Honda’s popular Civic has undergone a minor change and has announced that it will be released on September 13, 2024. This update adds a new grade, “RS,” which pursues sporty driving, and the exclusive 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) is attracting a lot of attention. In addition, the exterior design has been revamped, evolving to a more sophisticated and stylish impression.
The new Civic lineup includes the 2.0L hybrid “eLX” and “eEX” priced from 3,998,500 yen to 4,307,600 yen, the 1.5L turbo gasoline “LX” and “EX” priced from 3,448,500 yen to 3,798,300 yen, and the “RS” priced at 4,198,700 yen.
About the new Civic minor change
Civic minor change model
In this minor change, the exterior design has been revamped, with the front grille, bumper, and taillights now having a more aggressive and sporty impression. A new grade, “RS,” which aims to provide the joy of light and agile handling, has been added to the gasoline model. A new body color, “Seabed Blue Pearl,” has also been added.
Safety features include an enhanced “sudden acceleration suppression function” and a collision mitigation brake that can recognize vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles going straight when turning right at an intersection. An “auto brake hold memory function” has also been added. The sports grade “Civic RS” no longer has the 6-speed manual transmission that was available on the previous gasoline-powered “LX” and “EX” models, and the manual transmission is now exclusive to the newly introduced “RS”. Like the gasoline-powered models, the hybrid model has also been changed to two grades: “eEX” and “eLX”.
Honda SENSING safety equipment has also been improved, with the addition of a sudden acceleration suppression function, providing a safer driving experience.
New Civic minor change: RS grade added
Civic RS exterior
The “RS” grade features a dedicated suspension and large-diameter disc rotor brakes, achieving lightness and high controllability. In addition, black-decorated exterior parts, an “RS” exclusive emblem, and 18-inch aluminum wheels emphasize a sporty impression. This highlights a more powerful and masculine style.
Civic RS exterior
The engine is a 1.5L VTEC TURBO. It employs a rev-matching system that automatically controls engine speed in accordance with deceleration, supporting smooth manual driving. Furthermore, a single-mass lightweight flywheel with a 30% reduction in moment of inertia achieves quicker rotation reduction, allowing for lighter gear changes and a sense of unity with the car. Furthermore, the lightweight flywheel and rev-matching system improve shifting comfort, further enhancing the enjoyment of sporty driving. The 6-speed manual transmission is exclusive to the “RS” model, and has been discontinued in the standard model.
The suspension employs stiffer springs and stabilizers, as well as solid rubber compliance bushings, which lowers the ground clearance by 5mm and provides even sportier driving performance.
Civic RS interior
In the interior, the “RS” exclusive sports seats and steering wheel with red stitching create a sporty atmosphere. The meter panel design has also been revamped, improving visibility and functionality. In addition, a new “INDIVIDUAL” mode has been added, and four drive mode switches (NORMAL / SPORT / ECON / INDIVIDUAL) can be used to set the car to your liking.
This minor change has made the distinction between the “RS” and the regular model even clearer.
New Civic minor change body color
Premium Crystal Blue Metallic has been discontinued and Seabed Blue Pearl has been adopted.
The body color lineup includes five colors: Crystal Black Pearl, Platinum White Pearl (+38,500 yen), Sonic Gray Pearl (+38,500 yen), Seabed Blue Pearl (+38,500 yen) NEW , and Premium Crystal Red Metallic (+60,500 yen).
Premium Crystal Red Metallic
Seabed Blue Pearl
Sonic Gray Pearl
Premium Crystal Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl Platinum White Pearl
New Civic minor change interior
The interior features sports seats and a steering wheel with red stitching exclusive to the RS, and a special welcome animation has been added to the LCD meter. This improves the design and visibility, enhancing the sporty atmosphere. The infotainment system is equipped with a 9-inch Google built-in, allowing you to use Google Maps and Assistant without a smartphone. The USB port has also been updated to the latest Type C.
Additionally, the e:HEV model has been changed from the previous single grade to two grades: “e:HEV LX” and “e:HEV EX.” The interior now features a bright, light gray interior that evokes the quiet, smooth driving characteristic of hybrids. The “e:HEV EX” grade comes standard with an electric panoramic sunroof, providing excellent ventilation and a sense of openness.
New Civic minor change safety features
The Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) has expanded its operating range and targets, supporting collision avoidance and damage mitigation over a wider area. When turning right at an intersection, the detection targets have been expanded to include not only automobiles and pedestrians but also bicycles and motorcycles, and when crossing from the left and right while driving straight, it can detect automobiles in addition to pedestrians and bicycles.
