The Honda Civic features a 1.8l i-VTEC engine that combines off-the-line acceleration on par with a 2.0-liter engine with fuel economy, equivalent to that of a 1.5-liter engine while cruising, for category-leading fuel economy of 17km/l. The i-VTEC system further improves on Honda's original VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology to allow the engine to retard intake valve closure timing under low engine-load driving conditions. Valve control is complemented by a DBW (Drive By Wire) system that provides optimum throttle valve control, significantly reducing pumping losses. This results in greater energy efficiency, for a major improvement in fuel economy while cruising. The advanced multi-tiered dashboard display positions the speedometer, and other frequently checked displays on an upper tier near the driver's line of sight for minimum eye movement while driving, while the tachometer, and other gauges are located on the lower tier. The interior space is designed to provide both driving pleasure and a relaxed, expansive feeling.To take full advantage of the engine's performance characteristics, Honda has developed a new 5-speed automatic transmission that achieves both powerful acceleration and superior fuel economy. In addition to direct control via a linear solenoid and coordination of control functions with the DBW system, the use of both close and wide gear ratios delivers dynamic off-the-line performance and smooth, shock-free acceleration, combined with outstanding fuel economy during high-speed cruising.The Honda Civic comes in several variations, the 1.8G and 1.8B being 2 of the more common ones. The G model is of higher specification, and its difference from the B model is that it comes with twin exhaust, HID headlights and a gear-box with closer ratio.
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18 Sep 2007, 04:46 pm
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