Honda Civic gets a new diesel engine

Following the European trend, Honda decided to come to the market with a new diesel engine unit for its popular Honda Civic model. The diesel engine is 1.6 i-DTEC engine capable of 120 horsepower and 300 nm of torque.

The Honda Civic powered by the 1.6 liter diesel engine offers the same driving pleasure as the petrol units. The specific agility of the popular Japanese model can be found in the version with a diesel unit thanks to the 300 Nm of torque available from 2000 revs per minute. The six speed manual gearbox is a bit on the short side but it works perfectly with the engine leading to average fuel consumption, on the highway, of 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers. The Honda Civic, thanks to its aerodynamic shape, is a car suited for anyone, having the “technical wisdom” to help drivers in hard situations. The braking system is prompt while the electric power steering is precise and offers a good feedback.

Exterior features include a “shark like” wing on the roof used for the multimedia system, aerodynamic wings in the back part of the car with aerodynamic features, to stabilize side air turbulences at high speeds. These features along with the inferior part of the back window shaped as a fin help the car to have a negative lift which comes with a stability gain at high speeds, keeping the car stable and offering a relaxed ride.

At the interior of the Honda Civic, the high tech dashboard, known from the petrol powered models, reveals a green button named “ECON”, which is usually found on hybrid, environmental friendly cars. At the pressing of this button, the diesel unit of the Honda Civic, along with the other energy consuming parts, is configured to start working more efficiently, reducing the carbon dioxide emissions and lowering fuel consumption.

The aluminum throttle along with polished aluminum elements at the interior give the driver the sensation he is in a cockpit, the Honda Civic diesel having an appealing design on the inside.

The Honda Civic five door 1.6 i-DTEC model in the Lifestyle version with HDD Navigation costs 26.028 euros, taxes included.