Honda Civic Description :

June 7, 2010 – Today, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI) has re launched its popular sedan model Honda Civic with enhanced features. These features are steering mounted cruise control system that helps to cruise at desired speed with one touch operation that enhances the comfort and convenience of the driver, turn indicators at ORVMs that makes the vehicle more stylish, and back-up sensors for hassle free driving in reverse mode.
Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) has launched the newer version of its popular premium sedan segment model Honda Civic with some new exterior features and some interior cosmetic changes. The newer version of Honda Civic is more stylish than its older version and its front look has been enhanced with its stylish grille, fog lamps and sporty headlamps. The all new Honda Civic is available with three variants – Honda Civic S MT with manual transmission gearbox and Honda Civic V MT and V AT which is available with manual and automatic transmission option respectively.

The current Honda Civic, which was first introduced as the 2006 model year, is available now as Honda Civic S MT, Honda Civic V MT and Honda Civic V AT. All the three variants of Honda Civic are powered by a i-VTEC 1.8-litre, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, PGM-Fi petrol engine, which pumps out maximum power of 132 Ps at 3200 rpm and produces a peak torque of 17.5 kgm at 4300 rpm. Honda Civic S MT and V MT variants are mated with a five speed manual gearbox while the top end V AT variant comes coupled with 5 speed automatic transmission with paddle shift. The new Honda Civic has got front ventilated disc and rear disc brakes along with front McPherson Strut and rear double-wishbone type suspension. The car has power steering and tubeless 15 inch alloy wheels as well.
The new Honda Civic additionally sports features such as leather seats, front fog lamps and turn indicators integrated into outside rear-view mirrors. The front fascia of the Honda Civic is aggressive and sporty; it has smoky headlights, metallic front grille, aerodynamic front bumper in body colour and front fog lamps. The electronically retractable ORVMs are also in body colour and now integrated with turn indicators. The door handles and door protectors are also wrapped in body colour; however V MT/AT variants come with chrome door handles and body colour door protectors with chrome insert. The green tinted front windshield features 3 speed intermittent wiper that is opposed flat-blade type. The rear side of the Honda Civic has eye-catching attributes. The compact rear end has Octo combi tail lights and dual exhaust pipes that look funky. The rear side look can be enhanced with Inspire package that offers three types of spoilers.
Safety is another important aspect for Honda Civic, which it had decided for its customers. Available with SRS dual front air bags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD and brake assist system, the car ensures responsive handling. Other safety features include front fog lamps, engine immobilizer, auto door lock, child proof rear door lock, security alarm system and keyless entry with answerback, etc.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
The Honda Civic is available with petrol engine with both manual and automatic transmission options. The all new Honda Civic is powered by the new 1.8L, 1799cc, i-VTEC, 4 cylinder, petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. The 1.8 litre petrol engine develops a top power of 132 Ps at 6,300 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 17.5 kgm at 4,300 rpm. With PGM-FI (Programmable Electronic Fuel Injection) technology powering its fuel supply system, it offers higher engine performance with better fuel efficiency. The MT variant of Honda Civic offer mileage of 10.8 kmpl in urban roads while on highway it gives 15.5 kmpl which makes it the most fuel efficient car in its segment. On the other hand, another variant of Honda Civic which is packed with automatic transmission gearbox offers mileage of 8.9 kmpl mileage in city and 13.1 kmpl mileage on highways.
The Honda Civic is powered by a 1.8 litre, 1799cc, i-VTEC, 4 cylinder, petrol engine that pumps out a top power of 132 Ps at 6300 rpm and develops a top torque of 17.5 kgm at 4300 rpm. The car is incorporated with a five speed manual and 5 speed automatic transmission with paddle shift (only with V AT variant). Honda offers the option of both manual and automatic gearbox and you can choose one of them according to your requirement. With automatic gearbox you can have fun while driving in city or on highways but it will reduce the mileage and add a little weight while the MT version ensure higher fuel efficiency and engine performance. The i-VTEC technology works for engine performance at high speed by controlling air-fuel intake valves and exhaust valves.

