Civic takes a bold new direction. With and sheer style, when you get behind you’ll just want to drive.

Go see what’s down that side road you pass every day. Discover what lies around that distant bend. Explore anywhere and everywhere. It’s such a fun driving experience, you won’t want to stop.

power, handling, safety the wheel of the Honda Civic

Every last detail will entice you.

With super-sleek lines stretching

from the cleverly shaped dual beam

headlights that slant towards the

ultra-smooth windshield rake, then

onto a beautifully pert rear. Take a

closer look and you’ll also notice the

road-hugging stance, sport alloys

and big, oval dual exhaust pipes.

For Honda designers, style has always been about motion and this sports-sedan is no exception.

Every carefully considered contour not only looks great, but also deflects wind effortlessly over the car. The Civic quite simply demands attention.

But don’t be shy, you’re not the first to stare and you certainly won’t be the last.

1.8S

When you first set eyes on the stunning design you’ll be overwhelmed by its elegant, sporty body shape. Then as you follow the seductive, sweeping curves you’ll find yourself doing so almost furtively.

The height of sporting luxury meets the epitome of safety. A superbly appointed driver and passenger space not only increases your driving pleasure but also makes your journey safer.

Comfort, convenience and style – everything you need to enjoy the experience of driving the Civic.

Surrounding you are the six

speakers of the powerful

45 watt x 4, MP3/WMA

capable CD audio system with

in-dash auxiliary audio input

jack suitable for a portable

music player. Cooling you is

climate air conditioning.

With its spacious body, a sweeping curve of dashboard and a flat rear floor, the Civic creates an extraordinary feeling of space.

The cabin’s design does more than soothe

your senses. It actually makes your driving

safer. The cockpit features a ‘dual-display‘

console with the instruments you use

most – like the speedometer – located

high up near your line of sight and focus.

The secondary instruments are located

in the traditional position, while audio

and cruise controls are set on the leather-

wrapped steering wheel. This means your

eyes stay on the road – and your mind on

your driving.

Ingeniously placed in all sorts

of handy locations are useful

storage compartments including

cup holders for both front and

rear passengers and storage for

over 18 CDs.

The leather-wrapped sports steering wheel is

both height (left) and reach (right) adjustable.

For the ultimate indulgence, the Sport models take style to the next level with front, side and rear under spoilers plus a boot spoiler.

1.8S

With a comprehensive range of models to choose from – 1.8S, 2.0S and Hybrid – each available as a Sport model, the Civic sets a new benchmark for its class.

Choose the Hybrid for lower emissions and improved fuel economy, while retaining Civic’s outstanding performance and unique style.

The Civic makes no compromises. Sports performance and handling is matched by world-leading safety and security technology, and finished with more features and style than you would ever expect.

The range begins with the 1.8S, which has almost every conceivable feature as standard.

Add more with the 2.0S: not only do you get more power but it also comes standard with unique 17” alloy wheels, ducktail spoiler, leather upholstery, in-dash 6-CD stacker, HID headlights (High Intensity Discharge) for a brighter, safer view of the road, and a one-touch sunroof.

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The power of dreams drives Honda engineers to achieve the seemingly impossible. A new generation of engines show that power can come with economy.

1.8-litre engine

The 1.8-litre i-VTEC engine serves

to reconfirm Honda’s prowess at

building engines, producing 103kW

of power and 174Nm of torque,

resulting in the performance of

competitors’ 2.0-litre engines

while extracting the economy of

a 1.5-litre engine through the

use of variable capacity cylinder

management i-VTEC.

The Civic uses Honda’s Formula One bred i-VTEC – an intelligent technology that increases power and improves economy – in a choice of three power-trains: a new 2.0-litre derived from the award-winning Accord Euro, a completely new 1.8-litre, and the advanced petrol-electric IMA Hybrid system.

Hybrid IMA engine

If you’re driven by outright fuel

economy and emission control,

the Civic Hybrid is your car. It

showcases the next generation of

Honda’s remarkable petrol-electric

Hybrid technology, combining a

1.3-litre, 8-valve SOHC i-VTEC,

i-DSI (Intelligent Dual &

Sequential Ignition) engine,

with a synchronous drive,

ultra-thin electric motor in

a system called Integrated

2.0-litre engine

The 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine

demonstrates why Honda is the

world’s most acclaimed and largest

engine manufacturer. It delivers an

exhilarating 114kW of power and

188Nm of torque; enough to satisfy

even the sportiest of drivers.

