Honda Civic EU-Version 2012
The civic team, lead by Mitsuru Kariya, the project of “great leader”, he had the task of creation and development of the new Honda Civic.” With the current Civic is known for his unique style of exterior and Interior comfort in c in Europe, Mitsuru Kariya and his team are ready to understand the needs and desires of European customers. The current Civic has become the reference point for their research create a car that was even better.
“… to assess the needs of our clients, we have recognized that the wishes of European customers are unique and demanding in many respects.” We focus our development in the fulfilment of those expectations, and through this process, we take our standard development further in a new level. (Great Mitsuru Kariya, project leader)
With the current increase in fuel prices in Europe and environmental objectives to achieve low-emission, concluded the investigation on the current European clientele that client considers Honda Civic not only the modern style and performance is important, but also the technologies to create a Civic that was a most effective and advanced environmental performance.
The period of development of the new Honda Civic lasted more than four years. Almost all components are new for the Civic or developed areas of focus on the creation of the suspension to improve management, attraction and materials within the aerodynamics, the new style of design and the overall quality of a new renovated image and improve the efficiency and engines to improve performance and reduce CO2 emissions.
In General, the new Honda Civic based on the strengths of its predecessor and leads to a much higher level. It is also one of the best performance against CO2 emissions low sector model, produced diesel only 110 g/km with 150 HP and 350 Nm of torque.
Background and research
Current Honda Civic was initially released in 2006 there was a change in the design approach to the development of a single platform, based on a “centre tank design” which is designed to provide practical advantages, such as space of large cabin for the needs of customers by category “C” of Europe. The Civic was designed and developed for the European market, receiving positive reviews in areas such as design, versatility and practicality that helped to define the presence of the current civic square with a “Street” with their “Futuristic” watch; and “versatile” big boots work space and a series of agreements of magical places”.”
Team considered as the beginning of the new research equipment of civil development these key milestones achieved with the Honda Civic and opted to keep and try to improve the quality of the current civic model. The team wanted to create a new emotional design with the ability to surprise and deliver the unexpected in terms of size and other practices, whereas experience also to improve the visibility and the expansion of the field of vision to improve the global property.
The current Honda Civic has already achieved a greater interior space with trunk capacity among its competitors. Now focus on maintaining this interior space of the dominant class, improve the overall packaging and the effectiveness of space.
This gives you a new exterior design, aerodynamics, improve performance, reduce weight to play a role in the mobilization of the overall results of the envelope.
Identify the needs of the most important in Europe, the market and the last carried out searches. European and Japanese engineers and designers have worked closely during the development process. The test was done first in Japan and on several occasions in Europe, up to ensure that qualifications for segments of global (c) of the most demanding client.
“The car had to be safe, convenient and easy to manage and so bonus en… in terms of having a good balance between performance at an affordable price”. (Great Mitsuru Kariya, project leader)
Civic development team turned to drivers, traders, and the means to assess the existing Honda Civic and define the key features of “keep” and quality, as well as the priorities for the new template. Drivers of appreciate the style and form of the car, with its futuristic appearance and practicality. However his comments suggested that the rear design of the car can be more sophisticated and realize this vision can be improved. Within the civic modern cabin and eco-design was well received, they were in the cabin spacious and versatile “magic seats”, but users complain of an improvement in the quality of the materials used. Drivers were impressed with the experience, but he pointed out that the noise of the suspension and the comfort of the mount driving could be reduced.
Survey revealed that the pilot Honda Civic is attracted by a unique design with performance and advanced technologies. The environment was defined as a priority, with customers demanding low emissions and high fuel-saving.
CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMENT
The initial ideas for the new Civic has explored the field of car design with a strong ‘Lean’. “Lean” is to focus on the world aware of your existing environment and today the “strong man” to express the vitality of Honda. This design results in a dynamic concept “clean”.
Team often returned to their sources of inspiration to help define “Clean-Dynamics”, a “joint body” in which the fuselage and wings are combined into a single body for superior performance and aerodynamics, the calm and the habitability of design. Another source of inspiration was the costume and bathing suit used by athletes that offer little resistance.
Initial sketches directed designs elegantly flowing from the word “joint body” (a type of concept designed by engineers from the University of Cambridge) and bullet-proof jackets low resistance without clear boundaries between the surfaces with bumpers and fender, mix in transparently body lines. This concept was a clear break in a new direction, instead of relying on sheer force and power of the engine to send an image an image, a ‘body’ mixed with smarter screens of least resistance for the new Honda Civic “.”
