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2019 Honda Civic 1.8 Technology & Safety Review

Feature-packed mid variant for the tech-savvy car buyer.

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2019 Honda Civic 1.8 Technology & Safety

Going down a variant in the Philippines can be a hard decision for some car-buyers as it involves losing some features found on range-toppers – may it be important or superfluous, it’s your call, really. But, for this year, the Honda Civic 1.8 E mid-variant isn’t so much of a compromise, especially if you consider the P423,000 price difference from the top-of-the-line Civic RS Turbo.

To give you a better look, here’s a technology and safety review of what you can expect in the middle child of the Civic family.

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honda civic 1.8 interior
honda civic 1.8 interior
honda civic 1.8 interior

What’s included: speed-sensing door locks, keyless entry, push-start ignition, digital instrument cluster, auto up/down windows (driver and front passenger), automatic LED headlights, Eco-coaching and Econ button, steering wheel audio and call controls, e-parking brake with brake hold, cruise control, and 7-inch infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple Carplay, and Android Auto.

Aside from losing the 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline mill, the Honda Civic 1.8 gives you almost a complete set of niceties even as a mid-variant. The half-a-million price difference doesn’t reflect if you’re for tech features in a car. Even better, Honda reinstated the tactile knobs for the infotainment and climate control system, which are things needed for a more road-focused driving.

For the record, the only things you’ll probably miss are the auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone climate control, navigation, power-adjustable driver’s seat, and ambient lighting.

honda civic 1.8 interior

What you won’t like: not much to complain except for the flat-sounding 6-speaker system

There’s nothing much to complain in the Honda Civic 1.8’s set of tech features, except for the sound that the 6-speaker system makes. It’s a bit flat and lacks depth, but this comes more of a nitpick rather than a full-blown complaint. Honda could have also added rear USB ports for those who need to charge their gadgets while seated in the back.

honda civic 1.8 interior
honda civic 1.8 interior
honda civic 1.8 interior

What’s included: front dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat tethers, hill start assist, stability assist, and seatbelt reminders for the front occupants.

Again, comparing to the range-topper, the Civic 1.8 only loses side airbags in its set of safety features. For its class, however, the Civic isn't a standout, especially with the arrival of the all-new Mazda3, but it’s at par with the rest of its current rivals. For security, it has an immobilizer, security alarm, and a walk-away automatic lock – the latter is a heaven-sent feature for those who forget to lock their cars.

Specifications

Engine

1.8 L

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Performance

n/a

Transmission

Automatic

Summary

Name Honda Civic 1.8 E AT
Body Type Sedan
Price PRICE ON REQUEST
Transmission Category Automatic

Engine

Performance

Economy & Environment

Dimensions

Safety & Security

Features

Technology

Colors

Honda Civic-Canyon River Blue Canyon River Blue
Honda Civic-Crystal Black Pearl Crystal Black Pearl
Honda Civic- Ignite Red Ignite Red
Honda Civic-Meteoroid Gray Metallic Meteoroid Gray Metallic
Honda Civic-Platinum White Pearl Platinum White Pearl

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