A smoother drive

Drive-By-Wire (DBW) throttle is

a feature on all Civic engines.

Instead of an inefficient mechanical

connection from the accelerator

to the engine, precision electronics

respond directly to the pressure

applied to the accelerator, optimising

engine power and efficiency, and

smoothing out gear shifts.

On the 1.8-litre engine, the DBW

throttle and i-VTEC combine

seamlessly to tailor the throttle

opening and valve inlet timing to

generate the power you need at

the maximum possible efficiency.

This results in truly outstanding fuel

economy and performance.

Motor Assist (IMA). With a CVT

automatic (Continuously Variable

Transmission), it offers an out-

standing combination of driving

and environmental performance,

delivering the potency of a 1.8-litre

engine on an amazing level of

fuel economy.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8Automatic idle stop Engine + start-up

electric motor assistEngine-powered

operationEngine-powered

operationRegenerative braking

(IMA battery recharge)Electric motor-powered

operationEngine + acceleration electric motor assist

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Vehicle stationary

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The Civic Hybrid has got the horses. And it’s less thirsty than ever. In these fuel challenged times, the petrol-electric IMA Hybrid shows you can love driving and still love your environment.

The Civic Hybrid meets environ-

mental and fuel challenges head on.

It looks every bit as sleek as its

petrol powered stable-mates, but

underneath lies a special breed of

engine: Honda’s latest generation

Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system

which combines a 3-stage i-VTEC,

i-DSI engine with an intelligent, ultra-

thin electric motor.

Honda’s IMA Hybrid system has

already received wide acclaim for its

economy, practicality and ease of

use. It has been re-engineered to be

even lighter, more efficient and more

intelligent than ever.

And now, for the first time,

the Civic Hybrid is able to

operate on electric power only.

It’s also smart. For example, when

Not only significantly more powerful than its predecessor, it has more response than 1.8-litre petrol engines yet uses less fuel than ever before, and with lower emissions. It surpasses Japanese 2005 emission level standards by 75% and already beats the stringent Japanese standards in place for 2010.

With more cars in the world than at any other time in history Honda knows the need to protect the environment is more important than ever. Now there’s another challenge: fuel.

you’re stationary the petrol engine

goes to standby, then the instant you

need to accelerate it’s ready.

To ensure abundant electric

power, the Hybrid is designed

to charge its batteries while you

drive by recapturing energy during

deceleration and by regenerative

braking. (It doesn’t need to be

plugged into a power socket in your

garage). So when you get in to drive,

the batteries are ready to go; you

just turn the key to start it up.

The Civic Hybrid is not about

engineering prizes or newspaper

headlines. It’s about making

an environmentally friendlier

car that’s sporty and easy to

drive, and doesn’t compromise

on performance.

1. Vehicle stationary (automatic idle stop): Engine automatically stopped. Zero fuel consumption and zero exhaust emissions. Automatic Idle Stop lamp on. Engine automatically re-starts as driver releases brakes. Under certain circumstances, the engine might not stop, anticipating imminent departure.

2. Start-up and acceleration (engine + electric motor assist): Engine running in low rpm mode. Electric motor assist provides necessary additional power to accelerate.

3. Gentle acceleration (engine only): Engine running in low rpm mode.

4. Low speed cruise (electric motor assist only): When cruising on light throttle at less than 40km/h, all 4 cylinders are deactivated, valves close and fuel supply is stopped using a system called VCM (Variable Cylinder Management). The vehicle runs on power from the electric motor alone. Under certain circum-stances the engine may not be deactivated.

5. Acceleration (engine + electric motor assist): Engine running in low rpm mode. Electric motor assist provides necessary additional power to accelerate.

6. Rapid acceleration (engine + electric motor assist): As speed rises, engine switches to high rpm mode for higher power output. Electric motor assist provides additional power for strong, powerful acceleration.

7. High speed cruise (engine only): Engine running in low rpm mode.

8. Deceleration (IMA battery recharge mode): All 4 cylinders are deactivated and fuel supply is stopped. The electric motor switches to regenerative braking mode and energy recovery is maximised to recharge the IMA batteries.