Back to these sources team several times during the design process, its use as a stone of touch when it is necessary to reaffirm their direction.
The team meet the challenges of how we can form a relationship between design and functionality. new civic registration was that it must be clean and dynamic in appearance and ease of use, they still operate practically in all sectors.
EXTERIOR STYLING
The designers of the new Honda Civic wanted to keep the futuristic car characters and aspects of the sport, but adapted to play the new model even more elegant and futuristic.
To embody this concept, the new car is wider than the current model, with a style that stands out, in addition, sports, and complete design of practicality and futuristic elegance with 10 mm less than 20 mm.
Research led designers to consider how the redesigned Honda Civic 5 doors can take a look at sports sports cars may seem often presents 3 ports. Cabin of the new advanced Civic design stands out for a small amount of glass, as well as the surface of the body, in particular the reduction of the surface of the rear window glass. This creates the appearance of having a small elegant cabin find more traditional huts in car 5 door SUV.
Contribute to the emergence and planted, this is the way in which the lines of the body were designed for the new Honda Civic. Generally the point of band peak body lines run in parallel with the door handle, however, is less on the average height of the door panel choose the new Civic. The result is a line under successive, front bumper, which extends along the side before reaching the rear bumper, giving an appearance of low gravity. At the same time, the upper part of the body adopts a system relatively simple design is done to contrast with the rugged appearance of low, part of the body along with the windowsill of door, used to capture the light, with an emphasis on the aspect well planted.
Wheel arches are going to flow more smoothly on the surface of the body to remove the new clear elegant appearance and clean civic. In many designs and models, a wheel the swelling of the body of approximately the same amount around its perimeter. However, the boundary that separates the arc of the new Honda Civic body wheel is so good that it is very difficult to tell where it begins and ends in the other.
The exterior design of the project leader is particularly proud of the integration of all surfaces of the body, wheel arches.
“Every single area of exterior design is unique in itself, but they are United in a smooth manner.” (Noriyuki Ishii, exterior design project leader)
The face is similar to the Honda “DNA” and new characteristics of high and low lights beam, hidden projector type. Automatic support beam is controlled by an integrated camera of CMOS internal driver-side mirror mounted on the windshield. The camera detects headlights loading or small lamps of a vehicle ahead and automatically pushes their headlights in standard definition if they are on the road. This allows the driver to concentrate on the conditions of the road, without having to manually control the beam parameter.
When examined the car, the eye of controlling a fluid and elegant line that extends front under the elegant side as Windows profile. This is accentuated by additional aerodynamic wings. In the back, a unique combination of the rear light was optimized to maximize the visual impact and the aerodynamic efficiency. As in the civic current, the rear design of horizontal elements to strengthen the strong identities the attitude of big car and the strong presence of the road. On the new car tail lights are placed at a higher level to ensure good visibility of the following vehicles.
Combination of horizontal stop light also functions as a spoiler role aerodynamics, administering the flow of air on your computer. Combination of light has a role aerodynamics, design in an ideal position to cut off the flow of air on the side of the body. Three lines of distinctive carved face of the rear lights, reducing resistance, which minimizes the amount of turbulence in the rear of the car.
There are two new models of the wheel, a project “Deportivo” 16 inch and an option for ‘dynamic’ fat 17-inch. The external style is a perfect example of the work of design, with engineering of aerodynamics of all components have been optimised following bold shapes and lines of functionality for the designer. The design of the central fuel tank is maintained, allowing for more space in the cabin and the ease with which highly appreciated the current civic and spacious interiors remain defence identity.
Aerodynamics of category
Aerodynamics were a constant concern in the design of the car. As noted by Mitsuru Kariya: “aerodynamics were only advantages…” “If you can improve aerodynamics [] improves the fuel consumption, driving performance, dynamic performance, and so forth.”
For this reason, the design team wanted to take every opportunity to improve this aspect of the design of the car. They asked that the aid of technicians with firsthand experience in formula one, a sport dominated by competition from current management.
“They had enormous experience… to reduce drag, but also with stability at high speed, which is very important in the race.” This has contributed much know-how. (Mitsuru Kariya)
The objective was to provide stable customers during high speed, including the management of the movement of air in the vehicle by a huge integrated sentiment erupted with the edges of the album. With larger rear suspension plugs, aspects adds to stability, especially when passing long vehicles on the road in wind conditions.
