The 2013 Frankfurt
Motor Show provides the setting for Honda to publically reveal the new
Civic Tourer. Developed and designed in Europe, the new Civic Tourer offers class-leading trunk volume of 624L (Rear
seats up, measured up to the tonneau cover), advanced technology and
distinctive styling. The Civic Tourer will be offered with Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine which
combines competitive power (120 PS) and 300 Nm of torque with CO2 emissions
of just 99g/km*, offering an impressive balance of fuel economy and driving
performance.
The updated Civic 5-door will also be shown for the first
time. The car will benefit from a refreshed exterior design and interior
refinements that give the Civic 5-door an even more distinctive, sportier
appearance. Both the updated Civic 5-door and the Civic Tourer will be built at
Honda’s UK manufacturing facility and will be launched in Europe from early
2014.
Both cars will also benefit from a new suite of advanced
active safety systems that Honda will introduce for the first time on these
models under the Advanced Driver Assist Systems name. These sensor based active
safety systems use a combination of cameras and short range lidar (laser
radar), and radar technologies to help avoid or mitigate accidents, delivering
a high standard of safety for the driver, passengers, pedestrians and other
road users in line with Honda’s philosophy of ‘Safety for Everyone’.
Also on display is the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC unveiled at Geneva
earlier this year. The CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC available in two wheel drive with manual
transmission offers both performance (300Nm of torque and 120 PS) and low CO?
emissions (119g/km*). Racing is in Honda’s DNA and the coming years herald a
return to the brand’s sporty pedigree with the introduction of exciting new
models and Honda’s return to Formula One (in a joint project with McLaren). In
celebration of this and Honda’s current successes in Motorsport across the
World, including Moto GP, WTCC and Dakar Rally, Honda will showcase a
collection of modern and historic racing machines alongside its ultimate
supercar, the NSX Concept II first shown in Europe at the Geneva Motor Show
earlier in the year. As part of this display, Honda will show the McLaren Honda
MP4/4 Heritage F1 Car, the Castrol Honda 2013 WTCC car,the RC213V Race
Motorcycle ridden by Stefan Bradl that is currently running in the Moto GP and
the 2013 Honda CRF450X Dakar Rally model.
Furthermore, Honda will have on display some of its recently
launched motorcycles including the Gold Wing F6B and the NC700X equipped with
Honda’s dual clutch transmission.
The Honda Press Conference will take place at 13:30hrs CET
on Tuesday 10th September on the Honda stand (Hall 9: Stand B11).
*Honda internal figures
HONDA CIVIC TOURER
The new Civic Tourer was developed and designed in
Europe, allowing Honda’s European R&D team to lead the creative and
technical design process. The sleek and sophisticated profile of the Civic
Tourer does not compromise the car’s practicality. The Civic Tourer delivers
exceptional versatility and functionality with class leading interior space of
624L (trunk volume with the rear seats up, measured up to the tonneau
cover).
The Civic Tourer will be offered with the new 1.6 i-DTEC
diesel engine from Honda’s Earth Dream’s Technology series. The engine is the
lightest in its class, delivering 300 Nm of torque and CO? emissions from
just 99g/km*. The Civic Tourer will also be offered with Honda’s 1.8 i-VTEC
engine in manual or automatic transmission producing from only 148g* of
CO? per km.
A brand new Adaptive Damper System will help to enhance the
stability and comfort of the Civic Tourer under varying load and driving
conditions and new advanced Active Safety features to deliver a high standard
of safety.
Functionality &
Form: No compromise on design or space
“I am very proud of the Civic Tourer’s sporty, sleek
and dynamic proportions, which somewhat hide the car’s true functionality and
versatility. To achieve true utility on a compact car, you have to consider how
to make the most of the space in the cabin, which generally also affects the
design. Due to the clever platform of the Civic, we had freedom to optimise the
package. The end result is a car that has almost a sports-car silhouette.
For me, the strength of the car is the synergy of functionality, versatility,
and dynamic expression.” Adrian Killham,
Large Project Leader, Civic Tourer.
The exterior design of the Civic Tourer is sophisticated and
sporty, its unique style is defined by a bold line that runs continuously from
the front A-pillar to the D-pillar creating the impression of a floating roof
line.
The development team for the Civic Tourer spent concentrated
on new ways to interpret this section of the car to deliver a feeling of
premium value and character. The glass of the rear quarter window has been
extended to cover the body work of the D-pillar and the rear door sash has been
raised by 17mm compared to the Civic 5-door to enable this bold styling line
and creating an elegant look.
“At first glance it is clear that the Civic Tourer does not
look like other Wagons. Recently-launched cars have tended to follow a
similar style. The Civic Tourer has a different balance and appeal.”
Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader, Civic Tourer. Behind this
sophisticated and sporty design is a hidden versatility that leads to clever
functionality and unrivalled practicality.
