Honda Honda Characteristics Civic Hatchback

Guest from the future: Honda Civic 2006-2010

Very stylish and compact car with low fit and memorable design. The interior decoration is especially impressive, as it is distinguished by homely and at the same time futuristic style. Despite the bright appearance and visual "sharpening" under rapid and gambling, Honda Civic is primarily a practical and priest car.

Variety of versions

In Europe, two types of body are available - sedan and hatchback. The design of the sedan is characterized by rapidness and conciseness. Hatchback differs from its fellow by outwardly and some features of the design. In Russia, a sedan was proposed with a four-cylinder gasoline engine of 1.8 liters. In Europe, versions with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 83 hp were available. (1.4 L volume) and a turbodiesel motor with a capacity of 140 hp (Volume 2.2 l.). Honda Civic with a combined power unit (an electric motor with a 1.3 l gasoline engine.) It is except in the USA.

Transmissions

Transmission is available in two versions (if it comes to a sedan - a hydromechanical ACP or six-steps mechanics). A more expensive version of the car implies an "automatic" with manual switching function and sports mode.

Body and "Stuffing"

Unfortunately, the paintwork cover of the Honda Civic body is difficult to name strong and reliable - small chips appear almost immediately, but before the appearance of rust is a lot of time. The car is equipped with all the most necessary, even in the base version of Comfort, there are air conditioning, an electric car, a modern security system, anterior seat heating system, a side mirror heating system, an immobilizer, an audio system, an on-board computer. More expensive and "advanced" version with "automat" is an extremely comfortable car, in which there is all the same as in the basic version of Comfort, as well as pleasant additions in the form of stylish interior trim, front central armrest and course stability systems . Executive equipment offered only with ACP is supplemented with cruise control, climate control, fog lights, window airbags, alloy discs and other modern options.

Auto is equipped with a gasoline engine of 1.8 l., Capable of developing power in 140 hp Oil such a motor spends economically, and maximum of its capabilities usually demonstrates after a mark of 4,000 rpm. In the Russian conditions, iridium candles usually do not live up to the manufacturer of 90,000 km of run, there are enough of them for 55,000 to 60,000 km. To increase the engine resource, replace the 0W20 economical liquid oil, poured on the conveyor, a more dense product with a label of 5W40 or 5W30.

Owners owners

Owners of some copies of Honda Civic complain about resonance and ticking vibration that appear when the engine is operating at 3,000 rpm. This is not a problem, especially since at a mark of 4,000 rpm, the vibration itself disappears. Problem on many Honda Civic is the right hydraulic engine support, and rather, not the most successful design - you can hear the tapping or clandage on the uneven road. Usually in such cases, the engine pillow was changed to a new guarantee.

Transmissions

Neither the hydromechanical automatic transmission nor the mechanical transmission will not be capricious and deliver you trouble if you will change the transmission fluid approved by the manufacturer of the car.

Suspension

One of the most common (and significant) problems for owners of Honda Civic is often the failure of the steering rack. The fact that the steering rack really failed, you can learn in the characteristic knock when crossing the depression or small bumps on the road. The fact is that the plastic sleeve installed inside the unsolved rails is quite quickly deformed with an aggressive and sharp ride style. Another weak place of cars of the first years of release is not sufficiently reliable shock absorbers. This problem can be quite easy to solve, replacing the "native" shock absorbers with more stringent analogues. And the front, and the rear suspensions are generally reliable, and the service life of individual parts depends mainly from driving style.

Usually the strength of the front brake pads is enough for 50,000 km (rear - approximately 60,000 km). With each second replacement of the brake pads, it is also recommended to update discs.

Surprises

Unpleasant surprises can sometimes present the windows (an unexpected phenomenon for a Japanese car). Often, the owners are forced to pay for repair themselves, since dealers almost never recognize such a warranty problem. And yet: By installing unsatalted alarm, in no case, do not connect the light indicators to the dimensions - as a result, the magnetic light can be blown.

Summary

The rest is considered a completely reliable and convenient car - easy-to-control, comfortable, spacious. Try to refrain from buying the first years of release - if you can buy a restyled copy. Despite the mass of positive moments, the main mines of any Honda car are the high cost of service from official dealers and high prices for spare parts.