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Honda Civic Hatchback 1.5 VTEC Turbo Sport 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Sport
Price	£25,660
Engine Power - BHP	182
Acceleration	8.2
Top Speed	137 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
Length	4518 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1308 kg

Driver Convenience

7" touch screen
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive motion for electric power steering
Apple car play/Android Auto
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Economy mode
Electric power steering wheel with variable gear ratio steering
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
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Idle stop
Intelligent speed limiter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Multi-information display
Rear parking camera
Red instrument illumination
Road departure mitigation
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Vehicle stability assist

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
180w Power audio system
2x USB and HDMI
8 Speakers
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Black grille
Black window surrounds
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Dual exhaust pipes
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Electrically folding door mirrors
Front/rear and side sill sport styling
Fuel filler cap
Headlight washers
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Power foldback door mirrors
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 Cargo net hook
60/40 split folding rear seat
Alloy pedals
Ambient light in roof
Centre console storage and sliding armrest
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger seat electric lumbar adjustment
Driver's seat height adjustment
Dual climate control air conditioning system
Front accessory power socket
Front map lights
Front passenger seat
Front/rear courtesy lights
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox light
Isofix points
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Leather gear knob
Leather steering wheel
Luggage floor box
Passenger seat back pocket
Rear accessory power socket
Rear air vents
Rear armrest with cupholder
Red meter illumination
Shift indicator lighting (SIL)
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Tonneau cover
Trunk light

Passive Safety

5 three point seatbelts
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Airbags - driver and front passenger
Anti-whiplash front headrests
Child locks on rear doors
Collision mitigation braking system
Deflation detection system
Driver SRS airbag (single stage inflation)
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear seat belts with emergency locking retractor (ELR)
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Low speed safety system
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Tyre pressure warning

Security

Immobiliser
Mirrors and windows key fob
Remote central locking with 2 jack knife keys
Security alarm
Selectable door unlock
Superlocking
Ultrasonic security sensor

Trim

Black instrument panel

Wheels

17" Black alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.228
HC	0.011
Noise Level dB(A)	64.5
NOx	0.009
Particles	0.0004
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	133

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	10.6:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	73
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	89.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.9

General

Generation Mark	10
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	75
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	88
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.2
Engine Power - BHP	182
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	240
Engine Torque - RPM	1900
Top Speed	137 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1434 mm
Length	4518 mm
Wheelbase	2697 mm
Width	1799 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2076 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	46.9
Gross Vehicle Weight	1760 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1209 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	452 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1308 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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