Quote Originally Posted by jut703 View Post
Ride for the night:



Direct competitor is obviously the Civic 1.8E. In fairness, the 12th gen Altis 1.6V has stepped up quite significantly vs the 11th gen.

Pros:
- Looks more elegant than its predecessor. The 11th has more striking looks but I don't think it will age as well as the 10th or the 12th.
- Has features not present in the Civic 1.8E - leather power-adjustable seats, 7 airbags, LED fogs, parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers
- Rims are the correct size for the body - the 17s look very nice already, not like the Civic which looks hideous with the stock 16s

Cons:
- Still does not drive anywhere as good as a Civic. Less power, less planted handling, CVT less responsive
- Head unit is awfully outdated - too small for the enclosure, no Android Auto or Apple Carplay
- Feels less roomy than both a Civic (which is wider and longer) and even the 11th gen (due to lower roofline)
- No remote engine start and parking guide on the rear camera
- Civic is still more of a headturner (especially with appropriate 18" rims) both inside and out

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hows the NVH, the civic has really good nvh up front, but the back has too much noise from the wheel arch.