New Honda Civic 2013 EU Version 2.2 i-CTDi and 1.8 i-VTEC Drive HD

2012 Honda Civic 5-Door
WHAT'S NEW? THE MAIN CHANGES AT A GLANCE

Interior styling

• New functional cockpit layout (two control interface zones)
• Full-colour i-MID TFT screen incorporating an Eco driving support function, audio display and user support
• Premium sound system with superior 20cm 90W subwoofers and 25mm AL dome tweeters (optional)
• New touch point surface materials used throughout for an improved quality feel
• New designed steering wheel with easy operating controls finished in extra-smooth leather with more comfortable stitching (depending on grade)
• Blue interior door lining illumination (depending on grade)


Exterior styling

• Lower and wider aerodynamic monoform profile
• Elegant look seamlessly unifying all surfaces including the wheel arches and the body
• Lower and wider unique look in the front area
• Wide aero management rear combination lamp
• New brake and indicator light cluster design
• New body colours


Comfort and convenience

• Air chamber support seat with lumbar and side support
• Audio key-off timer and station list
• Large, smooth-operating electric sunshade with central opening
• HDD navigation system with arrow display, 11 languages and an 800x480mm WVGA screen (depending on grade)
• Power windows operated by key fob
• Coupling to keyless button function allows the door mirrors to be folded and retracted
• Hill start assist
• Multiple storage console, including USB/iPod® and AUX inputs
• Revised interior and exterior door handles
• Smoother gear shift feel


Fuel economy and environmental performance

• ECO Assist
• Idle Stop
• ACG multi-stage control
• Reduced engine friction

• Optimised combustion
• Air shutter grille on diesel model


Safety

• LED day time running lights for improved conspicuity
• Cap-less fuelling system with misfuelling guard for diesel models
• Auto high-beam support system (grade depending)
• Distinctive, high-mounted brake light
• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), CMBS (Collision Mitigation Brake System - grade depending)
• Variable speed limiter
• Hands-free array microphone (grade depending)
• Lowered rear extra window for better view from the driver's seat
• Improved crosswind stability


Suspension

• Fluid-filled compliance bushings for superior damping in the rear suspension
• H-Beam Trailing Arm with even higher rigidity than the predecessor Civic Type R for road stability


Engine

• 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel producing 110g/km of CO2 with 150 PS and 350 Nm of torque.
• 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol producing 137g/km of CO2 with 142 PS at 6500 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm
• 1.4-litre i-VTEC petrol producing 129g/km of CO2 with 100 PS and 127 Nm of torque at 4800 rpm



Background and Research
The current Civic originally launched in 2006 saw a change in the type of layout approach with the development of a unique platform based on a "centre tank" layout designed to offer practical benefits such as large cabin space meeting the needs of Europe's "C" category customers. The Civic was designed and developed for the European market receiving positive feedback in areas such as design and versatility/practicality which have helped define the current Civic as having 'road presence' with its 'futuristic looks;' and having a 'multi-purpose' function with the large boot space and multiple seat arrangements offered by the 'magic seats'.

As research commenced, the development team for the new Civic team considered these key milestones achieved with the current Civic and opted to maintain and even look to enhance the current Civic model qualities. The team wanted to create a new emotional design with the ability to surprise and provide the unexpected in terms of roominess and other practical features whilst also improving the visibility and widening the field of vision to enhance the overall ownership experience.

The current Civic had already achieved superior interior space with matching trunk capacity among its competitors. Focus now was on maintaining this class leading interior space whilst improving the overall packaging and space efficiency.
This would lead to a new exterior design, improved aerodynamic performance, reducing weight that play a role in raising the car's overall performance envelope.

Focused research was conducted to determine the latest and most important requirements for the European market. European and Japanese designers and engineers worked closely together throughout the development process. Testing was carried out first in Japan and then repeatedly in Europe to ensure suitability for the world's most demanding C-segment customers.
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[pinkkhang]

civic got raped by a prius, and this is the outcome.

[tokekkk]

ruined civic... pity...

[xMUSTEDx]

that thing is fucking ugly...

[dkcam]

it looks fucking heavy as



[MsBackwards2334]

This is UGLY

[Miiguelangelo]

nice :)

[wonderwall135]

@marabdl1986 Honda is going to redesign the civic early and release the new design in late 2012 due to the poor reception of the 2012 model. I imagine it will look somewhat similar to the one in this video.

[marabdl1986]

Is there a reason why we don't have this Civic in the states? The 2012 American Civic is a epic POS!