Love my hatchback sport; needs less

[Deleted member 3699]

I do wish Honda took away a few options that are not consistent with "sporty".
Hill Assist, back up camera and all cameras (glad I can turn off the right turn one), Econ mode, brake assist and I definitely miss the handbrake.

I bought the car and I do love it.
These are just a few things I have notice over the last 6 weeks that I could do without, especially for the "sport" model. I also would prefer the redline area on the tach to be darker and easier to spot.

Anything you would opt out if it were an option?

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[xcoreflyup]

no way I would opt out the back-up camera.

 

[CivicChina]

Brake hold is your best friend! I don't think you bought the Civic to race on a track...

 

[xcivicx]

hill assist- mandatory- would not do without. camera eh. there is really no tech on my lx hatch. cept that motor that is. and abs and traction control, air bags


edit- trip computer.

 

[Deleted member 3699]

No I don't want to track my car.
I think Honda's goal with the civic was to offer a lot of these great features that other automakers were incorporating into their base models. But for the sport* model I wish they opted out on the upper class options.
Hill assist? Not to sound snobby but it is strictly for people that don't know how to drive stick.
I don't think the options are bad, just unnecessary.
But then, I Also liked that the BRZ and FRS had a proper dial(?) tach/speedo and not a digital one. And I would be even more unimpressed if they included lane assist and the auto braking features.

Pls keep in mind I am talking to the other sport hatches out there. I would be disappointed if Honda loaded up the Si with these features.

 

[TimberWolf]

Back-up camera is mandated by law. If you want it gone, write a letter to your local congressperson.

 

[Deleted member 3699]

Back-up camera is mandated by law. If you want it gone, write a letter to your local congressperson.

Did not know they were mandatory by law. Guess I am not getting out of this one.

 

[faukerss]

Hill assist? Not to sound snobby but it is strictly for people that don't know how to drive stick.

With an electric parking brake I think you need the hill assist. What would you do stopped on a steep hill with a car an inch behind you? I do agree that I'd prefer a normal parking brake and no hill assist though.

 

[xcivicx]

90% or more of my 50 years of driving have been with a stick, i live on a nice seep hill most of that time. hill assist is just too nice. guess in my old age i turned into a pussy. no wait i still drive my 90 toyota 4x4, and my 69 nomad 3 on the tree. no i'm still a man.
i want as little tech as possible too, and that's for sure. this car with out any tech except engine control would be sweet.

 

[xcivicx]

With an electric parking brake I think you need the hill assist. What would you do stopped on a steep hill with a car an inch behind you? I do agree that I'd prefer a normal parking brake and no hill assist though

i put the parking brakE on and then release as i take off(nice for the clutch ha), but no and then because the parking brakE disengages automatically, long as you have your seat belt on.

 

[Deleted member 3699]

I should just clarify that I didn't intend to say that these features don't provide value or that they are not useful....
My point was that if you have a "sport" model, that these things shouldn't be included as I think it takes away from the "sport" concept. I feel like my car shouldn't be called a "sport" with all these luxury features.

I am not trying to sound like an elitist either. I do like many features in a car. Heat and AC and some sound deadening materials. I want airbags and ABS and I must confess my love for the heated seats
If I could control it, i would gut the things I listed above. I would also hope Honda doesn't turn the Si and Type R into luxury trims but maintain the sportiness and rawness that should be in sport models.

 

[JS2000]

Good thing you didn't get the Touring model, I'd gladly give Honda my rain sensing wipers, wireless charger, and auto dimming rearview mirror for a $100 discount, those items are useless IMO.

I initially thought that the brake hold was a gimmick, but I have actually enjoyed it since getting used to it. I don't like electronic e-brakes, as I have them on each of my vehicles, I would rather have the good ol' handle.

 

[Deleted member 3699]

Good thing you didn't get the Touring model, I'd gladly give Honda my rain sensing wipers, wireless charger, and auto dimming rearview mirror for a $100 discount, those items are useless IMO.

I initially thought that the brake hold was a gimmick, but I have actually enjoyed it since getting used to it. I don't like electronic e-brakes, as I have them on each of my vehicles, I would rather have the good ol' handle.

Lol, maybe I should give the brake hold a real chance!

 

[dblshock]

the R is the sport model hatch, your is slightly sporty hatch, you have a 6m after all.

 

[xcoreflyup]

Feel free to gut the car if thats what you want.

I feel like you are a diehard gearhead, here is the thing. People like you are rare. How rare you might ask? I visited 5-6 honda dealer for the period of 3 months to located my Red Hatchback sport. Out of all the cars I encounter, only 2 were stick shift 10th gen civic. Note that this is very populated orange county, CA . I had my gear head days, I actually daily drove a M3 with a 7 stage twin disc clutch with lightweight flywheel for about 6 months. The clutch chatter was so loud, a RX8 asked me does my car have threw rod...

For now, I love my leather steering wheel. I love all the extra buttons. I love all the extra features and the car is still under 3000lbs. why not?

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