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About the Honda Civic
The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in 5D Sedan, 4D Sedan and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $19,250 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Vti-s variant and topping out at $35,990 for the Hybrid.
There are 5 variants of the Civic available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (114kW/190Nm) and 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/172Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or variable sp automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 Civic is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
63.81 - 88.37 kW/t
56.8 kW/t
131.06 kW/t
Boot Space
351 - 440 litres
276 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.4 - 7.5 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 1,136 km
606 km
1,333 km
Price
$19,250 - $35,990
$19,250
$45,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 - 1,790 kg
1,670 kg
2,115 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
800 - 1,400 kg
500 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 150 mm
118 mm
160 mm
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2012 Honda Civic Price
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,790 |
Vti-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,650 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,250 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,950 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,550 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
Vti-L
Hybrid
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Honda Civic Specs
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2012 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the Hybrid with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 4.4L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda Civic that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Honda Civic variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
2012 Honda Civic Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Honda Civic FAQs
The cheapest Honda Civic is the Vti-S that starts from $19,250.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the Hybrid that starts from $35,990.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is offered by the Vti-S which can tow 1400 kg
The largest Honda Civic is the VTi which measures 1755mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Sport which has 114kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
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The heaviest Honda Civic is the Vti-S which weighs 1790 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.