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2011 Honda Civic

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#1 of 24 2011 Honda Civic by windgrace

Apr 05, 2010 (9:08 pm)

Ok, so lately I've been reading articles and comments regarding the new Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze and touting their acclaimed 40 mpg on the highway and how that is going to be the best in class. I haven't seen ANYTHING regarding the next gen Honda Civic due out around the same time, which currently holds the best in class MPG (as far as I know...). Is this just something that we are just going to have to wait for? I would suspect that such a classic in this segment would get more "air time," so to speak. I drove my mom's 06 Honda civic for a year and averaged about 34 mpg around town and easily got 40 mpg on the highway.
 
All I can say is I hope the next gen Civic gets a hatch over here in the US.
 
Also, can anyone explain to me the sudden change between the 07 and 08 Honda Civic mpg? 30-40 down to 25-36?

#2 of 24 Re: 2011 Honda Civic [windgrace] by thegraduate

Apr 16, 2010 (9:32 am)

Replying to: windgrace (Apr 05, 2010 9:08 pm)
Also, can anyone explain to me the sudden change between the 07 and 08 Honda Civic mpg? 30-40 down to 25-36?
 
The EPA used new testing procedures on all vehicles starting with 2008 models.
 
Nothing changed mechanically, but numbers dropped for all vehicles, from Hummer to Prius.

#3 of 24 Re: 2011 Honda Civic [windgrace] by cz_75

Apr 19, 2010 (10:11 pm)

Replying to: windgrace (Apr 05, 2010 9:08 pm)
And you won't be seeing anything about a next gen Civic for at least one more year, as the 2011 is going to be pretty much the same as 2010, except for color choices and not much else.

#4 of 24 Re: 2011 Honda Civic [cz_75] by windgrace

Apr 19, 2010 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: cz_75 (Apr 19, 2010 10:11 pm)
06, 07, 08, 09, 10...
 
The timing certainly seems to point at the next generation coming out for the 2011 model year, but maybe not. I'm excited to see what Honda comes up with for the next generation, considering the Civic is a consistent contender in it's particular market. Hopefully it'll be able to handle the new Focus, which sounds like it's going to be a serious contender in this compact care segment.

#5 of 24 Re: 2011 Honda Civic [thegraduate] by windgrace

Apr 19, 2010 (10:26 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 16, 2010 9:32 am)
I was noticing that. So does that mean the 07 estimates are incorrect compared to the 08 ones? As mentioned, I did manage to achieve the 06 estimates in my 06 Honda Civic, so they didn't seem too far off but the difference between 07 and 08 is pretty dramatic.

#6 of 24 Re: 2011 Honda Civic [windgrace] by targettuning

Apr 20, 2010 (4:55 am)

Replying to: windgrace (Apr 19, 2010 10:26 pm)
I wouldn't say "incorrect" as much as the 2008---> on... vehicles now have estimates that more accurately reflect the actual numbers consumers are able to get. Yeah, I know you already were able to achieve the earlier numbers on your 06 Civic but as usual "fuel economy depends on driving conditions, driving style, and vehicle condition. A 2008-2009-2010 Civic will still be able to get those earlier numbers (30 city/40 highway mpg) with you driving in the same manner you did then.. Think of it as a refinement of the EPA tests that prompted changes in the estimates.

#7 of 24 Re: 2011 Honda Civic [windgrace] by thegraduate

Apr 20, 2010 (6:20 am)

Replying to: windgrace (Apr 19, 2010 10:26 pm)
The testing procedure changed to be more "real world" -- more stop and go in the city, higher speeds on the highway. If you're a relatively gentle driver (sounds like you are) then the old procedures are likely to more accurate for you. Neither are "wrong" but rather they're "different."

#9 of 24 2011 Honda Civic Sedan by phantom71

Jun 01, 2010 (6:42 pm)

#10 of 24 2011 Honda Civic Sedan by phantom71

Mar 27, 2010 (12:10 am)

Hi All,
 Can anyone tell me if the 2011 Honda Civic Sedan will be a completely new design or it will stay the same as 2010 model? and when will 2011 coming?
 I have called a few Honda dealers and North American Honda but none of them can give me a straight answer.
 Any tips or links will be greatly appreciated.

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