2016 Honda Civic Is Truly All-New; Gets 1.5-Liter Turbo Four

[jdm_krish]

Honda went back to the drawing board with the new, 10th generation Civic that was unveiled today during a special event in Los Angeles.

 We often hear automakers present revised iterations of existing models as all-new cars, but Honda means it with the 2016 Civic that brings a bolder and sleeker appearance reminiscent of what other brands call four-dour coupes, a new chassis, new tech, new engines and even a new body style for America – a five-door hatch.

In LA, the Japanese carmaker introduced the sedan model that will kick off the range later this year, followed by a coupe, high-performance Si models, the aforementioned 5-door hatchback, and another first for the US market, a Civic Type R model to rival the Ford Focus RS. The latter is believed to carry a version of the European model's (built in Ohio) 306hp 2.0-liter turbo four. 

Speaking of force-fed mills, one of the two new launch engines on the 2016 Civic Sedan is a 1.5-liter direct-injected and turbocharged 16-valve inline-4, mated to a CVT – the first turbo'd engine on a U.S. Honda model. It will be available in EX-T, EX-L trims and Touring trims. According to Honda exec Sage Marie, this unit will produce around "30hp" more than the current 1.8L unit, which puts it to 173hp.

The other engine is a 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder for the base LX, which Marie said will be the most powerful base engine ever offered on Civic producing 15hp more at 158hp. Buyers will be able to choose between a 6-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Honda said that both engines "are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg". The new 2016 Civic Sedan is nearly 2 inches wider (albeit 1 inch lower) with a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase than the existing model, yet it’s 68 pounds (31kg) lighter than before. Honda says that it offers an additional 3.7 cubic feet of interior space with 2 inches of extra rear-seat legroom, while trunk space has been increased by 2.6 cubic feet (73 liters) – but it’s not clear if this number is based on regular measurements or the slightly / grossly deceiving SAE methodology. 

The new chassis features a revamped strut front suspension and a new multi-link rear suspension mounted to an ultra-rigid rear subframe, while other notable changes include variable gear ratio steering, beefier front and rear stabilizer bars, standard 4-wheel disc brakes and the application of Honda's Agile Handling Assist brake-torque vectoring technology.

Torsional rigidity of the new body is improved by 25 percent, thanks in part to the more intensive use of ultra-high-strength steel (12 percent vs 1 percent).

And oh, during the presentation of the Civic, Marie said that the compact model will be "super fun to drive", but that's something we'll have to see for ourselves. 

On the equipment front, the Civic will introduce a few novelties such as optional LED headlights and a 7-inch high-definition Display Audio touchscreen for Honda's Android-based infotainment system that works with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while standard features have been improved throughout the range. 

"This tenth-generation Civic is quite simply the most ambitious remake of Civic we've ever done," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co, Inc. "We are bringing more new technology and innovative thinking to Civic than ever before to establish a new benchmark for fun-to-drive performance, fuel efficiency, safety performance and refinement in the compact class."

[j.o.e]

very euro looking.....it look nice in that shot

[j.o.e]

Actually i take it back...googled some pics and its fugly

[jdm_krish]

Hope we get this model here. It's about time honda go turbo!

[Daran]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

[jdm_krish]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

I think the 1.5L turbo produces 173hp

[Advent]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

I think the 1.5L turbo produces 173hp

yeah is 173hp, still think its kinda backwards, compared to the b16a at 170hp NA, but then again that was full racing cams and not optimized for fuel savings, so i guess this 1.5T is good

[jdm_krish]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

I think the 1.5L turbo produces 173hp

yeah is 173hp, still think its kinda backwards, compared to the b16a at 170hp NA, but then again that was full racing cams and not optimized for fuel savings, so i guess this 1.5T is good

Yeah but this 1.5L engine is the "base model (Ex)" so you will hv to compare it to other base model engines (d15etc). This model(Ex) is focused on efficiency not high performance, so to compare it to a performance engine wouldnt be fair. But for a base model engine which is smaller than the "B16" and it produce as much power is amazing! So I think its a leap forward not backward. Just my opinion!

[Mercenary]

Hyundaish

[Advent]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

I think the 1.5L turbo produces 173hp

yeah is 173hp, still think its kinda backwards, compared to the b16a at 170hp NA, but then again that was full racing cams and not optimized for fuel savings, so i guess this 1.5T is good

Yeah but this 1.5L engine is the "base model (Ex)" so you will hv to compare it to other base model engines (d15etc). This model(Ex) is focused on efficiency not high performance, so to compare it to a performance engine wouldnt be fair. But for a base model engine which is smaller than the "B16" and it produce as much power is amazing! So I think its a leap forward not backward. Just my opinion!

i guess so yes, but for the bolded part, its not really amazing, its turbo lol, whats great is anyone can say they have a turbo car now lol psssh psssh woosh wooosh

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

What an ugly ass looking car, EK3 and the 2006 model still the best looking Civic.

Wish they would stop with these retarded spaceship looking cars.

