New Civic | Performance

Engine

Relinquish the Keys

The world class i-VTEC gives you the optimum performance that has won its acclaim all over. It is an advanced 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC engine that provides you with the combination of high power and excellent fuel efficiency.

Get swept by a powerful 1.8 litre i-VTEC engine that is designed to deliver 132 PS of refined power with superb fuel efficiency. Besides, Honda i-VTEC technology together with Drive-by-wire Throttle System ensure that the exhilaration stays on even after the drive is over.

Max. Power 132 PS / 6,300 rpm
Max. Torque 17.5 Kg-m / 4,300 rpm

It is an excellent combination of new-age and sporty design and aggressive appeal together with the cutting-edge technology and refined engine.

Suspension

Front: McPherson strut 1. High-caster and High-Trail Responsive steering feel Improved return of the steering wheel and stable straight run at high speed

Rear: Trailing arm type Double-wishbone

1. Damper spring positioned at the back

• Improved comfort during driving

2. Upper-mount position shifted up

• Improved lateral rigidity of wheel and stability

Transmission

Manual Transmission

The Manual transmission is synchronised in all forward gears for smooth operation.

5AT with Paddle shift

Go full Throttle

The gears shift at the gentle touch of a button with the innovative Paddle shift gear mechanism available in Civic 1.8V AT.A sensitive organ Foot paddle for acceleration pushes the paddle on excitement. You can experience a sheer driving pleasure on-the-go with the unique 5–speed AT.

Paddle Shift Sequential MT

1. Sequential MT
Even when the car has an automatic transmission, you can shift the gear like manual shift.

2. S Range
When the shift lever is in the S range, the gear is shifted up and down to generate more power from engine.

3. Paddle Shift
In the S range, you can shift the gear by the paddle switch at the back of the steering spoke. Use the plus (+) paddle on the right side for up-shift and the minus (-) paddle on the left side for down-shift.

Drive by Wire

DBW (Drive By Wire = Electronically Controlled Throttle Valve)

Accelerator motion is conveyed to the throttle valve not by a mechanical cable but by electric signals.With computer assistance, the throttle valve is controlled very accurately and precisely.