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Honda Civic Hatchback 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 S 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	988
Trim	S
Price	£22,685
Engine Power - BHP	126
Acceleration	10.5
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4518 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	492 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1229 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive motion for electric power steering
Blue dashboard illumination
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Economy mode
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision warning
Idle stop
Intelligent speed limiter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Multi-information display
Road departure mitigation
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Vehicle stability assist

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Black grille
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome window surround
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Fuel filler cap
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Single exhaust tailpipe

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 Cargo net hook
60/40 split folding rear seat
Blue meter illumination
Centre console storage and sliding armrest
Cloth upholstery
Driver's seat height adjustment
Driver/front passenger manual lumbar adjust
Front map lights
Front passenger seat
Front/rear courtesy lights
Isofix points
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Luggage floor box
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
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
Remote central locking with 2 jack knife keys
Security alarm
Selectable door unlock
Superlocking
Window key fob

Trim

Black instrument panel

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.41
HC	0.024
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.012
Particles	0.0004
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	164
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	125

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	988
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	73
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	78.7
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

Generation Mark	10
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
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)	10.5
Engine Power - BHP	126
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	129 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" 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	1645 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1209 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	492 l
Max. Loading Weight	416 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1229 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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