2007 Honda Civic

From the day it launched in India, It has changed the scenario of Indian cars. It suddenly became the best car of year for consecutive 2 years in a row. All this happens because it start a new segment in the Indian Automobile Industry. Now I am a young professional (a web designer) working in Mumbai, India. I was looking for a car mixture of sporty, luxury and under budget. But i didn't find any car but One - Honda Civic. It got the best sporty look compared to all cars in this range and when I test drive the car for the first time, I feel the luxury which I wanted in my car. So I got the full package of perfect car. The most important feature i like about this car is its sporty looks. The other features which i like are digital speedometer, great comfort seats, powerful steering, Hi-Fi Audio Systems with 6-DVD changer and the smooth riding on rough Indian roads. Its been 2 years I have this car, I didn't face a single problems or issues. In 2008 I had encountered an accident at a speed of 140km/h but i didn't got any injury, and specially the air bags safe my life. So I recommend this cars specifically to young professionals, because it gives a lot of pleasure when you own this nice car.

Since I bought this car I have driven 86000 kms, Even now whenever I drive this car it has made me feel proud and I have kept it well it shines like a new car.

PROS: Top-noth Style/Build/Quality/Finish. The civic is easily the most stylish, upmarket and technologically advanced car in its segment. I dare say even in the segment above! The build quality, finish and attention to detail is simply awesome. The leather interiors and cabin reek of quality and luxury and frankly the passengers feel that they are in a automobile of a higher class/segment.

Amazing performance and technology. The car handles superbly and throttle response is like a kick in the rear. Stomp on the accelerator and you will be rewarded with a satisfying kick-down of the gears for immediate thrust that feels like it will blow away anything else on the road. Overtaking with so much extra torque and power is breeze. The disc brakes are very effective and do not loose bite even with a heavy foot.

Great Comfort and Ergonomics. The Civic is an eye-opener and a lesson to other manufactures in the science of ergonomics. The seats (after adjustments) are so comfortable and supportive that i now look forward to long drives. The middle arm-rest is just right and the pedals well positioned. My only grouse is that I have to keep one hand on the steering wheel to steer; which incidentally is one of the best designed steering wheels that I have ever seen.

Overall, the car cannot be beat for the feel good factor that it bestows its owners. Civic owners will normally bear a self-satisfied smile when you ask about their cars.

Every vehicle is designed for a purpose and I maintain a garage that reflects that philosophy. My Civic takes me out with my family in the evenings, or my wife and I out on long drives to de-stress.

If you can afford to splurge on a car that appeal to the heart but still makes value for money sense it would be hard to turn your back to the Honda Civic, in my mind easily the best car in the segment.