A new generation of Honda Civic: a typical American

Division of Honda in the U.S. introduced a new generation model of Civic. Externally, the car is not very impressed with Russian buyers, but the engine lineup now meets the bold request. Futurism eighth-generation "zamylivaetsya" against the backdrop of modern Koreans, so no matter how successful the current generation of "Civic", yet it is outdated. In early January at an auto show in Detroit, Honda introduced a pre-production versions of the new Civic. The motto of the updated model was the Civic for all people, but "licked" appearance caused much controversy among Russian motorists. Thoroughly redesigned front - Optics has become more narrow, thereby muzzle began to seem more acute, and the body - bloated. If you look closely, you can find the familiar features of the Corolla. The rear part, too, has undergone changes, but also not for the better. Again, if you look closely, you can see the similarity with the Korean novelty for the Russian market. It is hoped that in Russia Civic comes with a noble appearance - as we know, Honda, like other manufacturers are doing to the American market cars with a slightly different design than for the European and, accordingly, the Russian. The interior has become more "attentive" to the sitting inside: the central console is turned to the driver, the speedometer will be an additional screen with data, redesigned buttons on the steering wheel ... And to heap a little namudrili designers, highlighting on the front side windows on the triangular "air vents". Ninth-generation Honda Civic in the U.S. market will be sold in sedan and coupe with two or four doors. Engine range is represented by the same 1.8-liter gasoline, hybrid or natural gas-fueled engines, as well as the 2.4-liter unit, which came into an inheritance from the Accord. A choice of several modifications in the basic available 1.8-liter engine with five-speed automatic. Due to the electronic system ECO Assist Fuel consumption was reduced to 6 liters per 100 kilometers instead of the current 8.1 liter. Incidentally, this system has been implemented in all versions of the new Civic. Another modification of the new items is called HF (High Fuel Economy), the fuel consumption it has been reduced to 5.7 liters per 100 km due to the aerodynamic body elements. Distinguish between "economical" version will be on a modified front bumper, HF nameplate on the trunk lid, as well as a glowing blue strip on the grille. Power hybrid version is 110 liters. with. It is equipped with an electric motor, lithium-ion batteries, and 1,5-liter gasoline engine with a CVT. Unlike current hybrid sold in the U.S., a new "green» Civic spends 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers - is at 0.5 liters less. A version that runs on natural gas is economical to its current analogue of 7%. These modifications are also equipped with a system using fuel economy. Now available for the Civic 2.4 liter engine capacity of 203 liters. with. and torque of 231 Nm, it is mounted six-speed manual gearbox. In the sports version of Si fuel on the track will be 7.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Charged model will be available in both sedan and coupe. From their non-sporting counterparts Si version will differ by increased light-alloy wheels, red shildikom and body-colored strip of chrome on the grille. Recall now "sports» Civic is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine producing 201 hp. with. and torque of 189 Nm, which consumes 2 liters of fuel more. Sales of the new Civic in the U.S. market will begin in 2012, the cost of the car will make 16-16,5 thousands of dollars. Text: Olga Zabelkina.