It has also improved the aerodynamic efficiency through the introduction of a grid of shutter for the diesel model. As a result, the performance of cooling and aerodynamics in all cases. New law of temperature of the water Honda Civic diesel, speed, temperature of outside air and the shutter opening and closing. Low speed, in the case of aerodynamics are less critical, the shutter is open. It is also open at high speed, they help to ensure the stability of the direction, reducing the front-end. Average shutter speed is usually closed, but opens when it is necessary to improve cooling and reduce the air resistance and thus fuel efficiency.
Honda Civic new total aerodynamic improvements diesel has a value of BOD of 12.6% over its predecessor and an improvement of 10.8%, with gasoline models.
The safest but Honda Civic
Highest safety standards are a basic requirement in the category of European award. Honda Civic security innovations include a structure of the cockpit of the means of distribution, a port of resin panel and a package of new aluminum bumpers.
Mirrors were replaced by new and stylish units with integrated LED indicators. The mirror surface is wider than the current model to improve the rear visibility of the driver.
In combination with the narrow column width, this increases the complete visibility, a fundamental aspect of the safety of vehicles.
Everyday comfort
New Honda Civic has a redesigned exterior door identifier it is comfortable and a glass roof also has a meaning more space in the cabin.
The diesel model also includes a new system of filling CAP – less. The first motivation behind this innovation was to eliminate the supply of incidents that could damage the engine over time.
The rear window was redesigned and received a rear wiper and anti-fog. The lower edge of the additional window is now smaller, better visibility for the driver in the reverse order. The pillar was moved again around 100 mm, much more improved and reduces the size of the rear blind spot. Twin exhaust were replaced by a single exhaust pipe integrated masquerading as rear style.
Color for everyone
“An analysis of the current situation in Europe and projected future trends, try to capture the needs of customers and colors present, a step ahead of the market premium exactly…”
“The scheme of the car consists of common surfaces and emblems of the borders”. We choose colors for the shape of the car in the best possible way. (Noriyuki Ishii, exterior design project leader)
The new Civic is available in nine colors, three of which are new and which can be combined with a black or grey Interior. 3 new colors were; Topaz yellow metallic, Pearl White and green wood Orchid Pearl. These colors help to accentuate the clean, dynamic and sophisticated style. The interval contains vibrant Sapphire Pearl Milan deep blue and red, as well as sophisticated metallic Alabaster, Crystal Black Pearl, polished metal metallic titanium metal and urban.
INTERIOR DESIGN
The current Honda Civic is known for his unique style of Interior design and futuristic sports, but with the spacious and versatile interior. These basic features of the design should be maintained in the development of the new Civic, but with a focus on the optimization of the feeling in the car. Sources of inspiration comes from the source of the window of the Control Panel of hunting and a cab car that allows a natural and intuitive control. The feeling of sitting in the driver’s seat, reflects a driver with a comfortable feeling of relaxation and control. The feeling is that you a controller designed machine, the ultimate expression of the principle of the maxim of “man”, as a minimum, Honda machine.
This new position of functional cockpit has two areas of control, which separates the control areas known as the area of information and interface controller interface.
The area of the interface of conduct contains essential information for the focus point. and the interface information placed closer to the central area of the control panel. The area of the driver’s eyes is deeper and wider, reflection of its stylish exterior design while the area of information interface offers ease of operation, enter information as sound and devices, heating and air conditioning system controls within reach of the driver and passenger.
These areas are clearly defined upper Lisa and visor down and radical viewer side that define the area of the driver, give something you feel targeted cabin air combat or a single-seater race car.
There are two front seats, storage of 1 litre bottles and two bottles of 350 ml. also includes are output, USB ports. Ease of use, these spaces for storage of information have been carefully placed in natural line of the driver of the movement. Similarly, the lever was moved to close to the edge of the wheel and lever modified to be more ergonomic movement sound. The handbrake moved to the place of the companion, which can be manipulated easily by the driver.
A new controller increases the feeling of connection with the car and lateral support, which means that the seat can be adjusted to support the driver of any size and shape and lumbar air cell. A compact mixing two cells of air at the bottom of the seat back, at their request, offering levels of adjustable lumbar support, and pump more air in the cells of feather pillows seat may be under pressure for better lateral support and adjust the seat for the driver are smaller, thinner. They have also improved support of shoulder and knee.
