VIDEO: Honda introduces us to the new Civic

Launched in the last days of the 64th edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the latest generation of the popular Honda Civic exterior design suggests evolved, consisting of lines and futuristic forms. Also, future customers will discover anumber of changes and the interior.

Unfortunately, the Japanese manufacturer has not provided any detail on the rangeof engines, but it seems that the latest generation of Honda's Civic hacthback willbe equipped with more efficient engines - compared to the previous model. More specifically, 1.8-liter gasoline engine promises a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by up to 10 percent, while the 2.2-liter diesel unit will cut in them by up to20%.


New Honda Civic was developed specifically for the European market, will beproduced on the old continent and will be sold starting from the first quarter of next year.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2011: new Honda Civic, unveiled before the salon

The new generation of Honda Civic and has appeared before the Frankfurt Motor Show. In a set of official photographs, along with complete specifications, the newCivic has appeared the day before he is introduced at the IAA 2011.

The new Honda Civic 5-door 2012 is a car that looks strikingly than the oldgeneration. And even if the Japanese designers have kept the old shape Civic,give away details that is a completely new car. And the first thing you see, is thatthose sports lines from the old model were replaced with more round.

According to Honda officials, designers "wanted to keep sports and futuristicelements of the car, but to redesign them so they express a new model with moreelegance and a dynamic feeling." Moreover, they were inspired by the aeronauticsfor the back, which is completely new.

Inside, Handcrafts remained about the same as the old generation: a two-layerboard displays both digital and analog. Honda says that all the interior quality and space are much better.

Under the body, the new generation Honda Civic has an improved suspension system from the old generation rear torsion bar. Even so, the engineers say thehandling is much better, as well as vehicle comfort and control. About the engine,yet were not given any details. But one thing is certain: it will have 2.2-liter i-DTEC, which produces 150 hp, 10 more than the current 2.2 CDTi. In addition, the new engine is more economical and environmentally friendly.

European production of the Honda Civic will begin this year at its factory inEngland, and sales will begin early next year. Obviously, Type-R version is notexpected to leave, she will appear in 2012 and have around 230 hp from an engineintake, as the Japanese company used us.