Nov 16, 2016 08:40 AM EST By Anita Valencia, UniversityHerald Reporter

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback first drive takes passengers for a spin in a smooth and fun ride.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback: The first five-door Civic for US market

The latest addition of vehicle from Honda offers a five-door Civic sedan-like. The car has a huge cargo space and it gets lighter in weight compared to other 5-doors cars.

The 10^th generation of Honda Civic offers a sturdy and elegant outward appearance with versatile seating design inside, Digital Trends reported. Everything is well-built. Compared to its predecessor, it has a longer and wider size.

Getting inside the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback

For those who want to carry their suitcases and bike, the rear area is impressively spacious. The new Civic has 106-inch wheelbase and 0.8-inch higher top. The interior - it offers an ample of space with 46.2 cubic of area when the back seats are folded, CNET reported. During the first drive event, there is no significant difference in term of energy and power.

Upon driving around in San Francisco area, the Civic Hatchback offers a smooth trip. The 1.5 L turbo engine delivers 177 pound-feet torque and 180 horsepower output.

So far, the Civic hatchback has received almost perfect score. Most of the reviews express a fun experience driving with it. It's funky, versatile and light with aesthetically pleasing design.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback: Price

The hatchback is offered in several variants: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L and Sport Touring.

For the Hatchback's base variant, Civic LX, Honda tags the car with $19,700 price. For a higher-end sport model, the car sells for $21,300 and the top-tier model for $28,300.

Depending on one's budget, the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback is a good choice for those looking for rare-machined vehicle that's fun to ride.

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