To prevent unintentional damage when opening doors, Honda uses three-stage door rebound straps in the 3-doors. In the first notch opening angle 24 degrees the door has a In the second stage opening angle 44 degrees the door opens With the door fully open opening angle 58 degrees the entry width is an impressive The electric tailgate release is opened by pressing a button and renders an external handle superfluous.
This is convenient and enhances vehicle security: cars stopping at crossings can therefore not be quickly opened and the luggage boot robbed by thieves. Passive safety. Well protected. The vehicle nose is the most important area of the front crumple zone. In the event of a crash, the greatest possible amount of energy should be absorbed here by deformation. The greater the area and the more deformable material there is, the easier it is for this task to be performed.
The short nose "cab forward" design of the Civic provided a tough challenge for Honda's crash safety engineers, so there had to be special solutions. One consists of using aluminium to make the front subframe and the torsion bar spring of the engine suspension system. Advantage: such a construction and material combination can absorb a large amount of energy in an impact.
To protect the occupants, the lower dash panel covering, the C-pillar and the tailgate opening have been given additional bracing, which functions as a part of the occupant's safety cage in the case of a crash.
In a conventional body structure the loads from a frontal collision are generally concentrated through two bearers running longitudinally through the lower portion of the underbody. In the Civic, on the other hand, the impact loads branch and are lead around the passenger cell via various paths. While additional steel plates in the floor area, side panel and roof deform, and pre-notched extruded profiles fold up, the occupants stay for the most part spared from the hard impacts and the menacing energy.
Since the tank is located centrally under the front seats it has to be especially well protected. As well as surrounding the tank by a special frame on all four sides, the front cross member has been specially strengthened directly ahead of the tank. Since the tank does not occupy the full width of the floor, the space either side of it is used as an energy absorption area. The frame structure is designed to direct the impact energy around it. The passive safety features in the new Civic passenger compartment include retracting foot pedals, double pre-tensioners for the front seats and standard on most models, side-curtain airbags.
Responsibility for other road users. Honda attaches great importance to partner and pedestrian protection when it comes to new bodywork developments. In the case of the three-door Civic energy-absorbing, deforming wiper pivots and bonnet hinges that compress under impact are used. The front bumper with the rounded shape, the headlights and the H-badge are so designed that they slide back by 2 centimetres under a light impact. This will absorb energy so that it cannot damage the weaker party in the accident.
Children are also very well protected inside the Civic Type S and Type R sporting variants and naturally the rear seats have built in ISOFIX fixtures and tether anchor points for the secure attachment of child seats. Optimum occupant protection.
This reduces the forces affecting the throat and neck and also the risk of injury. Type R models feature large supportive headrests that are integral with the backs of the bucket seats.
All new Civic models are fitted with a rear seatbelt warning system. In the display the driver can see a symbol for belted up occupants. If the seats are occupied but the belts are not fastened, the symbol switches to the warning function.
The front seats are fitted with double pre-tensioners. One pre-tensioner is located on the B-pillar, the other on the inner buckle. Sporting without renouncing comfort. Intelligent interior layout. A visually exciting interior environment with simple to operate functional elements, all within easy reach. Key to the spacious cabin is again the unique centre fuel tank layout which permits a low and flat rear floor which benefits both rear passengers and load carrying capacity.
Clever: below the actual boot space is another deep storage compartment. The cabin is focused around the unique and visually arresting 'Dual Link' concept fascia which has become such a distinctive feature on the 5-door model. The various operating and display elements are arranged so that the most important information is displayed in the very top area of the fascia and relatively far forward.
The design is particularly effective in presenting information without compromising the driver's concentration on the road, since the eyes require a lower adaptation effort than with the conventional arrangement.
Secondary information and controls are then spaced out around and below this central focus within an 'inner circle':. The secondary 'inner circle' located within the lower level of the instrument panel features an:. Around the outside of this display are secondary controls such as those:. On Type S models, numerals and letters are in white, some of them against a blue background, and there are red elements to provide a sense of dynamism, yet in a sophisticated way.
The centre display backlighting is darker in order to create a floating effect to the information displayed. In the Civic Type R, the two-tier dash features red illuminated dials set off by gun-metal effect switch panels on either side of the central display. The Eco indicator is replaced by a new i-VTEC indicator which is illuminated once engine revs rise above 5, rpm, indicating the switch to high-lift, long duration valve timing.
A love of detail. High-quality interior surfaces are PVC-free, which contributes to environmental protection. Soft touch materials are used in the upper areas of the dashboard and the door panels, in order to enhance the overall interior quality.
The multifunction steering wheel with three metal spokes is covered in black leather with silver stitching on the Type S and red stitching on the Type R, corresponding to that used on the seats. Similarly, the central Honda logo is in chrome in the Type S and the Type R has the traditional red 'H' emblem exclusive to this grade. Audio remote control switches are located on the left hand spoke, and, when so equipped, cruise control buttons on the right hand spoke.
Similarly, the third, lower spoke can carry navigation system controls as well as multi-info display switches. All the buttons are illuminated at night.
Sporting, ergonomic seating position. There's a more upright, sportier steering wheel angle compared to the previous generation Civic. Thanks to longer seat rails, the front seats can now be pushed further forwards and backwards and more greatly adjusted for inclination.
The steering column is adjustable both for height and for distance from the driver. A new folding mechanism makes it easier to collapse the seats and to get into the rear. Under the upholstery fabric there is now a high-quality, improved urethane material, which above all effectively cushions vibrations.
The black Alcantara and the silver stitching emphasize the sporting feel of the Type S interior. In keeping with the Type R's more overt sporting character, front seats are racing style buckets with large black Alcantara bolsters and red stitching, red fabric seat cushions and backs.
The two distinct rear seats adopt the same colour coordination and seat materials as the fornt seats. The gear shift knob is crafted from machined aluminium finish and is fitted with a black boot with red stitching. Placed just ahead of it, and to make each Type R even more exclusive, is a plaque engraved with the car's unique serial number. High levels of equipment. The sporting 3-door models can be ordered with a DVD navigation system featuring a 7" display, voice recognition and a Bluetooth hands-free installation.
Top of the range equipment is available in the form of Xenon headlamps. A light sensor built into the windscreen detects the onset of dusk or a low level of daylight so that the headlamps are automatically lit as the car enters a tunnel or a garage. Similarly, there is also a rain sensor that activates the wipers when the first drops of rain fall.
Automatic air conditioning is fitted as standard. For vehicles with top of the range equipment there is dual zone climate control, allowing the driver and front passenger to set their own personal preferences with separate buttons.
Panorama glass roof. The Panorama sliding roof first introduced on Civic 5-door is also available on selected Type S models. The laminated and tinted glass roof panel runs from the top of the windscreen and stretches over the rear seat occupants, to create a particularly light and airy cabin. The sliding roof can be darkened using two electrically-operated panels when required. The reference material of the panels consists of the same fabric as the fixed part of the roof.
This gives a harmonious and perfectly co-ordinated aspect. Outstanding Interior Flexibility. In terms of cabin space and practicality, the Civic has established a benchmark in the competitive C segment. The tandem distance measured from the hip point of the front seat passenger to that of the rear seat passenger and a key indicator of in-car roominess is mm, a figure on a par with some larger D-segment contenders as well as exceeding some station wagons in both C and D segments.
When doing so they move down deep into the footwell, so creating a flat load floor. The rear headrests do not have to be removed for this.
Returning the seats to their upright position is equally simple and effortless. Returning the seats to their raised position is equally simple. The new Civic 3-doors share the same size luggage compartment as the 5-door model. The litres of totally unobstructed space increases to 1, litres with the rear seats folded down, sufficient for three mountain bikes with their front wheels removed , three EU Samsonite cases, or three 46 inch golf bags.
