CAR GARAGE | 2012 Honda Civic EU-Version | The development period for the new Honda Civic spanned over four years. The Civic team led by Mitsuru Kariya, the 'Large Project Leader', were given the task to create and develop the new Honda Civic. (Mitsuru Kariya, Large Project Leader) With the current increase of prices of fuel across Europe and the environmental targets set to Achieve low emissions, it was concluded from the European customer survey That the current Honda Civic customers not only considers the modern styling and performance to be Important but also advanced technologies to create a Civic That was even more cost efficient to run and Eco-friendly.
All the Civic models come equipped with ABS, controlled by a compact and lightweight VSA modulator. Brake performance has been improved on the new models with disc and caliper sizes optimized at the front and rear. Road, suspension and wind noise were all significantly reduced, with components meticulously checked for weaknesses and noise-generating tendencies. Since 2009 a conventional automatic transmission has been available for the 1.8 liter petrol engine. This system was developed exclusively for the Civic 5-door customers and offers smooth, easy operation in line with the vehicle's overall development principles. For the latest evolution of the Civic, the system has advanced even further in the direction of clean emissions, and has Achieved a 2% improvement in fuel economy through a number of measures. These include improved line pressure control, a high capacity torque converter, clutch friction and reduced Earlier shifts into the higher ratios, reducing engine speeds.
In line with improvements throughout the power train, the Civic's compact and lightweight 6-speed manual transmission has been updated contributing to Increased performance and fuel efficiency. The gear ratios have been optimized with higher 5th and 6th gears and a Taller final drive ratio to improve the quietness of the engine at high speeds and deliver better fuel efficiency. Since 2009 a conventional automatic transmission has been available for the 1.8 liter petrol engine. This system was developed exclusively for the Civic 5-door customers and offers smooth, easy operation in line with the vehicle's overall development principles.
The new 2.2-liter i-DTEC engine created for the Honda Civic tops the C-segment in its balance of performance and emissions management. It features a DC-driven EGR valve with a highly efficient EGR cooler system. The impressive fuel economy was reached by a number of measures, encompassing aerodynamics and gear ratios. Most importantly, the engine has been refined to Reduced engine friction as much as possible.
