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Honda has introduced the all-new Civic sedan in China, about a year after its debut in the US. The model being presented at the Shanghai Expo Center is dubbed the 220Turbo and comes with the familiar downsized powertrain.
Power is about the same as before. However, a small jump to 177 hp may be justified by the efforts of the marketing teams or rating systems. Besides the 6-speed manual, the Chinese Civic sedan will also be fitted with a CVT gearbox. That's right; we are talking about the first small turbo engine from the company that's famous for its VTEC systems. But considering it claims to do 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, things aren't so bad.
Towards the end of 2016, the Civic 180Turbo model will be introduced. That number doesn't represent the displacement or output and is just a marketing tool. Under the hood will be a 1.0-liter engine with three cylinders and forced induction. Thanks to an output of 129 hp and 200 Nm of torque, you could even consider it overpowered compared to the Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. This move may coincide with the launch of the European Civic hatchback that may require a small gasoline engine.
For the record, the outgoing Civic sold in China was available with a 1.8-liter making 141 hp or a 2.4-liter Si engine making 208 hp. Production is still handled by the joint venture with Dongfeng, established way back in 2003. Other notable changes include a revamped strut front suspension and a new multi-link rear suspension mounted to a rigid subframe. To assist with cornering, Honda has also installed a new system called Handling Assist, which uses the brakes to mimic a limited slip differential.
The overall proportions and design have remained the same. LED headlights and a wide chrome grille define the front. Meanwhile, the rear features boomerang-style taillights.
Despite not being the biggest Honda available in China, the Civic is expensive. Prices can go as high as 17 million won, equivalent to $27,000.
Towards the end of 2016, the Civic 180Turbo model will be introduced. That number doesn't represent the displacement or output and is just a marketing tool. Under the hood will be a 1.0-liter engine with three cylinders and forced induction. Thanks to an output of 129 hp and 200 Nm of torque, you could even consider it overpowered compared to the Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. This move may coincide with the launch of the European Civic hatchback that may require a small gasoline engine.
For the record, the outgoing Civic sold in China was available with a 1.8-liter making 141 hp or a 2.4-liter Si engine making 208 hp. Production is still handled by the joint venture with Dongfeng, established way back in 2003. Other notable changes include a revamped strut front suspension and a new multi-link rear suspension mounted to a rigid subframe. To assist with cornering, Honda has also installed a new system called Handling Assist, which uses the brakes to mimic a limited slip differential.
The overall proportions and design have remained the same. LED headlights and a wide chrome grille define the front. Meanwhile, the rear features boomerang-style taillights.
Despite not being the biggest Honda available in China, the Civic is expensive. Prices can go as high as 17 million won, equivalent to $27,000.
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