SadGamerGeek
New Member
- Thread starter
- #1
Hi,
I'm contemplating a new (or almost new) Civic 1.5 Turbo Sport or Sport Plus hatchback. I'd like a half decent stereo and I'm trying to understand how much of an upgrade the improved unit in the Sport Plus is over the standard. I'm a little concerned about some of the negative comments on the audio quality here, but most of them seem to relate to US cars, and there seems to be a difference in what's offered between the UK & US stereos. For instance, the US don't seem to get the option of the premium unit in the hatchback for some reason. Luckily we do in the UK, as we don't have a touring option now. Can anyone clarify the situation? Here's my findings for the audio options on the respective 1.5 Turbos:
US
LX / Sport - 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers
EX / EX-L Navi - 180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
Sport Touring - 540-Watt Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
UK
Sport - 180 Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
Sport Plus / Prestige - 465 Watt Audio system with 11 Speakers
References:
http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/new/civic-5-door/compare.html
https://hondanews.eu/gb/en/cars/media/pressreleases/103243/2017-honda-civic-press-pack
https://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hatchback
Does anyone know what the difference between the UK and US premium systems is? Does the UK option lose the sub? If I'm likely to want to do aftermarket upgrades, I guess there's no point paying the extra money for the Sport Plus (excepting the other differences).
Also, as a general audio question, do both USB sockets connect to the audio system? It would be nice to have a USB stick with all my music permanently plugged into one, and then my iPhone for podcasts/audiobooks via CarPlay plugged into the other when necessary.
I'm contemplating a new (or almost new) Civic 1.5 Turbo Sport or Sport Plus hatchback. I'd like a half decent stereo and I'm trying to understand how much of an upgrade the improved unit in the Sport Plus is over the standard. I'm a little concerned about some of the negative comments on the audio quality here, but most of them seem to relate to US cars, and there seems to be a difference in what's offered between the UK & US stereos. For instance, the US don't seem to get the option of the premium unit in the hatchback for some reason. Luckily we do in the UK, as we don't have a touring option now. Can anyone clarify the situation? Here's my findings for the audio options on the respective 1.5 Turbos:
US
LX / Sport - 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers
EX / EX-L Navi - 180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
Sport Touring - 540-Watt Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
UK
Sport - 180 Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
Sport Plus / Prestige - 465 Watt Audio system with 11 Speakers
References:
http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/new/civic-5-door/compare.html
https://hondanews.eu/gb/en/cars/media/pressreleases/103243/2017-honda-civic-press-pack
https://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hatchback
Does anyone know what the difference between the UK and US premium systems is? Does the UK option lose the sub? If I'm likely to want to do aftermarket upgrades, I guess there's no point paying the extra money for the Sport Plus (excepting the other differences).
Also, as a general audio question, do both USB sockets connect to the audio system? It would be nice to have a USB stick with all my music permanently plugged into one, and then my iPhone for podcasts/audiobooks via CarPlay plugged into the other when necessary.
Sponsored
Last edited: