Honda: This is what the Civic e:HEV electric vehicle offers 🎥
TIMELY The electrification of Honda's model range is completed for the time being with the new Civic. The system works with a 135 kW e-moto.
More efficiency thanks to a hybrid drive, which was recently presented in a similar form in the HR-V. More comfort in the interior, coupled with a high degree of user-friendliness, is what the new edition in the compact class should offer.
The next Civic will initially only be available with this engine; Honda buried the diesel engine some time ago. The Civic e:HEV will hit our roads in the fall.
Lots of light thanks to enlarged glass surfaces
To make the silhouette slimmer and sportier, Honda has lowered the hood by 2.5 centimetres compared to its predecessor. The simultaneously enlarged glass surfaces allow plenty of light into the interior, while the low window line also improves visibility for rear-seat passengers.
The A-pillar is positioned further back than before. The highest point of the roofline is now further forward. Due to the gently sloping roof towards the rear, the Civic also looks like a hatchback.
The wheelbase has grown by 3.5 centimeters to 2.65 meters. This not only improves the driving dynamics, but also the space in the interior. The Civic has more cargo space thanks to its new plastic tailgate construction, which is 20 percent lighter than the previous model.
Top speed of 180 km/h
The cockpit emphasizes the horizontal. A honeycomb-shaped ventilation grille runs across the entire width of the dashboard and the instruments are shown on a 10.2-inch color display, which is only included as standard from the Advance equipment line upwards.
All versions of the new model are equipped with Honda's e:HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) technology. Its lithium battery has 72 cells and stores around one kilowatt hour.
Two compact electric motors combine with the 2.0-liter direct-injection petrol engine to provide propulsion. The electric drive motor develops 135 kW (183 hp) and reaches its peak torque at 315 Newton meters. The top speed is limited to 180 km/h.
Sonar sensors on board for the first time
Of course, the Japanese developers have also thought about greater safety. A 100-degree wide-angle front camera with finer sensors detects pedestrians, road markings, boundaries and other vehicles including motorcycles and bicycles.
For the first time, sonar sensors are on board, four at the front and four at the rear. The collision warning system, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot assistant, parking assistant and traffic jam assistant work together to improve safety.
Continuation with the full hybrid SUV e:Ny1
The first generation of Honda's long-runner hit the roads in 1972, and since then more than 27.5 million units have been sold in over 170 countries. With the Civic e:HEV, the brand is completing the announced electrification of its model range for this year.
In 2023, a fully electric B-segment SUV, a compact full hybrid SUV and the new CR-V with plug-in hybrid drive are to follow in the form of the e-Ny1 prototype.
