trunk is marginally smaller due to additional equipment. You can also fold the rear seats forward in a 60/40 split in all but the LX model.
The hatch is by far the most practical out of the bunch. It gives rear passengers the same sort of room as the sedan, but it comes standard with a 25.7 cubic-foot trunk. Fold the rear seats forward, and you get 46.2 cubic feet to play with. Interior quality is traditional Honda. Leather cladding for the steering wheel and shifter is only standard from the EX-L trim, so the major touchpoints can feel a bit low-rent on lesser models. Having said that, the Civic's plastics are high-quality, and the car is bolted together properly.
Looking at the various used models on offer, you'll note that most of the interiors look almost brand-new. That's the upside of Honda's chosen materials. Ergonomically speaking, the Civic is good. All of the major controls are easily within reach and the digital instrument cluster on certain models is clear and easy to understand. The only frustration is the lack of a volume knob on earlier models, but Honda fixed that problem with the facelift.
2016-2021 Honda Civic Maintenance and Cost
即使身体风格是不同的,爵士vicing costs are the same. All body styles use the same engines, gearboxes, and drivetrain. A basic annual maintenance service will cost between $180 to $330, depending on what needs to be done. Every 60,000 miles you can expect a larger servicing bill as more parts need to be expected and replaced. Here you can expect between $500 to $860. Every 120,000 miles, you'll need roughly $1,100 for a proper inspection, replacement of all the fluids, new spark plugs, and replacement of serpentine belts.
Over ten years, you can expect to pay roughly $5,000 in servicing.
The 10th-generation Honda Civic has a maintenance-minder system that uses onboard sensors to inform you when an aspect of the car will need servicing. As per Honda's usual suggestions, both powertrains will need an engine oil and filter change every 7,500 miles. At 15,000 miles, the powertrains will need new spark plugs and air conditioning filter. From this point onwards, spark plugs only need to be changed at 30,000 miles. This interval is also when you must conduct a differential oil replacement. If you frequent dusty driving environments, it's advised that your air cleaner filter is exchanged every 15,000 miles. An oil change for the CVT should be conducted at 25,000-mile intervals if subjected to severe use. If routine driving is the case, we'd advise a transmission oil change at 30,000-40,000 miles, unless stipulated sooner by the Maintenance Minder.
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Technical Service Bulletins according to the NHTSA. Check service book for:
tenth-gen车好了,但这并不mean there were no 2016-2021 Honda Civic recalls. The original 2016 model was recalled three times. The most troubling was the electronic parking brake problem. The brake does not engage directly after switching the car off. There was also a recall for side marker lights that may not function properly and piston wrist pin clips that may not have been properly secured. 2017 to 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback models were recalled for incorrect information in the owner's manual, while all 2017 to 2018 models had to go back for a steering recall. Around 50 cars may have been equipped with a faulty magnet controlling the torque sensor output of the electronic steering. This is the only known electric power steering, also known as EPS, problem.
The 2017 hatchback was subject to an airbag recall. The rear seatbacks may not have openings for airbags, but this was once again limited to less than 100 models. 2017 sedans and coupes were recalled for a right half shaft that may have been improperly heat treated. Other than this recall, the Civic has no known suspension problems. A total of 13 Civics were recalled in 2018 for having random characters on the certification label, while 2018 to 2020 sedan and coupe models had to return for a fuel pump recall. The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank was prone to failure, affecting more than 135,000 vehicles.
These are the error codes you'll most likely encounter when shopping for a 10th-generation Honda Civic:
- 代码P0172说明燃油系统s running rich.
- Code P0455 will show up when there's a leak in the EVAP system.
- Code P0128 is caused by a defective thermostat. The next step after a broken thermostat is expensive engine problems, so this is not one of those errors you can ignore and hope it goes away.
- Code P0812 is a tricky diagnostic code. It shows up as "reverse input circuit" but it can mean multiple things. In short, the ECU is picking up an irregular voltage when the car is put in reverse, which could point to transmission problems.
- Code P0502 indicates that the ECU is detecting a difference in the speed reading between the wheel speed and vehicle speed sensor.
- Code P0560 indicates an abnormal voltage reading coming from the powertrain control module. This is a serious problem and can lead to all sorts of electrical problems.
Less Common Problems And Problem-Free Areas
Less than ten owners complained about windshield problems. In some cases, the windshield simply cracked for no reason, and in other cases, it was shattered by a small stone. It is said that the windshield angles too far back and is susceptible to breaking. Since the complaint count is so low, we don't see that as a problem. The same goes for the fuel tank door problems, which is essentially a warning notice telling the driver to tighten the fuel cap. You then tighten the fuel cap properly and the problem goes away. There were also a handful of complaints regarding headlight problems. Apparently, the bulbs failed earlier than the owner was expecting.
Speaking of general wear and tear, the Civic, like any other car, has battery problems. The battery fails, leading to alternator, starter and starting problems.
We also found three complaints about the driver assistance systems, or to be more specific, a brake-system problem. Three owners made official complaints after their Civics stopped for no reason. No recall was ever issued, however. And since the complaint count is so low, we don't view this as something to worry about. A handful of owners have also noted that the seats can be a bit more uncomfortable than expected, so we suggest ensuring that you take the test unit on a lengthy drive to confirm whether these seats meet your expectations.
Which One To Avoid
The Civic range is impressive overall, but the lower-trim LX models do feel less comprehensive as they lack modern features like smartphone connectivity. The K20C2 is a great naturally aspirated engine option, but it's not as capable as the downsized turbocharged unit. The 2016 model is the one that should be avoided as it suffered from the most issues and recalls.
Which One To Buy
If you love driving and you want the most engaging Civic, find the latest possible EX-T with a manual gearbox, or the Sport hatchback in the same configuration. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine is sublime, offering near hot-hatch performance with none of the drawbacks. You can drop the kids off at the school and then go hooning in the canyons. If you're here because you need a dependable, spacious, and comfortable sedan, coupe, or hatchback, go for the CVT. Honda's CVT is better than most, mostly due to all that low-down torque provided by the turbocharged engine. The post-facelift models are the best, if only because of all the standard safety features. Cars assembled from 2018 to 2021 tend to have the best reputation in the reliability department, but the 2017 model is also fairly respectable.
10th Gen Honda Civic Verdict
The 2016-2021 Honda Civic is a good car, no matter what body style you go for. Your lifestyle will likely dictate your choice, but the best mix out of the bunch is the hatchback and its giant trunk. Like most Hondas, the Civic is also extremely dependable with no serious known flaws. It will likely keep going longer than you, and if you do buy one it will stay in the family forever.