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About the Honda Civic
The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $18,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VI variant and topping out at $31,090 for the Vti-ln.
There are 7 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2015.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (104kW/174Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (114kW/190Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2015 Civic is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
76.47 - 88.37 kW/t
58.2 kW/t
136.26 kW/t
Boot Space
400 - 440 litres
280 litres
657 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 7.5 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
8.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
758 - 851 km
676 km
1,224 km
Price
$18,490 - $31,090
$18,490
$45,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
12 months
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
800 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 150 mm
135 mm
163 mm
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2015 Honda Civic Price
Vi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $18,490 |
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
Vti-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,150 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,450 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,290 |
Vti-S Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Vti-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,290 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,290 |
Vti-Ln
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,090 |
*excl. on-roads
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2015 Honda Civic Specs
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2015 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the Vti-S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.4L of Premium 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 |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda Civic?
You should service your Civic at your authorised Honda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Civic's warranty.
2015 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 Vi that starts from $18,490.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the Vti-Ln that starts from $31,090.
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 Vi 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.