Poster for the pilot maintains the concept of dual-link current Honda Civic-intuitive design that puts critical information, such as the digital speedometer at the top of the control panel where the driver can see frequently without interfering with the concentration on the path to follow. Controls and secondary information below. The focus is the provision of 3 meters, tachometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge indicator. Large courtyards are surrounded by metal rings which reinforce the feeling of high-precision sport.
Outside the broader and less civic way contains the spacious interior of any segment of c. it has 1431mm of room between the driver and passenger seat shoulder and 795 mm tandem distance (between the driver and passenger in the back seat). The boot volume is also the dominant class, 401 liters of luggage. It increases the soil compartment easily accessible from an additional 76 liters.
Reduction of noise and the quality of the materials
In the research phase, it became clear that low interior noise levels are essential to create a pleasant and relaxed driving experience. A quiet car also helps make residents feel safer in high speed and reduction of fatigue.
Honda engineers conducted exhaustive testing to identify the sources of noise, types of noise that cause the most suffering. Focus on the reduction of road noise levels, but also to minimize the contrast between the different frequencies of sound, reaching the ear from outside the cabin of the driver due to various road surfaces, for example.
While the overall assessment of calm that new Honda Civic was developed a new test program. Calm was measured 8 following scenarios; A sense of sound to get into the car, the starter motor, shoot, while follow-up in traffic, while the slow speed in urban areas of cruise and accelerando, driving on rough surfaces and cruise on the road. This allowed the total evaluation of the pilot, in comparison with the product of the types of cars in these areas. They then performed extensive testing to identify the noise sources, types of noise that cause the most suffering. The team is focused on the reduction of noise from the road, but also to minimize the contrast between the different frequencies of sound, reaching the ears of the driver. For example, the noise generated by different surfaces created road outside the cabin.
Noise reduction was in transmission and chassis components. For example, large panels absorb sounds were added to the rear wheel arches, the roof was designed specifically to eliminate vibration and sound-absorbing glass wool was used in the engine compartment. Inside the cabin, new material was soundproofed interlayed windshield, thicker glass in the doors and the new stamps were introduced in all. Therefore, the driver and passengers can travel experience even more comfortable cabin.
Speakers enhance tranquility and comfort in a cruise speed, relaxed conversation system capabilities are essential for the modern car. Honda did not hesitate to carry out the quality of true comfort in all its aspects, with the new Civic. Engineers have adapted a daring new microphone array system for the first time in the civic range. This exclusive digital technology captures the voice of the driver and return to the sound actually connected to land with several microphones and digitally processing sound, reduction of environmental noise. Noise has also disabled completely when the driver is talking about. This greatly improves the quality of voice recognition and audio, effectively reduces stress in conversation with open Windows and high cruise speed. The driver and the person who is talking on the phone will appreciate the conversation without stress.
Interior materials were carefully selected to give a soft and very tactile touch. The cockpit uses a plastic chosen for their specific grain, which combines an aspect of leather with a geometric pattern which completes the image of high technology. Port liner is informed by a cold environment. There are two colour options: black and gray interior Cool glamour.
A steering wheel in leather, the new Honda Civic has also completely smooth. The seam is thinner and moved backwards, for a minimum contact with the fingers. Improved the way to more comfortable fit in the hands, and increases the diameter of the wheel to optimal control.
Arts button also is designed for team sports dynamic with competent, soft, to change to match the advances of the kinematics of the new Civic chain. Moved closer to the driver and the angle of the operation is more natural.
I-Mid
Evaluate multi smart in the middle of visualization of the color information of the area of information from Honda information functions of the interface screen QVGA LCD in fuel consumption, outside temperature, a clock and a trip by metro, lets the controller to see the additional information like the artist of the album. Also offers a wide range of users, as supporting ECON information button (see below)
Versatility and comfort
A major challenge for the engineers of Honda Civic was to improve the handling of the car. The simplest solution would be to abandon the torsion beam rear suspension, but this could lose a lot of space for boot and rear “magic seats”. After a personal experience of the development team in a customer feedback study in France, where a client demonstrated his dog race in the space where it was based. Engineers decided that the magical places of convenience was a real benefit, and then held.
