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Honda Civic Hatchback 2.0 eHEV Elegance 5dr CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1993
Trim	Elegance
Price	£35,575
Battery Capacity	1.05
Engine Power - BHP	143
Acceleration	7.8
Top Speed	111 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	108
Length	4551 mm
Width	1802 mm
Height	1408 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	415 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1443 kg

Driver Convenience

7" Multi information display screen
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive motion for electric power steering
Adjustable speed limiter
Agile handling assist
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Monitor
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Driving modes
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
Honda CONNECT with Navigation 9" touchscreen, AM/FM/DAB, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, live traffic info
Honda sensing
Idle stop
Intelligent speed limiter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Low speed following
Power meter
Rear parking camera
Road departure mitigation
Tailgate
Traffic jam assist
Traffic sign recognition
Wireless apple carplay

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Vehicle stability assist

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
2x USB Front socket (1 data & 1 charge)
8 Speakers
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner
Front tweeters
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Aspherical driver door mirrors
Auto headlight adjuster
Auto headlights
Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Body colour door handles
Chrome window garnish
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front and rear windows
Electrically folding door mirrors
Headlight extension black
High beam assist
High level LED brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front turn type
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Material finish grille
Pop up hood
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Single hidden exhaust pipe
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Cargo accessory power socket
Cargo net hooks
Driver and front passenger seat armrests
Driver's electric lumbar adjustment
Driver's seat height adjustment
Dual climate control air conditioning system
Fabric upholstery
Front accessory power socket
Front map lights
Front/rear courtesy lights
Glovebox light
Heated front seats
Hybrid emblem
Isofix points/i size
Leather steering wheel
Meter Illumination white
Passenger seat back pocket
Platinum chrome interior door handles
Rear head restraints
Rear reading lights
Rear seat centre armrest
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Tonneau cover
Trunk light
USB Rear number 2 x charge
White ambient roof light

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Airbags - driver and front passenger
Airbags - Knee (AS)
Airbags - Knee (DR)
Anti-whiplash front headrests
Brake hold function
Collision mitigation braking system
Collision mitigation throttle control
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 centre airbag
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Low speed brake system
Manual child lock in rear doors
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear airbags
Regenerative braking/deceleration paddle control

Security

Immobiliser
Mirrors and windows key fob
Remote central locking with 2 jack knife keys
Security alarm
Selectable door unlock
Smart entry + Smart start
Superlocking
Tilt sensors
Ultrasonic security sensor

Wheels

17" 2 tone diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.05
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.14
HC	0.017
NOx	0.008
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	94
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	89

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1993
Compression Ratio	13.9:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	81
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	96.7
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	72.4

General

Generation Mark	11
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	82
NCAP Safety Assist %	83
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.8
Engine Power - BHP	143
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	186
Engine Torque - RPM	4500
Top Speed	111 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/50 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DIAMOND CUT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1408 mm
Length	4551 mm
Wheelbase	2734 mm
Width	1802 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2082 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1865 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1220 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	415 l
Max. Loading Weight	422 kg
Max. Roof Load	65
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1443 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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