2014 Honda Civic Tourer
Honda has taken the wraps off the new British built Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.
The sleek exterior design of the new Civic Tourer houses a spacious interior which delivers exceptional versatility and functionality. It features Honda’s innovative Magic Seat system and offers a class leading boot space of 624 litres with the rear seats in place, up to the window line. This expands to 1668 litres with the rear seats down and up to the roof.
The Civic Tourer will be available with the choice of two engines; the new 1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series and the 1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission. The introduction of a brand new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) will help to enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions.
Developed and designed in Europe, allowing Honda’s European R&D team to lead the creative and technical design process, the new Civic Tourer will be launched in Europe in early 2014. It will be built at Honda’s UK manufacturing facility in Swindon alongside the hatchback variant and the CR-V and Jazz.
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 sleek and sporty, its distinctive 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 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 hatchback to create this bold styling line.
“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 sleek and sporty design is a hidden versatility that offers clever functionality and unrivalled practicality.
The Civic Tourer benefits from the same unique centre fuel tank layout used in the Civic hatchback. The fuel tank is located under the front seats allowing the Civic Tourer to offer unparalleled interior space and Honda’s clever Magic Seats.
This new model offers class leading boot space across both the C and D segments1. The cargo area will accommodate two full-size mountain bikes or three large-sized Samsonite cases with the tonneau cover pulled over.
- 624 lires2 boot volume (Rear seats in place, up to the window line)
- 1668 litres2 boot volume (Rear seats down, up to roof)
There is also a very handy hidden compartment perfect for storing the tonneau cover when it is not needed.
Furthermore, there is additional under floor storage in the boot which makes carrying tall objects in the boot easy, plus the height of the loading lip has been reduced by 137mm* compared to the Civic hatchback 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 fold down in one easy movement, and the interior trunk floor of the Civic Tourer has been raised compared to the hatchback 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 available with the1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission.
1.6 i-DTEC
The 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic hatchback and subsequently to the new CR-V. The engine is the first of Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series to be introduced in Europe.
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.
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 engaging to drive.
The 1.6 i-DTEC engine was designed specifically for the European market and is built at Honda’s UK Manufacturing plant.
Adaptive Damper System (ADS)
The Civic Tourer also features an innovative Adaptive Damper System. This is the first time that a rear adaptive damper system has been introduced on a production car and it features 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 motorway cruising, yet firm and agile when high-performance handling is required.
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 advanced active safety systems. The Civic Tourer will 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’.
Comparison table (Civic hatchback/ Civic Tourer)
- Civic hatchback Dimensions (LxWxH)……….4285/1770/1440
- Civic Tourer Dimensions (LxWxH)…………..4520/1770/1440*
- VolumeLuggage space (Seats up, up to window) Litres…477624*
- Luggage Space (Seats down, up to roof lining) Litres…..13781668*
- Load height (mm)…………………………………………….702565*
NEW HONDA CIVIC TOURER UK PRICES ANNOUNCED
- Available to order from the beginning of December and arriving in dealerships in February 2013
- Built at Honda’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Swindon
- Impressive versatility with 624 litres of boot space and Honda’s unique Magic Seats
- Available with two engines – 1.8 i-VTEC petrol and 1.6 i-DTEC diesel
- Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine offers low running costs with 74.3mpg and from 99 g/km of CO2 emissions
- Rear Adaptive Damper System – a world first technology
- New suite of innovative safety technologies
- Prices start at £20,265 OTR for the entry level 1.8 i-VTEC S model
Designed and developed in Europe, the British built Civic Tourer delivers distinctive styling, class-leading utility, advanced technology and an impressive balance between fuel economy and performance. With the new model available to order from beginning of December 2013 and arriving in dealerships in February 2014, Honda has announced prices will start from £20,265 OTR for the entry level 1.8 i-VTEC S model.
The Civic Tourer is available with the choice of two engines; the 1.8 i-VTEC petrol and the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel and four generously equipped trim levels. The entry level S grade includes features such as Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT), DAB Radio, USB connectivity and 16 inch allow wheels. In addition to these goodies, the SE Plus, the next level up, has rear parking sensors and 17 inch alloys, whilst SR customers will benefit from the new world first rear Adaptive Damper System (ADS), front heated seats, HDD Navi and privacy glass. Those who opt for the top EX grade will receive headlight washer, smart entry and start capability, sunglasses holder, interior blue ambient lighting and Bi-HID headlights with auto levelling.