As well as offering ample volume, the load space also provides excellent flexibility by means of a clever two level storage configuration. Beneath the boot floor is concealed a secondary 70 litre storage area for smaller items. The panel that doubles up as both the boot floor and the cover for this storage area features a novel double hinge design that allows it to be either lifted to allow access, or to be lowered assuming nothing is being stored to create a single load space.
Naturally there are lots of practical storage areas scattered throughout the Civic's cabin, and these are provided with lids wherever possible to ensure everything is neatly concealed. The illuminated 14 litre capacity glove box includes a map pocket inside the lid, and a cooling feature for drinks and light refreshments. In the centre console there is a large 6.
Superior Power. The cc petrol unit is the new engine first introduced in the Civic 5-door, while the cc diesel engine is Honda's familiar and highly regarded in-house designed unit. Both are combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the petrol engine can also be combined with the automated manual i-SHIFT gearbox.
The Type R naturally aspirated 2. For the new model generation the engine has been given drive-by-wire throttle control and a lightweight forging chrome molybdenum fly-wheel. In addition, by using a new balancer, vibrations are reduced and there is an increase in the smoothness of engine operations. The 1. The technique of delayed intake valve closure with a wide open throttle valve during low-load driving conditions is new. Throttle loss are reduced considerably to the benefit of fuel economy.
Function: In conventional petrol engines, the accelerator pedal is directly connected to a throttle valve that opens and closes, adjusting the volume of intake air. Under low-load conditions i. This narrowing of the intake passage causes noticeable so-called throttle losses, and has a negative impact on fuel economy. During acceleration and other high-load conditions, the high output cams help deliver a superior driving performance.
During cruising and other stable low-load driving conditions, the fuel economy cams retard the closure of the intake valves. The throttle valve is opened wide. Thanks to this synchronised operation of the intake and throttle valves, output is optimised and pumping losses are minimised.
Meanwhile, the drive-by-wire throttle mechanism functions highly precisely without loss of comfort for the occupants. In pursuit of even higher fuel economy, the new 1. For the intake system variable length intake manifolds are implemented. Controlling the effective length of the intake manifold depending on rpm, ensures a mixture formation appropriate to demand.
Through this combination of new VTEC technology and comprehensive friction reduction measures, the new engine realises a 6 per cent improvement in fuel economy. Performance is improved at all engine speeds to ensure lively response, while special attention has been paid to increasing low to mid-speed torque. Another feature of this new engine is piston cooling, more normally associated with high performance engines.
The oil, which is injected from below on the piston head, reduces engine knocking and allows the engine to run with a relatively high compression ratio of Average fuel consumption of 6. Along with improved fuel economy, the new engine offers cleaner emissions performance. The catalytic exhaust gas cleaning starts early through catalytic converters positioned by the exhaust manifold.
To keep engine weight down, Honda uses a light alloy engine block. Plastic is used in the valve cover, chain guard and chain tensioner arm. Aluminium rocker arms and high strength cracked connecting rods provide a significant reduction in the inertial mass of moving parts. The integration of the cylinder head with the exhaust manifold both saves space and generates a weight reduction of 0.
The combined assembly of the manual transmission bracket, the chain cover and the oil pump further reduce the engine's weight by0.
Due to these and other measures, overall the engine is both lighter 5 kg and shorter 13 mm than a conventional 1. The acclaimed 2. The compact aluminium engine has a displacement of cc and delivers HP 4, rpm.
The maximum torque is Nm at just 2, rpm. The four valve unit has a balancer shaft which convinces with sophisticated smooth running in all speed ranges. Fuel-metering is by 2nd. This makes the engine simultaneously nippy and thrifty. Like in the Civic 5-door, the inlet and outlet system has had to be modified for the engine to fit beneath the low engine hood of the Civic Type S.
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