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OverviewThe all-new 2012 Honda Civic represents the ninth generation of one of the company's most popular and globally recognized products. Having earned a reputation for being a fun-to-drive compact that is simultaneously fuel efficient[1], sporty, stylish and durable, the Civic has become a beloved and relied-upon member of the worldwide transportation family. Cumulatively, the Civic has reached 8.8 million customers in the United States through 2010 since its launch as a 1973 model.
Each generation of Civic has improved with a specific development theme in mind. The 2012 Civic embraces the fundamental concept of a "futuristic and distinctive compact," a direction that introduces new values that reach ahead of present-day needs and elevates the experience that Civic represents. Major strides include improvements to refinement throughout, increased fuel economy on all models[1], the further addition of interactive technologies for personalization and convenience, along with enhancements to performance, ride and interior packaging.
Civic Highlights
Six
completely redesigned models, including the Civic Si Coupe and Sedan;
well-equipped and technologically advanced Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe;
plus the highly fuel-efficient[1] Civic HF, Civic Hybrid and Civic
Natural Gas- Advanced safety systems include the Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE)™ body structure for frontal collision energy management and vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility, and a long list of standard safety equipment including side curtain airbags, driver's and front passenger's side airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) and anti-lock braking
- Streamlined, expressive "mono-form" exterior styling with clean, flowing lines
- Roomier interior delivers more style and convenience than any other vehicle in segment
- New available technology features including intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID), USB Audio Interface, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and a Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and FM Traffic
- New powertrain technologies include a re-engineered 1.8-liter I-4 engine with enhanced fuel economy[1], a larger and more powerful 2.4-liter I-4 Si powerplant and a new Civic Hybrid powertrain that delivers higher overall performance and improved fuel economy
Civic customers span the entire public spectrum of automotive drivers. They are high school graduates and college students just beginning their adult lives; they are families with young children; they are schoolteachers, soccer parents and professionals, environmentalists and performance enthusiasts; and they are Generation Y, baby boomers and retirees. And they live in Snow Belt states, Sunbelt states, in the Midwest and in Hawaii and Alaska. But regardless of their demographic and psychographic makeup, Honda Civic customers are tied together by one thing -- they are young at heart. Because at the end of the day, beyond its myriad attributes (including safety, economy, durability, comfort and style), the Civic is fun to drive.
2012 Civic Model LineupThe automotive landscape has rapidly evolved in the last decade with increased interest in fuel economy, low emissions and overall affordability. All of these traits are among the Civic's strongest advantages. The new 2012 Civic lineup further embraces these concepts with six different variants that span from ultra efficient to high performance, with specific models designed to better meet individual needs and preferences. For 2012, a highly affordable and highly efficient Civic HF has been added to the lineup. The aero-enhanced Civic HF achieves an estimated highway fuel economy rating of 41 miles per gallon, two more mpg than the regular Civic Sedan, and the highest highway fuel economy rating in America for any gasoline-only compact sedan equipped with an automatic transmission.[1]
The 2012 Civic model lineup is comprised of:
- Civic Sedan (Civic DX, Civic LX, Civic EX and Civic EX-L)
- Civic Coupe (Civic DX, Civic LX, Civic EX and Civic EX-L)
- High-efficiency and value-oriented Civic HF (new)
- High-performance Civic Si Sedan and Civic Si Coupe
- Ultra-efficient Civic Hybrid (with new Lithium-Ion batteries)
- Ultra-clean Civic Natural Gas, previously known as Civic GX (available at qualified dealers nationwide)
The Foundation of Civic
Beneath
the aerodynamic skin of every 2012 Civic is Honda's commitment to its
foundational pillars of safety, fun-to-drive performance, style,
comfort, convenience, durability, quality and refinement. The end result
is a vehicle that's not only a smart decision when new, but can also
provide long-term joy of ownership unique to this class of vehicle.Safety Advanced safety systems include Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE)™ body structure for frontal collision energy management and vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility, and a long list of standard safety equipment including two-row side curtain airbags, dual-stage, multiple-threshold driver's and front passenger's airbags, driver's and front passenger's side airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist, and a new Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering system that helps the driver steer in the ideal direction to mitigate oversteer or understeer situations. Internal crash test information[2] indicates that the new Civic should achieve top marks in both the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program[3] and the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) designation as a "TOP SAFETY PICK."
