Honda Civic (eighth generation)
Honda Civic five-door hatchback (2006-2009)
The eighth-generation Honda Civic was offered in Germany from 14 January 2006 on the sale. It is available with various petrol engines and a diesel engine developed by Honda.
The appearance leans heavily on a concept version of which was shown in the spring of 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. 2006 of the cars at the Red Dot Design award was honored with the " best of the best " award.
On 20 May 2006, the German sales of the new Civic Hybrid began ( successor to the Civic IMA). The advanced hybrid version now delivers 85 kW ( 115 hp) instead of 61 kW (83 hp).
A year after the start of the five-door Civic, the series was by the two three-door Type R ( German sales start 31 March 2007) and Type S (May 12, 2007) supplemented.
The European Civic versions were built at the Honda plant in Swindon, England. In November 2007, the one millionth Civic there was already off the line.
In the fall of 2007, the security system of the Civic has been optimized. The single-stage front airbags have been replaced by two-stage airbags, also the side airbags were enlarged and adapted to the triggering time of the belt tensioner. Also the mounting points of the front floor mats were laid from the seat rod into the ground carpet for the 2008 model year, so there are from this model year other floor mats sets.
In January 2009, the Civic has been redesigned. He received other front apron and headlight and modified tail lamps.
In Canada, the model is also offered as Acura CSX, where it replaces the Acura EL. The Acura CSX is largely identical to the one offered outside North America, four doored Honda Civic notchback. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, from this model, only the Civic Hybrid available. The offered in North America and China Honda Civic models have a slightly modified headlights and tail light configuration as well as a somewhat simpler interiors.
On February 11, 2012, the ninth generation of the Civic appeared.
- 4.1 Awards
Motors
As engine known from the Jazz i- DSI engine with 1.4 liter displacement, a new 1.4 liter and 1.8 liter i- VTEC engine and the already known from the Accord 2.2L i -CTDi are diesel engine from Honda available. The Type R has a 2.0 liter i- VTEC engine with 201 horsepower. All engines have a six -speed manual transmission. The 1.4l i- DSI engine and the 1.8 liter i- VTEC engine is also available with the automatic 6 -speed manual transmission Ishift. From model year 2009 Ishift available only with the 1.4 liter i- VTEC engine.
Equipment versions
Based on 6 airbags, VSA, power windows, central locking with radio, electric mirrors
Comfort: additional climate control, CD/MP3-Radio, active head restraints
Sports: additional 16 "or 17 " alloy wheels, fog lamps, light and rain sensor, alarm, electrically folding exterior mirrors, cruise control, leather steering wheel
Executive: additional xenon headlights, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, panoramic glass roof, rear parking aid
GT: in addition to sports: front grille in honeycomb design, seat covers in fabric and leather design combination, front and rear bumpers, Radhauseinfassungen and side skirts painted completely in body color, alloy wheels in a darkened Design, door handles and fuel cap in dark chrome design
Type S: similar to Sport, firmer suspension tuning, alcantara fabric seats. Advantage package with alarm, electrically folding exterior mirrors, cruise control, light and rain sensor, fog lamps, heated front seats and dual -zone climate control surcharge.
Type R: in addition to the Type S with Advantage Package Xenon headlights, bucket seats, unique design features, 18 " alloy wheels.
Special model
From January 2011, which was offered "50 Years Edition" in with Metallic paint, 18 " alloy wheels, rain and light sensor, electrically folding exterior mirrors, cruise control, leather steering wheel, Type R style rear spoiler, fog lights, reversing sensors, blue illuminated Honda lettering was delivered to the front door sills and pedals and fuel cap racing look. xenon light and a DVD navigation system with Bluetooth hands-free system were available as an option.
Honda Civic Type S (2007-2009)
Honda Civic Type R (2007-2009)
Five-door
I- DSI = intelligent Dual & Sequential Ignition
Three-door (Type S / Type R )
Coupe
The coupe the eighth generation Civic is not available in Europe. The coupe has a 2.0 - liter four- cylinder engine ( K20A2 type ) of the 147 kW (200 hp). It has a maximum torque of 196 Nm and is equipped with a 6- speed manual transmission.
Saloon
The saloon is not sold in Germany; only exception was the Civic Hybrid. See Article Civic Hybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Civic DX -G ( Canada )
Facelift
At the Paris Motor Show ( Mondial de l'automobile ) from 4 to 19 October 2008, presented the facelift for the Civic and the eighth generation Civic introduced in early 2009. The most important changes:
- The five-door hatchback received a modified front grille with inserts, the front of the Type S was aligned optically more the Type R
- Five-door and Type S were modified tail lights, the five-door also modified front and rear aprons
- The skirts all around are now painted in the Type S with Advantage Package in body color
- The 1.4 i - DSI engine was replaced with the 1.4l i- VTEC engine with 100 hp, which has already been presented in the new Honda Jazz. This engine is now also available for the Type S
- For the new 1.4l i- VTEC engine, the revised Ishift transmission is available
- For the 1.8-liter i- VTEC engine that Ishift gearbox in a new version with Sport mode is available only for the Type S, for the five-door hatchback, a conventional 5 - speed automatic transmission comes into the program
In addition, the upholstery have been changed and the high gloss cockpit cover in five-door and Type S replaced by matte plastic like the Type R. The facilities have been upgraded.
Rear view
Honda Civic Type S (2009-2012)
Rear view
Awards
- 2009: Top Safety Pick 2010