Yes, there is a new Honda Civic that isn't a Type R - very good it is, too.
We all know the humble family hatch has fallen out of favour. When even Ford is set to cull the Focus, the writing must be on the wall. VW has the Taigo, T-Roc and Tiguan SUVs, plus the electric ID 3, all at Golf size and money, to tempt buyers into something trendier.
Not helping itself though, is it? If this new look suits a toned-down Type R, it does make for a slightly bland standard hatch. And bland won’t cut it in the world of £30k family cars. It’s Civic tradition to not really resemble the car that came before, but in seeking not to repeat the divisive styling of its predecessor Honda has seemingly created a Civic without a distinct design identity.
Under the Type R, just one powertrain is offered for the Civic, an E:HEV 2.0-litre hybrid with something called an e-CVT. Which sounds like a disaster - fear not.
Same goes for how it drives, if the theme isn’t apparent yet. Nothing especially stands out, rather everything operates in a slick, polished fashion. The resistance of the pedals is spot on, even with the brake incorporating adjustable regen, the steering has a satisfying weight to it, traction is strong, and the balance isn’t too nose-heavy. The Civic is really pleasant to drive in every scenario, competent and assured, without one ride or handling USP.
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