Honda Civic next generation will go on three cylinders

Japanese concern Honda, created for the U.S. market a new generation of car Civic, began work on the European version of the model, a prototype of which was recently founded during road tests.

According to KHABAR KHODRO, Visually test model Honda Civic looks like a new generation of longer and wider than the current vehicle modifications, and this means that inside the car will be even larger. Because black and white “camouflage”, completely hiding under a five-door hatchback body, to judge the design of the exterior is rather difficult, but the differences between innovation and the old version of Civic is still possible to discern.

Against the background of the current-generation Honda Civic prototype is allocated a new front bumper, redesigned exterior mirror housings and optics, different designs of the fifth door, which finally disappeared spoiler, interfering with visibility. Also among the differences – appeared rear wiper and slightly raised hood, under which settle down new powertrains.

According to rumors, the European version of the Honda Civic will be produced with 3 – and 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and hybrid setup, similar to that installed on the CR-Z, writes MotorAuthority. This vehicle, recall, is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline unit capacity of 102 hp and 20-horsepower electric motor. In equipping the staff, “Samurai” will saving technology Stop & Start, automatically switch off the engine during short stops.

Note that the North American version of the Honda Civic, introduced in late winter, available to order with two petrol units with capacity 140 and 203 hp and a 110-strong hybrid, which brings together gasoline and electric motors.

The first review of “European” Honda Civic will be held until the end of the year, sales of the model will start in 2012 at a price of around £ 16 000