Honda Civic (ninth generation)
| Honda Civic Ninth generation (FB) |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Civic Euro |
| Production | January 2011–September 2015 (North America) 2011–2016 (Asia-Pacific) 2011–2017 (International) |
| Model years | 2012–2015 (North America) 2012–2016 (Asia-Pacific) 2012–2017 (International) |
| Assembly |
Suzuka, Mie, Japan (2011 and 2012 only) Greensburg, Indiana, USA Alliston, Ontario, Canada Swindon, UK Gebze, Turkey Sumaré, Brazil Lahore, Pakistan Wuhan, China (Dongfeng Honda) Melaka, Malaysia Pingtung, Taiwan Ayutthaya, Thailand |
| Designer | Toshiyuki Okumoto (2008, 2009) Takuya Miyazawa (facelift: 2011) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door wagon / estate |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related |
Acura ILX Honda City Honda CR-V Honda Insight |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4L L13A i-VTEC SOHC I4 1.6 L R16A1 i-VTEC SOHC I4 1.8L R18Z1 i-VTEC SOHC I4 2.0L R20A i-VTEC SOHC I4 2.4L K24Z7 i-VTEC DOHC I4 1.5L i-VTEC SOHC I4 (hybrid) 1.6L i-DTEC I4 turbodiesel 2.2L N22B i-DTEC I4 turbodiesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm (102.2 in) (hatchback) 2,670 mm (105.1 in) (sedan and hybrid) 2,620 mm (103.1 in) (coupe) |
| Length | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) (hatchback) 4,525 mm (178.1 in) (sedan and hybrid) 4,472 mm (176.1 in) (coupe) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) (hatchback) 1,755 mm (69.1 in) (sedan, coupe & hybrid) |
| Height |
1,590 mm (62.6 in) (hatchback) |
| Curb weight | 1,177–1,260 kg (2,595–2,778 lb) (coupe) 1,183–1,270 kg (2,608–2,800 lb) (sedan) 1,294–1,304 kg (2,853–2,875 lb) (hybrid) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Civic (eighth generation) |
| Successor | Honda Civic (tenth generation) |
1,590 mm (62.6 in) (hatchback)
1,435 mm (56.5 in) (sedan)
1,430 mm (56.3 in) (US hybrid)
The ninth generation Honda Civic was launched in the North American market in April 2011, Europe in February 2012, and Asia in early 2012.
In May 2010, the ninth-generation Civic was said to be delayed into 2011 because of changing market conditions and tougher fuel economy and emissions regulations.
The Civic was originally planned to become bigger, but after the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the global credit crisis in 2008, Honda wanted to make the car smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient, while increasing space inside.
On December 13, 2010, Honda unveiled a sketch of the new ninth-generation Civic which was described as "energetic, sleek and aerodynamic." Both coupe and sedan concepts for the North American market were shown on January 10, 2011 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The production version of the ninth-generation Civic based on the revealed concepts will go on sale in spring 2011. Gasoline, hybrid and natural gas variants will be offered. The gasoline-engined lineup includes a sedan and coupe. Both of them will be also offered in Si performance versions.
The new model is slightly smaller and lighter than the outgoing models. The sheet metal is all new, with a longer hood but still a familiar profile: Honda calls it the "one-motion" design.
Gasoline (DX, LX, EX, and EX-L), hybrid and natural gas variants are offered. The non-hybrid gasoline-engined lineup includes sedan and coupe, and Si performance versions are available as coupe and sedan. Honda has also released the Civic HF sedan, a model with aerodynamic and fuel efficiency enhancements which revives the "HF" moniker last used for the 1991 CRX HF. It features a Honda R18 1.8 Liter Inline Four-Cylinder engine and a 5-Speed Automatic transmission like the regular gas-powered models, but it has been tuned so that it returns 41 highway miles per gallon (MPG). It comes with fifteen-inch alloy wheels with low rolling-resistance tires that reduce rolling resistance by 20%, additional underbody covers, a rear decklid spoiler and keyless entry with a security alarm. This results in a 4% improvement in aerodynamic performance. It comes in two colors, Polished Metal Metallic or Taffeta White Clear Coat with a gray interior. The Civic GX NGV (Natural Gas Vehicle) has been available since late 2011.
The "two-tier" instrument panel from the previous generation saw a significant redesign. All models (except for the base model DX) come with an Intelligent Multi-Informational Display (iMiD), situated on the enlarged upper tier and to the right of the digital speedometer. The 5-inch color LCD screen replaces the trip computer below the analog tachometer on the lower tier while integrating information of the vehicle with that from compatible personal electronics and steering wheel controls. It displays information such as current odometer and trip mileage, time and date, fuel economy, audio system, climate control information, and more.
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