Honda Civic 1.0 prototype review

There have been just a few weeks since the new Honda Civic Type R has been introduced and now the model is being highlighted once more, this time with the help of a new rendering.

That’s a bit less outright power than the current 1.8, but more shove at lower revs, and it translates pretty well into what the engine feels like on the move. It’s not particularly keen to rev out, though; Honda had taped an artificial redline of 5700rpm to the steering wheel to keep us in check, but in truth it felt done and dusted long before that figure came into view. There didn’t seem to be a great deal of vibration through the pedals or the seat, but the engine did have a more obvious, discernible three-cylinder rasp than, say, the Ecoboost that you can buy in a Ford Focus.

This 10th generation Honda Civic is all new from the ground up so we are giving you an in depth look at the new vehicle.

You can’t; you won’t be able to get this engine in the current Civic at all, in fact.

The new-generation Civic hatch retains its familiar wedge-shaped silhouette while incorporating elements from its sedan sibling. They should see real benefits in fuel economy and running costs. The basics are there, then, but plenty of hard work remains.

Philip Crossman, Managing Director at Honda United Kingdom, comments: “With the launch of these two new smaller turbo-charged engines, we are responding to the market demand and the rising trend for increased fuel efficiency without compromising on power”.

When it comes to the engine of the 2017 Honda Civic this is thought to be the 1.5 litre i-VTEC which will be a petrol engine and there should also be the 1.6 litre diesel engine on offer with the 6 speed manual or the CVT.