3-stage i-VTEC modes for the IMA system

1. Cylinders deactivated

Inlet and outlet valves are closed, shutting the cylinder to reduce pumping

loss, consuming no petrol.

2. Economy i-VTEC (low rpm mode)

At low rpms, the inlet valve is partially opened for maximum fuel economy.

The engine remains running to maintain vehicle speed.

3. Performance i-VTEC (high rpm mode)

The inlet valve is fully opened at high rpms for maximum power and torque

under acceleration at high engine revs.

Electronic Stability Control (VSA)

VSA is standard on all Civic models

with VSA

without VSA

without VSA

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Optimised gear selection with Gear Logic Control

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A typical driver’s acceleration and braking pattern on a winding road

Automatic gear changes without Gear Logic Control

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Brake points

Add ABS Brakes, Electronic Brakeforce

Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake

Assist (EBA), advanced MacPherson

strut front suspension and multi-link

double-wishbone rear suspension

and it’s no wonder the Civic is such

a dynamic drive.

Safer handling

Electronic Stability Control (VSA),

which includes Traction Control,

works in combination with the

DBW, braking and throttle system to

achieve safer handling in even the

worst conditions. During cornering,

VSA determines if the car is deviating

from its correct path. The system

monitors the speed of the car as well

as the relative speed of each wheel,

the amount of turn on the steering

wheel and the yaw and lateral

How ABS, EBD and EBA work

together for safer stopping.

Under emergency braking ABS stops

the wheels from locking, enabling

steering control to be retained.

Independent left/right EBD works in

tandem with ABS to maintain vehicle

stability and help prevent the rear of

the car fishtailing during emergency

braking. EBA detects sudden

brake pedal action to automatically

boost braking power to reduce

stopping distance.

Rigid monocoque body construction, using high-tension steel, integrates the body and chassis structures into one solid unit. This creates a secure foundation for stable sporty handling and luxurious ride comfort.

The new generation 2.0-litre, 1.8-litre and IMA Hybrid engines put exhilarating power right at your feet. But what is power without control?

Honda’s engineers have packed the Civic with advanced Formula One racing derived suspension and chassis technologies, so you can confidently negotiate even the trickiest conditions.

Sitting sure-footed on a long wheelbase, the Civic flows along the road with a stability that inspires absolute confidence.

Transmissions

The 5-speed automatic on 1.8-litre

and 2.0-litre models allows sporty

manual shifting using Sequential

G -forces on the vehicle. Should the

car deviate from its correct path,

VSA activates to bring the car back

on track by applying the brakes to

any individual wheel or adjusting the

engine output.

1.8S Sport

SportShift, operated by Formula One

style shift paddles positioned behind

the steering wheel. A slick shifting

5-speed manual transmission is also

available for the 1.8-litre models.

The Hybrid uses a CVT automatic

transmission for improved fuel

economy and performance.

Gear Logic Control

Gear Logic Control – standard on

the automatic transmission –

assesses the current driving

situation, taking into account

gradients, cornering and engine

speed. Gear Logic Control then

determines the correct gear to

maintain your current driving style

and holds it instead of

unnecessarily gear hunting, giving

you more acceleration and control

when and where you want it. The

adjacent illustration shows a typical

driving situation and the benefits of

Gear Logic Control.

Low contactEnergy dispersement

Energy dispersement

High contact

Advanced active and passive safety technologies ensure peace of mind. In the sports performance of the Civic you can take comfort from the armoury of world-leading safety features.

All these safety technologies are standard on every Civic. Honda believes that extra safety is not an extra luxury.

Active head restraints move the

front seat headrests forward

in the event of a rear impact,

helping reduce neck injuries.

All seat belts are 3-point ELR

(Electronic Locking Reel), with

pre-tensioners and load limiters

in the front. Three child seat

tether points across the back

seat with Automatic Locking

Reel (ALR) seat belts hold

child seats securely.

Surrounding you is an integrated,

one-piece (monocoque) structure

reinforced by a network of

high-tension steel beams, side

intrusion beams, energy absorbing

structures and passenger safety

zones – all part of Honda’s unique

G-Force Control (G-Con) system.

In the unlikely event of a frontal

A vast array of active technologies

are inside the cabin ready to protect

you against the unexpected.

Not only are there front i-SRS

dual-stage airbags for driver and

front passenger but also side

airbags with passenger side OPDS

(Occupant Position Detection System)

and full length side curtain airbags.

