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2011 Honda Civic Sedan Concept
The Honda Civic Concept sedan made its world debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring. (continued below)
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2012 Civic Will be "Civic for All People"
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Source: Honda | Published: Tue Jan 11, 2011 |
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The 2012 Civic embraces the company's vision as a "Civic for all people," a
phrase originally expressed in defining the goal of the first-generation Civic.
With the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic
lineup intends to meet the needs of an increasing group of compact-vehicle
buyers with a renewed vision of a "Civic for all people." The diverse vehicle
range includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, two sporty
"Si" performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas
alternative-fuel variant. Collectively the depth of the Civic line offers a
compelling balance between fuel economy, low emissions and fun-to-drive
performance unlike any other vehicle in the industry.
As a new
interpretation of the current Civic's iconic "one-motion" mono-form shape, the
upcoming, ninth-generation Civic conveys a more substantial, high-energy
appearance. The exterior styling of the Civic concept showcases the
sedan's clean-yet-powerful lines with steeply raked windshields,
wide stances and pronounced character lines along the profile. The lower
character line broadens toward the rear fenders to enhance the
dynamic feeling of forward energy. The front fender surface treatments form a
complex, three-dimensional look to further enhance the image of sophistication
and structural depth against the deeply set headlights.
The Civic Concept
sedan takes on a sophisticated presence with a front grille defined by crisp
lines and a solid bar that integrates a chrome Honda emblem.
Powertrain Technology
The Civic's family of engines with
"intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC)
technology become even more fuel efficient for 2012. The upcoming Civic Hybrid
offers the latest generation of the compact and lightweight Integrated Motor
Assist (IMA) gasoline-electric hybrid system and features the first application
of a lithium-ion battery in a Honda hybrid.
Building on its emphasis on
fuel-economy, most upcoming Civic models receive Honda Eco Assist technology,
already available in the CR-Z and Insight hybrids. The 2012 Civic is the first
U.S. Honda model to employ Eco Assist technology in a gasoline-only powered
vehicle. Eco Assist is just one example of how the new Civic can be customized
and configured by the drivers to suit individual preferences.
Additionally, Honda is expanding retail sales of the natural gas-powered Civic
GX model, which is the only OEM-built, dedicated CNG passenger car assembled in
America. The increased availability of the Civic GX helps bring inherently
clean-burning natural gas technology to an even broader audience while also
supporting diversity in transportation energy resources.
Safety
The 2012 Civic continues to emphasize safety and is anticipated to score
well in both the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) vehicle evaluations. The 2001
Honda Civic Coupe was one of the first two passenger cars ever to earn the
federal government's top 5-star crash safety rating for the driver and front-
and rear-seat passengers in both frontal and side-impact crash tests.
All
2012 Civics are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard
equipment. Additionally, the ninth-generation Civic continues to provide Honda's
exclusive and innovative Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
for frontal collision energy management.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
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R19 |
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Origin & Price |
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