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Sport Plus with a 180 hp turbo-petrol engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. With extra equipment, this version costs £25,820. Features include sunroof, wireless charging, adaptive dampers, heated front seats and cross-traffic monitor in addition to the extensive kit on the standard versions which includes alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, auto lights and wipers, sat-nav, front and rear parking sensors and reversing camera, and connectivity including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 1.5 litre engine is smooth and responsive, with a quick 0-60 mph time of just 8.3 seconds, a top speed of 137 mph and fuel economy of 48.7 mpg combined. Emissions are 133 g/km. The Civic is well-mannered, with good ride quality
and crisp handling, aided by its adaptive damper system and Agile Handling Assist function which fine-tunes the
responses and gives reassuring grip and balance. The exterior has eye-catching sporty styling, with a low
nose, sharp lines, discreet side-skirts and centrally-mounted twin exhausts, yet it is a car that doesn’t compromise when it comes to everyday practicality. The redesigned cabin offers more occupant space, and headroom in the rear is good even for taller passengers. A wide tailgate gives good access to a large 420 litres boot, expandable to 770 litres by folding the rear seats. Civic competes in a tough sector which includes rivals such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf but in my view Honda need not be concerned. The new Civic is going to widen the appeal of this well- established model. Its potent styling and eager driving feel should attract younger more image-conscious buyers, and its practicality and the brand’s near legendary dependability should retain the more traditional Honda enthusiasts.
NISSAN QASHQAI TEKNA+
WHEN FIRST LAUNCHED IN 2007, THE NISSAN QASHQAI WAS ONE OF THE CROSSOVER PIONEERS, PAVING THE WAY FOR THE WELTER OF SUV MODELS NOW DOMINATING THE NEW CAR MARKET. Re-vamped a few months ago, the latest Qashqai is still able
to compete with newcomers to the sector thanks to its blend of outstanding driving dynamics, spacious cabin and cool looks. There are petrol and diesel options, with prices starting at £19,300, but a top-spec version such as my Tekna+ test model, laden with extra kit and with a 1.6 litre turbo-petrol engine, costs £29,995. you get a lot for the money – highlights include premi- um BOSE sound system, sports seats, leather trim, å glass roof, front, rear and side cameras, alloy wheels, park assist, front and rear parking sensors, touch-screen entertainment and navigation system, connectivity features, and a raft of safety kit including blind spot warning, moving object detection and lane departure warning. It also has LED lights, chrome detailing and rear privacy glass. The 1.6 litre 163 hp petrol engine has a 0-60 mph time of 8.9 seconds, top speed of 124 mph, emissions of 134 g/km and fuel economy of 48.7 mpg combined. On the road, the
OUTSTANDING DRIVING
DYNAMICS,
SPACIOUS CABIN AND COOL LOOKS
Qashqai is smooth and refined, helped by revised suspension providing a more composed ride. The precise steering and slick manual gearshift give the driver a feeling of complete control. Externally, Qashqai has revised sharper-looking front and rear
styling and, inside, upgraded materials give the cabin a smarter appearance. The dashboard layout is well designed for easy use and there is good occupant space front and rear and lots of oddment stowage places. The 410 litre boot, while not largest in the class, accommodates normal needs and can be boosted to 1,569 litres by folding the rear seats. The Qashqai competes in a vastly enlarged crossover/SUV sec-
tor which includes the likes of the Peugeot 3008, SEAT Ateca and the Skoda Karoq, but the Sunderland-built Nissan holds enough ace cards to ensure it stays firmly with the pack leaders.
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