25 years is quite a long journey for a car. In the PH auto industry, only few nameplates can proudly proclaim that they survived and still is present in this era. One of them is Honda’s iconic car, the Civic.
Launched in 1991, the Honda Civic is truly a popular choice among Filipino car buyers. Last night, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) proves yet again why their beloved sedan deserves to stay long in the PH auto industry with the rebirth of the much-awaited all-new Honda Civic.
BOLDER and BETTER
Now on its 10th generation, the new Civic points at a new clearer direction. Its new sheet metal body sets the Civic aesthetic a notch higher. Compared to its predecessors, the new Civic has a more aggressive style inspired by the “Revolutionary Silhouette Advanced Neo Sedan” exterior design concept.
The real game-changer is its body. Honda engineers put a lot of effort in combining sports and functionality that will certainly get the nod of approval from today’s practical yet discriminating buyers. Its unique sporty look comes from the new front fenders with sleeker and sharply defined body lines that give the car a coupe-like stance.
Honda generously peppers it’s top-of-the-line RS Turbo variant with classy features that include 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss black front grille, chrome door handles, wing type trunk spoiler, LED fog lights and RS emblem.
BRUTE POWER
Honda came out with 2 options for the Civic’s engine—the 1.8-liter and the 1.5-liter RS Turbo variant. Both engines are mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed under Earth Dreams technology. The RS Turbo is also equipped with paddle shifters for a sportier driving performance.
Interior-wise, the new Civic boasts a dynamic and wide cockpit design integrated with high class soft-touch materials. The RS Turbo Variant gets leather seats, steering wheel, and shift knob. The new Civic now offers more leg and knee room, thanks to the wide and spacious front row.
Honda loaded the car with a TFT Instrument Cluster which includes Multi-Information Display that allows for quick browsing of vehicle speed and information. The audio and entertainment is equipped with a new 7-inch advanced display audio that provide advanced touch controls, entertainment features and Smartphone connectivity.
As always, Honda put a lot of effort in ensuring passenger protection. Part of car’s safety features include driver and passenger SRS airbags (with side and side curtain airbags for the RS Turbo), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Multi-view Reverse Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, Seat Belt Reminder, ISOFIX and Immobilizer.
The all-new Honda Civic is priced at P1.088 million (for the 1.8-liter variant) and P1.398 million (for the RS Turbo variant). Buyers can choose from a variety of colors: Cosmic Blue Metallic (new color); Midnight Burgundy Pearl (new color); Lunar Silver Metallic; White Orchid Pearl; Rallye Red (RS Turbo only); and Modern Steel Metallic (1.8 E only).
Honda will start to deliver the new Civic by June.
