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Honda Civic Hatchback 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 EX 5dr [Tech Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	988
Trim	EX [Tech Pack]
Price	£24,560
Engine Power - BHP	126
Acceleration	11.2
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
Length	4518 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1275 kg

Driver Convenience

7" touch screen
Adaptive cruise control
Apple car play/Android Auto
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with dual power heated blind spot mirrors
Blue dashboard illumination
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Economy mode
Electric power steering wheel with variable gear ratio steering
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Idle stop
Intelligent speed limiter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Multi information display screen and trip computer
Rear parking camera
Road departure mitigation
Smartphone wireless charging plate
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive damping system
Vehicle stability assist

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
2x USB and HDMI
465w Power audio system
Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player
Connect with Garmin sat nav, touch screen, internet radio/MP3/CD, Aha app, internet
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner
High power Audio system with 11 Speakers
Premium audio system
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Subwoofer

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
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 adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Fuel filler cap
Headlight washers
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Panorama glass roof
Power foldback door mirrors
Privacy glass
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Single exhaust tailpipe

Interior Features

60/40 split folding rear seat
Alloy pedals
Ambient lighting
Boot light
Cargo hooks
Centre console storage and sliding armrest
Driver and front passenger seat electric lumbar adjustment
Driver seat back pocket
Driver's seat height adjustment
Dual climate control air conditioning system
Front accessory power socket
Front map lights
Front/rear courtesy lights
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox light
Heated front seats
Isofix points
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Leather gear knob
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Luggage floor box
Passenger seat back pocket
Rear air vents
Rear armrest with cupholder
Rear heated seats
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
Anti-whiplash front headrests
Collision mitigation braking system
Deflation detection system
Dual front SRS airbags
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear seat belt with emergency locking retractor
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
Security alarm
Selectable door unlock
Smart entry + Smart start

Trim

Black instrument panel

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	64.5
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

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	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.8

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)	11.2
Engine Power - BHP	126
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	126 mph

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
Gross Vehicle Weight	1775 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1245 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	500 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	1275 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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