Honda has confirmed details for the all-new Civic, with prices starting from from £29,595 OTR.
The 11th generation Civic is available exclusively as a hybrid; equipped as standard with Honda’s advanced self-charging two-motor e:HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) powertrain technology.
The car’s launch marks the completion of the brand’s Electric Vision strategy for all its mainstream passenger cars in Europe to be electrified by the end of 2022.
“The launch of the all-new Civic marks an important milestone for the brand, celebrating the iconic model with the best iteration yet,” said Rebecca Adamson, head of automobile for Honda UK.
“It has once again set the benchmark in practicality, efficiency, performance and safety, tailored to modern customer demands across Europe."
The Civic e:HEV is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that works in conjunction with two electric motors, giving a total output of 183PS and 315Nm.
The electric motors primarily send power to the wheels in most driving situations, receiving power from either the on-board battery or the engine. In certain situations, such as on the motorway, the engine provides drive directly.
Honda says the car should emit less than 110g/km of CO2.
The all-new Civic is sleeker than before, with a bonnet line that is 25mm lower than the last Civic and smoother panels. It also has a longer wheelbase, providing improvements in driveability and extra passenger space. The glass area has been increased to create a light and airy interior.
To save weight, and therefore improve efficiency, the Civic’s tailgate is made from resin.
On the inside, the new model’s interior features more high-quality materials, to give a more premium feel.
The range starts with the Elegance grade, which features 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric seats, front and rear parking sensors and rear camera, a seven-inch multi-info display binnacle, and an eight speaker, Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto compatible infotainment, and navigation system as standard.
As with all new Honda models, all Civic grades are equipped with Honda Sensing, a system of safety technologies and driver aids including Lane Keeping Assistant System, and the new Traffic Jam Assist function.
Starting at £30,595 OTR, the Sport grade gains a fabric and synthetic leather combination for the seats, sports pedals, LED fog lights and unique gloss black mirrors offset against low-gloss black window surrounds as well as striking 18-inch black alloys.
The Advance grade starts from £32,995 OTR, and includes an upgraded, premium 12-speaker Bose ‘Centrepoint’ sound system. Advance grade cars also feature a panoramic sunroof, Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlights and an upgraded 10.2” multi-information display binnacle.
Additional features also include two-tone black and diamond cut finished 18-inch alloys, leather seats and a heated steering wheel.
The new Civic will be built in Japan, following the closure of Honda’s Swindon factory where the 10th-generation model is produced.
Order books for the all-new Honda Civic e:HEV opens July, with first deliveries commencing in the UK from October 2022.
Honda also confirmed the further expansion of its electrified product line-up in 2023, to create its widest European line up for many years. New additions include an all-electric B-segment SUV, previewed as the e:Ny1 Prototype, a C-segment full hybrid SUV, and an all-new CR-V with a plug-in hybrid.
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