Test Drove the 2016 Ex-T today.

[DonEX-L]

The exterior photo is the EX with the 2.0l. But the photo of the engine bay is the new Ex-T's I test drove today. I like the new features that I noticed, Heated-non leather seats, Apple's car play whatever, the upgraded subwoofer, the new more animated speedometer, and the center console has a lot more storage. I was not in love with the rear end, but I plan to wait for the coupe before I trade in my 2015 EX-L coupe. The turbo was not that noticeable while driving normally until I was able to accelerate from a stop. Anyone else test drive it yet?

 

[webby]

so you're planning to get the 16 coupe potentially? Going with the turbo model?

 

[DonEX-L]

Yes, definitely. That is the only reason I would do the upgrade

 

[webby]

did you punch it pretty hard on the test drive? Ever driven the si to compare?

 

[FreeSamples]

Holy crap that engine bay looks busy. The features sound nice especially that heated non leather seats.

 

[DonEX-L]

I punched it up to 50 mph noticeable quick. It has 173-74 Hp, so the SI is still much faster. But the Turbo is what I love about it. Lol

free samples. Yeah it looks very different compared to previous civic, but the interior feels just like mine. So the test drive felt as if I was driving my own civic. Also! The brake hold feature lets me take my foot off the brake pedal and it will stay stopped until I hit the accelerator. I have no clue why they added this feature, but I guess some people are too lazy to hold down the brakes at a stop. Lol

 

[webby]

so the SI is still much faster

this is the reason for my question
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/what-do-you-think-about-this.13964/

 

[DonEX-L]

Ah i see. I don't buy the SI because I don't care that much about having more hp. I like that the non-SI models has enough speed for me to enjoy my drive to and from work and they look great. The turbo is not impressive to be honest. I still love the fact that the civic has it and how it generates more hp for the type of engine it has. So if you're looking for the fastest civic. I would wait for the Type R or turbo SI. My salesman told me that it may be another year before they come out, but there is no official release date.

 

[webby]

yeah... could be as late as march for the si to show at dealers from sources I've talked to. Type r - late 2016 as a 2017 model. Some people have already put deposits down though, so it could be a long time for people to see them unclaimed sitting on lots.

 

[Jake LXer]

ugh, i figured how the 16's looked body wise would grow on me but the engine bay most definitely won't, that looks like a german made it with all that stuff packed in that area!

 

[Michal006]

It can't be worse than RX8 engine bay

 

[Jake LXer]

ugh wtf mazda

 

[webby]

hello... lexus

 

[bootyluvr]

Anyone else test drive one yet? I've seen a TON out and about.

 

[webby]

I've only seen maybe 4 or 5 honestly

 

[bootyluvr]

I've only seen maybe 4 or 5 honestly

Really?! I've probably seen 10 this week. No joke!

 

[tacthecat]

Glad I re-read this thread - I wasn't aware that the heated seats came in the EX-T without leather seats. Hopefully the Si & CTR will also.

 

[Nix]

Going for a test drive on Tuesday hopefully.

 

[bootyluvr]

Going for a test drive on Tuesday hopefully.

Tomorrow...

I might test drove one soon also.

 

[Nix]

Tomorrow...

I might test drove one soon also.

Yeah? Getting a 'commuter' are ya?