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Say hello to the
9th Generation Honda Civic. Just launched, there are four variants with three engine permutations to choose from – a
1.8S, 2.0S, 2.0 Navi and the Civic Hybrid. It is good to note that the petrol engine variants are CKD models while the
Civic Hybrid is CBU.
The 1.8 litre SOHC i-VTEC generates 141 PS at 6,500 rpm with a torque
of 174 at 4,300 rpm. The 2.0 litre SOHC i-VTEC produces 155 PS at 6,500
rpm and has a torque of 190 Nm at 4,300 rpm. Both engines transmit
power to the front wheels via five-speed automatic transmission.
As for the Hybrid, the combined power of the 1.5 litre engine and
electric motor decks out 110 PS at 5,500 rpm and has a healthy torque of
172 Nm between 1,000 and 3,500 rpm. The Hybrid draws its power from the
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, which is said to have an increased output
of 33% and weighs 9 kg lighter than the NiMH battery. A CVT gearbox is
chosen to partner the hybrid engine.
Unlike the petrol engines, which uses ventilated front and solid rear
discs, the hybrid has ventilated front disc and drums for the rear.
Suspension, however, is same for all – front MacPherson struts and rear
multi links. Rubber-wise, the 1.8S wears the 205/55 R16, the 2.0 slips
on the 215/45 R17 and the Hybrid moves around on 195/65 R15.
The Civic is 4,525 mm long, 1,755 mm wide, 1,430 mm tall and has a
wheelbase of 2,670 mm. The 1.8S is weighs the least of the lot at 1,225
kg while the 2.0S has a kerb weight of 1,270 kg. The Hybrid tips the
scales at 1,280 kg.
On the outside, the 1.8S Civic is fitted with front fog lights,
halogen headlights and glass printed antenna. The 2.0S comes with HID
headlights instead of halogen and gets the extra auto levelling
headlights and side mirrors with indicators.
The Hybrid’s equipment list is, well, a hybrid of the two and then
some. It has front fog lights, halogen headlights, auto lights, side
mirrors with indicators, LED taillights, heat absorbing glass all-round
and a roof-mounted antenna.
The sedan gets a lot of kit too. Standard interior equipment list
shared by all variants include the 5 inch intelligent Multi Information
Display (i-MID), single CD audio compatible with WMA+MP3/IPOD/USB, six
speakers, ECON mode button and auto climate control.
The 2.0S variants are further kitted with eight-way driver power
seat, smart entry with push start button, paddle shifters and cruise
control. The Hybrid plays with the same, only without the power seats
and paddle shifters.
The 2.0 Navi gets the additional 6.1 inch navigation touch screen
that displays video from DVD, VCD, DivX and the reverse camera. This
variant also comes with Bluetooth audio and can be linked to your phone.
All Civics now comes with the Vehicle Stability Assist with Motion
Adaptive EPS, ABS and two front air bags. The 2.0S, 2.0 Navi and Hybrid
gets extra side airbags with occupant position detection system.
What is grabbing the headlines is not the engine or the tech that comes with the car. It is the service interval and warranty.
Service interval have been extended to 10,000 km. Honda says that the
car and engine is durable enough to have a longer service interval. The
labour service is also free up to six times, but it is only applicable
for every alternate paid service until 100,000 km.
Just as the City, the Civic has a five-year warranty with unlimited
mileage. The Hybrid also gets a five-year warranty with unlimited
mileage for the IMA battery.
The 1.8S Civic is going for RM115,980, the 2.0S for RM131,980, the
2.0 Navi for RM136,980 and the Hybrid for RM119,980. All prices are
on-the-road and the cars are now open for booking.
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