On today’s roads safety shouldn’t be an optional extra.

The Civic has been relentlessly tested for safety in Honda’s

omnidirectional crash test facilities to ensure it meets or exceeds

the world’s most stringent safety regulations.

collision, the ‘Catcher’s Mitt’ crash

compatibility design better meets

opposing vehicles, irrespective of

contact height. Energy is dissipated

both underneath and over the

top of the monocoque structure

resulting in less jarring within the

cabin and a safer vehicle.

Pre-tensioner

Exterior

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For details of interior colour combinations please contact your local sales branch.

AccessoriesIf you like your car to be fully loaded, we may already have the look for you in the form of the Sport versions of the 2.0S, 1.8S and Hybrid. For those who desire absolute personalisation for any model in the Civic range, we offer the opportunity to enhance your car with genuine Honda accessories.

SPECIFICATIONSCivic offers almost every conceivable option as standard including alloy wheels and six airbags. The 2.0S adds a leather interior, sunroof, 6-CD stacker and more. The Civic Hybrid combines performance and an IMA powertrain for an environmentally friendlier driving experience. For the ultimate in sports sedans choose the Sport models of the Civic range. 1.8S 1.8S 2.0S 2.0S HYBRID HYBRIDPERFORMANCE SPORT SPORT SPORT

1.8 litre, 16 valve SOHC i-VTEC engine with power of 103kW @ 6300rpm & torque of 174Nm @ 4300rpm • •

2.0 litre, 16 valve DOHC i-VTEC engine with power of 114kW @ 6200rpm & torque of 188Nm @ 4200rpm • •

IMA Hybrid system, with combined (Engine + Electric Motor) output of 85kW @ 6000rpm & torque of 170Nm @ 2500rpm • •

i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift, Electronic Control) performance and economy enhancing technology • • • • • •

Drive-By-Wire (electronic throttle control) • • • • • •

LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle II) levels bettered • • • • • •

ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) levels bettered • •

91-octane fuel. 50 litre tank capacity • • • • • •

5-speed automatic transmission with Gear Logic, Sport mode and +/- paddle operated SportShift • • • •

5-speed manual transmission • •

CVT automatic transmission with Gear Logic and Sport mode • •

282mm front ventilated brake discs and 260mm solid back brake discs • • • •

262mm front ventilated brake discs and solid back brake discs with regenerative braking • •

MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link double-wishbone rear suspension with front and rear stabiliser bars • • • • • •

15” aerodynamic alloy wheels, 15 x 6JJ with 195/65 R15 tyres. Compact spare wheel • •

16” 5-spoke alloy wheels, 16 x 6.5JJ with 205/55 R16 tyres. Compact spare wheel • •

17” 10-spoke alloy wheels, 17 x 7JJ with 215/45 R17 tyres. Compact spare wheel • •

SAFETY AND SECURITY Driver and passenger front i-SRS airbags, side front airbags with passenger side OPDS and full length side curtain airbags • • • • • •

Active headrests for front seats, height adjustable headrests for all 5 seating positions • • • • • •

Electronic Stability Control (VSA), including traction control • • • • • •

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) • • • • • •

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) ‘Catcher’s Mitt’ Collision Compatibility body design with G-Force Control (G-Con) • • • • • •

3-point ELR seatbelts (front & rear). Pretensioners, load limiters and height adjustable anchor points for front seat belts • • • • • •

3 child seat tether points and ALR (Automatic Locking Reel) seat belts in the rear. Child-proof rear door locks • • • • • •

Engine immobiliser, remote central locking on all doors with visual answer back. Interior master door lock switch • • • • • •

Keyless entry, with boot opener and central locking on key fob • • • • • •

Integrated security alarm system • • • • • •

EXTERIOR Body colour bumpers, door protector mouldings and chrome door handles • • • • • •

Electronically adjustable, body colour door mirrors with integrated side indicator • • • • • •

Mud guards, body coloured • • •

Halogen headlights - low/high beam • • • •

High Intensity Discharge headlights (HID) for low beam, halogen high beam • •

Front fog lamps • • • •

Dual exhaust pipes with chrome finishers • • • •

Single exhaust pipe with chrome finisher • •

Ducktail boot spoiler • • •

Front bumper under spoiler, rear bumper under spoiler, side skirts • • •

Boot lid mounted wing spoiler • •

COMFORT ‘Dual-Display’ dashboard for reduced driver fatigue and enhanced safety • • • • • •

