Car: Honda Civic Si
Prices: £16,495-£20,350 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 4-17
Emissions: 132-215g/km
Performance: [1.8] 0-60mph 8.9s / Max Speed 127mph
Fuel Consumption: [1.4] (combined) 55.4mpg
Safety: Twin front, side and curtain airbags, ABS, VSA
Dimensions: length/width/heightmm 4250/1760/1460mm
Civic SI-a smarter car with a greater torque
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The 2012 auto model year is not yet done as Honda releases the Civic Si to battle other new designs like the Ford Focus and the Hyundai Elantra. This new Honda generation will constitute the Sedan-only 41-mpg HF model, a Hybrid Sedan, a natural gas mode; and Si coupe.
The Honda Civic Si coupe has a more angular face with a mesh grille and a tapered rear roof line with fine streamline design and a consistently uniform shape making it very beautiful and unique. The rear air diffuser, a center-mounted exhaust outlet, a rear deck-lid spoiler with dual vents and a 19-inch alloy wheels, the Civic Si is on the way to make a difference in the future generations of automobiles.
Get into a Honda Civic Si and you will surely have an experience beyond your average Civic. Wrapped in exclusive black cloth with red stitching, the seats are well designed to ensure comfort and safety. Electronic display board with Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) that quickly communicate vital information such as current mpg and audio tracks offers a great entertaining drive. The Civic Si also has a power monitor that controls and shows the current engine output as percentage of peak horsepower. With many other renovated features, the interior is quite packed with safe and luxurious materials thereby offering a wide range of comfortable drive options.
The greatest innovation in this future Honda Civic Si is the engine and the overall streamline nature of the car that generally offers a 22% increase in torque as compared to older generations. Replacing the 197-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 139 pound-feet of torque is a 2.4-liter unit with 200 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is made through a six-speed manual gear box and a vehicle stability assist is incorporated to ensure a save drive. The 210bhp generated by this engine is what contributes to the great torque difference. This difference makes this car more rapid on highways, very stable and reliable on meandering roads with a firm grip thereby improving its equilibrium and stability.
Equipped with anti-lock brakes system, front, side and overhead-impact airbags, pretensioners (for seatbelt automatic tightening), anti-whiplash and security system, the Honda Civic Si is among the most secure cars in the world. The Civic Si also has an optimal tire wear that distribute the pressure equally on the tire thereby offering a good performance on the road.
The ninth generation of Civic Si will be on sale from spring as 2012 model. Being an economic and eco-friendly car packed with technology and security, the Honda Civic Si with manual transmission is 14,949.09 Euros. The other versions of this new generation vary from 10,509.63 Euros to 17,171.05 Euros. These prices are reliable to fluctuation so it's advisable to pack one in your garage before it's too late. It is also wise to check the assurance group the car has so as to optimize your economy and advantages. By so doing you will surely enjoy your Civic Si in all its aspects. Save drive.
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