Leading US agency Consumer Reports has said that the 2012 is below par
The Consumer Reports used words such as ‘mediocre’ and pointed out problems such as:
• Less agile
• Lower interior quality
• Choppy ride
• Long stopping distances
• Pronounced road noise
However, the Consumer Reports also pointed out some good aspect of the car such as
• Decent rear-seat room
• Second-best fuel economy in its class.
American Honda Motor Co. disputed the Consumer Reports findings. They issued a press statement -
Without question, the small sedan segment is more competitive than ever. In virtually every way, the completely redesigned 2012 Civic is a step forward. The new Civic excels in areas that matter to small-car customers, including fuel efficiency, safety and reliability
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2012 Honda Civic is below expectation says Consumer Reports