2016 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo & 1.8 - All you need to know

Amirul

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Honda Malaysia today launched the much-anticipated turbocharged Civic. The new Honda Civic made its first local preview during MyAutoFest a few weeks ago and bookings have been open for about one month now.

Since its world debut in the US last year and the introduction to Asean market prior to Malaysian launch, the Honda Civic has gained much hype from the local public.

The Honda Civic is an iconic passenger car in the hearts of many. Popular for its reliability and affordability (in most parts of the world), the Civic possess rich history; anything from serving as loyal family cars to podium wins in racing circuits across the globe.

So, what's new?



This all-new 10th generation Civic is now available turbocharged. There are 3 variants available in our market with two engine options.

Engine and gearbox



Base Civic:

  • 1.8-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine
  • Power: 139hp at 6,500 rpm
  • Torque: 174Nm at 4,200 rpm.
  • Transmission: CVT


Mid and range-topping Civic:

  • 1.5-litre turbocharged VTEC
  • Power: 170.5hp at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 220Nm from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm.
  • Transmission: CVT
Exterior



Full LED headlights with auto leveling and LED foglamps will be exclusively available on the 1.5-litre Turbo Premium only.

Base 1.8-litre and mid 1.5-litre Turbo will share halogen projector headlights. All variants get LED daytime running light (DRL) and side mirrors with turn signals.

Wheels



As for the wheels, a set of 16-inch 'shuriken-style' wheels are equipped on 1.8-litre model while the 1.5-litre Turbo will be distinguished with a set of 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels.

Interior



Available as standard on all variants are multi-function 3-spoke leather steering wheel, 8-way powered seat, rear air cond, remote start, full colour LCD instrument cluster, cruise control, Eco button, reverse camera, electric parking brake, remote engine start and walk away auto door lock.



Equipment like leather seats and premium garnish as well as paddle shifters are only available on the 1.5-litre Turbo Civic. While the Turbo Premium variant adds on dual-climate air cond system.

Infotainment



While navigation system is only equipped on the 1.5-litre Turbo Premium Civic only, all variants will be equipped with 7-inch advanced display audio, MP3/iPod connectivity, 2 USB ports, hands-free phone with voice recognition and 8 speakers.

Safety



It is nice knowing that safety is not compromised on the new Civic. All three guises are packed with safety features comprising of six airbags, rear seat ISOFIX points, ABS, EBD, auto brake hold, brake assist, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, 4 corner reverse sensors and alarm with immobiliser.



2016 Honda Civic

Engine: 1.8S: 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC; 1.5TC and 1.5TC-P: 4-cylinder DOHC VTEC Turbo
Power: 1.8S: 139hp at 6,500 rpm; 1.5TC and 1.5TC-P: 170.5hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque: 1.8S: 174Nm at 4,300 rpm; 1.5TC and 1.5TC-P: 220Nm at 1,700 - 5,500 rpm
Zerotohundred: 1.8S: 10.4 seconds; 1.5TC and 1.5TC-P: 8.2 seconds
Top speed: 200 km/h
Transmissions: CVT
Dimensions: 4630mm (L), 1799mm (W), 1416mm (L)
Weight from: 1,251kg
Price:

  • Honda Civic 1.8S RM109,744.31 (standard), RM110,044.31 (White Orchid Pearl)
  • Honda Civic 1.5TC RM123,733.29 (standard), RM124,033.29 (White Orchid Pearl)
  • Honda Civic 1.5TC-P RM131,540.37 (standard), RM131,812.81 (White Orchid Pearl)
 

mag9556

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Very nice but...:bawling::bawling::bawling: money still in washing machine.. yet to dry..
Waiting donation:nurse:
 

mag9556

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well, just went to Honda show room just now..
indeed this new monster make a big change compare to previous one..
the premium version make a very big difference just like you are inside continental cars but the normal version or 1.8 one it feels back like Japanese..

premium is value for money but dont forget accord price for a civic.. me for sure wait for donation..:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
 

ixeo

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Best car in its class for the price. But I read stories of the turbo one overheating in Thailand. Rumor or true?
 

Amirul

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Best car in its class for the price. But I read stories of the one overheating in Thailand. Rumor or true?
Heard/read about that, too. But from the comments, they said that the dashboard photo is from Vtec Turbo Civic but the car on the flatbed truck seems to be non-Turbo variant, based on the wheels.
 

MKMD428

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the viral post shows an engine bay of R18 which is not the the vtec turbo. It's very obvious to distinguish.
 

Tom

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looks like there's plenty of potential, this 1.5L Turbo Civic, RaceChip claims to up power by 40hp as quoted:

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ixeo

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So whats this I keep hearing about the car overheating easily?
Silly rumours. Buy one and dispel it! And Tom should review this one. The 1.5 model really nice buy halogen lights? Jesus feels like 2003 again. Hid should be standard by now.
 

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