2016 Honda Civic News: New Honda Sedan Boasts Of Major Makeover
Japanese car manufacturer Honda is releasing a new breed of Civic sedans in the U.S. soon with the 2016 Honda Civic Sedan. The new generation Civic boasts of a major redesign that Honda has made on its line of sedans, which includes "all-new vehicle architecture, sporty and sophisticated new interior and exterior styling, a more spacious and high-quality cabin, two advanced new engines, and a host of new premium features and technologies," according to Honda's press release. Pricing has likewise been released for all models of the new sedan, as well as EPA mileage figures, according to a report in Tech Times.
The report also noted that Honda will make available the Civic Sedan with two engine choices – one with a 2-liter engine with manual transmission and one with a smaller 1.5-liter engine but with higher horsepower. Aside from power, Honda also had fuel efficiency in mind as the new Civic Sedans have MPGs (miles per gallon) as low as 27 for city driving and as high as 42 for highway driving. One of the engines is reportedly Honda's first mass-produced turbo engines, according to Forbes.
Among the major changes made on the sedan are a lighter chassis and a sturdier structure, according to automative analyst Karl Brauer in his Forbes report. He also noted that the new Civic had "a single piece rear subframe and specific "soft zones" in the chassis absorb crash energy without sacrificing safety." This makes the car not only lighter but also safer for passengers.
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Buyers have a choice between three models of the sedan, starting with the entry-level model which is priced at $18,640 that comes with a 2-liter engine, six-speed manual transmission, and with EPAs of 27 MPG (city driving), 40 MPG for highway driving and 31 MPG for combined. The second model priced at $19,440 has the same engine as the entry-level one, but has a continuous variable transmission (CVT) option. EPA MPGs for this model are 31/ 41/ 35 MPG, for city, highway and combined respectively. The top-of-the-line model sells for $22,200, with a 1.5-liter engine but higher horsepower at 174 and torque at 162 lb. EPA MPGs for this model are 31/42/35, for city, highway and combined respectively.
Buyers can opt to have the safety package called Honda Sensing with the model they choose, for an extra $1,000, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control.
Design-wise, buyers can choose from several trims such as the Civic LX and EX trims for the 2.0L model, or the three trims for the 1.5L model, which are the Civic EX-T, EX-L (leather interior) and the Civic Touring.
