Published On Jul 17, 2021
CORRECTION: The full name of the exterior paint color is Morning Mist Metallic. at 2:05 I let an extra "ic" slip into the name and called it Morning Mystic Metallic paint. In my defense, it is rather mystic, no?
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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:56 Walk around
5:31 Trunk space
6:07 Back seat
7:06 Looking Inside
10:31 Drive review – Overview
11:25 Drive review – Engine
12:28 Drive review – Transmission
12:50 Drive review – 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback
13:18 Drive review – Acceleration
15:24 Drive review – Fuel economy
15:57 Drive review – Drive modes
16:42 Drive review – Chassis
18:09 Drive review – Handling
20:30 Drive review – Ride and comfort
20:56 Drive review – Safety
22:07 Drive review – Conclusion
Basic Spec Box:
2022 Honda Civic Touring
Base price: $29,295
Price as tested: $29,690
Powertrain: Turbocharged 1.5-liter I-4
Power: 180 horsepower at 6000 rpm
Torque: 177 lb-ft between 1700-4500 rpm
Transmission: continuously variable transmission
Drive: front-wheel-drive
Fuel Economy
City 31 mpg
Highway 38 mpg
Combined 34 mpg
Dimensions
Length: 184.0 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Height: 55.7 inches
Wheelbase: 107.7 inches
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3077 lbs
Interior volume: 96.6 cu ft (according to Honda)
Luggage volume: 14.8 cu ft (according to Honda)
Calculated weight to power: 17.1 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: NA seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: NA mph
Government classified size: midsize car
Options: Morning Mist Metallic paint, $395
Recorded
15th of July 2021
Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio
Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.
Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.
Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.
In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/