[2] Official crash test data not available at time of publication (4/20/2011).
[3] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Models tested with standard side airbag.
Fun to Drive
Every Civic model is designed to be fun to drive, with a MacPherson
strut front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension, and front and rear
stabilizer bars. Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) improves
steering response at low speeds while rewarding the driver with
outstanding feel at higher speeds. In addition, with EPS there is no
parasitic power loss to the engine as is common with a traditional
hydraulically boosted steering system -- which benefits both power
output and fuel economy. Standard 15-inch diameter wheels with
all-season tires, 16-inch wheels on Civic EX and Civic EX-L models, and
17-inch wheels on Civic Si models (with performance-oriented summer
tires available) provide a satisfying blend of ride comfort and
all-weather grip. The Civic Si Sedan and Civic Si Coupe further expand
the driving fun with a new, larger displacement (201 horsepower) engine
and specially tuned suspension. Distinctive, Aerodynamic Styling
As a new interpretation of the current Civic's iconic "one-motion"
mono-form shape, the 2012 Civic is designed to convey an even more
substantial, high-energy appearance. The exterior styling of both Civic
Sedan and Coupe models showcases the clean-yet-powerful body lines with
sleekly angled windshields, wide stances and pronounced character lines
along the profile. The look of the Civic Coupe conveys an aggressive
attitude with a more angular front fascia, mesh grille and a tapered
rear roofline that flows smoothly into the trunk. Hidden aerodynamic
features such as flat-bottom unit-body construction, precisely placed
aero strakes, and other features work together to help the Civic achieve
excellent fuel-economy.[1]Comfort, Convenience and Personalization Crisp, smart and driver focused, the new Civic's 5-passenger interior is a careful blend of form and function, with an advanced instrument layout that is unique in its class. A "smart interface" approach divides the interior into different areas, with key instrument displays located above the steering wheel. Secondary information is located lower in the area, while a third area to the driver's right groups controls that are not essential to driving. New for 2012, the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) on all models (except Civic DX) provides a 5-inch color monitor for the display of vehicle information and audio information including album artwork (if available). Along with customizable vehicle settings, the i-MID includes the ability to upload personal wallpaper backgrounds. The Civic can be further personalized for driving with Eco Assist on all models (except Civic Si), the first time this feature has been included on any non-hybrid Honda model in America. The performance-oriented Civic Si exclusively features a new Sequential Rev-limit Indicator and a Power Monitor screen that can be displayed on the new i-MID.
Durability, Quality and Reliability For many customers the Durability, Quality and Reliability (DQR) of the Honda Civic is what keeps them returning year after year. These fine qualities -- and the resale or trade-in value they engender for the Civic -- become a powerful purchase incentive. Virtually every major study of vehicle residual value has shown that the Civic typically has one of the highest residual values in the industry. As an end result, a high residual or resale value makes the Civic's true cost of ownership less than many lower-priced competitors.
New Technology and Features
For 2012, the new Civic introduces a host of new technologies that advance fuel efficiency, comfort and convenience, and safety. Some of the key features include:
All Models
- Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) (all except Civic DX models)
- Eco Assist™ driver feedback system (all except Si models)
- Next-generation Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and Brake Assist
- (previously exclusive to Civic EX-L, Hybrid and Si)
- New, larger 2.4-liter engine
- Sequential Rev-limit Indicator
- Power Monitor
- New, Larger 1.5-liter engine (previously 1.3 liters)
- Lithium-Ion battery system (previously nickel-metal hydride system)
- Now available to qualifying dealers on a national basis (compared to four states for previous model)
- Official name now includes the words "Natural Gas"
- A new, high value, enhanced fuel economy variant with features similar to Civic LX Sedan
2012 Civic Si Sedan & 2012 Civic Si Coupe: 31 mpg highway
2012 Civic HF: 41 mpg highway
2012 Civic Hybrid: 44 mpg highway
Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[2] Official crash test data not available at time of publication (4/20/2011).
[3] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Models tested with standard side airbag.
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