Honda heightens your driving enjoyment with a rare combination of spirited engine response and exceptional fuel efficiency. This ideal balance is achieved by Honda's next-generation 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC engine - the first entirely new Civic power plant in 17 years. Through Honda's advanced i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system and DBW (Drive By Wire) technology, it performs like two types of engines in one compact unit. At high engine loads, such as when starting from a standstill or stepping on the accelerator, DBW fully opens the throttle while VTEC optimizes intake valve timing to generate 2.0-liter-equivalent power. At low engine loads, such as during high-speed cruising, DBW narrows the throttle opening while VTEC delays valve closing to achieve 1.5-liter-equivalent fuel efficiency. Settings are intelligently switched in a seamless manner to ensure smooth, linear response at all revolutions

High-output mode rocker arm and fuel economy mode rocker arm are not inter-connected.

Valves operated according to high-output cam profile.

High-output mode rocker arm and fuel economy mode rocker arm connected via the synchro piston

Valves operated according to fuel economy cam profile with delayed valve closing.

In the event of collision, advanced safety feature provides supplemental protection of the driver and passengers. Dual SRS airbags for driver and front seat passenger help prevent head and torso injury by deploying in frontal collisions.

Trust the assurance of preeminent protection.

As your excitement builds with sporty performance, your confidence in dependable Civic protection also  grows. Honda supplies advanced active safeguards - such as ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) - that help your avoid driving hazards. Count on Civic to care for your welfare as well as your driving pleasure

A gratifying escape.

Honda significantly raised torsional and dynamic
body rigidity while simultaneously reducing body weight through the extensive use of lightweight components like high-tension steel panels. The resulting solid structure contributes to a quiet ride further enhanced by well-placed insulation, refined aerodynamics and other measures 'that reduce noise and vibration from the engine, wind, and road. Honda purposely tuned the intake resonator, however, to emit an exhilarating engine growl during hard acceleration.