While the application of the e:HEV system is exactly the same as in the Jazz and HR-V, the Civic uses a new 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo petrol engine in conjunction with two electric motors, one acting as a generator and one giving propulsion, delivering 181bhp and 232lb ft of torque combined.
How? Two reasons: the new engine makes more torque to cover a higher range and speed of acceleration; and there’s a larger amount of electric boost, Honda having discovered it can use a bigger range of the battery capacity to garner said power. Plus, now that the CVT is so much silkier, putting your foot down to reach motorway speeds is pleasingly effortless, whereas before it may have been a noisy, slightly delayed event.There’s plenty more to admire about the Civic, which Honda benchmarked against the Corolla as the only other mainstream hybrid hatchback but also cars ranging from the Kia Ceed to the BMW 1 Series.
The longer wheelbase and wider track, plus a 19% increase in rigidity, contributes to the Civic feeling incredibly well planted on the road, hugging corners with finesse.
What a dull car! The pensioners’ favourite 🥱
I often get the feeling that Honda doesn't care if people want to buy their cars. They appeal to a logic buyer, because their cars haven't looked good for 10 years.
A year ago you could buy a new Civic for £21,300 (list price); do think Honda will keep its value or be yet another manufacturer competing with Mercedes’ and BMW by massively inflating prices?
A lot better looking than the last one. Must have sacked the old design team.
Looks like it could be an Accord! Size looks huge.
We can thank the car Gods that it looks less offensive than the last one.
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