2018 Honda Civic Si: Sports Car or Fast Economy Car?4.0/5Test DrivesWhen I shared that I was testing the 2018 Honda Civic Si on social media, stating that it was a “great little sports car,” I had some pushback on that characterization. Some people took issue that a Civic could be labeled a “sports car.” It’s understandable if you only consider …June 25, 2018
2017 Honda Civic Si: Hasn’t Lost its Charm4.0/5Test DrivesThe Si badge has been synonymous with sporty Hondas since the 1980s. At the time, it designated the most powerful versions of the Civic Hatchback, the CRX and the Prelude, and although the cars’ output was far from spectacular, they were light, nimble and affordable. The Civic Si is still …November 27, 2017
2017 Honda Civic Type R: Full Throttle at Circuit Mont Tremblant4.5/5First DrivesMONT TREMBLANT, Quebec – Both icon and—until now—forbidden fruit, it’s no surprise that the Civic Type R is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is the brand’s fastest and most powerful car, and it’s finally rolling into Canadian dealerships. It …July 24, 2017
Compact Hatchback Comparison Test: Cruze, Impreza, Civic and Mazda3Comparative TestsAs we all know, the compact-car segment has always been popular in Canada. Despite the growing appetite for SUVs, many of which are based on car platforms, we’re still buying compact cars in massive quantities, thanks to their affordable price, their fuel economy and their versatility. However, compact hatchbacks push …May 17, 2017
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback: Declaring all-out supremacy4.0/5First DrivesTORONTO, Ontario – There are few cars in the industry that 90% or more of auto critics agree on, or that get excited about. In the recent past, the coming of the Ford Focus RS, current Mazda MX-5 or the BMW M2 have had us all checking our emails and …October 20, 2016
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback: The One We’ve been Waiting forSpotlight onNearly 17 years ago, Honda Canada and American Honda made a HUGE mistake, at least in Honda buyers’ and enthusiasts’ eyes: they cancelled the Civic hatchback. Sure, we got the SiR for a few short years afterwards, but it was a mediocre attempt at trying to be forgiven. And forgiven …October 17, 2016
First Drive: 2016 Honda Civic coupeFirst DrivesOccasionally in the auto industry we see what's called a staggered launch, where different versions of a vehicle are rolled out gradually as opposed to all at once. Sometimes this is done to drum up hype for a particular model, while for others it's to buy additional development time. A …May 19, 2016
The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Design: Having Clear ObjectivesBlogEvery time we see a new car for the first time, we tend to concentrate on the technical details: performance, new technologies, fuel consumption… However, design is a major element that often gets overlooked. That’s a shame, because the vehicle’s appearance is the first thing you see, and that first …April 12, 2016
2016 Honda Civic Coupe: When Head And Heart Agree4.5/5First DrivesEvery Canadian has a Civic story. If you haven’t ever owned one of the previous 10 generations of this compact yourself, you very likely have a relative or friend who did. Perhaps you did your driving test or got your first ticket in one of these little Hondas? While the …April 8, 2016