All new 2012 Honda Civic debuts in Middle East

The All New 2012 Honda Civic made its debut in Middle East region. Honda, like other automobile manufacturers in Japan, faced immense challenges in its production capabilities due to earthquake & Tsunami disasters in March 2011. Despite these unprecedented challenges Honda made efforts to introduce 9^th generation Civic in the Middle East region on time.

From generation to generation, Civic maintained its longstanding reputation for innovation, smart packaging, quality, value and fun-to-drive performance. It continues to comply with customer’s requirements delivering right combination of features, style, and fuel-economy built on the solid foundation of Honda durability, quality and reliability.

The All New Civic position itself as an excellent value for technology makeover and higher level of refinement.

Exterior and Interior Design

Builds on current generation’s ‘mono-form’ design, it incorporates more expressive and clean flowing lines that convey sophisticated stance and higher-energy appearance.

Structurally, A pillars moved forward and C pillars moved backward to create a free-flowing 3-box shape. Interior passenger volume has improved by 3.7 cu. ft (104.7 liters) with gains in the shoulder, front and rear hip rooms. The new Civic retains the two-tiered instrument panel in line with the current Civic while maintaining a clean, simple and intuitive layout.

New Features

All new Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) standard on EXI and VTI, displays a wide variety of driver’s selected information including Audio, Trip computer, Fuel economy, HFT, and Clock. The display can also be personalized by uploading a wallpaper of choice.

Econ Mode standard on all grades helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling the AC compressor load and changing the engine throttle characteristics. Also in choosing to drive in an Econ mode, it helps improve the driving habits by observing the ambient lights guide.

Rear view camera standard on EXI and VTI grades, visually guides the driver when reversing to enhance safety and ease of parking.

Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT) standard on EXI and VTI grades, allows driver to make and receive call while driving using HFT controls on steering wheel. The driver can also monitor incoming calls and browse his phonebook conveniently using Intelligent Multi-information Display (i-MID).

New design 16” Alloy Wheels standard on EXI and VTI, add a powerful sporty look to side profile.

All New Civic uses 55% of high strength steel (HSS) which reduces weight and forms a more rigid body. It incorporates many aerodynamic features like under bumper air guides, flat under-floor, front/rear strakes, lightweight plastic parts in engine bay and fuel tank, etc. These enhancements improved all New Civic’s fuel economy, lower emissions, solid handling and less cabin noise. Additional improvement is the increased of trunk volume by 0.5 cu ft (14.15 liters) while the 60/40 split fold down rear seats continue to offer added cargo carrying capacity.

Chassis

All New Civic is equipped with an Electric Power Steering (with a Motion Adaptive Electric Steering system) which helps in precise steering and improves fuel economy. It works in conjunction with VSA system to help mitigate oversteer or understeer conditions.

The suspension systems used in the all new Civic are Honda’s highly developed MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link double wishbone in the rear.

The Civic LXI is fitted with 15” steel wheels while the EXI & VTI grades are fitted with 16” alloy wheels.

Powertrain

The 2012 Civic has 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with a max. Power output (NET) of 139 HP/ 6,500 rpm. and max. Torque (NET) of 17.7 kg-m/ 4,300 rpm. It comes with 5 speed automatic transmission system and front wheel drive mechanism.

Safety

The new model offers a wide variety of safety features as standard equipment.

Honda’s exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure for enhanced frontal collision energy management and vehicle-to-vehicle frontal crash compatibility.

Dual-stage, multiple-threshold driver and passenger front airbags standard on LXI. In addition on EXI and VTI grades, front side airbags with occupant position detection system (OPDS) along with side curtain airbags.

4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

VSA integrates with new Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) system

Body Colors

The new Civic is available in 8 body colors:

Frosty White Metallic

Taffeta White

Alabaster Silver

Polished Metal Metallic

Crystal Black Pearl

Dyno Blue Pearl

Urban Titanium Metallic

Carnelian Red Pearl