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| 29-02-2012 at 09:00: Ninth-Generation Civic | |
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Having earned a reputation for being fun-to-drive and at the same time fuel efficient, sporty, stylish and durable, the Civic has become a loved and relied-upon member of the worldwide transportation family. It has sold over 20 million units world-wide since it was launched in Japan in 1972. Over 200,000 Civics have been sold in Australia since production began. Each generation, the Civic has improved with a specific development theme in mind. The 2012 Civic embraces the fundamental concept of a futuristic and distinctive compact, a direction that introduces new values that reach ahead of present-day needs and elevates the experience that Civic represents. The all-new Civic has been refined. It features enhancements to performance, ride and interior packaging along with increased fuel economy and the addition of interactive technologies for personalisation and convenience. There are three variants available: VTi-L, Sport and Hybrid. Features of the all-new Civic range include: Beneath the aerodynamic skin of the ninth-generation Civic is Honda’s commitment to safety, fun-to-drive performance, style, comfort, convenience, durability, quality and refinement. Advanced safety systems include Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure and a long list of standard safety equipment including six airbags, The Civic is designed to be fun to drive, with MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension and front and rear stabiliser bars. New for the ninth-generation, Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) improves steering response at low speeds while rewarding the driver with outstanding feel at higher speeds. In addition, with EPS there is no power drain to the engine as is common with a traditional hydraulically boosted steering system. This benefits power output, fuel economy and exhaust emissions. Smart and driver focused, the new Civic’s five-person interior is a careful blend of form and function, with an advanced instrument layout that is unique in its class. A ‘smart interface’ approach divides the interior into different areas, with key instrument displays located above the steering wheel. Secondary information is located lower in the area, while a third area to the driver’s left, groups controls that are not essential to driving. New for 2012, the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) provides a five-inch colour monitor for the display of vehicle and audio information. Along with vehicle settings that can be customised, the i-MID includes the ability to upload personal wallpaper backgrounds. The Civic also features, as standard, the Eco Assist function. Honda has long been known for its world-class engine technology and a continuous process of innovation and improvement. At the core of Honda’s powertrain engineering is the ongoing pursuit of greater performance, enhanced fuel economy and low emissions. The Civic VTi-L has an advanced 104kW, 1.8-litre i-VTEC engine that produces 174Nm of torque. The engine has been updated and refined from the previous generation Civic. The new engine has extensive changes that reduce friction, improve emissions and increase fuel economy. The engine is a Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) inline four-cylinder design with 16 valves and a dual-stage intake manifold. Fuel economy has been improved, with the all-new Civic using 6.8l/100kms with CO2 emissions of 161g/km for the manual transmission. The automatic uses 6.7l/100kms and CO2 emissions of 158 g/km. The Civic Sport’s The VT-L is available with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The Sport is only available with a five-speed automatic transmission. The newest-generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system fitted to the Civic Hybrid uses a petrol engine as the primary source of power, while an electric motor provides additional power and electricity regeneration capability. The new IMA system consists of a larger 1.5-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine connected to a larger, more powerful electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). A new Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack is used to capture and store electricity for the upgraded 17kW electric motor. The new Lithium-Ion battery is lighter while being more powerful and compact than the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery it replaced. Together, the petrol engine and electric motor produce 82kW at 5500 rpm and 172Nm of torque at 1000-3500 rpm. Compared to the previous generation, the new Civic Hybrid has similar peak power but achieves it at 500 fewer rpm. It has gained 2Nm of torque spread over a wider rpm range (between 1000 rpm to 3500 rpm) for improved performance during normal city driving. During acceleration, the engine or the engine and electric motor propel the vehicle. During sustained cruising, the petrol engine and/or the electric motor can individually propel the vehicle. During braking, the petrol engine deactivates and the electric motor acts as a generator to replenish the Li-Ion battery pack. When the vehicle is at a stop, the engine can enter an idle-stop mode to conserve fuel and reduce emissions. The engine remains off until the brake pedal is released. Compared to the previous Civic Hybrid, the fifth-generation Honda Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) powertrain provides improved acceleration at highway speeds while simultaneously delivering 4.4 l/100kms and 104 g/km CO2. Main features of Civic Hybrid petrol engine Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
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In the 40th year of production of the Honda Civic, Honda has given all of the details to the all-new ninth-generation 2012 Civic.
2-litre i-VTEC engine has also been refined. It produces 114kW and 190Nm of torque. Fuel economy figures for the automatic transmission are 7.5 l/100kms with CO2 emissions of 178g/km.^ Back to top ^
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