2006 Civic vs 2017 Civic

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We are very satisfied owners of a '08 Civic Comfort (1,8 litre engine), but been checking out the new Civic (1,5 litre engine) from a distance , because we find it beautiful, and though we love the current one very much, we just feel the need for the new. But we are quite afraid that we'll be disappointed, because that is what I'm hearing from mechanics and read in reviews. So I'd like to have firsthand opinions about the new Civic with 1,5-litre engine, preferably the Sport Plus version. Thanks!