With the hybrid on sale from December 1 and Kind R deliveries starting in February, the Eleventh-generation Honda Civic vary will quickly be full.
The hatch-only line-up opens at $47,200 drive-away for the VTi-LX, rising to $55,000 drive-away for the e:HEV LX hybrid and $72,600 drive-away for the Kind R.
Notably, the Kind R solely has seating for 4, whereas the others seat 5.
Whereas it’s the primary time since 2015 that Honda has provided a hybrid Civic in Australia, the Eleventh-generation vary is significantly extra pared-back than its predecessor.
The sedan physique model is now not obtainable domestically, whereas the vary opens above the place most mainstream rivals just like the Kia Cerato and Toyota Corolla high out. Gone are any sub-$40,000 variants, which represented the majority of the Tenth-generation vary.
All variants are actually sourced from Japan, and Honda is positioning the Civic as a lower-volume, extra premium mannequin.
Pricing
2023 Honda Civic VTi-LX: $47,2002023 Honda Civic e:HEV LX: $55,0002023 Honda Civic Kind R: $72,600
All costs are drive-away.
Drivetrains
Every member of the 2023 Honda Civic vary has a distinct powertrain.
The VTi-LX makes use of a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 131kW of energy at 6000rpm and 240Nm of torque between 1700 and 4500rpm. It’s mated with a constantly variable transmission.
The e:HEV LX makes use of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, two electrical motors, a lithium-ion battery, and an e-CVT. Complete system outputs are 135kW (@5000-6000rpm) and 315Nm (@0-2000rpm).
The Kind R makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 235kW of energy at 6500rpm and 420Nm of torque between 2600 and 4000rpm. It’s mated with a six-speed handbook transmission.
All Civics are front-wheel drive.
Effectivity
The 2023 Honda Civic makes use of 6.3L/100km on the mixed cycle in VTi-LX guise, 4.2L/100km within the e:HEV LX, and eight.9L/100km within the case of the Kind R.
The Kind R requires 95 RON premium unleaded gasoline, however the others run on 91 RON.
The VTi-LX and Kind R have a 47L gasoline tank, whereas the e:HEV LX has a capability of 40L.
Dimensions
The 2023 Honda Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX measure 4560mm lengthy, 1802mm large, 1415mm tall and experience a 2733mm wheelbase.
The Kind R is barely longer at 4606mm, wider at 1890mm, and decrease at 1407mm tall. It additionally has wider tracks entrance and rear (1626mm/1614mm vs 1537mm/1577mm).
Tare mass is 1346kg within the VTi-LX, 1478kg within the e:HEV LX and 1429kg within the Kind R.
The Civic VTi-LX has 449L of boot house (45L of this below the boot flooring), increasing to 814L with the rear seats dropped (measured to the window) or 1212L (measured to the roof).
The e:HEV LX has 409L of boot house (5L of this below the boot flooring) and 814L of house with the rear seats dropped (measured to the window) or 1187L (measured to the roof).
The Kind R has 410L of baggage house, increasing with the rear seats all the way down to 904L (measured to the window) or 1212L (measured to the roof).
Beneath the boot flooring on every mannequin is a tyre restore package.
Servicing and Guarantee
The Honda Civic is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. Honda additionally affords 5 years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 10,000km.
Every service is capped at $199.
Security
The Honda Civic has but to be assessed by ANCAP, however its Euro NCAP counterpart awarded hybrid fashions 5 stars.
The Civic acquired an grownup occupant safety score of 89 per cent, a baby occupant safety score of 87 per cent, a weak highway consumer safety score of 82 per cent, and a security help score of 83 per cent.
Customary security tools on all fashions consists of:
Autonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoringLane-departure warningLane-keep assistLane-centringRear cross-traffic alertTraffic Jam AssistAdaptive cruise controlDriver consideration monitoringFront, front-side, entrance knee and full-length curtain airbagsReversing digicam
The e:HEV LX and Kind R acquire site visitors signal recognition, an clever pace limiter and entrance and rear parking sensors, whereas the e:HEV LX uniquely has rear facet and entrance centre airbags.
Customary Tools
The VTi-LX comes normal with the next tools:
18-inch alloy wheelsAutomatic LED headlights with auto-levellingAutomatic high-beam9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlayWired Android AutoSatellite navigationDAB+ digital radio12-speaker Bose sound systemWireless telephone charger7.0-inch digital instrument clusterLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped shifterLeatherette upholstery with red-accented suedeEight-way energy driver’s seatFour-way energy passenger seatHeated entrance seatsRain-sensing wipers with built-in washer nozzlePower retractable exterior mirrorsAuto up/down energy home windows (entrance)Auto-dimming rear-view mirrorPaddle shiftersAlloy sports activities pedalsDual-zone local weather controlRear air ventsTilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
Over the VTi-LX, the e:HEV LX provides:
Panoramic sunroof10.2-inch digital instrument clusterHeated steering wheelPower lumbar assist for entrance seatsLeather-appointed upholsteryIndividual drive modeFive-year complimentary Honda Join subscriptionAuto up/down energy home windows (entrance and rear)
Over the VTi-LX, the Kind R provides:
19-inch alloy wheelsLimited-slip differentialAdaptive dampersBrembo four-piston entrance brake calipers10.2-inch digital instrument clusterLogR information loggerEight-speaker sound systemAlcantara-wrapped steering wheelFront sports activities seatsSuede-styled upholsteryAlloy gear shift knobRed seatbeltsAuto up/down energy home windows (entrance and rear)
It additionally loses heating and energy adjustment for the entrance seats, rear air vents, and, naturally, paddle shifters.
Colors
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX can be found within the following finishes:
Platinum White pearlescentCrystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)Premium Crystal Purple metallicPremium Crystal Blue metallic
The Kind R is offered within the following finishes:
Championship WhiteSonic GreyCrystal BlackRally Purple
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