Posts Tagged ‘civic’

2010 Honda Civic Sedan Sport

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Review and photos by
Greg Wilson, CanadianDriver.com

Almost five years after its introduction, the eighth generation Honda Civic is still at or near the top of the passenger car sales charts in Canada. This is surprising when you consider that it’s not available as a hatchback – it’s offered only in sedan and coupe bodystyles – whereas its arch-rival, the Mazda3, is offered as a sedan and hatchback. (The Corolla is also offered as a hatchback, but it’s called the Matrix).

2010 Honda Civic Sedan Sport

2010 Honda Civic Sedan Sport

I often wonder how many Civics Honda Canada would have sold had they imported the sharp-looking Civic hatch from Europe.

Even after five years, the Civic’s aerodynamic styling still looks quite stylish when compared to its competitor’s recent redesigns, such as the Mazda3 sedan and Corolla sedans’. (more…)

2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Review and photos by
Michael Clark, CanadianDriver.com

Miami, Florida – Five can be a tough age: fun and games percentages have been steadily dropping year over year, replaced by responsibility, light chores, and the coming threat of school days. That’s the upside. Many a five-year old has had their world turned completely upside down by new and cute arrivals.

2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe

2010 Honda Civic Si Coupe

Such is the case with the five-year old Honda Civic. While a formidable sales leader, the Civic has been confronted with plenty of new arrivals that would love to acquire Honda’s sales crown in the Canadian compact segment. Of particular note are the Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra sedans with their high level of standard equipment. Worse yet for the Civic Si Coupe is the arrival of the Kia Forte Koup SX, with such gotta-have features as Bluetooth and heated seats, plus a fairly potent mill to go with the visual thrill. (more…)

Top 11 ‘Fun’ Vehicles Under $30 000

Friday, May 8th, 2009

 

11 Performance Bargains

Michael Schlee

 

Sometimes there is a problem when making a top ten list. Sometimes, 10 just won’t cut it. Take this list for example. I wanted to list the top 10 ‘Fun to Drive’ vehicles under $30 000. I had 13 finalists and after making some final cuts, I ended up with 11. Oh well, so what, it’s a top 11 list now. Maybe you can find the car that doesn’t belong on this list.

Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Before I get to the top 11 “Fun to Drive Under $30 000” cars, I thought I would point out the two vehicles that just missed the cut.

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What’s Best For Your Teenager?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

 

Sensible car for you, cool car for them

By Michael Schlee

 

Tell me if any of these scenarios relate to you?

· Your teenager just got their license and wants wheels of their own.

· Next year your darling little one will be off to University/College.  They plan to:

     A) Live at home, but need a vehicle to commute to the campus.

     B) Live on campus, but need a vehicle to travel home with on the weekends.

· Your Daughter/Son needs a vehicle to get to their part-time/full-time job.

Saturn Astra

Saturn Astra

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