Fuel supply in the Civic Center of the flexibility of the means of shell almost endless when it comes to agreements. With a simple movement of “immersion at the rear of the rear seats can be completely folded back to give a simple room 1600 mm long and wide started to 1350m m. the resulting space is large enough to carry three bicycles (with the wheels removed), three major cases of extra Samsonite or three large pockets.” This is possible even with the seats before returning their positions. The foundations of the rear seat can return up to reveal a great plan for the transport of large objects. A 60/40 separated at the base of the Bank offers even more options for the transport of people and goods. In addition, it offers an alternative cargo area, if he is accessed through the back door is limited. Provides a third option, by introducing the Council starting with the bottom of the trunk to be used as a tray to transport objects. With several possibilities of load, the new Civic will prove to be an option for families, sports enthusiasts and those who need many flexible space.
Rear visibility
Customer feedback suggested that the rear of the car can be more sophisticated and rear visibility can be improved. A solid design and practicality (rear visibility in this case) often are difficult to combine. With the new Honda Civic designer managed to integrate optical groups of tail rear spoiler, which makes it a dominant feature of the car and at the same time back better visibility.
The lower edge of the rear window is civic news fell to expand visibility, while the position of the brake of the mountain light has been swallowed, that it allows the driver to see their headlights and indicators to monitor the rear cars, while a rear camera that gives a (optional) investment trust.
Unlock the door handles and a movement
Keyless entry remote from the new Honda Civic is designed to be easy to use as possible. Combined with a new and more convenient to type bar handles for the doors and the button I start and stop the engine, the result came from the engine with a single click and easy. Output made easier to use. A locked door can now open inward, simply pull the handle.
ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS
The new Civic is available with three engine options: a unit of gasoline of 1.4 l unit 1.8 i-VTEC petrol l i-VTEC and unit diesel 2.2 l i-1.3. All engines are combined with 6 speed manual, reports and echo to a minimum. They are also equipped with Hill Start assist. Engine 1.8 l can be coupled to a five speed automatic transmission designed.
To improve performance, the 2.2 l i-1.3 reaches nearly 20% better fuel economy and 1.8 i-VTEC 10% in comparison with its predecessors.
The main objective of Marcos and the transmission was maintaining the high performance, experience, improve the overall efficiency of the engine with a consequent reduction in operating costs.
Eco Assist
During the development of the hybrid Honda Insight, found that the difference in the style of driving can create 15% of the variation in fuel consumption. For the first time presented at the Civic ECO assist optimises efficiency, minimizing differences in fuel consumption, caused by different driving styles. Developed to help the perception of drivers, contrarian hybrid of Jazz, and uses the car speedometer illumination advise drivers on his style of driving is affecting fuel consumption. This allows the engine of the best economy in their cars in everyday situations and provides information in real time about the limitation of its use affects your costs of fuel and environmental impact. Oversees the pilot showing them how can reduce fuel consumption to maintain the momentum and avoid excessive acceleration or deceleration. The speed indicator light is blue when the car is remains inactive and blue for the sudden acceleration and deceleration. Turns green if the car is driving economically. Between the two, the performances of blue and green light during smoothed acceleration and deceleration when the driver is slightly larger than the highest level of the accelerator.
The stroke also has a green “ECON” option that activates the configuration more economical and environmentally friendly cars. It does so through the creation of the best position of the joystick to the position of the accelerator pedal to increase the torque smoothly. ECO assist also improves the efficiency of air conditioning. In conditions such as temperature and humidity, controls the compressor and the decrease in the tension of the drive to reduce the load on the engine fan, a greater energy efficiency.
The echo of Honda Civic support system was tested extensively on roads Highway test to optimize the performance of Europe and driving, regional city conditions.
Standing inactive
Stop inactive was applied to the range of civic and is a contribution to progress in fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 of all three engines range-really a contribution of 5 g/km for diesel engines. Comments on existing systems to stop the movement indicates that its purpose and how it works, sometimes cause confusion to drivers. Therefore, civic development team greater emphasis on the creation of a system easy to manage that he adds to the sense of control of the driver of confidence. The result is always smooth and reliable restart. The system is also optional, so the driver can turn off when not needed.
Stop the minimal State and running orientation clearly appear on the screen, the standard of the vehicle, avoiding the confused pilot season inactive with an engine failure. The system was tested extensively in European cities to ensure quality in all conditions of traffic.
combustible-limpieza 2.2 litre r-1.3 diesel with high performance and high efficiency
“We have an excellent level of 110 g/km of CO2, keep the cement which was important for our purpose is to position the city as a dynamic car that is fun to drive. “(Christoph Karger, engineering of the kinematic chain group)”
R-1.3 2.2 liter new engine created for Honda Civic at the top of the c series in its balance of performance and emissions management. In fact, despite its impressive low CO2 (only 110 g/km) and almost 20 per cent for the improvement of the previous model, only leads to 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km from this impasse. Power maximum increased 10PS pre-4 pair and the engine (350 Nm at 2000-2750 RPM).
