Ninth Generation of Honda Civic

Honda Civic was introduced in 1973 in the UK. It has completed eight generations and ninth is on the way. It has by no means been on the best selling vehicles list but about 65 million units have been sold because it has been launched. Ninth generation Honda Civic is an evolution of its predecessor maxidas 708, the primary change is the option of HondaâEUR(TM)s 1.6l four cylinder diesel engine, its first in that range. Honda is keeping their hopes up about the sales figures as it will fill the hole within the market that had been left empty by Honda for a long time.

The Look
The new Honda Civic has improved aero dynamics. Wheel arches have become curvy and the front and back overhangs are longer than the previous Honda Civic models giving it a smoother and sleeker look. The front is equipped with LEDâEUR(TM)s that run across, the materials and plastics used inside the cabin have an improved quality. Alloy wheels come as standard in all variants. Changes have been made to the digital dashboard to make it simpler. New Honda Civic comes in five doors only, a type-R hatch may be released later but there will be no three-door this time. the four trim levels of Honda Civic are SE, ES, EX and flagship EX GT.

Under the Bonnet
Honda engines offered in Civic are two petrol and two diesels. The petrol are 1.4 and 1.8 and diesel is 1.6 and 2.2. It could be the first car to be fitted with Honda 1.6 diesel engine which is expected to take the more share of the Honda Civic sales. The 2.2l is now more economical and meets Euro 5 standards with 148 bhp and 258 lbs of torque http://www.autelcn.com/maxivideo-mv101-with-16mm-medel-pid32. The carbon emissions are of 110 g/km with all the trim levels apart from EX GT variant with 115 g/km. Honda claims the 0-62 mph in 8.8 seconds. The car has 6 speed manual transmission and a combine economy of up to 67.3 mpg. The drive is very quiet and smooth.

The Cost
The Honda Civic will be available from £ 19,000. The 1.6l engine gives the Carbon emissions of 110 g/km. The Civics are famous for being reliable and this one is no different, you might forget the name of your mechanic it will take that long between two visits.

The Cabin
Honda has managed to exceed the quality and luxuy from its predecessors, but it is up to a certain limit. It has lots of air bags and has five star Euro NICAP rating. Honda has shown within the past that it knows how to make the most of the space. The perfect example is Honda Jazz, in new Civic the same technology is applied with a centrally fitted fuel tank that leaves a free space, the back seats can be folded flat electrical test tools. There is plenty of room for the passengers at the back and 487 litres of boot space. Overall Honda Civic 2012 is another leap to compete with its rivals, and after eight generations, Honda has finally introduced a model that is truly European customer oriented and meets their demands. It is now able to outrun Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra.