The eleventh generation of the Honda Civic.
06-10-2022 17:34 - MARKET NEWS
The clean and elegant style of current Honda design, combined with a coupe-like aesthetic of a flat roofline and long wheelbase, gives the new Honda Civic a unique appearance. While the rear overhang is 20mm shorter than its predecessor and the overall height of the vehicle has also been reduced, the wheelbase has grown by 35mm. In addition to the balanced appearance, this also ensures excellent space conditions in the interior, which conveys a light and airy feeling of space thanks to the large glass surfaces. The lower-positioned dashboard and the new arrangement of the exterior mirrors also contribute to optimum visibility in all directions.
With the new Civic e:HEV, Honda's entire volume model range in Europe has been electrified. The further developed drive system in the Civic ensures an exciting driving experience that combines direct and comfortable driving characteristics with high efficiency and low emissions. The self-charging hybrid drive combines a lithium-ion battery and two compact, powerful electric motors with a newly developed 2.0-liter Atkinson petrol engine with direct injection. The e:HEV system produces a total output of 135 kW/184 hp and an ample torque of 315 Nm; the CO2 emissions amount to 108 g/km with a fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km (WLTP, combined). The propulsion system switches between EV, hybrid and motor drive seamlessly and without driver intervention. In the city, the vehicle mainly drives in zero-emission EV mode. When more acceleration is required, the Civic automatically switches to hybrid drive. The wheels continue to be driven by the powerful electric motor, while the combustion engine generates the electrical power required for this via the second electric motor, which acts as a generator. At constantly high speeds, such. B. on the motorway, the system switches to motor drive and is driven directly and efficiently by the petrol engine and, if necessary, supported by the electric motor. With the new Civic e:HEV, Honda's entire volume model range in Europe has been electrified. The further developed drive system in the Civic ensures an exciting driving experience, that combines direct and comfortable driving characteristics with high efficiency and low emissions. The self-charging hybrid system e:HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) ensures efficient, comfortable and lively drive in all model variants. The Civic is offered in three equipment lines, prices start at 31,900 euros.