The engine is a unit of four-cylinder with DOHC mounted transversely, four valves per cylinder, an axis of balance, third generation common rail direct injection, a bowl is shallow of new combustion chamber and a variable turbo lift sensor. EGR valve has a domain controller with an efficient EGR system-based. Parts of the ports of entry and exit of gases are suitable for optimum performance and compact design. Intermediary, cooling system is set in a unique design with DPF (diesel particulate filter) settled on the side of the engine to reduce weight.
The fuel consumption of only 4.2 l / 100 km ensures that the new Civic is easy in the Pocket, as well as on the environment. In fact, the new 2.2 Civic Honda i-1.3 can be of particular interest for society car buyers, it is not only economic to run, but emission standards meets Euro 5.
Impressive fuel was hit by a series of measures, including aerodynamics and proportions. However, the greatest contribution is, of course, the 1.3 engine with a new stop of inactivity and ideal injection common rail control system. More important still, the engine was improved to reduce the friction of the engine as much as possible. This was approached from two angles: optimizes the flow of oil and reduces friction.
Optimised oil flow:
- Optimisation of the piston jet
- Introduction of a new bearing metal with an eccentric shape for the oil groove, reducing oil leakage
- Reduced balancer bearing clearance
- Elimination of the balancer chain jet
- The diameter of the rocker arm jet hole has been reduced
- Crank oil supply has been reduced through offset oiling
- Overall oil supply has been reduced and redistributed, boosting efficiency
- Reduced oil pump capacity for less friction and lost energy
Reduced friction:
- The cylinder block and bearing cap journal diameter has been reduced
- The piston height and the crankshaft pin and crankshaft main journal diameters have been decreased in order to reduce weight
- Pressure on the piston side has been reduced and a thinner conrod introduced
- Piston ring tension has been reduced
- The diameter of the balancer weight has been reduced for less resistance
- The high pressure fuel pump flow rate has been reduced
- Cam journal surface roughness has been decreased to reduce friction loss
- Earlier intake valve closing has been introduced to decrease pressure loss at low revs
- A new diesel engine oil has been introduced for improved fuel saving performance
- Water pump efficiency has been optimised
Fuel economy was reinforced by the implementation of a system of low pressure fuel pump to reduce consumption and multicellular CAG control with a battery monitor system.
Please note that Honda fuel economy figures are based on the real numbers. In this case a special test cycle was developed by European engineers. This view only active Honda engineers far Japan as the car would be on European roads, speed, features and different surfaces into account.
i-VTEC, 1.8 liter alta-emisiones and fuel savings
CIVIC VTEC engine 1.8 liter i-VTEC presents the best systems of management and technology. From the beginning, the new engine was designed to work in high-quality, easy to manage in the kinematic chain with best performance in all stages of the unit, including the creation of companies, displacement, acceleration and deceleration. Introduction is quick and easy travel gear they are transparent and throttle control is foreseeable and effortlessly. Acceleration and deceleration are always soft and comfortable in the city or the suburbs. Therefore the same acceleration and cruise at high speed on motorways. Noise and vibrations have been reduced significantly and the area of i-VTEC, 1.8 liter engine with a more efficient than its predecessor.
142 Delivery PS at 6500 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm, the engine is very sensitive at low engine speeds average, while the soft and refined in the range. Suction system was assigned to increase production.
The production of only 137 g CO2/km, a reduction of 10% of its predecessor, the new EURO 5 engine emission standards. This improvement the CO2 level places it among the leaders in its class of tax savings for homeowners. It also carried out together with the improvement of dynamic performance; Requires 9.1 seconds accelerate stop at 100 km/h.
