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We recently took the upgraded 2015 Honda Civic facelift for a spin, trying to see what the mid-life facelift brought upon it. Our tester came in 1.6-liter i-DTEC guise, which meant we got to play with 120 horsepower and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque.
However, somewhere along the way we realized these figures only pave the way for a comfortable and mild driving experience. Don't get us wrong, this is not a bad thing, but let's say it's less than the Civic's exterior package announced.
Since we touched this aspect, let's focus on design for a second. We know this is a matter of subjectivity, but we feel the Civic facelift's exterior design was crowded, as Honda tried to make it, from a visual point of view, a teaser for the hardcore Type R. Just have a look at the front end - the spoiler especially - and you'll get our point.
Some might like it or some might not, but the essential point here is the Civic kept its distinctive appearance in a hatchback world flooded with Germanic, straight lines and too serious design approaches.
The cabin is well-protected from exterior noises, regardless if they come from the engine or from traveling at highway speeds, although we would have liked a less sober approach in the cockpit's design department.
Technology is a must these days, so Honda upgraded the Civic with a new touchscreen for the infotainment system powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor.
However, that's as far as we'll go with spoilers so in order to find out more about the 2015 Honda Civic facelift, please do so from our full review.
Since we touched this aspect, let's focus on design for a second. We know this is a matter of subjectivity, but we feel the Civic facelift's exterior design was crowded, as Honda tried to make it, from a visual point of view, a teaser for the hardcore Type R. Just have a look at the front end - the spoiler especially - and you'll get our point.
Some might like it or some might not, but the essential point here is the Civic kept its distinctive appearance in a hatchback world flooded with Germanic, straight lines and too serious design approaches.
Interior
Honda fans should breathe easy, as the 2015 Civic facelift is still a Honda. By that we mean practicality is touching good levels regarding the car's boot, comfort is also a plus, but don't expect those sitting in the back to say that as well.The cabin is well-protected from exterior noises, regardless if they come from the engine or from traveling at highway speeds, although we would have liked a less sober approach in the cockpit's design department.
Technology is a must these days, so Honda upgraded the Civic with a new touchscreen for the infotainment system powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor.
However, that's as far as we'll go with spoilers so in order to find out more about the 2015 Honda Civic facelift, please do so from our full review.
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