The Civic Tourer benefits from the same unique centre fuel
tank layout used in the Civic 5-door. The fuel tank is located under the front
seats allowing the Civic Tourer to offer unparalleled interior space and
Honda’s magic seat configuration.
The Civic Tourer offers class leading trunk space across
both the C and D segments. The cargo area will accommodate 3 large-sized
Samsonite cases with the tonneau cover pulled over to conceal the cases.
* 624L* trunk volume (Rear seats up, up to tonneau cover)
* 1668L* trunk volume (Rear seats down, up to roof lining)
There is a small compartment suitable for storing the
tonneau cover so that it can be detached and stored out the way when it is not
needed.
Furthermore, there is additional under floor storage in the
boot which makes carrying tall objects in the boot easy and the height of the
loading lip has been reduced by 137mm* compared to the Civic 5-door to
facilitate effortless loading.
Honda’s unique Magic Seats deliver further practicality and
space within the Civic Tourer, enabling a range of seating configurations for
maximum versatility.The rear seats assembly folds down in one easy movement,
and the interior trunk floor of the Civic Tourer has been raised compared to
the 5-door to create a completely flat area when the seats are folded down. The
rear seat cushions can also be flipped up to reveal ample floor space for
carrying tall objects. A 60:40 split in the seat base offers even more options
for carrying both people and cargo and provides an alternative load area if
access via the tailgate is limited.
Driving Performance:
Advanced and Efficient Technology
The Civic Tourer will be offered with the new 1.6
i-DTEC diesel engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series (manual
transmission). This engine is the first from the Earth Dreams Technology series
to be introduced in Europe. The 1.6 i-DTEC engine is also offered in the
CR-V and Civic 5-door and is the lightest in its class, delivering 300 Nm of
torque and in the Civic Tourer, CO? emissions from just
99g/km*.
The philosophy behind Earth Dreams Technology is to deliver
an impressive balance between fuel economy and driving performance and this is
certainly the case in the Civic Tourer, also delivering low running costs for
customers.
The 1.6 i-DTEC engine is comprised of an aluminium cylinder
head joined to an open deck aluminium block and is the lightest diesel engine
in its class. The mechanical friction has been reduced to the level equivalent
of a petrol engine. All the rotating parts have been carefully optimised to
reduce their friction, helping to provide excellent fuel economy whilst making
sure the new Civic Tourer is fun to drive.
The 1.6 i-DTEC engine was designed specifically for the
European Market and is built at Honda’s UK Manufacturing plant (where the Civic
Tourer will also be built). The Civic Tourer will also be offered with Honda’s
1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission producing from only 148g*
of CO? per km.
Adaptive Damper
System
The Civic Tourer will feature an innovative rear Adaptive
Damper System, a first for a production car. The system has three
settings - comfort, normal and dynamic - all of which have been developed to
enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions. This
allows the Civic Tourer to remain comfortable during highway cruising, yet firm
and agile when high-performance handling is required.
“By introducing the technology in this format, we expect
many customers will be able to experience the benefits of this advanced
system.” Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader.
Safety
As with all Honda cars, safety was at the forefront of the
development team’s mind when designing the Civic Tourer, particularly the
integration of active safety systems known as Advanced Driver Assist Systems.
Honda has introduced a new suite of sensor based active
safety systems that use a combination of cameras, short range lidar (Laser
Radar) and radar technologies. The Civic Tourer and the updated Civic 5-door
will both utilise these technologies and many other advanced safety features to
deliver a high standard of safety for the driver, passengers, pedestrians and
other road users in line with Honda’s philosophy of ‘Safety for Everyone’.
Refreshed and Refined
Honda will show the updated Civic 5-door for the first time
at Frankfurt Motor Show. The car will benefit from a refreshed exterior design
and interior refinements that give the Civic 5-door a more distinctive,
sportier appearance. The refreshed
exterior styling of the Civic focuses on the rear of the car with the
introduction of privacy glass to the rear window and the exterior window . In
addition, smoke coloured rear combination lights have also been introduced. A
license plate garnish, tailgate garnish and a new lower bumper garnish all
finished in black have been added. The
updated Civic 5-door also features a new front bumper garnish finished in
black, darker wheel arch garnish and new 17” Aluminum wheels finished in silver
and black.
Subtle cosmetic
changes to the interior further emphasise the interior quality and sporty
appearance of the updated Civic 5-door. These styling changes include new white
stitching detail that has been applied to the steering wheel, seat and knee pad
and black buttons on the audio panel and steering wheel switches.
The updated Civic 5-door has also undergone small
adjustments to the front and rear suspension and steering in order to optimise
linearity, stability and the ride comfort particularly at high speeds. More
information will be provided at the European Media Test drive later this year.
