The Japanese company introduced the new Honda Civic 2016. The tenth generation of this sedan has been completely renewed, from the design of the body to their engines, including the first turbocharged gasoline engine of the firm in the United States.


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With respect to its dimensions, it is slightly larger than its predecessor. This 2016 model grew 1.1" on length and 2" on width, but is 0.8" less high. At the same time, the torsional rigidity has been improved by 25% thanks to the use of high strength steel which reduced its weight on 66 lbs. Due to this, the new Honda Civic gets a better ride comfort and a more streamlined handling.



The interior of the 2016 Honda Civic has not suffered big changes. It includes a new 7-inch touch-screen that allows you to connect iOS and Android systems. In the upper finishes, it offers dual zone climate control, electric parking brake as well as adjustable and heated seats.



Mechanically, it has two new engines which stand out by their greater efficiency and lower consumption. The LX and EX versions come loaded with a 2.0L 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine that is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic.

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On the other hand, the EX-T and EX-L models will receive the first turbo engine of Honda in the US market, a 1.5L 4-cylinder of 16-valve along with a CVT automatic transmission of six gears. The company has not reported power figures yet.



In terms of safety, the 2016 Honda Civic offers the latest technologies available in the brand, as the Honda Sensing Technology Package which includes the collision avoidance system, lane departure warning system and adaptive cruise control feature with function for traffic jams.

For more information and further updates, visit the official page of the Honda Civic 2016.