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Honda Civic with a Spectacular design

The Honda Civic is quite a looker. It appears futuristic inside and out and there’s no doubting it. The cab-forward design has been carried on to the Civic too which partly helps it achieve an aerodynamic shape. The Honda Civic is a low-slung car which endows it with a sporty stance that is enhanced by the perfect harmony between the front end, side and the rear of the car. The V-shaped hood and fenders merge perfectly while at the rear you get a good dose of style. The double-barreled tail pipe looks stunning and adds to the style quotient.

Equating the dashboard with a cockpit will not be an exaggeration; such is its look. The digital display, the luminescent blue lighting of the instrument panel, that asymmetrical centre console, the funky steering wheel and the unconventional placing of the handbrake lever all make it look and feel extremely sporty. The quality of plastics is quite good and the interior has a built-to-last feel to it. The seats offer sufficient comfort and are good for long journeys but the low rear bench can be a bit bothersome when an occupant would like to stretch the legs. The soft rear armrest and ample legroom ensure that despite of being driver-focused, the Civic will not do too badly as a chauffeur-driven alternative.

It’s a Honda motor that lurks under that bonnet, so refinement and reliability are taken for granted. The 1.8-litre, 130bhp engine is rev-happy and comes equipped with the famed VTEC badge. The sprint to hundred clicks is negotiated in a shade less than 10 seconds, and that is pretty rapid by any measure. It is not as frugal as we would have expected but still manages to deliver about 11kpl overall. The body-roll is evident but it is not something that you cannot control. The long wheelbase and wide track help the Civic remain calm and stable at all speeds. The tyres offer copious amount of grip but what gives the plot away is the ride quality. Though cushy and pliant on regular Indian roads, it tends to take on a choppy note when shown a pothole. The rear tends to crash which is surely not a good thing. Also, the light steering, though a jolly nice thing to have in the city, does not induce a sense of confidence when doing highway speeds.

Company	Segment	Biggest USP
Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI)	"C"	6-speed gearboxes in this segment

Striking Features of Honda Civic

Honda Civic car has many striking features that are exclusive to the brand. They are more passengers friendly and seem that they have specially made for Indian roads. Check out yourself few of the important features.

Advanced 1.8L i-VTEC SOHC engine

5-speed AT with Paddle Shift

Mono Form Design

Multiplex Meter

3-Spoke Oval Steering Wheel

Z-shaped Parking Brake Lever

G-CON Body Construction

Dual Front SRS Airbags

Technical Specifications of Honda Civic

The technicalities of Honda Civic are as given below. Kindly check the dimension & weight, engine performances, transmission details, the suspensions, steering, brakes, and tyres & wheels.

		Manual (MT)	Automatic (AT)
Dimension & Weight	Overall Length (mm)		4,545 mm
	Overall Width (mm)		1,750 mm
	Overall Height (mm)		1,450 mm
	Wheelbase (mm)		2,700 mm
	Min. Ground Clearance		170 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity		50 L
	Kerb Weight	1,210 kg	1,240 kg
Engine	Engine Type		i-VTEC, 1.8L
	Configuration / Cylinder		4-Cylinder, In-line
	Valves / Fuel		16 Valves, Petrol
	Fuel System		PGM-Fi
	Displacement		1799 cc
Performance	Max. Power Max. Torque		132 PS @ 6,300 rpm 17.5 Kg-m @ 4,300 rpm
Transmission	Type	Synchromesh 5 forward,1 reverse	5-speed AT with Paddle Shift, Grade Logic Control & Shift Lock
Suspensions	Front Suspension		McPherson, Coil Spring with Torsion Bar
Suspensions	Rear Suspension		Double- wishbone, Coil spring with Torsion Bar
Steering	Steering Type		Collapsible, Power Assisted
Steering	Min. Turning Radius		5.4 m
Brakes	Front Brakes		Ventilated Discs
Brakes	Rear Brakes		Discs
Tyres & Wheels	Wheel Type		Alloy
	Wheel Rim Size		15 x 6J
	Tyres		195/65 R15 (Tubeless)

Advantages
· Rev-happy engine
· Gearbox
· Interior
· Handling
· Overall comfort

Disadvantages
· Steering too light at high speeds
· Ride quality
· Low ground clearance

Spectacular design and gorgeous looks makes the Civic one of the most alluring cars in the country. The interiors are extraordinary and futuristic and the quality is extremely good. This is the car to have when on the track owing to its dynamic ability and eager-to-rev engine. Ride quality over even modestly broken roads is not good (considering that this is a premium car) but it gets better as you pick up speed. Boot space too is not as spacious as the rivals.

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