New Corolla Altis Vs New Honda Civic [MERGED]

[Ventoy]

Which could be better bet the New Altis against 8th generation Civic ?

[ronw123w124]

Value for money, I think the Civic has the edge since it has a 1.8 liter engine as compared to the Corolla's 1.6 engine both of which are priced roughly the same. But for people like me who find the Civic's styling really ugly, then the Corolla becomes the clear winner here. I really don't know what happened to the designers at Honda, they just f**ked up the Civic after the 2000 model (SIR body). I wanted to get the new Altis but the bills keep piling up so maybe next year, hopefully I'll be able to afford to upgrade my current '03 Altis J into the new Altis.

[darksword_08]

the 2008 corolla will be given a 1.8L engine also according to the international news.

I also love the SIR civic, compare to the body of the Vtec3 civic,,

the 2007 civic is just no a complete package when it comes to body
buts after putting some skirts, chins, and wings to it it will definitely look good

i for one is amazed by the modification of atoybodykits done to our schoolmate civic, simply natural

all black paint
lowered
place some chin, skirt, wing, front grill replace to screen type
replace stock mag by volk 17" chrome

simply attractive

[radiskull0415]

i heard from a toyota customer agent that the 08 Altis will the 1.6L version of Camry

[Beefcake]

But for people like me who find the Civic's styling really ugly, then the Corolla becomes the clear winner here. I really don't know what happened to the designers at Honda, they just f**ked up the Civic after the 2000 model (SIR body). I wanted to get the new Altis but the bills keep piling up so maybe next year, hopefully I'll be able to afford to upgrade my current '03 Altis J into the new Altis.

Styling is a matter of preference sir. There's not one style that would fit the taste of everyone. Otherwise, wala kang makikita ni isang Ssangyong Stavic sa daan

[ianmitsulancer]

The Civic 1.8S is my pick... But it would have been a wholehearted choice if it had:

- 60/40 rear seatback split
- Heater Function (kahit wala nang dual zone ek-ek na yan!)
- Variable intermittent front wipers (only found at the 2.0 S-L)

[number001]

The Civic 1.8S is my pick... But it would have been a wholehearted choice if it had:

- 60/40 rear seatback split
- Heater Function (kahit wala nang dual zone ek-ek na yan!)
- Variable intermittent front wipers (only found at the 2.0 S-L)

I agree ..... Except for the heater function - I don't think we need this feature in this tropical environment of ours.

In addition, I hope they can add the following features:

*Curtain airbags and side airbags for the 1.8 S. Pls don't shortchange or compromise the safety of your customers, Honda!
*Add remote trunk opener button in the wave key.
*head rest for rear center passenger. If they added a center seatbelt for the '08 model then they may as well complete the package by including a headrest.

I predict by 2009, the Civic is on schedule for its mid-life "update" (typical of Honda models). I hope HONDA READS THIS post, cross your fingers, they would actually listen to what the customers want and NOT what they (Honda) want.

[ianmitsulancer]

I agree ..... Except for the heater function - I don't think we need this feature in this tropical environment of ours.

In addition, I hope they can add the following features:

*Curtain airbags and side airbags for the 1.8 S. Pls don't shortchange or compromise the safety of your customers, Honda!
*Add remote trunk opener button in the wave key.
*head rest for rear center passenger. If they added a center seatbelt for the '08 model then they may as well complete the package by including a headrest.

I predict by 2009, the Civic is on schedule for its mid-life "update" (typical of Honda models). I hope HONDA READS THIS post, cross your fingers, they would actually listen to what the customers want and NOT what they (Honda) want.

*number001- ang lamig po dito sa baguio! brrrrrr.... heater please ... and i'm sure the heater will come in useful in someway in the future...

agree din ako with the side and curtain airbags... the challenge that honda will have to face of with is the price. it must be a balance within its class. the headrest is a good idea- add the 3-point seatbelt for the center passenger. as for the remote trunk, honda has to make the trunk release electromagnetic first instead of the usual cable type. pakiusap ko lang sa Honda is to at least put a driver's side airbag on the 1.8V!

As for the facelift, i'm sure Honda is working on it- then it will be here on/or before 2009! then the next generation civic will come by 2011!

[isketi]

Which could be better bet the New Altis against 8th generation Civic ?

