2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic - Front Side View

For 2012, Honda Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches in the spring of 2011. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models – the all-new Honda Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid – each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg on the highway.

2012 Honda Civic - Rear Side View

2012 Honda Civic - Cockpit View

“The Civic is the only model in the industry that can deliver on all fronts – fuel economy, sporty performance, smart packaging, alternative fuel and long-term value,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda Motor Co.,Inc. “For the ninth-generation Civic, we are emphasizing improved fuel economy across the board, from the hybrid sedan to the sporty Si model.”

The Honda Civic HF fuel-efficient gasoline-only is equipped with a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine. It is will be the most fuel-efficient targeted to earn EPA-estimated fuel economy of 41 mpg on the highway. The 2012 Civic Hybrid, which will be outfitted for the first time with a lithium-ion battery and a larger 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated city/highway combined fuel economy of 45 mpg, an improvement of 4 mpg compared to the current Civic Hybrid.

Both the Honda Civic HF and Civic Hybrid models will be equipped with aerodynamic components for improved efficiency and Honda ECO Assist™ technology, an innovation that can enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback to promote more efficient individual driving styles.

The Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic GX Natural Gas models are also estimated to achieve improved fuel economy compared to the current models. The Honda Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 39 mpg on the highway, an improvement of 3 mpg when compared to the current model. The Civic Natural Gas vehicle is anticipated to earn a 7 percent improvement in fuel economy compared to the current model. The Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Natural Gas models will all be equipped with the Honda ECO Assist technology.

While the Civic Si sedan and coupe models will be equipped with a larger, more powerful 2.4-liter engine as well as a new 6-speed manual transmission. The new engine is anticipated to deliver 200 horsepower with 170 ft-lb of torque. Even with the larger engine and a 22 percent increase in torque, Civic Si is targeted to achieve an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 31 mpg; an increase of 2 mpg when compared to the current model.

The 2012 Civic lineup includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, a new “HF” high fuel economy version, two sporty “Si” performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant.

2012 HONDA CIVIC SPECS DATA

Civic HF, Sedan, Coupe and Natural Gas Specifications

2012 Honda Civic HF

• 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• ECO Assist technology
• EPA-estimated Civic HF highway fuel economy: 41 mpg
• EPA-estimated Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe highway fuel economy: 39 mpg

Civic Hybrid Specifications

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

• 110 horsepower, 1.5-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine (combined gasoline + electric)
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• Lithium-ion battery
• ECO Assist technology
• EPA-estimated Civic Hybrid city/highway combined fuel economy: 45 mpg

Civic Si Specifications

2012 Honda Civic Si

• 200 horsepower and 170 lb-ft, 2.4-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• EPA-estimated Civic Si highway fuel economy: 31 mpg

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2011 Honda Civic Concept

2011 Honda Civic Concept - Front Side

Above photos of The Honda Civic Concept sedan and Honda Civic Si Concept coupe at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, ninth-generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring.

The redesigned Civic builds on this legacy and promises to be the best Civic yet. “The Civic is known for providing a balance of ‘just-right’ packaging, fun-to-drive character and outstanding fuel economy, at a price that even first-time buyers can afford,” said John Mendel.

2011 Honda Civic Concept - Side View

With the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic lineup intends to meet the needs of an increasing group of compact-vehicle buyers with a renewed vision of a “Civic for all people.” The diverse vehicle range includes a sedan and a coupe with conventional gasoline models, two sporty “Si” performance versions, along with one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant.

The exterior styling of both Honda Civic concept models showcases the sedan’s and coupe’s clean-yet-powerful lines with steeply raked windshields, wide stances and pronounced character lines along the profile. The lower character line on both models broadens toward the rear fenders to enhance the dynamic feeling of forward energy. The front fender surface treatments form a complex, three-dimensional look to further enhance the image of sophistication and structural depth against the deeply set headlights.

The Civic’s family of engines with “intelligent” Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC®) technology become even more fuel efficient for 2012. Building on its emphasis on fuel-economy, most upcoming Civic models receive Honda Eco Assist™ technology. The 2012 Civic is the first U.S. Honda model to employ Eco Assist technology in a gasoline-only powered vehicle.

2011 Honda Civic Concept - Front Side Top View

Safety, the 2012 Civic continues to emphasize safety and is anticipated to score well in both the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) vehicle evaluations. All 2012 Civics are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) as standard equipment. The Civic also continues to provide Honda’s exclusive and innovative Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for frontal collision energy management.

2011 Honda Civic Concept - Front Side View

2011 Honda Civic Concept - Rear Side View

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2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Front Side View

Honda fansite Temple of VTEC reports that a memo sent to dealerships states that a four-cylinder Accord Crosstour is on the way, arriving at some point later this year. Details about the four-cylinder Honda Accord Crosstour were not divulged, but we would assume that it’s the same 2.4-liter engine currently found in the Accord sedan.

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Side View

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Rear Side View

Temple of VTEC reports that a larger four-cylinder unit for the CR-V crossover is currently in the works, so we won’t rule out the possibility of that new mill finding its way under the Crosstour’s hood, as well. Expect the four-cylinder engine to only be available on lower-trim Crosstours, likely without an all-wheel drive option.

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Front Angle View

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Front View

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Rear View

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Interior View

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Sedan - Engine View

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2010 Honda Li Nian Concept

Li Nian is a newly formed brand from Honda’s China branch, Guangqi Honda, formerly known as Guangzhou Honda. The Honda Li Nian Concept will be introduced at China’s Guangzhou Motor Show, scheduled at the end of this year, but did not release any more details on the car.

The Honda Li Nian Concept is a compact-sized crossover and a sporty roadster. For starters, there’s nothing wrong with your eyes, the screen or the picture; the twin set of horizontal headlamps flanking either side of the Li Nian Everus concept’s chrome-happy grille are the real deal.

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