Practically from day one (1), I have been complaining about the transmission on this vehicle. The service writer at Weir Canyon Honda even said I was not the first to complain about the way the transmission DOES NOT RESPOND. If you have to suddenly apply the brakes, then try to accelerate again, the car does not respond. It acts like it wants you to come to a complete stop, then wait a second or two, before it accelerates! Not only is this a pain in the ass, it could be very dangerous. I've had the car stopped at a traffic signal with the car in park, when the light turned green, I put in drive, tried to accelerate and the car literally does Nothing, for at least 2 full seconds, with people honking behind me! If I have to slam on the brakes, then try to maneuver around something to avoid an accident, I would be rear-ended at the least. I recently accidentally knocked the car in to neutral while on the freeway. I immediately put the car into drive, accelerated and the car continued to lose speed before it kicked into gear so to speak. The car now feels like the engine is having to rev to higher RPM's to propel the car forward. There is also a strange burning smell. I have taken the car to the dealership twice recently, however they claim the car is functioning normally. I have had the car for two (2) years, and have driven almost 29K miles, I know how the car should and shouldn't function. They once gave me a loaner car without a CVT Transmission, what a difference!!!! When you put the car in drive, it should go forward!!! Pretty sad when you buy a brand new car, and end up HATING it!

The new Civic is a very good car. Looks great, roomy and drives great most of the time. But it has a big problem. CVT lag. Combine that with the expected turbo lag and it cannot only be annoying but dangerous in some situations.

Here's what happens (and it happens a lot). You're cruising along at a steady low speed and all is well. All of the sudden you need to give it a lot of gas and nothing happens. I'm not talking a split second of turbo lag either. That's expected. The car completely falls on it's face and seems to have no power for a full second or two. It's even worse when giving it full throttle up a hill from a start. This can be downright dangerous in traffic.

This is my first CVT and it's terrible in many driving situations that require a quick reaction in traffic. I belong to an online Honda Civic forum and many others there are dealing with this same issue.