This minor change has newly adopted a “sudden acceleration suppression function.” In addition, the advanced safety driving support system with improved performance supports driving in various situations.
Honda SENSING
It comes standard with Honda SENSING, but is equipped with a more advanced model than the previous model that is also capable of detecting pedestrians at night.
| System Equipment | New Civic |
|---|---|
| Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) |
◯ (Daytime and nighttime pedestrians and bicycles) |
| False start prevention function | ◯ |
| Pedestrian Accident Reduction Steering | ◯ |
| Road departure prevention function | ◯ |
| ACC with traffic jam following function | ◯ |
| LKAS | ◯ |
| Sign recognition function | ◯ |
| False backward start prevention function | ◯ |
| Automatic high beam | ◯ |
| Near-Collision Mitigation Braking | ◯ |
| Traffic Jam Assist | ◯ |
| Adaptive Driving Beam | ◯ |
| Sudden acceleration control function NEW | ◯ |
New Civic minor change engine
Two four-cylinder engines are available: a 1.5L inline four-cylinder VTEC turbo engine with a maximum power output of 134 kW (182 PS) at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 240 Nm (24.5 kgfm) at 1,700-4,500 rpm. The turbocharged engine’s figures represent an increase of 6 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque over the same engine in the previous generation.
| Specifications | New Civic |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,550mm |
| Overall width | 1,800mm |
| Overall height | 1,415mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735mm |
| engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder VTEC turbo engine |
| Maximum power | 134kW (182PS) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 240Nm (24.5kgfm) / 1,700-4,500rpm |
transmission |
CVT |
| Drive system | 2WD |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 15.7km/L |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
| Specifications | New Civic RS |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,550mm |
| Overall width | 1,800mm |
| Overall height | 1,410mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735mm |
| engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder VTEC turbo engine |
| Maximum power | 134kW (182PS) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 240Nm (24.5kgfm) / 1,700-4,500rpm |
transmission |
6MT |
| Drive system | 2WD |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 15.3km/L |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
RS
Furthermore, the hybrid model will feature the sporty e:HEV hybrid system, a 2.0L direct injection engine + motor “two-motor hybrid system.”
| Specifications | New Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,550mm |
| Overall width | 1,800mm |
| Overall height | 1,415mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735mm |
| engine | 2.0L direct injection engine + motor “SPORT HYBRID i-MMD” |
| Maximum power | 104kW (141ps) / 6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 182Nm (18.6kgm) / 4,500rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
135kW (184ps) / 5,000-6,000rpm |
| Motor Max Torque |
315Nm (32.1kgm) / 0-2,000rpm |
transmission |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
| Drive system | 2WD |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
24.2km/L |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
New Civic minor change price and grade
Due to the global rise in raw material prices and logistics costs, prices are revised at the time of minor changes. The e:HEV has been changed from one grade to two, “e:HEV EX” and “e:HEV LX”, the same as the gasoline-powered vehicle. Furthermore, the 6MT is now exclusive to the RS and has been discontinued for all grades.
| grade | engine | Drive system |
transmission |
Price (10%) |
New price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.5L 4-cylinder VTEC turbo engine |
FF | CVT (torque converter/ with 7-speed mode) |
3,190,000 yen | 3,448,500 yen |
| 6MT | 3,190,000 yen | – | |||
| EX | CVT (torque converter/ with 7-speed mode) |
3,539,800 yen | 3,798,000 yen | ||
| 6MT | 3,539,800 yen | – | |||
| RS | 6MT | – | 4,198,700 yen | ||
| e:HEV LX |
2.0L direct injection engine + motor “SPORT HYBRID i-MMD” |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
3,940,200 yen | 3,999,850 yen | |
| e:HEV EX |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
– | 4,307,000 yen |
About Honda Genuine Accessories
This time, Honda Access is offering a large wing reminiscent of the Civic Type R as a genuine accessory, as well as tailgate spoilers in wing and ducktail types .
Civic eHEV (optional equipment)
Tailgate spoiler
(wing type)
Tailgate spoiler
(ducktail type)
Other options include aerodynamic bumper extensions and sporty garnishes for the grille and lower bumper intakes.
Front bumper garnish
Front grill garnish
Lower grill garnish
Door mirror cover
A word from the editorial department
For Honda, the Civic is a global strategic vehicle and a highly popular model. This time, a new grade “RS” that focuses on driving performance will be added.
As of May 2024, orders for the Civic Type R are still temporarily suspended , making it difficult to obtain, so the RS, with its increased maximum output and special equipment, may be a car that makes you think, “Maybe this is a good option?”
This minor change has further improved the sporty driving performance and sophisticated design of the new Civic. We can’t wait for its release on September 12th.
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