Honda to introduce a small diesel engine for the Civic by 2013

Seems like Honda have finally managed to see what they were surprisingly blind to till now. The company has realized that the lack of diesel engines for its small and medium sized cars is turning out to be the major reason behind its cars taking a drubbing against its rivals in both developed and developing markets.

Honda UK�s managing director David Hodgetts has told �Fleet News� that the new diesel engine will be introduced once the new Civic has completed its one year in the market. The new engine may also be used on other models such as the Accord and Jazz.
Honda has not been a very keen diesel engine maker. The only diesel engine the Japanese company has made is the 2.4-liter i-CTDi engine, which later evolved into the i-DTEC and was utilized it in the Accord the CR-V and Civic. The engine was removed from the Civic later.

The new engine would most likely be in the 1.6-1.8-liter class with very low CO2 emission figures and powerful enough to present itself as fit enough to go under the Accord�s bonnet. Although nothing has been said officially about it by Honda, but the possibility of an even smaller version of this engine may power the likes of the Jazz and Brio cannot be denied. If that happens, the 2013 next-generation Jazz would feature it.

Will Honda bring the new diesel engines to India in the new City and Civic? Well, if they are sane enough, they should. Fingers crossed!

2012 Honda Civic revealed, pictures and all the details

Honda has revealed the official details and images of its next-gen 2012 Civic. The bad news for all you Civic aficionados is that in its latest iteration, the Civic doesn�t quite impress. The 2012 car is brand new, alright, with everything component being designed and developed from the scratch. But we really wonder if Honda took so much pain, why couldn�t they come up with something more appealing and distinguishing for this saloon which created a sensation when the current version was unveiled. I still remember, Car UK and all the other UK based publications went crazy praising the new age design of the current Civic when it was first introduced.

And what we get for 2012 is this � a design which has hardly any positive aesthetic distinction over its predecessor. Except for the more tapered headlamp, a slightly modified grille and a wee bit more aggressive bumper, the 2012 Civic somehow doesn�t look like a new car. The rear end has gone under the scalpel of the cosmetic surgeon as well, with those roundish tail-lamps now replaced with angular ones. It�s all just too token to make us pop out of our seats and take notice.

From the inside, the car now gets a driver oriented dash, which doesn�t quite look too great. Thankfully, the sophisticated blue-illuminated speedo behind the steering wheel has been retained.

There are no changes to the power train either. The car comes equipped with the same 1.8-litre engine that powers the current gen car. Capable of putting out 140 horses, the engine is said to be marginally more fuel efficient than its current version. Transmission duties are taken care of by a 5-speed auto and manual.

Apart from the usual sedan version of the car, there are a few other versions as well. There is the Hybrid HF version to start with. Then there is a natural gas powered GX version.

For the performance freaks, there is the Si models which is equipped with a 2.4-litre 200bhp, 230Nm engine. This model comes with a sporty 6-speex manual gearbox.

All in all, the 2012 version of the Civic doesn�t quite manage to create any excitement for us. The design remains largely the same, the powertrain remains the same, there doesn�t seem to be any willingness from Honda to add a diesel mill, and the interior too doesn�t anything novel.

We can only hope that Honda have done their homework well to have done what they done with this car. We wish them all the luck.

2011 Honda Civic Coupe info

The 2011 Honda Civic dividends unchanged from 2010 as Honda prepares to launch an all unique 2012 Honda Civic.
2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe

This tabs the 2011 Civic as a lame duck paddling the minimized auto waters with a goal that dates to pose year 2006. Each nexus contender is newer yet none surpasses Civic for building precision, refinement, and holder satisfaction. The 2011 Civic repeats sedan and roadster figure styles and is again unoccupied as a gas electric hybrid sedan. Slightly heftier than the car, the Civic sedan is roomier and rides softer. Sedan or roadster, the middle of the lineup LX trim level again outfits the finest mix of headlines and worth, though driving lovers will pinpoint the sporty Si models convey plenty for the buck.

2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe


2011 Honda Civic Coupe

The 2012 Honda Civic?

Honda Civic

It is also said that Honda will launch only one version of it's Civic this time for Asia, Europe and USA markets, unlike the different designs in previous years.

Interior comfort and space will be greatly improved, besides having a whole new look. Some predict that a new 3 cylinders engine may be added, plus a Hybrid based on the CR-Z concept.

Well, you won't have to wait too long, the car should be introduced sometime next year as their 2012 edition.

The 2012 Honda Civic?

Honda Civic

It is also said that Honda will launch only one version of it's Civic this time for Asia, Europe and USA markets, unlike the different designs in previous years.

Interior comfort and space will be greatly improved, besides having a whole new look. Some predict that a new 3 cylinders engine may be added, plus a Hybrid based on the CR-Z concept.

Well, you won't have to wait too long, the car should be introduced sometime next year as their 2012 edition.