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  • Honda Civic Tourer Took One More Trophy!

    Honda Civic Tourer

    Honda’s Guinness world record for “lowest fuel consumption” is already a reality! And the tough guy this time is Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC. Do you remember, when we told you about Honda’s ambition to drive through all the European countries in order to demonstrate the efficiency of the vehicle? Yes? Well, it is already over. And the car with both the teammates are now home, celebrating the wonderful achievement.

    Let us remind you, that Honda team had the ambition to create one of the most efficient powerplants today and to demonstrate it. How? By going throughout all the European countries and driving about 375 miles a day, for about 7.5 hours a day. The result? 1.6 i-DTEC recorded an average of 100.31 miles per gallon over 8, 387 miles in a 25 day drive across all the 24 EU countries.

    As you might remember, behind the wheel of the already famous Honda Civic Tourer were the two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren. In fact, these two gentlemen were with the highest ambitions to demonstrate what the 1.6 i-DTEC is capable of.

    Honda Civic Tourer

    The team started the efficient journey from Aalst, Belgium on June, 1st and started the trip with a clockwise direction. They returned from where they have started on June, 25th. What they have recorded is exceeded efficiency of 74.3 mpg,which is more than 25%. Incredible, isn’t it?

    SEE ALSO: Honda Team Heads Up for A World Record

    Along with the strict rules of Guinness World Records organization, the team had to drive without any modifications or upgrades, or anything else, that will be considered as ‘lowering the toughness’ of the trip. There was even a rule, that the team had to refill the tank to the maximum every time, or else, it will be considered as a weight loss and sort of cheating. In fact, the whole idea was to show the original and unmodified vehicle in action.

    Honda Civic Tourer

    Furthermore, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren are not professional drivers, achieved some additional economy with simple, yet effective tricks. They didn’t drive aggressively, of course, they planned well their trip and they were anticipating and taking seriously the road conditions.

    So, what else can we say? Congratulations to the brave team, Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren and the whole Honda crew, who are still working hard to deliver us the most comfortable, efficient and flexible vehicles.

    Source: Honda

     

  • 2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer Debuts In March

    2014-BTCC-Honda-Civic-Tourer-THUMB2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer will participate in the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with the same championship-winning team and driver line-up of Honda Yuasa Racing. The all new Civic Tourer race car will make its track debut in March and will be driven by Matt Neal and Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden.

    The Tourer will undoubtedly deliver uncompromised racing because it includes the weight, wheelbase, layout and suspension of Honda’s hatchback, but at the same time length of the car is extended due to the larger tailgate.

    The engineers have worked hard over the past few months to develop the 2014 BTCC Civic Tourer. The versatility and practicality of the Tourer is complemented by its dynamic performance.

    The testing of the 2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer will begin in January. Then the sportscar will make its race debut at Brands Hatch for the first round of the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on 29th and 30th of March.

    Source: Honda

  • First Glimpse Of 2014 Honda Civic Tourer

    Last week, Honda announced that it is going to display the new Civic Tourer in September at Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was developed and designed in Europe and now the brand is officially revealing the pictures of the car as well as more information about it.

    It has a sleek and sophisticated profile, and delivers great practicality through its versatility and functionality with class leading interior space of 624 liters. Honda Civic Tourer will be equipped with either the 1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine. Both can be matched with manual or automatic transmission.

    To go further into details, the exterior design of the Civic Tourer is sophisticated and sporty. It has a unique style which is achieved through the bold line that runs from the front A-pillar to the D-pillar. This creates the impression of a floating roof line.

    What is so enchanting about the new Civic Tourer is the new class leading interior space that it offers. When the rear seats are up, the volume is estimated at 624 liters, while when the rear seats are down, the trunk volume grows to 1668 liters.

    Furthermore, the designers of the vehicle have created an additional under floor storage in the boot which makes carrying tall objects in the boot easy. In addition, the height of the loading lip has been reduced by 137 mm in order to make easier the loading process.

    As mentioned, the Civic Tourer will feature either the1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine coupled with manual or automatic transmission. First, the 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine delivers great balance between fuel economy and driving performance.

    The unit comprises of an aluminium cylinder head joined to an open deck aluminium block and is the lightest diesel engine in its class. Additionally, every rotating part has been carefully maximized to reduce their friction. This in turn provides better fuel efficiency.

    Moreover, a new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) will help to enhance stability and comfort. The system features three settings – comfort, normal and dynamic. In the car are also featured advanced active safety systems, which will deliver a high standard of safety for the driver, passengers and pedestrians.

    2014 Honda Civic Tourer will be launched in Europe from early 2014.

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    2014 Honda Civic Tourer
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    2014 Honda Civic Tourer
    2014 Honda Civic Tourer

    Source: Honda

  • Honda Civic Tourer To Debut At 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

    Honda-Civic-Tourer-THUMBIt has just been announced that Honda Civic Tourer will be making its first public appearance at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Next to it will be also on display the refreshed Civic hatchback. Both debuts will be accompanied by the presence of the ultimate sportscar – the NSX Concept.

    First, the new Civic Tourer and the refreshed Civic hatchback were developed and designed in Europe. As one can see from the picture above, the new Civic Tourer has sleek and sophisticated proportions which in addition are combined with class leading interior space.

    The new model is expected to be launched in early 2014.

    Next to the new addition to the Civic family, Honda is strengthening the Civic range with a refreshed hatchback model. The latter includes exterior and interior design refinements and will also be displayed for the first time at Frankfurt Motor Show.

    The new Honda NSX Concept II was shown to the European public earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle suggests a potential direction for the next-generation NSX’s interior design. In fact, the NSX acts as the halo of the Earth Dreams Technology series, embodying Honda’s philosophy of balancing dynamic performance with environmental efficiency.

    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept

    Source: Honda

  • Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Tourer Concept

    Honda-Civic-Tourer-Concept-THUMBHonda Civic Tourer Concept is another concept unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. This Concept vehicle delivers strong hints to the exterior design of the Civic Tourer production model. The latter will make a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

    This Honda Concept has many of the same attributes as the ninth generation 2011 Civic hatchback. It has a sophisticated, aerodynamic body that creates a clean, dynamic look. Its distinctive profile and low and wide stance giving the concept a sporty appearance, which is further enhanced by a sleek cabin style.

    As a matter of fact, the Civic Tourer Concept follows the same design as Honda Tourer derivatives such as the Accord Tourer and Civic Aero deck. However, it offers smoother design combined with practical and class leading cargo space. The production Civic Tourer will be seen in showrooms in early 2014.

    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept
    Honda Civic Tourer Concept

    Source: Honda