The updated Civic 5-door will feature the same suite of new
sensor based active safety systems that use a combination of cameras and short
range lidar technologies that are being introduced on the Civic Tourer. For
details of Advanced Driver Assist Systems fitted to the Civic Tourer please see
“Safety for Everyone” section below.
The updated Civic 5-door will be built at Honda’s UK
manufacturing facility and will be launched in Europe from early 2014.
SAFETY FOR EVERYONE
Honda’s commitment to safety is embodied by the term ‘Safety
for Everyone’; safety for drivers, but also safety for passengers, pedestrians
and occupants of all vehicles. Honda’s car-to-car crash test facility at the
Tochigi R&D plant analyses impacts between models of different sizes and
weights and develops solutions to mitigate injuries for both passengers and
pedestrians.
As with all Honda cars, safety was at the forefront of the
development team’s mind when designing the updated Civic 5-door and the Civic
Tourer. Particularly important was the integration of advanced active safety
systems known as Advanced Driver Assist Systems. This suite of sensor based
active safety systems will be using a combination of cameras and short range
lidar and radar technologies:
Advanced Driver Assist Systems available on the Civic and
Civic Tourer will include*;
Lane Departure
Warning
Lane Departure Warning detects road markings and if the car
deviates from your current lane without indicating, Lane Departure Warning
alerts you with audible and visual warnings.
Traffic Sign Recognition
Traffic Sign Recognition has the ability to automatically
recognise road signs and display them via the intelligent Multi Information
Display. Two road signs can be displayed at any one time.
Blind Spot
Information
Blind Spot Information is a Honda-first radar technology
which can automatically detect vehicles in the driver’s blind spot and warns of
potential dangers.
Forward Collision
Warning
Forward Collision Warning detects risk of collision by
recognising the vehicle directly infront using a camera. The system operates
when the car is at a speed of 15km/h and above. The system offers visible and
audible warnings.
High-beam Support
System
This system detects oncoming vehicles, bicycles and
environmental brightness and automatically applies the High beam on/off when
necessary. This system can be switched on or off by the driver.
Cross Traffic Monitor
Honda’s Cross Traffic Monitor system warns the driver when
reversing of approaching vehicles using rear side radar sensors that are
located in the rear bumper of the car. The direction of an approaching vehicle
is shown either on the rear camera screen or displayed using arrows showing the
direction of the travelling vehicle on the i-Mid display.
City-Brake Active System **
Specifically designed to help avoid or mitigate low speed
accidents. CTBA is a laser radar system that scans the road ahead,
automatically applying the brakes if an imminent risk of collision is detected.
The system operates at low speeds (30km/h and below).
Adaptive Cruise Control
This system allows you to choose both your speed and
distance from the vehicle ahead. If this falls below the set level, the system
instantly decelerates the vehicle. Where quicker deceleration is required ACC
will alert the driver to apply the brakes.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System**
This system monitors the following distance and closing rate
between your vehicle and the car directly in front of it, warning the driver
when a collision is likely and helping reduce impact speed when a collision becomes
unavoidable.
* Available on selected Grades
** City-Brake Active System and Collision Mitigation Braking
System/ Adaptive Cruise Control are not
available in conjunction with each other.
NSX CONCEPT II
The Honda NSX Concept II showcases the evolution of the next
generation supercar’s styling and design and was first shown in Europe at the
Geneva Motor show earlier this year, it also provides a look at the possible
direction for the interior design.
The exterior design stays remarkably true to the original
concept styling, maintaining its low and wide stance with the dynamic and
alluring proportions that are highlighted by clean, modern and simple
surfacing, and edgy details that communicate supercar attitude and a high-tech
feel.
The NSX Concept offers a glimpse at a potential direction
for the next-generation NSX’s interior design. The interior package boasts
outstanding visibility, a strong driving position, and an intuitive “Simple
Sports Interface” that minimises interior clutter, allowing the driver to focus
on the driving experience. Consistent with the spirit of the original NSX,
Honda’s designers have strived to deliver synergy between man and machine.
With the aim of delivering a new sports car experience that
combines supercar dynamic capabilities with advanced environmental performance,
the NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected V-6 engine mated to
Honda’s Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system which is
part of Earth Dreams Technology series and maximises the overall drive train
efficiency, reaffirming Honda’s commitment to reducing CO₂ emissions.
As previously
announced, the new NSX is being developed by a global R&D team led by
designers and engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. located in Los Angeles,
California, and Raymond, Ohio headed by Chief Engineer, Ted Klaus. The new NSX
will be manufactured at a new production facility in central Ohio.
In August this year, the Honda NSX prototype made its first
public appearance at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio,
showcasing the steady progress being made toward the planned 2015 launch.
