In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Hatchback 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 Sport Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	988
Trim	Sport Line
Price	£22,600
Engine Power - BHP	126
Acceleration	10.9
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
Blue dashboard illumination
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Colour driver's information system display
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Economy mode
Electric power steering
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Idle stop
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Rear parking camera
Road departure mitigation
Speed limiter
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Vehicle stability assist

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
2x USB and HDMI
8 Speakers
Connect with Garmin sat nav, touch screen, internet radio/MP3/CD, Aha app, internet
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Automatic retractable door mirrors
Black door mirrors with integrated indicators
Black grille
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Exterior sport garnish includes front and side sills
Front fog lights
Front spoiler
Halogen headlights
High beam assist
High mount brake light
LED daytime running lights
Piano black garnish window surround
Rear wiper
Remote control door mirrors
Remote window closing
Side under spoiler

Interior Features

4 Trunk cargo hooks
Alloy pedals
Ambient lighting
Centre console storage and sliding armrest
Driver seat back pocket
Driver's electric lumbar adjustment
Driver's seat height adjustment
Dual climate control air conditioning system
Electric lumbar adjustment on passenger's seat
Front accessory power socket
Front map lights
Front/rear courtesy lights
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox light
Isofix system on outer rear seats
Leather gear knob
Leather steering wheel with red stitching
Leather upholstery with red stitching
Passenger seat back pocket
Rear accessory power socket
Rear armrest with cupholder
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Tonneau cover
Trunk light

Passive Safety

15" solid rear disc brakes
15" Vented front disc brakes
3 Point ELR front seat belts x2
3 Point ELR rear seat belts x3
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 seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Tyre pressure warning

Security

ECU immobiliser
Honda super locks
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
Security alarm
Selectable door unlock
Ultrasonic alarm

Wheels

17" Dynamic exclusive black alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.507
HC	0.025
Noise Level dB(A)	64.5
NOx	0.016
Standard 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	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	46.3

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)	10.9
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)	1267 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	500 kg
Max. Roof Load	45
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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