Colour
The Honda Civic is available in eye-soothing exterior colours that include Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Tafeta White, Habanero Red and Alabaster Silver Metallic.
Engine Capacity and Performance

The all new Honda Civic is now available across the country with modern features and stylish look. The sedan is powered by a 1.8 litre, i-VTEC, 1799cc, 4 cylinder, SOHC, petrol engine that is capable enough to churn out 132 Ps of max power at 6300 rpm and develops a top torque of 17.5 kgm at 4300 rpm. The mill of the Honda Civic is short-stroke type like modern engines and ensures less friction thereby helps it to live long.

The vehicle is coupled with a five speed manual transmission and 5 speed automatic gearbox with paddle shift. In view to get maximum performance from the powertrain of the Honda Civic, i-VTEC technology is installed; the technology ensures better engine performance along with higher fuel efficiency and zipper acceleration. Besides, Honda i-VTEC technology together with Drive-by-wire, Throttle System ensures that the exhilaration stays on even after the drive is over. The throttle valve is controlled accurately and precisely with computer assistance via electric signals instead of conventional mechanical cable. The automatic gearbox of the Honda Civic is incorporated with paddle shift gear. You can also shift gears manually through sequential MT mechanism in AT version. The Honda sedan takes only 4.7 seconds to go from 0 to 60 kmph while to cover 0-100 kmph acceleration, it takes double the time.

Handling and Safety
The Honda Civic has got a great performer under its bonnet, it is also coupled with great features that includes advanced brakes, suspension, smooth steering wheel, a compact gear knob, etc. All the above mentioned features helps you to handle the sedan smoothly. The power steering and smooth gears provides ultimate driving experience. The suspension system of the Honda Civic ensures great riding comfort along with providing stability to the vehicle. The 5.4 meters of turning radius allows you to cruze your vehicle with sharp turns. Although the ground clearance of the Civic is higher but becomes unusable due to all side skirts. The sedan is blessed with cruise control system by which you can set a speed of over 40 kmph and can drive your car without using the acceleration paddle.

The Honda Civic is armored with a lot of safeguard features that include active and passive safety equipment. The Civic comes equipped with G-CON Technology, an advanced passive shielding that offers the occupant a survival zone in case of an unavoidable collision. The active features include ABS with EBD and brake assist, SRS Airbags, Pretensioner Seat Belts and Anti-theft Immobilizer. There are some other small but important safety features are installed in the new Honda Civic such as front fog lamps, security alarm system and keyless entry with answerback, auto door lock, rear window defroster, driver side one touch auto power window, child proof rear door lock, inner rear view mirror, dual horn and wave key.

Honda Civic Models

• Honda Civic 1.8 S MT     It is the base variant of Honda Civic that comes with some basic features but it lacks some standard luxury features and some advanced safety features that are available in the top end variant of these cars.
• Honda Civic 1.8 V MT     It offers some additional features that are Leather Upholstery, Cruise Control, Out Door Mirrors with Turn Indicator, Front Fog Lamps, Chrome Finished Outside Door Handles, Chrome Door Trims, etc.
• Honda Civic 1.8 V AT     This variant offers same features that Honda Civic 1.8 V MT carries with the only difference being its automatic transmission gearbox.
• Honda Civic 1.8 V Elegance     The Elegance package offers rear door sunshade, Illuminated Side Step Garnish and Door Visior. The package does not include front fog lamps.
• Honda Civic 1.8 S Elegance     This variant has all the features of Elegance package plus front fog lamps.
• Honda Civic 1.8 V Inspire     The Inspire package offers Front Under Spoiler, Trunk Spoiler, Rear Under Spoiler and Side Under Spoiler. It does not feature front fog lamps.
• Honda Civic 1.8 S Inspire     This S Inspire package is just same as V Inspire and comes added with front fog lamps.

Honda Civic Price in Delhi

•     Civic 1.8E MT:  Rs.1,100,000
•     Civic 1.8V MT:  Rs.1,216,000
•     Civic Sport:  Rs.1,236,000
•     Civic 1.8V AT: Rs.1,286,000