2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Review

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 17 years since a hatchback version of the Honda Civic was last sold in North America.
Sure, there was Honda’s half-hearted attempt at reviving the beloved bodystyle in the early 2000s with the niche three-door Civic Si, but even that was discontinued more than a decade ago, leaving a huge gap in the automaker’s lineup. But Honda is ready to make up for lost time with an all-new Civic hatch aimed at fun and function.

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[pzpzohyeah]

Macklemore did a great job in this video

[derjalenrock]

Oh a reviewer is actually driving the base model for once 💀

[ecYRFPTcC]

oh. my. god. stop saying you have to tap the volume button, you just leave your finger on it and it changes. geez its been three years now, figure it out

[quanronghu]

Guys don't listen to this person. The CVT in this car is great, it doesn't feel like a rubber band. A lot of people can't tell the difference

[Accrd]

If they are going to make a hatch, then make it a 2 door and an actual hatch! This just looks like a regular 4 door car. I don't know, just not what I was expecting.

[dshiningsword]

I'v always loved civic but hated 9th generation but this civic fell in love again inside out

[DriveAndBeDriven]

I like the new styling of the Civic Hatchback. I recently reviewed a 2016 Civic Sedan and besides the rear hatch they both look almost identical. Actually, I had a tough time distinguishing the two at the dealership until I walked around back. With that aside, in my eyes the Civic Hatch looks very preppy and somewhat sophisticated. It isn't overly sporty, but still has enough sportiness to lead back to its roots. Also, having 26 cubic ft. of space is definitely on the larger side in its class. I might actually consider getting one of these! Keep up the great work AutoGuide!

-DriveAndBeDriven
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[YuriRetro]

Dan this was your best autoguide video yet. -ontaeriola

[intochill]

They need to bring back the 3 door hatch

[MarioHernandez]

I just got one last night and it is great. I got the LX trim and it feels very firm, quiet, and it is fast. No problems with the CVT transmission. Oh and the volume knob is back!

[yongutsa]

Manual Hatch review was something I've been waiting for. It is a great review. I wish the video covered driving dynamics and gear shifting....

[tarquesh]

What a beauty! These Honda's rules 👏🏻

[Yathuprem]

The new CRV did got a physical volume button this time !!

[miguelcontreras]

The CVT is actually pretty great, feels very smooth

[ChunkyChipz]

This is what happen when you convert a four door sedan into a hatchback. It look hideously out of place.

[damieg]

Variable ratio steering has nothing to do with weight like this guy was going on about. Weighting has to do with the speed sensitive system just about every modern car with electric power steering has. Variable ratio steering means the rotation of the steering wheel does not equally translate to the same amount of front wheel lock all the time. Just about off centre on the steering wheel until about half or 3/4 turn will turn the front wheels a lot, and thereafter that, the front wheels don't turn as quickly. This means very slight movements of the steering translates into more aggressive front wheel angles... great on a fun and twisty country road, but not so great on a highway where such a system can make a car feel twitchy if it's not tuned correctly.

[tinybubbles]

Welcome back Crosstour! can't wait till we go way retro and get a hatch.

[JesusGonzalez-lihj]

Answer to 4:33 to 4:46
No volume nob need for the passenger. It's not his / her car anyway you shouldn't reach to the volume.

[Benini]

Finally! Everything I've been waiting for.

[SelfMadeThousandaire]

Was this a prototype? The dealer says I can't get a manual and the larger touch display with Android auto but it seems you drove one.