Any UK people on here?

[giger]

I had a test drive of i20N in March, very boring interior design, ugly rear view, and feels quite bumpy because there is no adaptive suspension. Also the sales guy said if I ordered one, I'll wait until November to get one.

Really? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but there's no doubting how well it drives. It's scooped multiple hot hatch awards and my friends other drive is a Lotus Evora S - he bought it as he was amazed at the chassis, suspension and control.

Absolute bargain!

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[BOOSTFAN]

Its got to be under 40k or I will be keeping the FK8. No way am I paying the silly road tax on a 40k plus car.
The Civic event was this week end at Wakefield, they have my £500 deposit. 4th on the list apparently.

 

[Beenom]

33k for the regular 11th gen w/ top Advance spec before accessory packs . Anyone recall the FK8 release price vs top spec 10th gen at the time?

 

[Mrwaite]

I guess the hybrid tech is artificially making the base model look expensive though.

22.5k for the 1.5 sport in 2017 apparently..

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.au...99189/new-honda-civic-15-vtec-2017-review?amp

 

[fkay]

I went to see the new Civic yesterday after receiving an invite from the dealer. There was the Sport and Advance model on display.

I was excited to finally see the car in person but left disappointed specially with the Sport model, doesn’t even look sporty. Why didn’t Honda even make an opening on the rear to house the exhaust like they do in the US? The Interior was the only impressive thing for me.

I have my eyes set on the CTR but the standard Sport would have been a fall back if I could not afford it. Also, it’s the same single engine on all the trim levels, where does the Sport model standout from the rest?

It’s obvious Honda is trying to attract a more mature audience but I think they will lose the younger ones this generation. The CTR is the only model that the younger generation will appeal to.

Anyone share the same feelings towards the standard Civic’s?

 

[Mrwaite]

Average age was about 60 when I went!

 

[Zero7]

Really? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but there's no doubting how well it drives. It's scooped multiple hot hatch awards and my friends other drive is a Lotus Evora S - he bought it as he was amazed at the chassis, suspension and control.

Absolute bargain!

Better than a used i30N?

 

[giger]

Better than a used i30N?

Different cars for different audiences. I've driven the i20n but not the i30n - if you want a smaller day-to-day car the i20n is great, it may even handle better than the 30, boot is tiny though

 

[SteaknEggs]

fingers crossed for 40k, expensive but what isn’t nowadays

Someone on reddit who has a deposit on a FL5 has just told me that their dealer called them to let them know it will retail for £50k - £55k.

Yeah I know its Reddit and an anonymous person, but at least I don't feel so alone anymore in this clown world.

 

[Mrwaite]

I'm probably getting the i20n.
I had a brief drive in a fiesta st but I couldn't gel with it, needed longer really as I know everyone rates them.

My dealer has just made a big deal that the UK is not a market Honda is that fussed about for the type R.
They had a 1500 mile fk8 for 31k which was tempting lol!

 

[MrB]

I guess 50k plus would tie in with the halo model ethos. Are Honda UK going to try and pitch it on the same level as a Mégane Trophy R track special or something? Either way, I'm out at that price!

 

[SteaknEggs]

I'm probably getting the i20n.
I had a brief drive in a fiesta st but I couldn't gel with it, needed longer really as I know everyone rates them.

My dealer has just made a big deal that the UK is not a market Honda is that fussed about for the type R.
They had a 1500 mile fk8 for 31k which was tempting lol!

I think the i20N is a great option and something I was considering. But I've settled for the manual Supra, assuming I enjoy the test drive. Honda doesn't deserve our business if they're going to take the piss like this.

I was looking at FK8s but even they are pricey. Will consider one a year or two down the line as a second car if I find a good deal.

 

[SteaknEggs]

I guess 50k plus would tie in with the halo model ethos. Are Honda UK going to try and pitch it on the same level as a Mégane Trophy R track special or something? Either way, I'm out at that price!

Yeah, looks to be that way. But I wonder, will they be able to shift 400 FL5s for £50k+ in quick time? Are there enough rich people out there willing to drop such money on a Type R?

 

[Mrwaite]

I mean I guess if people stateside are happy to pay 20k in dealer fees they should be able to sell them.

I am peeved big time tbh... Hyundai have been amazing to deal with... And I really feel the brand is on a roll right now.

 

[MrB]

Yeah, looks to be that way. But I wonder, will they be able to shift 400 FL5s for £50k+ in quick time? Are there enough rich people out there willing to drop such money on a Type R?

2 problems I see at 50k: 1. Its just a development of the FK8, how do you justify the price on that basis? 2. It takes it out of daily driver territory for many people, becoming too special and valuable for supermarket car parks but undermining the point of the car in the process.

Let's hope its at a more realistic £40kish

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