Leather trimmed tilt and reach adjustable 3-spoke sports steering wheel • • • • • •

Ergonomic seats and organ style accelerator pedal designed to reduce driver fatigue • • • • • •

6-way adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat • • • • • •

Climate control air conditioning with digital adjustment • • • • • •

Cruise control, with controls integrated into the steering wheel and illuminated • • • • • •

Audio system controls integrated into the steering wheel and illuminated • • • • • •

Racing inspired paddle shifters for +/- SportShift located behind steering wheel • • • •

Variable intermittent windscreen wipers • • • • • •

Electric glass sunroof with tilt/slide function and integrated sliding shade, with one-touch open/close function and anti-trap • •

Centre console with sliding adjustable armrest, twin cupholder with lid, storage trays and storage for over 18 CDs • • • • • •

Rear seat folding centre armrest with twin cupholder • • • • • •

INTERIOR Power windows with driver’s auto up/down and anti-trap, driver’s door mounted central locking and rear window lock/unlock switches • • • • • •

Velour upholstery with metal-effect trim • • • •

Leather upholstery with metal-effect trim • •

Outside temperature display • • • • • •

Folding rear seat, with 60:40 split and quick release handles in boot • • • •

Driver and passenger vanity mirrors, front map reading lights, courtesy light and accessory 12V socket • • • • • •

Spring loaded handgrabs, one with fold down coathook in rear • • • • • •

Shopping bag hook on rear of passenger seat • • • • • •

AUDIO Integrated in-dash 45W x 4 stereo tuner with single CD player and 6 speakers, MP3/WMA compatible • •

Integrated in-dash 45W x 4 stereo tuner with 6 disc CD changer and 6 speakers, MP3/WMA compatible • • • •

In-dash auxiliary audio input jack - suitable for a portable music player (AUX) • • • • • •

Audio system controls duplicated into the steering wheel. Speed sensitive volume control (SVC) • • • • • •

Roof rack

Boot liner tray

Door visors

Custom fitted car cover

Boot cargo net

Fabric and paint protection

Bonnet protector

Headlamp protectors

Side sill garnishes

Rear door sunshades

Bluetooth hands-free kit

Accessories

Custom fitted carpet mats

Front parking sensors

Rear parking sensors

17” alloy wheels

Front fog lights

Tow bar

1.8S

DIMENSIONS CAPACITIES Length (mm) 4540 Luggage capacity (litres, VDA) 450 450 450 450 450 450 350 350

Width (mm, inc. door mirrors) 1750 Towing capacity - maximum warrantable (kg) 1200 1000 1200 1000 1000 1000 n/a n/a

Height (mm) 1435 Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.5

Wheelbase (mm) 2700 Turning circle (metres) 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.8

Track – Front/Rear (mm) 1500/1520 Weight (kg) 1194 1221 1204 1231 1241 1251 1265 1272

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Our Price PromiseOne sharp, fair price for everyone and better resale values. That’s our promise to protect the value of your investment in a new Honda.

Special deals, demonstrator sales and fleet discounts all work to lower resale prices, undermining the value of your new car and speeding up its depreciation. So at Honda New Zealand, we’ve traded in the old sales model for a new one that is easier, fairer and offers our customers better value.

You don’t have to negotiate to get a fair deal on a new Honda. Our Price Promise gives every buyer the same sharp price right from the start and we promise to keep our prices as reliable and consistent as we possibly can. And that means your new Honda will hold its value better than most other brands.

So when you choose a new Honda, you’ll drive away with a great car and lasting value. We promise.

The Honda TreeFundIn 2004 Honda New Zealand initiated the Honda TreeFund, which funds the planting of ten native trees for every new car sold, with individual Honda agents funding an additional three trees.

Trees are planted locally within the customer’s purchase region in association with Regional Councils, assisting in the restoration of communities’ biodiversity. This has proven extremely successful with over 75,000 native trees funded every year since 2004. You can see the latest total of trees funded by visiting our website.

Honda purchasers and the wider public are welcome to donate to the TreeFund and join tree planting days with Honda staff and their local Regional Council.

See www.honda.co.nz/environment

How to contact us:

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