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It seems that everywhere we look, Honda is launching the Civic. The all-new generation of the sedan has just been introduced in Australia with a 1.8-liter base engine instead of a 2.0L unit as in the US. The company has also promised a hatchback and the all-new version of the Type R will be introduced in 2017.
The model range looks a little different than in the US. The basic car is called Civic VTi and starts at $22,390 (Australian). It's followed by the VTi-S and VTi-L. The one you see in the photos below is called Civic RS, but it's not a hot hatchback by any measure.
At the bottom of the range sits a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated VTEC unit producing 104 kW (141 hp) and 174 Nm of torque. The bad news is that it's offered exclusively with a CVT gearbox that helps the car achieve a fuel consumption rating of 6.4 l/100km (37 mpg) on the combined cycle.
The other engine is a 1.5-liter turbo making 127 kW (173 hp) and 220 Nm that's also available exclusively with a CVT on RS and VTi-L models. It gets even better economy numbers, at least on paper: 6.0 l/100km (39 mpg) on the combined cycle.
Honda claims the Civic sedan fits well with the needs of the Australian consumer and was extensively tested there. At the core of the 10th generation is an ultra-rigid body made from high-strength steel. The suspension is made up of MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear.
Priced at $31,790, the Civic RS is the best looking of the range, but it's noticeably more expensive than the outgoing model. Standard features on this model include dark chrome door handles, a boot-lid spoiler, a one-touch opening sunroof, LED headlights with auto leveling, 8-way powered leather seats with heating, a black leather gear knob, and 452W premium sound system (10x speaker inc. subwoofer).
At the bottom of the range sits a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated VTEC unit producing 104 kW (141 hp) and 174 Nm of torque. The bad news is that it's offered exclusively with a CVT gearbox that helps the car achieve a fuel consumption rating of 6.4 l/100km (37 mpg) on the combined cycle.
The other engine is a 1.5-liter turbo making 127 kW (173 hp) and 220 Nm that's also available exclusively with a CVT on RS and VTi-L models. It gets even better economy numbers, at least on paper: 6.0 l/100km (39 mpg) on the combined cycle.
Honda claims the Civic sedan fits well with the needs of the Australian consumer and was extensively tested there. At the core of the 10th generation is an ultra-rigid body made from high-strength steel. The suspension is made up of MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear.
Priced at $31,790, the Civic RS is the best looking of the range, but it's noticeably more expensive than the outgoing model. Standard features on this model include dark chrome door handles, a boot-lid spoiler, a one-touch opening sunroof, LED headlights with auto leveling, 8-way powered leather seats with heating, a black leather gear knob, and 452W premium sound system (10x speaker inc. subwoofer).
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