The Honda Civic is back for its 11th generation - does this fresh iteration impress with a new hybrid powertrain and a smarter interior?
While the application of the e:HEV system is exactly the same as in the Jazz and HR-V, the Civic uses a new 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo petrol engine in conjunction with two electric motors, one acting as a generator and one giving propulsion, delivering 181bhp and 232lb ft of torque combined.
How? Two reasons: the new engine makes more torque to cover a higher range and speed of acceleration; and there’s a larger amount of electric boost, Honda having discovered it can use a bigger range of the battery capacity to garner said power. Plus, now that the CVT is so much silkier, putting your foot down to reach motorway speeds is pleasingly effortless, whereas before it may have been a noisy, slightly delayed event.There’s plenty more to admire about the Civic, which Honda benchmarked against the Corolla as the only other mainstream hybrid hatchback but also cars ranging from the Kia Ceed to the BMW 1 Series.
The longer wheelbase and wider track, plus a 19% increase in rigidity, contributes to the Civic feeling incredibly well planted on the road, hugging corners with finesse.
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