As well as benefiting from the introduction of Idle Stop, fuel economy has been improved by a number of additional methods:
- Decreased piston ring pressure and a new piston coating reduce friction
- ACG multi-stage control has been introduced
- The knock control system has been improved
- The cylinder head adopts a swirl port to improve combustion and a long reach dual needle spark plug introduced for better fuel economy and cleaner emissions
- Weight has been reduced with a lighter camshaft and a lighter radiator
- The catalyser material has been altered for more effective emissions reduction and heat resistance
- A low fuel consumption engine oil has been introduced
In addition to the aforementioned changes were made several other improvements. The entry, including cleaner air has a structure simplified of a lighter, more power and reduce noise and vibrations. Goodwill was also revised for a long period of deal with the increase in the number of companies that go with halt to a minimum.
i-VTEC of 1.4 litros-alto of emissions and fuel economy
Engine Honda Civic 1.4 l SOHC VTEC is also Honda advanced technology to manage the fuel efficiency. Like the rest of the engines, however, has been refined and updated to improve its dynamic performance and environmental quality. CO2 emissions have been reduced to only 129 g/km, see EURO 5. The engine has a maximum power of 100 PS figure and the figure of 4800 RPM torque Nm at 127.
The engine was the new system and to stop receiving updates to the same as the 1.8 litre engine, including the new engine of low viscosity, improved material oil catalyst, multistage ACG hit better control control system. It applies a new piston coating to reduce friction, thereby increasing the performance and reduce fuel consumption.
Like other new civil engines unit of 1.4 liters receives a new ongoing sustainable implementation to deal with the increase in the number of matches that they go hand in hand with the adoption of the station to a minimum.
The 1.4 litre engine will hold a special appeal to younger customers and downsizers who are attracted by the elegant and spacious appearance civic practicality with less operational costs and purchasing. Add home Hill will help to further strengthen its appeal for entry level.
I have VTEC — how works
Honda, timing system valves VTEC allows that the levels of efficiency and energy that would be impossible with conventional valves, fixed output. Depending on the engine and the load on the engine, an electronic controller to choose between two different profiles cam to determine how to operate the valves, maximize performance and economy.
Hill Start Assist
Home help Hill applies in all manual transmission models. This system avoids the car when the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses the accelerator. During a second, allowing a good start and add the softness of the overall quality of the race, which contains the brakes. The system was specifically defined and refined in order to contribute to the smooth, comfortable driving experience, offered by the new Honda Civic.
manual gearbox 6
Improvements in all the power of manual transmission group compact, light and 6-speed that was updated the Civic will help increase the performance and fuel efficiency. The gear ratios have been optimised with the March fifth and sixth and end of the transmission of a report to improve the stillness of the high speed engine and provide more energy. Synchronizer of the specific characteristics of the 2nd and 3rd gear have been improved to strengthen the feeling of displacement. Transmission has also been adapted to withstand the minimum, with a smooth clutch sensor and neutral.
Manual transmission models are equipped with a light indicator function (SIL) in the area of visualization of the driver. The engine management system detects if the level is appropriate for the conditions driving and provides the pilot with a Visual indication of the best in what changing speed to maximize economy.
(1.8 litre) 5-speed automatic transmission
Since 2009, a conventional automatic transmission is available for the 1.8-litre gasoline engine. This system was developed exclusively for customers of 5 civilian ports and offers a smooth running and easy principles of the global development of the vehicle. For the latest evolution of the Civic, advanced further in the direction of their broadcasts, and they have a 2% improvement in fuel economy through a series of measures. This is the line of control, a torque converter of high pressure from previous relationships and friction clutch ability, he reduced the speed of the engine.
FRAMEWORK
“The motivation to really improve the new Honda Civic came when he took to my hometown, which is very far from the place where I live.” It is about 1600 km, so it takes time.
I have a toddler of 2 years and I felt very tired, if the car is strong, the quality is poor or if there is no adequate sense of safety to the occupants. During this trip, I felt strongly that a car must be comfortable and peaceful surroundings provide the value for the customer. And this causes not only a machine that is stable and quiet Japan-must maintain this high quality and high performance at high speed. (Mitsuru Kariya, LPL)
“Normally if we develop a new model always there is a quantity of natural evolution and improvement of the quality and performance;”, but the new Civic, in terms of quality, I believe that improving is two generations to come. (Hiroyuki Sunaoshi, Assistant LPL)
“How long we have visited and got this car on Europe’s roads is unique in the history of Honda”. Never did tests detailed in Europe with previous models… really visually seen improvement every time that we visited Europe. “(Kazuo Sunaoshi, Assistant LPL)”
Stability and superior handling
Rear suspension of the new Honda Civic was revised completely, keeping the design of the torsion beam axle base to maximize interior space and maintain the practical aspect of whist offered by magical places. With emphasis on developing Civic again experienced different paths, stability at high speed has a point to give the feeling of security and a greater stiffness without sacrificing the comfort of the constituency, was the key to improve the stability.
