Upcoming Cars in 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Preview

Upcoming Cars in 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid Preview

Specifications

Here are the specs we know at this point about the Upcoming Cars in 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid:

Pricing: probably a little bit more than $24,000
Fuel economy: probably 40 mpg city/45 mpg highway
Engine: most likely a four-cylinder, 1.3-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor, for a total of 110 horsepower.
Car safety features: antilock brakes, active front head restraints, side curtain airbags
Suspension: regular suspension tuning with struts in the front and double wishbone suspension in the back
Warranty: three-year/36,000 mile basic warranty; five-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty; five years corrosion coverage

Honda UK Recalling 80,000 Civics Due to Faulty Handbrake

Approximately 80,000 2006 and 2007 Civic owners in the UK are to receive a letter from Honda alerting them of a fault with the handbrake that may not stick if applied when pushing the release button. A Honda spokesperson said: “As a responsible car manufacturer we felt it was important for us to inform our customers as soon as possible. We are asking customers to visit their local Honda dealer and have a new handbrake fitted free of charge. We appreciate that this is an inconvenience for customers”

However, until owners of the affected Civics visit their Honda dealer, the company recommends that drivers do not push the release button when using the handbrake -well that is unless you feel like getting a bit more intimate with the car or wall right in front... (Pic: Carscoop)

Update: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si Photo Gallery

Honda just released a new set of images of its factory prepped Civic Mugen Si Sedan that’s scheduled to go on sale in the States in mid-October. Powered by the same 197Hp 2.0L i-VTEC as the standard Si, the Mugen version features a track-tuned suspension, lighter alloy wheels, a new sports exhaust and a bodykit. See the full press release on Honda's Civic Mugen Si Sedan here. -Follow the jump for the high-res image gallery

Video: ’78 Honda Civic V8 Dragster

One of readers sent us this link of a first generation 1978 Honda Civic equipped with a V8 powerhouse, or to be precise, a ’78 Civic body built on a chassis with a V8 engine. Looks great, sounds even better. -Continued: Follow the jump for the video

Thanks for the link Andrei!

Via: hondaswap

EuroNCAP: 4-Star Ratings For Honda Civic Hybrid & Skoda Fabia

In the latest batch of Euro NCAP crash tests, the new Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid and the Skoda Fabia didn’t manage to receive the maximum five-star rating expected in adult occupant protection by most consumers in Europe. Instead both models scored four out of five for adult occupant protection meaning that the Honda received the same ratings as the Civic 5d and the Skoda as the previous generation Fabia. -Continued after the jump

In child occupant safety, the Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid achieved four out five stars while the Skoda managed a mere three stars. Similarly in pedestrian protection, the Civic was rated with a satisfactory three out of four stars while the Fabia was contempt again with a mediocre two out of four.

SKODA FABIA II

HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan: US Sales Starting In October

As promised at the 2006 SEMA show last fall when Honda presented a prototype version of the Civic MUGEN Si, the Japanese automaker announced the addition of a factory-prepared 2008 Civic MUGEN Si Sedan for the American market with sales kicking off in mid-October. Just in case you don’t remember, the American MUGEN doesn't bear any mechanical changes meaning that the 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine remains untouched at 197 Hp – no 240 Hp here like the Japanese market only, Civic MUGEN RR.

In particular the Civic MUGEN Si Sedan features a sports suspension with aggressive spring and damper tuning that lowers the vehicle’s ground clearance by 0.6 inches combined with lightweight 18-inch forged aluminum wheels (27 percent lighter than the stock 17-inch alloys) and BFGoodrich g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires. Complementing the suspension and tire upgrade are a new sports exhaust system and a bodykit that adds a front spoiler with a sports grille, side spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing. Inside the MUGEN gets a center console placard along with a spherical 50 mm MUGEN aluminum shift knob.

The limited-production MUGEN version will be available solely in Fiji Blue Pearl finish in a maximum of 1,000 units for the 2008 model year priced just below $30,000 -compared to $21.290 of the base Civic Si Sedan. -Press release and image gallery after the jump

PRESS RELEASE

A factory-prepared 2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan will debut in mid-October, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan is equipped with a high-performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and a sport-tuned exhaust system.

"Honda enthusiasts have long been asking for factory-installed MUGEN performance products similar to what the company offers in Japan," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "We're enthusiasts, too, and the ultra-premium Civic MUGEN Si Sedan offers exclusive style and elevated handling performance with legendary Honda refinement."

The track-tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches with aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance while still maintaining a high level of ride comfort. Compared to the conventional Civic Si Sedan, front and rear damping force (both bump and rebound) was increased between 8- and 24-percent. Lightweight 16.98-pound 18x7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels (27 percent lighter than the stock 17x7 alloy wheel) and high-grip BFGoodrich® g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires help to create MUGEN's unique, rewarding and well-balanced handling performance character. The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler with a sports grille, side spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing.

The sport exhaust system reduces back pressure from the catalytic converter back. The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan will be available exclusively in Fiji Blue Pearl and include front and rear MUGEN emblems. Inside, a MUGEN Limited Edition placard is located on the center console along with a spherical 50 mm MUGEN aluminum shift knob.

The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated with Honda for more than three decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium aftermarket performance products.

The limited-production vehicle (maximum of 1,000 units for the 2008 model year) will have a retail price of less than $30,000 when it goes on sale and include a full factory warranty. A prototype of the Honda Civic MUGEN Si was shown at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in fall 2006.

Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Specs:

Engine Type = i-VTEC DOHC 4-cylinder engine

Displacement = 2.0 liters (1998 cc)

Transmission = 6 Speed MT

Horsepower = 197 @ 7800 rpm

Torque (lb.-ft.) = 139 @ 6100 rpm

Ride Height = 5.3 inches (-0.6 inches from Civic Si Sedan)

Overall Length = 177.8 inches total (+1.1 inches from Civic Si Sedan)

Wheels: Forged GP 18x7.5 (pattern 5H-114.3 +48)

Color: Fiji Blue Pearl