2012 Honda Civic with diesel engine could come as early as 2013 in India

When Honda first launched the Civic in India in 2006, the sporty looks and cutting edge engine of the Honda Civic captured a lot of attention in the Indian market. Eventually Honda had to compromise in sales due to the lack of a diesel engine coupled with the rising fuel prices in India. The next generation US-spec Civic which was launched in the US a while back however failed to keep alive the Civic feeling with its toned down looks which no longer resembled or even seemed like an upgrade to the outgoing one. Thankfully though Honda has improved upon these setbacks when it came out with the Europe spec Civic and one look at the 2012 Honda Civic Europe version is more than enough reason to see why. The Europe spec Civic is the version that will be making it into India sometime in 2013 and the new Civic is 10mm wider and 20mm lower than the outgoing model. Under the hood will be 1.4-liter i-VTEC producing 100 PS  and 127 Nm of torque along with the 1.8-liter i-VTEC capable of developing 142 PS and 174 Nm of torque as the petrol engines on board. The icing on the cake is the 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel which is capable of 50 PS and 350 Nm of torque. Initially, when the 2012 Honda Civic gets launched in India by sometime mid-2013 it is uncertain whether the diesel engine will be making it but if Honda sticks by its 2013 promise of a diesel engine then we might be in for big surprise. 2012 Honda Civic Full Features, Specifications, Details : Interior styling New functional cockpit layout (two control interface zones) Full-colour i-MID TFT screen incorporating an Eco driving support function, audio display and user support Premium sound system with superior 20cm 90W subwoofers and 25mm AL dome tweeters (optional) New touch point surface materials used throughout for an improved quality feel New designed steering wheel with easy operating controls finished in extra-smooth leather with more comfortable stitching (depending on grade) Blue interior door lining illumination (depending on grade) Exterior styling Lower and wider aerodynamic monoform profile Elegant look seamlessly unifying all surfaces including the wheel arches and the body Lower and wider unique look in the front area Wide aero management rear combination lamp New brake and indicator light cluster design New body colours Comfort and convenience Air chamber support seat with lumbar and side support Audio key-off timer and station list Large, smooth-operating electric sunshade with central opening HDD navigation system with arrow display, 11 languages and an 800x480mm WVGA screen (depending on grade) Power windows operated by key fob Coupling to keyless button function allows the door mirrors to be folded and retracted Hill start assist Multiple storage console, including USB/iPod® and AUX inputs Revised interior and exterior door handles Smoother gear shift feel Fuel economy and environmental performance ECO Assist Idle Stop ACG multi-stage control Reduced engine friction Optimised combustion Air shutter grille on diesel model Safety LED day time running lights for improved conspicuity Cap-less fuelling system with misfuelling guard for diesel models Auto high-beam support system (grade depending) Distinctive, high-mounted brake light ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), CMBS (Collision Mitigation Brake System – grade depending) Variable speed limiter Hands-free array microphone (grade depending) Lowered rear extra window for better view from the driver’s seat Improved crosswind stability Suspension Fluid-filled compliance bushings for superior damping in the rear suspension H-Beam Trailing Arm with even higher rigidity than the predecessor Civic Type R for road stability Engine 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel producing 110g/km of CO2 with 150 PS and 350 Nm of torque. 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol producing 137g/km of CO2 with 142 PS at 6500 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 4300 rpm 1.4-litre i-VTEC petrol producing 129g/km of CO2 with 100 PS and 127 Nm of torque at 4800 rpm Tweet This Post

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