The rear suspension of the new Civic Gets a new socket with fluid filled, to replace the default type of rubber. It has the advantages of a lower rate of spring, reduce the noise of the street while also providing high absorption of vibration damping characteristics effectively impacts and shocks. This component is also available on the Honda legend is the only machine C-categoría when combined with the suspension of the torsion beam axle. The loss of H-haz while maintaining compliance with rules and Bush axis has been strengthened. This arm is now more often than the previous model, and they also have greater rigidity arm is used in the civic Type r
A new framework of urethane more buffer increases the comfort of driving. Braking stability improved even in opposing the coils of the two rear springs.
The frame is changed from a rear for a type of crib girder to increase security under the impact of the collision. The resonance of control and reduce noise and vibrations, the Sub also includes a new mass damper.
The front suspension and Honda Civic steering system has been revised completely to improve handling and stability. One of the major changes that have contributed to this review is the reason most direct flight direction angle that reduces the need to change direction on winding roads. Engineers also focused on having a good balance between the tension and compression in the configuration of registers and create the ideal geometry for a more comfortable axis player.
Engineers also worked to streamline the forces generated in curves, giving an impression of soft tyre tyre. This was done under review carefully the way of the wheel, the length of the passages arm knuckle and compliance with standards. MacPherson struts are tested, contributing to the dynamic sports cars and are combined with a system of EPS (electric power steering) submitted to the feeling of driving more direct and more linear.
Reduction of noise and vibration levels
The main priority for the new design of the civic framework was the reduction of noise and vibration in each component to improve the quality of education and eliminate all the difficulties. The wind and road noise were all considerably reduced, with components carefully tested weakness and noise generators trends.
New brakes and tires
All civilian models are equipped with ABS, controlled by a lightweight and compact VSA modulator. It is complemented by distribution of strength of electronic brake (EBD), which regulates the work of front and rear brake to achieve stability and maximum performance depending on the speed of the vehicle’s braking. Braking performance has been improved the new model with the size of the disc and caliper optimized front and back. The compass were modified to a type of hammer, reduce friction and increase efficiency.
ACCESSORIES OF HONDA ORIGINAL
After the launch of exciting new Honda Honda Honda Civic Access Europe announces a complete range of genuine accessories to personalize and improve the car. Original accessories were directly developed along with the concept and the municipal development programme to ensure that each product increases the new model with perfect fit, safety and sustainability.
To facilitate the choice of the customer to customize your new Civic, accessories will be available in three packages from the client. These packages do not come with less diversity. On the other hand, if a customer is convenience or virtually, or if the client is more soul-searching and outside, these 3 Pack offers the ideal combination to satisfy the wishes of their parents.
Sport Pack
Perfect for the customer you want to improve the sport it seems Honda Civic!
With the colour of the sedan body baffle, a blue door illuminated illuminated seal with skirts, civic logo and then return before, carbon finally inspired and provides an exciting edge.
Package design
Perfect for the customer based on the individual, style and great dynamic balance!
It covers the mirror on the door of sports a CAP of the fuel tank, the lining of the flow of air, decoration of the back door, and a grid of sport before coming in a metallic silver, matte finish.
Convenience package
Perfect for customer’s account, offers more comfort and protection.
Cut out a door, remove the part of the body, fenders and trunk tray also provides functionality for the new Honda Civic.
Next to the packages for customers, it is possible, of course customize the Civic with a variety of individual accessories.
New SD Honda navigation system
6.1 touch screen “operates in free media”. Honda dealers are included as points of interest. Menus and commands are in 12 languages, with a map of coverage in 34 countries of the EU. Map updates are possible through the SD card, this versatile navigation system offers also USB and iPod ® connectivity.
Tires
With existing civic wheels, four new models were created to better give the civic aspect.
18-inch alloy wheels are available with a central ceiling inspired by carbon hydrogen and krypton.
In addition, two 17-inch, cobalt and radio – wheels give the new Honda Civic look more powerful.
Trailer coupling removable and new bike
Designed and tested so that they coincide with the body of the Honda Civic, performance and towing capacity, removable trailer coupling is available. Integrated design of housing becomes invisible when it is disconnected. In addition, a new airline of bike Compact with a mechanism of protection against theft and function can be installed on the repair and the Insert detachable trailer.
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