10th Gen Civic mpg/ reliability 1.0 & 1.5 Turbos

[tredd]

Afternoon,

I am looking at buying a 10th Gen civic as to commute 15/20k PA in for work.

Has anyone had a go in either the 1.0 or 1.5 and can they comment on motorway performance (ie underpowered/ over worked) and real lift MPG please?

Also do the 10th gen civic have an reliability issues and is there anything that should be avoided?

[Haltamer]

You'll want the 1.5 for that - It'll get better MPG than the 1.0 according to many owners, and I'd say (From a quick test drive) that power is adequate enough.

The 1.0 Should probably be avoided as it's the first Honda engine in yonks to use a timing belt, which requires apparently quite expensive servicing - I've yet to see any real prices on the owners gorups, but some report as much as £1000 from Honda(!!!!)

As for reliability, Perfectly fine really - There's a few niggles that people like to make mountains of, such as the front parking sensors that will go off when stationary in the rain - There's a fixed grille that is fitted under warranty. Other than that, There's some door rubbers that can come up a little and look rough (Once again, replaced under warranty)

Haven't heard of any real mechanical issues with them. (1 or 1.5)