MCLAREN HONDA MP4/4
HERITAGE F1 CAR
Powered by a 1500cc V6 twin-turbo engine, this iconic
machine dominated the 1988 F1 series, winning 15 of 16 GPs. It set the record
for the number of GP wins in a season and won both the Constructor's and
Driver's championships. Honda will return to F1 in 2015 under a joint project
with McLaren.
CASTROL HONDA WTCC
CAR
Honda is competing in the 2013 FIA World Touring Car
Championship with drivers Gabriele Tarquini and Tiago Monteiro and Honda will
be displaying the 2013 car at Frankfurt 2013. The Civic WTCC car utilises the
HR412E engine, a completely bespoke 1.6 litre 4 cylinder direct injection
turbo-charged petrol engine, fully conforming to FIA regulations for the WTCC.
LCR HONDA MOTOGP,
STEFAN BRADL
Honda will also display the RC213V Race Motorcycle ridden by
Stefan Bradl that is currently running in the Moto GP for the LCR Honda MotoGP
team, further demonstrating Honda’s passion and pedigree in the world of
Motorsport.
HONDA GENUINE
ACCESSORIES
Civic Tourer Packs & Single Options
Honda has launched a range of accessories for the Civic
Tourer. Customers can choose from a wide variety of accessory packs and single
options to personalise their car to suit their style.
Sports Pack
The Sports Pack offers a combination of accessories to give
the Civic Tourer a more focused, road-holding look. The front, side and rear
skirts all come in a carbon-inspired finish to give an extra edge to the car’s
dynamic profile. To complete the look, customers can select a set of optional
18” Hydrogen alloys. These diamond cut wheels are finished in a matte clear
coat and feature Rombo Silver windows.
Cargo Pack
If you need to frequently transport luggage or specialised
equipment for work or leisure, you may opt for the Cargo Pack. This pack offers
a unique combination of storage solutions including a separation net, cargo
room garnish, a side pocket net and a boot tray with dividers. Whether it’s
just a laptop or suitcases, this option boosts the Civic Tourer’s class-leading
load area.
Convenience Pack
For buyers keen to keep their Civic looking great for
longer, the Convenience Pack provides a bespoke collection of accessories designed
to protect the car from weathering and surface wear and tear. The doorstep
garnishes, mudguards and body-coloured side body trims will protect against
scrapes, mud and sand and can be combined with optional 17” Cobalt alloy
wheels.
Aero Pack
The Aero Pack offers a blend of aesthetic and practical
benefits. Its front Aero bumper reflects the car’s sporty look, whilst the rear
skirt complements the front bumper perfectly. The finishing touches are
provided by a choice of optional 17" or 18" Argon alloy wheels. Both
5-spoke designs come in a diamond cut surface with a matte clear coat and are
contrasted by Gun Powder Black windows.
Design Pack
The Design Pack provides a wide range of stylish design
details you can use to personalise your car. These include a sports tank lid,
door mirror covers, air intake garnishes and a front sports grille, all in a
matte metallic finish. Optional 18” Krypton alloy wheels complete the picture.
Single Options
Civic Tourer customers also have the choice of single options,
such as Honda SD navigation. Working through a 6.1-inch WVGA touchscreen, the
system offers full functional navigation with voice commands and menus in 12
different languages. The multi-sensor navigation system accurately pinpoints
your position, whilst the maps cover 34 different EU countries and can be
updated via SD card. The system features Bluetooth HFT connectivity with
integrated microphone and audio streaming.
Civic owners can also select a fixed or detachable trailer
hitch designed to match the bodywork, performance and towing capacity of the
car. The detachable version has a foldable socket plate so it becomes invisible
when not in use.
You can choose from a total of six exciting alloy wheel
designs. The Argon design comes in both 17-inch and 18-inch sizes and features
a Diamond cut A surface, matte clear coat and Gun Powder Black windows. The 17-inch Cobalt features a full
coat Chrome Shadow with a clear coat, whilst the 17-inch Radium combines a
Diamond cut A surface with a clear coat and Rombo Silver windows. The 18-inch
Hydrogen comes in Rombo Silver Windows and completes the look with a
carbon-look centre cap. The 18-inch Krypton has a Diamond cut A surface with a
clear coat, black pearl windows and a carbon-look centre cap.
To make parking safe and effortless you have the option of
adding front and rear parking sensors to the vehicle.
For an additional aesthetic touch, a tailgate decoration
(available in two finishes, black or matte metallic silver) fits under the
lower rear window and partly covers the car’s tailgate.
Drivers wishing to expand the car’s carrying capacity may be
interested in the utility accessories. Fitting cross bars together with a
choice of attachments allows you to carry everything from skis to bicycles and
extra luggage, creating more space and comfort for passengers within the car.
The dog guard will keep luggage and pets safe and secure
within the boot area of the car. It can be easily fitted and removed and is
made from powder-coated durable steel.
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