Sana naglagay ka ng poll para mas masaya.

[boytbak]

yung bagong civic ngaun pangit itsura? bulag ka ata bro haha

you must be a fanboy of Toyota

[rv]

yung bagong civic ngaun pangit itsura? bulag ka ata bro haha

you must be a fanboy of Toyota

+1 here! i think the new civic has a much better design! the lines are simply beautiful from all angles the altis is much more conservative. looks nice but still resembles the outgoing model

[Djerms]

The civic won over the rest in the recent COTY awards...nuf said.

[tidus1203]

^^ I don't think the new Altis was part of that awards but even if it was the Civic would have won :lol:

[_Cathy_]

Doesn't Honda ever give discounts? I just spoke with an agent at Honda and she told me that it was never Honda's practice to give discount.

This is our first time to consider buying a brand new Honda as we have always been loyal to Toyota.

[[archie]]

Doesn't Honda ever give discounts? I just spoke with an agent at Honda and she told me that it was never Honda's practice to give discount.

This is our first time to consider buying a brand new Honda as we have always been loyal to Toyota.

yan din sabi samin before... ang defense ng honda SA's, why price the car higher than the real SRP tapos discount para lang masabi na meron.

[AG4]

Overall Civic might be the better choice.
But if you are talking about base models, i'd go for the Altis.

Civic 1.8V vs Altis 1.6E
The Altis 1.6E has a driver's airbag, ABS+EBD, and five 3pt seatbelts.

[hcdangan]

The Civic will have a minor upgrade this March. All models will now have foglamps, an additional seatbelt for the middle rear seat, speed-sensing automatic doorlocks, and some other minor additions. The new 2008 CIVIC will still look the same but will have the upgrades I just mentioned and will cost 15 thousand pesos more. But according to Honda, you can still purchase the 2007 model while stocks last.

As for the car comparison: for the base model, I agree with AG4 -the Altis wins. But for the mid-range models, I will compare the upcoming 2008 Civic 1.8S with the upcoming 2008 Altis 1.6G since they are within the same price range (Civic being only slightly more expensive) and both belong to the mid-range and will probably be the most attractive to the market. For me, the Civic wins hands-down for the following reasons:

1. It has 4 disc brakes while the Altis only has 2 (the other 2 are drums).
2. It has 4 independent suspensions while the Altis only has 2 (the other 2 are torsion beams).
3. It has 2 airbags while the Altis only has 1 (take note I'm comparing the 1.8S with the 1.6G)
4. The gauges of the Civic are much cooler.
5. The Civic's engine is more powerful, while still maintaining the same fuel economy as a 1.5L engine.
6. The AT version of the Civic has 5 gears while the Altis only has 4.
7. Price depreciation of the Civic is lower.
8. The Civic projects the "gwapong binata" looks due to the semi-sporty design, while the Altis projects the "matandang naka barong" looks due to the corporate/semi-luxury design.

The new Altis only has a few advantages:
1. All model lineups for the Altis will have Electric Power Steering while the V and S models of the Civic use the traditional power steering.
2. The 1.6G Altis has auto climate control while the 1.8S Civic has manual.
3. Orlando Bloom (or maybe this is a disadvantage)

I just ordered my Civic 1.8S from Honda Makati and I will be getting it at the second week of March. :car:

[badkuk]

kung body design lang ang pag uusapan...i hate to admit it, but the civic wins out for me. it's a radical, radical change from the old variant, ang angas ng dating. i've never been a civic fan, but i do appreciate the design changes the honda guys came up with.

the altis on the other hand...parang tinamad ata ung designers ng toyota. they just redesigned the old altis' front and back. after 5 years, i was kinda expecting something really different.

[Kentanaka]

Guys, which do you think is the best in terms of performance and FC. why?

I really like the Civic but I'm now having doubts when I saw the new Altis... Nasisira lang image ng Altis kapag ginagawang taxi... Please help.

By the way, I've been a Civic owner since the 90s. So I almost had all the Civic generations... So far, I'm satisfied with this type of car.

Thanks

[projector]

if eto lng dalawa choice altis na lng
nadala na ako s honda mahal ng maintenance


if may iba pa choice ill go for latest mitsubishi lancer parang evoX