We drive the new on Greek soil, diesel Civic, with the motor of 1,6 liters and 120 horses. Although until now it was missing from the Honda range, the result compensates for the absence.
In a market that clearly turns towards diesel propulsion, it is probably out of place to stay out of the dance. That was exactly Honda's situation, until recently, since the Civic, though still decent in its class, was limited to just 2 gasoline sets. This, most, it changes, with the advent of the new 1,6 i-DTEC, of a modern diesel, of the best on the market.
Technologically advanced, features an aluminum block and cylinder head, thus achieving a very low weight. To achieve the performance of 120 horsepower and the torque of 300Nm, every component is designed with weight reduction in mind, of dimensions and frictions. Its strengths include Garrett's 4th generation turbo with variable geometry vanes and electronically controlled spin speed, the fuel injection system with electromagnetic injectors from Bosch that can operate at high pressure 1.800 bar and the sophisticated EGR, exhaust gas recirculation system, with two valves, low and high pressure.
In practice, the diesel Civic seems to have power all around, even at low revs, with linear operation and almost imperceptible noise and vibration. It is also impressive that despite the high values of power and torque, the average consumption barely touches the 3,6 l, with exhaust gas emissions at 94 gr. CO2/km. This particular engine, although Euro 5, has been constructed so that in the future, with minimal changes, to achieve Euro pollution standards 6.
Otherwise, some minor aerodynamic improvements, in suspension and steering make the diesel Civic even better than its petrol siblings. New, with very good scaling, feeling and precision is also the six-speed gearbox with which it is equipped.
The car is available on the Greek market in two versions, Comfort and Sport, both with a rich level of equipment. Its price starts from 20.970 euros for the first and rises to 22.570 euros for the second (with a benefit of withdrawing). For o,what about one of the top midsize diesels in 1,6 l, there is no reason. Soon, however, we'll be back with more details from our detailed test from auto Tuesday.
Source : autotriti.gr