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After making its intentions clear by showing the Honda Civic Concept in New York, Honda is not wasting any time and has work underway in testing mule prototypes of the upcoming Civic.
But that is only natural, as the 10th generation Civic is both a milestone and a big bet for Honda. The increased importance of the car will most likely translate into a hefty pack of changes, but these spy photos also tell a new story.
We know Honda conducted testing sessions for the new Civic in the United States and Japan, but our spy photographers caught the test mule on European roads in a five-door fastback configuration.
That's a clear sign the Civic will be a global vehicle, and Honda will create different variations to satisfy buyers from different worldwide markets. This particular test prototype has both the rear and front end heavily camouflaged, but we do get to see the car's headlights looking a lot like those on the Acura ILX. However, the taillights keep the familiar shape we got used to on the ongoing Civic.
At a first glance, the spy prototype suggests Honda used the Acura ILX platform for this Civic fastback mule. But when the Civic Concept was presented to the world, Japanese officials said the new Civic will sit on an efficiency-oriented compact platform and will embrace new Earth Dreams Technology powertrains.
The new engine will offer a similar power output as the 2.0-liter one, but is touted as a more economical and environment-friendly solution. Technology-wise, this smaller powerhouse is using a VTEC variable valve train system with direct injection and turbocharging tech.
As a result, the 1.5-liter four-cylinder pot is ready to deliver around 200 HP and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque.
We know Honda conducted testing sessions for the new Civic in the United States and Japan, but our spy photographers caught the test mule on European roads in a five-door fastback configuration.
That's a clear sign the Civic will be a global vehicle, and Honda will create different variations to satisfy buyers from different worldwide markets. This particular test prototype has both the rear and front end heavily camouflaged, but we do get to see the car's headlights looking a lot like those on the Acura ILX. However, the taillights keep the familiar shape we got used to on the ongoing Civic.
At a first glance, the spy prototype suggests Honda used the Acura ILX platform for this Civic fastback mule. But when the Civic Concept was presented to the world, Japanese officials said the new Civic will sit on an efficiency-oriented compact platform and will embrace new Earth Dreams Technology powertrains.
What will the engine department look like?
Regarding engines, Honda is finally adopting small turbo aggregates, which means the new Civic will be powered by a 1.5 turbo engine bound to replace the long-time serving 2.0-liter mill.The new engine will offer a similar power output as the 2.0-liter one, but is touted as a more economical and environment-friendly solution. Technology-wise, this smaller powerhouse is using a VTEC variable valve train system with direct injection and turbocharging tech.
As a result, the 1.5-liter four-cylinder pot is ready to deliver around 200 HP and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque.
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