Honda Civic 1.5T

[kevm14]

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-hon ... A527A97863

My first thought was snooze. But I guess the real point is a pretty plain jane Civic sedan with the 1.5T ran 15.5 @ 92.4 mph, meaning it would give a stock LT1 B-body a run for its money.

From my perspective, it is kind of amusing to put myself back in 1996 and say "in 20 years, a regular production Civic will be about as fast as this Impala SS." Ok the Impala SS is 1/2 second faster ET but close enough.

[Bob]

As the resident Honda Fanboy, I was actually just going to post this. I am glad to see you took note of the performance level of the new Civic. Just wait for the Type R...

[kevm14]

I'd still rather drive the Impala SS even at the same exact performance.

[Bob]

I can't say that this Civic with a CVT would be particularly appealing to me. At least the steering would be tight.

[Bob]

The cool things is the civic is rated at 31/42 with the 1.5T. I can't think of too many other non-electrified vehicles that trap 92 and pull down mileage like that.

[Bob]

In other news, the new Civic Hatch looks good: http://www.autonews.com/article/2016030 ... king-flair

I am sure the new Civic Type R will be nice, but I am not so sure it will be able to hang with the Focus RS. Hondas only hope may be to sell it cheaper.

[kevm14]

Profile reminds me of the STi.

[Bob]

I would say Honda is getting their swagger back with the new Civic after being a bit lost for the last 5 years or so.