Mazda3 v Honda Civic (2006) [Merged]

[nemo's friend]

what if both in black? mukhang mas pogi siguro yung M3

[Bravoexo]

Klang klang

[musang]

i want both! hehe!

[miLes]

parang pangit yung shot angle nung civic parang babalu

from that angle it really looks like a city

[niky]

A note on the designs. You can see how much effort went into Mazda's design vs. Honda's. Although both have high waistlines and have bumpers that reach much higher than on older models, a lot of effort went into the Mazda3 to ensure that the bottom half of the car would not look very big.

In fact, if you look closely, the Mazda3 has much higher bumpers than the Civic, although the Civic looks completely dominated by it's bumpers, on the Mazda, they look petite thanks to a good disguise job. The new Civic face, though, manages to hide some of the weight of the front bumper, but the cab forward design makes it more pug nosed than it should be, with not much advantage to interior space. The Mazda has a swept back profile, but I can tell you, there is a lot of space in front of you, over the dash... what more in the Civic?

[finchy18]

sa porma palang mazda3 na panalo.. wakekeke.. yung civic parang naputol yung likod tapos parang bug.

[finchy18]

front and backlights ng maz3 sarap.

[ryan]

Both are actually nice cars but while the Mazda 3 was "the" compact sedan to own last 2004-2005, I think its time has passed and this year seems to be Civic's will the amount of buzz its generating right now.

[niky]

It remains to be seen whether that buzz translates to sales, with the probable high price of the Civic and the lack of a "base" 1.6. As they're being priced and sized upmarket, I think a lot of people will be unable to get one.

Likely City/Jazz ang magiging bagong "Honda ng Masa".

[niky]

Woohoo... impressive for a new-style engine. Changed blocks? or just internals?

[Bravoexo]

Additional changes since the forged internals...

Modified manifold with wastegate port
Garrett Gt35R turbo
Tial 38mm Wastegate
3 inch downpipe
96 Lbs/hr Rochester Injectors
3.5 inch Maf Sensor housing
20 psi of boost Very Happy

[Bravoexo]

[Supierreman]

yung pic sa taas USDM yan.

ganito ilalabas sa pinas:

[Bravoexo]

yung pic sa taas USDM yan.

ganito ilalabas sa pinas:

Reminds me of the Chevy Impala... (well, aside from the Acura's of course...he he he)

[Supierreman]

(pics from HCP)

meron 2.0 manual tranny daw:



front:

[Supierreman]

dash:


some more details here:
http://www.hondaclub.com.ph/forums/i...opic=37314&hl=

[niky]

Still not a fan of the double-tiered dashboard display... you can see in the picture how the steering wheel is just the right size to obscure one display or the other... and having readouts in multiple areas may cause your eyes to hunt just a little too much.

But the 2.0 manual definitely has my interest. I'm still waiting for more official info.

The March Issue of TopGear supposedly has an exclusive on the new Civic.

[Karding]

Still not a fan of the double-tiered dashboard display... you can see in the picture how the steering wheel is just the right size to obscure one display or the other... and having readouts in multiple areas may cause your eyes to hunt just a little too much.

ito din ang complaint ng ilang previous gen Civic owners. Bakit daw dalawa pa, sana HUD na lang ang ginawa.

mas maganda ang Civic na ilalabas sa Pinas ah.

[lancer]

I don't think the steering wheel will obstruct the instrument panel display. Most brand new cars today has a feature of adjustable steering column and besides Honda was not on the market for cars just yesterday.

[Bravoexo]

I don't think the steering wheel will obstruct the instrument panel display. Most brand new cars today has a feature of adjustable steering column and besides Honda was not on the market for cars just yesterday.

I always thought the adjustable rake and tilt of my steering wheel was to adjust to my reach and height though.