Honda's all-new Civic full variant line-up now available

MANILA, Philippines - Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), last Monday launched the full variant line-up of the all-new Honda Civic.

Since its introduction last February, the all-new Civic has been well received, and Honda officials expect that the availability of the full variant line-up will further strengthen its position in the market by providing buyers with a wider range of price and feature options.

The powerful yet fuel efficient i-VTEC engine will now be available in both 1.8 (141 ps @ 6,500 rpm; 17.7 kg-m @ 4,300 rpm) and 2.0-liter (155 ps at 6,300 rpm; 19.4 kg-m @ 4,300 rpm) displacements. A 5-speed manual transmission is also now available with the 1.8 liter engine, while the 2.0 liter engine is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

All variants of the all-new Civic feature two Honda innovations, the Eco Assist System and the Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID).

The Eco Assist System consists of the ECON mode and the Eco coaching ambient meter. Engaging the ECON mode controls the engine, drive-by-wire, transmission, and air-conditioner to further improve the already outstanding fuel efficiency of the all-new Civic. The Eco coaching ambient meter in the instrument panel guides the driver to become more fuel-efficient by measuring throttle input and displaying a blue light when throttle input is heavy and a green light when throttle input is light.

The interior of the all-new Civic features Honda’s first 5-inch color LCD Intelligent Multi-Information Display, or i-MID. This smart interface has instantly understandable information display with intuitive and easy-to-operate controls at the steering wheel. The i-MID menu shows audio and fuel consumption information and also allows the driver to customize some vehicle settings.

All Civic variants are also equipped with dual SRS airbags for the driver and front passenger, and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) as standard safety features. Vehicle Stability Assist is available for the for 1.8 EXI variant only.

There are now five variants in all: 1.8 S MT & AT, 1.8 E AT, 1.8 EXI AT (Special Edition), and 2.0 EL AT.

Exterior details include 17-inch aluminum wheels for 2.0 EL variant 16-inch wheels for 1.8 EXI and E variants, and 15-inch wheels for the 1.8 S variant. Projector-type HID headlights are standard for for 2.0 EL while fog lights are standard on the 2.0 EL and 1.8 EXI variants. Side mirror turn lamp are fitted on the 2.0 EL, 1.8 EXI, and 1.8 E variants.

Inside, the new Civics boast cruise control (for 1.8 EXI only), Bluetooth hands-free telephone link (for 1.8 EXI only), black leather interior (for 2.0 EL), beige fabric interior (1.8 EXI only), gray fabric interior (for 1.8 E and 1.8 S) and a back-up camera (for 1.8 EXI variant only).

The new Civic is available in Urban Titanium, Carnelian Red, Crystal Black, Taffeta White (for 1.8 EXI, 1.8 E, and 1.8 S variants), Brilliant White (for 2.0 EL variant only), Frosty White (for 1.8 E variant only), and Alabaster Silver (for 1.8 S variant only).

The new Civic full line-up starts with the 1.8 S MT at P908,000, 1.8 S AT at P948,000, 1.8 E AT at P1,008,000, 1.8 EXI AT (Special Edition) at P1,074,000, and 2.0 EL AT at P1,145,000 (with an additional P20,000 for Brilliant White).

Test drive units are available at all 28 Honda dealerships nationwide. For more information, please visit www.civic.com.ph.