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    2012 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.

    Retail Price

    $19,250 - $35,990

    Transmission

    5-speed auto, 5 or 6-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion or Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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    Retail Price

    $19,250 - $35,990

    Transmission

    5-speed auto, 5 or 6-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Combustion or Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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    Very Good

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    2012 Honda Civic

    Available Variants

    The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Vti-S and the most expensive being Hybrid.

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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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    Dimensions

    4,300 mm
    1,770 mm
    1,475 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,300 mm
    Overall Width1,770 mm
    Overall Height1,475 mm
    Wheelbase2,605 mm
    Turning Circle10,480 mm
    Load Capacity452 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Honda Civic is the Vti-S that starts from $19,250.

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    The most expensive Honda Civic is the Hybrid that starts from $35,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is offered by the Vti-S which can tow 1400 kg

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    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.

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