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Honda Shows The First Render Of 2014 WTCC Civic Challenger

The first ever image of the 2014 World Touring Car Championship Civic has been released. The WTCC Challenger is built according to all new technical regulations for the FIA WTCC which will come into force for 2014.

The render shows the exclusive visual credentials of this Honda vehicle. It features wheel arch extensions, larger diameter wheels, sleeker aero package and extended rear spoiler. Of course, the engine has been also modified and now delivers more power. This will enable the drivers to compete courageously for the World Champion title.

In the competition, the brand will enter two works cars which will be driven by JAS Motorsport for Gabriele Tarquini and Tiago Monteiro, and in addition there will be other Civics to be entered by private outfits Zengo Motorsport and Proteam Racing for Norbert Michelisz and Mehdi Bennani.

This announcement follows hot on the heels of the recent reveal of the new 2014 BTCC Honda Civic Tourer racer which will debut in March at next year’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Matt Neal and Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden were confirmed as the Honda Yuasa Racing drivers for another season.

Source: Honda

December 4, 2013

2014 Honda Civic Si Coupe Teased Ahead Of SEMA Debut

2014 Honda Civic Si Coupe will expend the current Civic lineup for next year and will bring about major improvements. Unfortunately, the details and the technical changes included will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ahead of the official debut of the car, which will take place at SEMA Show, Honda has released a teaser image showing the back of the 2014 Civic Si. As a matter of fact, the Civic model is one of the key vehicles which have been chosen for a great platform of choice for those seeking personalization potential and built-in performance coupled with unmatched reliability.

The upcoming new model will pay tribute exactly to this tradition. In addition, Honda will be displaying multiple variations of the Civic at the event. Next to it, the brand will also showcase the Honda SEMA booth, which will feature an impressive array of personalized automobiles, motorcycles and the 133-mph “Mean Mower”.

Source: Honda

October 25, 2013

2015 Honda Civic Type R [render]

ATC Design has published in Facebook several renderings of the upcoming 2015 Honda Civic Type R. The hot hatchback comes with improved performance, handling and nice styling.

The exterior boasts an aggressive aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, modified side skirts, big rear wing and 4-tailpipe sports exhaust system. The ride height is also reduced. The new Civic Type R rolls glossy black multi-spoke alloys fitted with performance tires.

The power is coming from a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol providing 280HP (206 kW). The new Civic will try to steal the record for stock FWD vehicle on the Nurburgring (currently held by Renaultsport Megane 265 RS Trophy).

Source: ATC Design

September 16, 2013

First Details Revealed: Honda Civic Type R [VIDEO]

Honda has revealed some details around the extremely anticipated new Civic Type R at brand Frankfurt Motor Show Press Conference. The new vehicle will be powered by a direct injection turbocharged 2-litre engine which will produce at least 280 horsepower (205 kW).

The new Civic Type R went through its paces by Honda’s WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini and in addition the Japanese company has released already a short film about it. The latter shows the storming performance and handling of the car on the Nurburgring and can be viewed below.

The ambition of Honda is to make the Civic Type R the fastest front wheel drive car around the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. However, there are two more years of development ahead of the car before it goes on sale in 2015.

The company has also confirmed that the Civic Tourer will deliver extremely low CO2 emissions from just 99g/km and an excellent fuel economy of 74.3 mpg when powered by Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine.

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Source: Honda

September 12, 2013

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.

Source: Honda

August 12, 2013

2013 Honda Civic Mugen – Sport and Driving pleasure

Mugen has unveiled a new styling program for the 9^th generation Honda Civic. The 2013 Civic Mugen is designed to emphasize the car’s sporty characteristics.

The aerodynamics package consists of a new front and rear bumpers, a pair of side skirts and a prominent rear wing. There is also a body-color “sports” grille, Mugen badging and different sets of 17” alloy wheels.

The sports silencer tuned exclusively for the CIVIC can not only contribute to excellent in design of CIVIC but also satisfy the customers expecting sporty driving.

The styling accessories will go on sale soon, but nothing is mentioned about the pricing.

Source: Mugen

June 25, 2013

Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Tourer Concept

Honda 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.

Source: Honda

March 5, 2013

Honda Starts 2013 Civic Si Challenge Contest

Honda will bring to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show the biggest racing game with the launch of Forza Horizon on Xbox 360. At the show the visitors will enjoy the opportunity of playing the game’s new downloadable Honda Challenge Car Pack.

With the latter, the players will have the option to race three, distinct performance-oriented Honda models: a new 2013 Civic Si Coupe, an original 1986 Civic Si, and the Honda Performance Development B-Spec Rally Fit.

Even more excitement is added with the fact that attendees can virtually race against Honda IndyCar driver Scott Dixon and try to beat his fastest time in a 2013 Honda Civic Si. 2013 Civic Si Challenge will in fact be a contest, where the fastest racer will have the chance to meet the Indianapolis 500® winner in-person and receive a custom Civic Si-themed Xbox 360 gaming console.

As a matter of fact this is a photo contest which encourages players to submit photos taken in-game of the 2013 Civic Si. The best photo will be featured on Honda social media channels and on the Honda web site. The winners will be also gifted a custom Civic Si-themed Xbox 360 gaming console.