[Mercenary]

What an ugly ass looking car, EK3 and the 2006 model still the best looking Civic.

Wish they would stop with these retarded spaceship looking cars.

x2

FD2 is nice too

[jdm_krish]

The back is ugly but the front looks good. I guess it makes up by being turbocharged. Lol

[Advent]

What an ugly ass looking car, EK3 and the 2006 model still the best looking Civic.

Wish they would stop with these retarded spaceship looking cars.

the ek4 has better tail lights lol

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

I think the 1.5L turbo produces 173hp

yeah is 173hp, still think its kinda backwards, compared to the b16a at 170hp NA, but then again that was full racing cams and not optimized for fuel savings, so i guess this 1.5T is good

Yeah but this 1.5L engine is the "base model (Ex)" so you will hv to compare it to other base model engines (d15etc). This model(Ex) is focused on efficiency not high performance, so to compare it to a performance engine wouldnt be fair. But for a base model engine which is smaller than the "B16" and it produce as much power is amazing! So I think its a leap forward not backward. Just my opinion!

i guess so yes, but for the bolded part, its not really amazing, its turbo lol, whats great is anyone can say they have a turbo car now lol psssh psssh woosh wooosh

The HP is not the important thing to look at when comparing those two engines. Look at the torque and the shape of the torque curves. I'm sure the newer engine has better torque than the old one. With a little remap who knows what this car could do.

[jdm_krish]

not bad at all....a 1.5L engine producing 200hp at 40 mpg....incredible

Would glady play 250-300k for that.

I think the 1.5L turbo produces 173hp

yeah is 173hp, still think its kinda backwards, compared to the b16a at 170hp NA, but then again that was full racing cams and not optimized for fuel savings, so i guess this 1.5T is good

Yeah but this 1.5L engine is the "base model (Ex)" so you will hv to compare it to other base model engines (d15etc). This model(Ex) is focused on efficiency not high performance, so to compare it to a performance engine wouldnt be fair. But for a base model engine which is smaller than the "B16" and it produce as much power is amazing! So I think its a leap forward not backward. Just my opinion!

i guess so yes, but for the bolded part, its not really amazing, its turbo lol, whats great is anyone can say they have a turbo car now lol psssh psssh woosh wooosh

The HP is not the important thing to look at when comparing those two engines. Look at the torque and the shape of the torque curves. I'm sure the newer engine has better torque than the old one. With a little remap who knows what this car could do.

True

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

They should do ah B14 and Ek3 remake.

[Coppershot]

Sold as tiida 1.6 Turbo or pulsar SSS Dig-T

The Pulsar's engine all-turbocharged engine range delivers the perfect combination of performance and efficiency. The 1.2-litre DIG-T petrol unit punches above its weight with an output of 115PS, while the 1.5-litre dCi generates 110PS and 260Nm of torque. An even more powerful 190PS 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine will join the range early in 2015. Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept 2015 price: $25,000-$32,800 (Est.)

[jdm_krish]

Sold as tiida 1.6 Turbo or pulsar SSS Dig-T

The Pulsar's engine all-turbocharged engine range delivers the perfect combination of performance and efficiency. The 1.2-litre DIG-T petrol unit punches above its weight with an output of 115PS, while the 1.5-litre dCi generates 110PS and 260Nm of torque. An even more powerful 190PS 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine will join the range early in 2015. Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept 2015 price: $25,000-$32,800 (Est.)

Are they making this or is It just a concept? They stated it was releasing in early 2015 and we are almost to the end of the year lol.

[Advent]

They should do ah B14 and Ek3 remake.

b14 wasn't in the same league as the Ek , a 3 stage d15b manual was faster than my ek4 with a auto tranny (b16a)

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[ruffneck_12]

Is it just me, or does it look like the new corolla and mazda 3?

[Advent]

Is it just me, or does it look like the new corolla and mazda 3?

I think it more ugly than the corolla and Mazda lol

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[jdm_krish]

Is it just me, or does it look like the new corolla and mazda 3?

Its just you lol

[X2]

Car designers are playing tag.... Just like the EP3 civic was a blatant take on the Focus of that era.

All in all tho... on first look, it looks good... sporty with the lift gate and interior looks quite spacious. Will the 300hp engine come with an automatic option ? I'd buy that for a dollar.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Is it just me, or does it look like the new corolla and mazda 3?

Its just you lol

Ruffneck you seen the back of this civic? It's hideous. I agree no way it looks as good as the Mazda 3.

[Yeo]

The 2.0 n/a is the base engine, the higher trim levels get the 1.5L turbo engine.

[DurzoBlint1]

The car looks good. Impressive performance. Hope its reliable. Turbo engines produce more heat and in our tropical climate it better have good cooling.

[black start]

Hope its reliable

I'm sure it'll be just fine...its a honda we talking bout, not one of them nissan/datsun taxi things....

[DVSTT]

Wonder if maxda will do a turbo miata.

[K74T]

Wonder if maxda will do a turbo miata.

Maybe Mazda will