Honda leads drive for a cleaner world with its 1.8 Civic

Honda is committed in developing products and technologies that have minimal footprint on the environment. In order to reach the greatest impact on fuel economy and clean air, Honda has always targeted the mass-market models. In burning less fuel, advantage is not only limited to monetary savings but also in the reduction of harmful emissions being deposited into the environment.

The Honda Civic 1.8 drives like a 2.0 but has a fuel consumption of a 1.6 li variant. It defies the norms in compact sedan vehicles as it is the most powerful in its class yet, possibly the most fuel efficient too.

The fusion of i-VTEC engine and 5-speed automatic transmission results in good power output and fuel efficiency. The i-VTEC engine, touted as an engine genius, is combined with 5-speed automatic transmission. Widening the range of gear ratio reduces engine revolution, making the engine work less hard. Such feature consumes lesser fuel. Additional gears also prolong the life of the engine by minimizing engine stress.

The weight of the vehicle in relation to its power is a crucial factor for fuel consumption. Other brands’ 1.6 vehicles are of the same weight as the Civic 1.8 but being smaller and having weaker horsepower, the 1.6 engine is forced to pull harder at a certain speed, thereby consuming more fuel. Moreover, the Civic 1.8 gives sufficient power to keep you safe when overtaking on uphill climbs.

Drive-by-wire is another unique feature that contributes to fuel efficiency. It controls the intake of fuel at start-up, preventing sudden surges or jack-rabbit starts. This prevents wasteful fuel intake and at the same time allows smooth acceleration. During uphill or downhill ride, ordinary vehicles maintain unvaried revolution and fuel intake. Uphill or downhill rides require varied power. With the Grade Logic Control, the Civic’s engine adjusts to the requirement of the vehicle in an uphill or downhill ride, thereby optimizing power and fuel usage.

More than just fun to drive, the Civic is engineered to comply with the stringent European Emission Standards. In fact, all Honda vehicles reach EURO 4 levels even if Philippine regulations only mandate EURO 2 compliance. With the emergence of these technologies, driving a Civic and any other Honda vehicle not only provides a pleasurable driving experience but a sense of social responsibility to the environment as well.