Although outwardly the car seems smaller, internally it is not. The cab is longer than that of its predecessor, since the front windshield is mounted on the hood. This gives it a more sporty character than the previous model. In turn, it allows greater use of the interior space, which, while it is good, access to it is not so much. The rear doors are too short and, due to the format of the windows, it enters the rear squares of the Civic demands an undesirable contortion.
Technologically, Honda continues to stand out. The results of the crash tests carried out by the Euro NCAP were very satisfactory. He received 5 stars in front and side impact tests, 3 stars in the field of traffic safety and 4 stars in a range that brings prestige for sales: onboard safety for children. The Honda Civic is then claimed to be one of the safest cars in its segment.
Another sample of the Honda technology is the driver information system. The Dual Link system provides information on the instrument panel in front of the pilot, placing the main information above and below the secondary information. In this way, the driver accesses vital and varied information reducing the risk of distraction or poor display location.
The SOHC i-DSi engine is naturally-aspirated and has 4 valves per cylinder, 1.400 cm3 and has 4 valves per cylinder. It produces a maximum power of 81 HP @ 5.700 RPM and a torque of 119 Nm @ 2.800 RPM. Finally, the SOHC i-VTEC naphtha has 1,800 cm3 and 4 valves per cylinder. It produces a maximum power of 138 HP @ 6.300 RPM and a torque of 174 Nm @ 4.300 RPM. The Civic is the only car in its segment to have a 6-speed manual gearbox, although an optional 6-speed automatic is also available. It's front-wheel drive.
As far as consumption is concerned, the values are as follows: + The model with 1.400 cm3 naphthous engine consumes 7.8 liters per 100 km in the city and 5.1 liters per 100 km in the road. + The model with 1.800 cm3 naphthous engine consumes 8.4 liters per 100 km in the city and 5.2 liters per 100 km in the road. + The model with 2.200 cm3 diesel engine consumes 6.6 liters per 100 km in the city and 4.3 liters per 100 km in the road.
The new Civic measures 4.250mm long, 1.460mm high and 1.760mm wide. The wheelbase is 2.635 mm. The trunk has 485 litres of luggage capacity. The weight of the nafteros models is close to 1,300 kg. The diesel version exceeds 1,350 kg. The wheels are lightweight alloy 16 inches in diameter on 205 mm wide tires. The Sport version incorporates 17 inch wheels on 245 mm wide tires.
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Honda introduced a Concept of what would be the new 3-door hatchback style Civic. Design reviews and photos.