2016 Honda Civic: Specifications and Performance
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2016 Honda Civic: Specifications and Performance
Honda held a special event to launch the all-new 2016 Honda Civic. The event was attended by Honda Middle East management and media representatives (you can read the news here). Following the leak of some spy images of the Civic, it has become a hot topic of discussion, and we can't forget that it, along with the Accord, is a flagship model for Honda. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the vehicle. You can also read the driving experience here.
Specifications of the 2016 Honda Civic
The 2016 Honda Civic features a wider frame, reduced by 20mm compared to the previous generation. The inspiration behind this new model comes from compact luxury sedan cars in Europe.
Interior Space and Features
- Spacious interior
- Trunk capacity of 525 liters
- LED headlights
- Daytime running lights
- LED taillights
- Large diameter steering wheel
- 7-inch IPS LCD touchscreen
- Traffic updates in the navigation system
- 3D maps
- Rear air conditioning vents
- Folding rear seats
- Remote engine start
- Climate control
- Electric brakes
- Automatic brakes
- Automatic rearview mirrors
- Speed control
- Camera
- Sunroof
Engine Performance
Honda has replaced the old 1.8L engine with two new options:
- 2.0L Inline-4 engine producing 158 horsepower and 187 Nm of torque.
- 1.5L Turbocharged engine delivering 180 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque.
Both engines come with a CVT transmission. The Civic is available in three trims: LXi, EXi, and RS. The RS trim will feature the 1.5L engine, while the LXi and EXi will have the 2.0L engines. The starting price for the new Civic is 73,000 AED, reaching up to 96,000 AED.
