Honda celebrates fifty years of the iconic sedan with the launch of the latest generation exclusively in hybrid version, completing the process of electrification of the European range. Available starting next fall
Honda unveils new Civic e: Hev. The iconic sedan with a sporty look, born in 1972 and now in its eleventh generation, celebrates its “first” fifty years. Ten decades of Japanese tradition and sportiness “celebrated” with the launch of a model exclusively in the full hybrid version. Since its debut, Honda Civic has sold over 27.5 million units in 170 countries. With the arrival of the new Honda Civic e: Hev, expected in autumn 2022, the Rising Sun brand completes the electrification of the European range after having “updated” the Jazz, Jazz Crosstar, CR-V and HR models. -V. The new Honda Civic e: Hev will be available only with front-wheel drive, also in the sportier Type R variant.
the design
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The new Honda Civic sports a sporty and elegant silhouette resulting from the innovative design inspired by the principle of the Japanese house ManMaximum, MachineMinimum, a stylistic approach capable of shaping every aesthetic aspect of the car. The bonnet line is 25 mm lower than the previous generation, the windshield is considerably wider, while the extremely clean side flank profiles highlight the distinctive and refined features of the car. Always compared to the previous generation, the A-pillar base has been moved further back and aligned with the center of the wheels. This solution gives the car a profile with more balanced proportions and an improved trim. The highest point of the roof line has also been moved forward to create a slight slope towards the tailgate, highlighting a more slender profile. Lines accentuated by the size of the wheels in combination with the wider track and the obvious edging of the wheel arches. A peculiarity: the structure of the tailgate was made of resin with a special production technology and has a weight reduced by 20% compared to the previous version.
interiors
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The dashboard of the new Honda Civic, enriched by a peculiar metal air vent with a honeycomb pattern, develops horizontally, offering a greater field of vision. High quality materials stand out, the seats with a newly designed structure and the driver’s display equipped with a 9-inch high-definition color LCD that becomes 10.2-inch on the Advance trim level. Of course, the infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Worthy of note, in the Elegance and Sport versions, are the eight standard speakers, twelve under the Bose brand in the Advance variant.
The hybrid engine
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The advanced e: Hev technology uses a 72-cell lithium-ion battery, two powerful compact electric motors combined with a 2.0-liter power unit new concept with direct injection and Atkinson cycle. Overall, the power delivered by the drive unit releases a maximum power of 184 Hp and a maximum torque of 315 Nm. The heat engine is managed by a new compact Pcu positioned under the hood together with the rest of the engine. Under the rear seats is the newer version of the Ipu, smaller and lighter with a higher energy density. A system capable of delivering instant torque, powerful acceleration and great efficiency. There are four driving modes: Econ, Normal, Sport and the brand new Individual for separate control of the engine, transmission and control panel. The new Civic catches up CO2 emissions below 110 g / km with consumption that is around five liters per 100 km according to tests conducted with the Wltp cycle.
technology
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The new Honda Civic is equipped with the Honda Sensing system which includes a series of functions aimed at safety and assisted driving. The car mounts a new 100 ° wide angle camera capable of detecting pedestrians, traffic signs, limits and other vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles. Not only that, there are also eight radar sensors, four at the front and four at the rear. The new Civic, in addition to the impact reduction braking system, the lane maintenance system and the blind spot monitoring system, introduces the maneuvering traffic monitoring system and the traffic assistance system.
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