Honda Civic

Performance, technology and value come together to make Honda Civic. Drivers like to get behind the steering wheel of Honda Civic and the passengers enjoy it. The car has a series of accoutrements with it, which satisfy the users’ urge for a highly competitive and efficient car. This mid-sized sedan is a prestigious asset for its owners.


Design and Interior
The vehicle has cockpit like split-instrument panel. It has three-spoked steering wheel, which adjusts for height and reach. Honda Civic has two independent displays for the speedometer and the tachometer. It has a 6-CD changer audio system that can play various formats. It offers audio controls in the rear-seat armrest, a feature that is very rare in cars of similar class.

The car has captivating features like redesigned front grille, dramatic steeply raked windshield, and new LX-S which features 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear decklid spoiler and black sport-trimmed interior. The car has Leather-trimmed interior (EX-L), New USB Audio Interface (EX, EX-L), and Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition.

Variants and Price
The car is available in the variants of DX, DX-VP, LX, LX-S, EX, and EX-L. These cost $15,505, $16,255, $17,455, $18,055, $19,305 and $20,855.

Engine
The car is equipped with 1800cc engine that delivers 130 bhp at 6300 rpm, and a torque of 17.9 kgm at 4300 rpm. The car has MacPherson strut front suspension and 5-speed manual (26 city/34 highway) or 5-speed automatic (25 city/36 highway) transmission.

Safety
Honda Civic has state-of-the art safety features like ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution System), and VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist). The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps to maintain steering control during hard stops. Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure increases the vehicle's ability to absorb crash energy in frontal impacts with vehicles of differing sizes.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS	Manual (MT)	Automatic (AT)
Overall Length	4,545 mm
Overall Width	1,750 mm
Overall Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm
Min. Ground Clearance	170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 L
Kerb Weight	1,210 kg	1,240 kg
ENGINE
Engine Type	i-VTEC, 1.8L
Configuration / Cylinder	4-Cylinder, In-line
Valves / Fuel	16 Valves, Petrol
Fuel System	PGM-Fi
Displacement	1799 cc
PERFORMANCE
Max. Power	132 PS @ 6,300 rpm
Max. Torque	17.5 Kg-m @ 4,300 rpm
TRANSMISSION
Type	Synchromesh 5 forward,1 reverse	5-speed AT with Paddle Shift, Grade Logic Control & Shift Lock
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension	McPherson, Coil Spring with Torsion Bar
Rear Suspension	Double- wishbone, Coil spring with Torsion Bar
STEERING
Steering Type	Collapsible, Power Assisted
Min. Turning Radius	5.4 m
BRAKES
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Discs
TYRES & WHEELS
Wheel Type	Alloy
Wheel Rim Size	15 x 6J
Tyres	195/65 R15 (Tubeless)

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Honda CR-V

When Honda CR V was launched in India in 2003, no one expected it to be such a big hit. However, it surpassed the expectations even from its makers. Based on Civic platform, it has built on it, and impressively. It has a large chrome grille and headlamps which give it an attractive facelift.


Design and Interior
Cutting edge valve control technologies are behind high performance of Honda CR V. Powerful torque and excellent acceleration in city driving and highway cruising. Honda CR-V incorporates DBW (Drive-By-Wire), which provides precise, natural throttle control for smooth driving feel on acceleration and at high speeds. The car has beautifully finished four-spoke steering, a central console with very good looking HVAC dials, a chilled storage box that also stores CDs and the unique handbrake design. Comfort on both front and rear seats is best in class, and they are spacious and supportive.

Twin airbags, ABS, rear seats that recline, split and fold, a powerful air-con and massive luggage space are other strong points. The vehicle uses variable valve-timing, variable valve lift, Variable Timing Control (VTC) as well as an electronic throttle. The instrument cluster has a central speedo with a real-time electronic bar to indicate fuel consumption. Another development is the addition of electro-luminescent dials, which light up when the car is switched on

Variants and Price
Honda CR V can be purchased around Rs 14.8 lakhs. Variants available are Honda CR V 2.4 MT and Honda CR V 2.4 AT.

Engine
2.4 i-VTEC engine of Honda CR V generates maximum power of 152 @ 6000 RPM and a torque of 21.95 kgm @ 3600 rpm. Despite weighing a ton and a half, the CR-V shoots past 100kph in 9.83 seconds.

Safety
Front dual SRS airbags protect upper body part of the driver and front passenger. Self-performance features of the car have been enhanced. Effective use of G-CON technology allows the collision energy to be effectively absorbed and dispersed.

Technical Specifications

GRADE	Manual	Automatic
Engine Type	Water - cooled 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC 16 - valve in-line 4-cylinder transversely mounted
Fuel supply system	PGM-FI ( Programmed Fuel Injection )
Transmission Type	5 speed Manual one reverse	5 - speed electronically controlled automatic, one reverse
Displacement (cc)	2,354
Maximum horsepower (BHP/rpm)	152 @6000
Maximum Torque (NM/rpm)	215.3/3600
Kerb weight (kg)	1500	1550
Drive System	Dual pump REALTIME 4WD
Front brake	Ventilated disc
Rear brake	Disc & Drum Combination
Front suspension	Independent McPherson strut, toe- control-link with stabilizer
Rear suspension	Independent double wishbone, reactive-link with stabiliser
Gear Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Dimensions (mm)	[4,610 (L), 1,780(W), 1,710(H)]	[4,630 (L), 1,780(W), 1,710(H)]
Wheelbase (mm)	2,620
Treads Front/Rear (mm)	1,535 / 1,545
Ground clearance (mm)	205 (unloaded)
Turning circle diameter at body / wheel (m)	11.3 / 10.4
Tyre size	215 / 65 R16
Wheel size	16x6 1/2 JJ
Fuel Tank Capacity (Lts.)	58

Features

FEATURES	Manual	Automatic
Multi-reflector integerated headlights
Heat-blocking green glass
Parking Brake
Spare Tyre
Spare tyre cover	Soft Type	Hard Type
Aluminium wheels
Mudguards
Exhaust Pipe finisher
Immobilizer
Keyless entry system
Tilt-adjustable power steering
Shift lever with overdrive	—
Power windows, power door locks & power - rectractable door mirrors
Digital Odometer & Tachometer
Tripmeter with outside temperature display / Drive Computer
Intermittent front & rear wipers
Ignition key reminder
Tilt-up tailgate window opener
AM / FM stereo radio CD player with 6 speakers - 2 Din
Map Lights
Automatic air conditioner
Dashboard mounted parking brake
Headlight on reminder
Metallic centre console and power window switch panels
Driver & front passenger vanity mirrors	—
Driver & front passenger fold-down armrests
60/40 split foldable & sliding rear seat
Fold-down rear armrest with cup holders
Front underseat storage tray	Passenger side
Driver seat height adjuster
Adjustable rear headrests
Center tray with cup holders
Adjustable rear headrests
Center tray with cup holders
Cargo-floor cover/foldaway picnic table
Cargo-floor bucket
Accessory power outlet
Dual SRS airbag system
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) & Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Skid Plate , Sport Grill	—
Running Board
High - mount brake light
Door beams
Seatbelt pretensioner & load limiter system
Seatbelt reminder
Seatbelts for 5 occupants

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