24 August 2011
MUSCAT -- The all-new 2012 Honda Civic made its debut in Oman. Honda, like other automobile manufacturers in Japan, faced immense challenges in its production capabilities due to earthquake and Tsunami disasters in March 2011. Despite these unprecedented challenges Honda made efforts to introduce 9th generation Civic in Oman on time.
From generation to generation, Civic maintained its longstanding reputation for innovation, smart packaging, quality, value and fun-to-drive performance. It continues to comply with customer's requirements delivering right combination of features, style, and fuel-economy built on the solid foundation of Honda durability, quality and reliability.
The all-new Civic position itself as an excellent value for technology makeover and higher level of refinement. Building on current generation's 'mono-form' design, new Civic incorporates more expressive and clean flowing lines that convey sophisticated stance and higher-energy appearance.
Structurally, A pillars moved forward and C pillars moved backward to create a free-flowing 3-box shape. Interior passenger volume has improved by 3.7 cu. ft (104.7 liters) with gains in the shoulder, front and rear hip rooms. The new Civic retains the two-tiered instrument panel in line with the current Civic while maintaining a clean, simple and intuitive layout.
The all-new Civic uses 55 per cent of high strength steel (HSS) which reduces weight and forms a more rigid body. It incorporates many aerodynamic features like under bumper air guides, flat under-floor, front/rear strakes, lightweight plastic parts in engine bay and fuel tank, etc. These enhancements improved all new Civic's fuel economy, lowered emissions and gives it a solid handling and lower cabin noise. Additional improvement is the increased of trunk volume by 0.5 cu ft (14.15 litres) while the 60/40 split fold down rear seats continue to offer added cargo carrying capacity.
The Civic is equipped with an Electric Power Steering (with a Motion Adaptive Electric Steering system) which helps in precise steering and improves fuel economy. It works in conjunction with VSA system to help mitigate oversteer or understeer conditions. The suspension systems used in the all new Civic are Honda's highly developed MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link double wishbone in the rear. The Civic LXI is fitted with 15" steel wheels while the EXI & VTI grades are fitted with 16" alloy wheels.
MUSCAT -- The all-new 2012 Honda Civic made its debut in Oman. Honda, like other automobile manufacturers in Japan, faced immense challenges in its production capabilities due to earthquake and Tsunami disasters in March 2011. Despite these unprecedented challenges Honda made efforts to introduce 9th generation Civic in Oman on time.
From generation to generation, Civic maintained its longstanding reputation for innovation, smart packaging, quality, value and fun-to-drive performance. It continues to comply with customer's requirements delivering right combination of features, style, and fuel-economy built on the solid foundation of Honda durability, quality and reliability.
The all-new Civic position itself as an excellent value for technology makeover and higher level of refinement. Building on current generation's 'mono-form' design, new Civic incorporates more expressive and clean flowing lines that convey sophisticated stance and higher-energy appearance.
Structurally, A pillars moved forward and C pillars moved backward to create a free-flowing 3-box shape. Interior passenger volume has improved by 3.7 cu. ft (104.7 liters) with gains in the shoulder, front and rear hip rooms. The new Civic retains the two-tiered instrument panel in line with the current Civic while maintaining a clean, simple and intuitive layout.
The all-new Civic uses 55 per cent of high strength steel (HSS) which reduces weight and forms a more rigid body. It incorporates many aerodynamic features like under bumper air guides, flat under-floor, front/rear strakes, lightweight plastic parts in engine bay and fuel tank, etc. These enhancements improved all new Civic's fuel economy, lowered emissions and gives it a solid handling and lower cabin noise. Additional improvement is the increased of trunk volume by 0.5 cu ft (14.15 litres) while the 60/40 split fold down rear seats continue to offer added cargo carrying capacity.
The Civic is equipped with an Electric Power Steering (with a Motion Adaptive Electric Steering system) which helps in precise steering and improves fuel economy. It works in conjunction with VSA system to help mitigate oversteer or understeer conditions. The suspension systems used in the all new Civic are Honda's highly developed MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link double wishbone in the rear. The Civic LXI is fitted with 15" steel wheels while the EXI & VTI grades are fitted with 16" alloy wheels.
© Oman Daily Observer 2011