Source: Honda

February 6, 2013

Honda to Reveal Two Concepts in Geneva

More news for the show in Geneva is coming! This time the main “actor” is Honda, which will introduce the Civic wagon concept model and the next generation NSX Concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

Next to those concepts at Honda’s stand is going to be the CR-V featuring the new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine. But to go further into details, the Civic wagon concept delivers strong cues for the exterior design of the final mass produced version. It comes to add its forces to the famous Civic range.

Next, on the show will be the biggest star – the NSX Concept. Although we have already seen it at NAIAS a month ago, the model will make an official European debut. This concept gives glimpses of a potential direction for the next-generation NSX’s interior design.

As you can see, the exterior design stays true to the original concept styling. It delivers low and wide stance with the dynamic and alluring proportions that are highlighted by clean, modern and simple surfacing, and edgy details.

At last but not least, Honda CR-V equipped with the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6i-DTEC diesel engine, will be available in two-wheel drive, with manual transmission, providing an exceptional balance of performance and economy. This unit is the lightest engine in its class and it helps the CR-V achieving an energetic performance, agile handling and low running costs for customers.

Source: Honda

February 6, 2013

Honda Civic Mugen Styling Package

Mugen has announced a special styling package for the European Honda Civic. The hot hatchback will not feature any performance upgrades.

The aerodynamics upgrades include a new front spoiler, a revised grille and a pair aerodynamic side skirts. There is also a rear diffuser, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and 3 different sets of wheels that are available in a different of finishes.

This is not everything, you can also order a carbon fiber rearview mirror cover, Mugen badging and anodized aluminum oil caps in Silver Grey, Red, Blue, Black or Champagne Gold.

Source: Honda

January 13, 2013

2013 Honda Civic Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

One of the hottest news recently is the new look of the much appraised Civic. Honda has just revealed the 2013 model which will make its debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new Honda Sedan includes refined styling, host of safety features, comfort, chassis and interior styling enhancements. To be more precise the front end here features a new open-mouth lower bumper with a horizontal chrome accent and a sportier, black honeycomb mesh grille, anchored by new integrated fog lights on upper trims.

Furthermore, the more premium look of the Sedan is achieved via the grille which is flanked by new clear-lens corner lights. The front end therefore is more sculptured and as a natural continuation it flows into a more deeply faceted hood, complemented by a collection of sharp new wheel designs.

How about the rear end? There can be found a new rear bumper design and new rear trunk lid, which are capped by a clean, horizontal chrome trim piece. A highlight here is that the taillights include all-new design resembling a jewel. In addition they provide more finished and upscale look.

Next, the rear bumper includes integrated reflector treatments and a new lower diffuser panel finished with a honeycomb mesh vent. All of the mentioned exterior refinements contribute to a more youthful, premium Civic.

What is also important to mention is that Civic’s emblematic fun-to-drive nature and safety features, spaciousness and fuel efficiency remain intact.

Source: Honda

November 13, 2012

Honda Civic Rated 5 Stars at NCAP

The latest Honda Civic has been rated 5 stars in safety by Euro NCAP. The NCAP tests are the comparable to the Oscars when it comes to automotive safety. Not only has the Civic achieved the highest possible score but, people at NCAP also want to highlight the car’s Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) by extending Honda‘s Euro NCAP Advanced reward because of it.

The NCAP tests take into account large amounts of data for overall pedestrian and occupant safety and announce the results in the form of easy to digest figures for the public. The Honda boasted some great qualities that won the hearts of the NCAP engineers. The “Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure” might have something to do with the Civic’s safety charm. The idea with this is to cope better with eventual car-to-car frontal accidents. The car’s structure allows better distribution of the forces experienced upon impact, which means less stress for the cabin and its occupants. A car participating in an accident with an ACE Civic may also benefit from these properties.

Pedestrian safety has also been addressed by the Honda engineers. The windscreen wiper pivots, for example, are designed to breakaway easily upon impact. Also the front wing mounds and the hood hinges have greater absorbing properties while there is enough space between the hood and the oily bits underneath which means more deformation and felxiblity.

Then there’s the standard stuff – some seriously advanced restraining for the occupants and a multitude of airbags all around to keep you safe from harm. Seriously, it has so many airbags that should they deploy all at once, there will be little to no space for you inside.

The thing is, it is hard to have a crash in a Honda Civic in the first place. Thanks to an integrated CMBS, the car can detect moving or stationary objects from around a 100m distance up ahead. After detection it quickly decides if there is going to be a collision and if so it sets your hair on fire. Well, what it actually does is send signals to you that .. hey… you might have an accident. If you fail to response, the car will then tighten the seat belts and start applying the brakes (around 2 seconds before estimated impact). If a collision is assessed as inevitable, the system stomps even harder on the brakes and straps you to the seat as harshly as possible. The really impressive thing is that this system is capable of acting upon even at speeds of up to 100km/h on a motorway for example.

So there you go – the Civic joins a family of NCAP veterans, 5 star Honda vehicles. So far, the brand might be one of the safest ever in Europe.