All-New Honda Civic Turbo was launched on 7 April 2016, at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2016. The 10th generation products are an evolution if we compare it with the previous generation. All-New Honda Civic was developed with three main pillars, namely 'Charismatic', 'Soulful', and 'Comfortable'. The concept of 'Charismatic' refers to the design and packaging that produces exterior and interior design that premium, by maximizing the concept of 'Man Maximum Machine Minimum' to increase driving comfort.
As for the concept of 'Soulful' is the basic concept for the performance of the All-New Honda Civic that carries the new kitchen runway, the new platform, as well as the sense of driving more sporty. While the concept of 'Comfortable', representing the air-like features and advanced technologies, which facilitate the 'interface' driver and machine, as well as increase the level of safety. Each development will assert the dominance of the All-New Honda Civic in terms of design, comfort, technology, performance and safety.
The exterior of the All-New Honda Civic was developed with the concept of 'Revolutionary Silhouette Neo Advanced Sedan' seen from the look of sporty design, revolutionary, and modern. All-New Honda Civic featuring full full LED headlights are equipped with LED Daytime Running LED (DRL) on the front. This lamp is integrated with the grille luxurious and sporty. And sporty impression on the front of the security at the same time while driving is also supported by the addition of fog lamps and side position lamp.
At the rear, 'rear combi lamp' with a tapered design in the corner adds to the sporty, while the LEDs 'light bars' add security to provide signals to other cars when braking. Dual exhaust pipe finisher reinforce the impression of sporty at the same time improving the efficiency of the release of gases emissions, so the more powerful engine performance and maximum. Meanwhile, 17-inch alloy wheels and racing design using lightweight materials to improve the performance of the drive.
All-New Honda Civic has a length of 4,630 mm, width 2,075 mm and height of 1,416 mm, or the length increases 2.9 inches and two inches wider than its predecessor. Wheel axis increases 1.2 inches to 2.700 mm.
Entry into the cabin, the All-New Honda Civic carrying the concept of interior 'Design ACE Online' which combines quality materials upscale, center console 'fun-to-use', as well as a comfortable driving position. Seat All-New Honda Civic uses leather upholstery, as well as steering and shift knob of his. Behind the steering wheel, meter cluster with Multi Information Display (MID) provides a variety of information that is important when driving through informative screen.
The position for driving even easier with tilt and telescopic steering wheel, as well as the system 8-way Power Driver Seat Adjuster. Auto A / C with a modern design panels automatically adjust the amount of puff of air and ideal temperature levels with rapid cooling time. Cooling the cabin more evenly with the addition of a rear A / C ventilation. To add functionality in mind, the Civic turbo has a roomy trunk space to accommodate a variety of goods.
Switch to the machine. All-new Honda Civic uses 1.5L DOHC, four-cylinder, 16-valve VTEC Turbo. Equipped single-scroll turbo pressure of 16.5 psi. This machine is powered up to 173 PS at 5,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 220 Nm at 1700-5500 rpm. Low engine speed means -akselerasi All-New Honda Civic faster, even the machine "small" Honda, more powerful than the engine naturally aspirated (NA) Civic engine capacity of 2.0 liters. NA engine power was only 158 hp only. This is the key differentiating factor in terms of performance between the 10th generation to generation Civic 9.
Acceleration 0-100 kph claimed touched the figure of 6.8 seconds, or closed to within two seconds of the previous generation. Hers continuously variable transmission works perfectly with his four-cylinder turbo engine, keeping the tachometer needle at the end of lap up the engine when the gas pedal is pressed deeply.
Indeed, there is still turbo lag while doing the 'pedal to the metal', but once the engine rotation has been awakened, the response was better than most of the CVT. Especially if you move the gear lever to the direction S than D. Round the engine will be maintained higher (approximately 1,000 rpm) so that the turbo can work faster. When CVT accelerates its even able to go up to 6,000 rpm ( 'pedal to the metal'). The result is real. When testing the acceleration of 0-402 meters, the All-New Honda Civic Turbo reach 15 seconds. According to Alvin Bahar, a national touring car racing champion, a notch this time can only be accounted for by a 2.0 liter car. Even then, the engine must have gotten a modification to get an abundance of power and greater torque.
Decision turbo engine usage is what we praise. If we tarungkan with All-New Corolla Altis, the greatest power of 151 PS engine only just. It is not worth your opponent for the All-New Honda Civic Turbo.
Apparently, the pleasure we not only contribute machine All-New Honda Civic Turbo only. The structure of the most solid and rigid Civic also makes us -'kesengsem 'on the quality of -pengendaraannya impressive.
The use of an anti-roll bar 1 inch in front and 0.7 inches in the rear, helping front suspension and rear suspension - its (multi-link) to maintain the movement of the car body remains perfect. Symptoms of understeer was minimal, variable-ratio power steering electrically assisted turbo Civic's latest works 10 percent faster than before.
The result, so we tested it on the track Sentul circuit, the All-New Honda Civic Turbo has minimal body roll more than the previous generation Civic. What about the brakes? Using ventilated discs in front and solid discs at the rear, braking force is well preserved. Civic turbo also has a more sporty suspension order Civic more interesting to drive. Turn after turn devoured very easy. Interestingly, the cabin is also quieter.
All new Honda Civic feels more driver-oriented than its predecessor's. The seat is almost perfectly support the body, and the gear lever in position very precisely so as to be in the driver's torso. As a result, the transmission lever is so easy to be moved. Paddle shifts behind the steering wheel also allows you to act like an F1 driver when attempting to move a tooth. Your eyes are also pampered with a two-tier instrument panel with new higher quality dashboard.
Conclusion
All-New Honda Civic will face the New Corolla Altis. However, in terms of performance to improve products, All-New Honda Civic will easily beat the champ Toyota.
Problem fuel consumption, we have not been tested comprehensively. However, from the data MID, recorded an average of 12-13 km / liter. It's Sentul-Bandung route through Cipularang with a combination of solid lines and the upward trajectory and typical derivatives Cipularang.
The only adangan for the latest Honda Civic is in the price. Equipped with so many features and applications of the latest engine, the sedan is priced at Rp 475 million (OTR) Jakarta. While New Corolla Altis new type of cost Rp 441 million. ( Processed From autocarindonesia.com)