Efficient engines
The new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine delivers exceptional fuel economy to help keep running costs low without compromising power and performance. The light weight engine provides a punchy 120 PS and 300 Nm of torque with an acceleration time of 0–60mph in 10.1 seconds, while achieving 74.3mpg on the combined cycle. A range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel means less trips to the fuel pumps and CO2 emissions from just 99g/km keeps the car exempt from annual vehicle excise duty.
Honda’s proven and reliable 1.8 i-VTEC petrol engine will be available in both manual and automatic transmission and provides 142 PS and 174 Nm of torque, delivering 45.56mpg on the combined cycle and from 149 g/km of CO2 emissions.
Versatile
The space inside the Tourer defies its dimensions. Despite being the lowest and most compact estate in the segment and being just 235mm longer than the Civic hatchback, the new Tourer offers a class-leading 624 litres of boot space (up to the tonneau cover with rear seats up). Utilising Honda’s unique Magic Seat system, the rear seats can be pulled down to create a completely flat load area with 1668 litres of capacity up to the roof lining,
World First Technology
The significant luggage space is cleverly supported by the Tourer’s newly developed rear Adaptive Damper System (ADS), a world first. The clever system automatically adjusts the rear suspension damping force designed to enhance stability and comfort under the varying load and driving conditions.
New Safety Technology
Another first is the option to add Honda’s new suite of safety technologies to a C-segment car. Based on the philosophy of ‘Safety for Everyone’, this new suite of sensor based active safety systems uses a combination of cameras, short range lidar (laser radar) and radar, to deliver a high standard of safety in all conditions, giving drivers and passengers complete peace of mind. The new Driver Assistance Safety Pack is available as a factory fit option from SE models upwards for £780 and consists of the following:
– City-Brake Active System, specifically designed to help avoid or mitigate low speed accidents
– Forward Collision Warning, which detects the risk of collision by recognising the vehicle directly in front
– High Beam Support System
– Lane Departure Warning
– Traffic Sign Recognition System.
– Blind Spot Information
– Cross Traffic Monitor
Safety Pack Two is only available on EX models and for an additional £2,500 benefits from all the features in Safety Pack One as well as Automatic Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking System, in place of the City Brake Active System.
Honda Civic Tourer at a glance
| CO2 (g/km) |
Combined MPG |
OTR | VED Tax band |
|
| Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC S | 99 | 74.3 | £21,375 | A |
| Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus | 99 | 74.3 | £22,960 | A |
| Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC SR | 103 | 72.4 | £25,560 | B |
| Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC EX Plus | 103 | 72.4 | £27,460 | B |
| Civic Tourer 1.8 i-VTEC S | 146 | 45.6 | £20,265 | F |
| Civic Tourer 1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus | 149 | 44.1 | £21,950 | F |
| Civic Tourer 1.8 i-VTEC SR | 149 | 44.1 | £24,350 | F |
| Civic Tourer 1.8 i-VTEC EX Plus | 149 | 43.5 | £26,250 | F |
Specification
| CIVIC TOURER | |||
| Engine | 1.6 i-DTEC | 1.8 i-VTEC | |
| Displacement | cc | 1596 | 1798 |
| Max Power | kW/PS | 88/120 | 104/142 |
| @ rpm | 4000 | 6500 | |
| Max Torque | Nm | 300 | 174 |
| @ rpm | 2000 | 4300 | |
| F/E Urban | mpg | 80.7-74.3* | 55.4-51.4* |
| Extra Urban | mpg | 67.3-64.2* | 35.3-31.0* |
| Combined | mpg | 74.3-70.6* | 44.1-42.2* |
| CO2 emissions | g/km | 99-104* | 148-155* |
(*Honda internal figures)
Comparison table (Civic / Civic Tourer)
| CIVIC | CIVIC TOURER | ||
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4285/1770/1440 | 4520/1770/1440* | |
| Volume | Luggage space (Seats up, up to window)Litres |
477 | 624* |
| Luggage Space (Seats down, up to roof lining)Litres |
1378 | 1668* | |
| Load height (mm) | 702 | 565* | |
(*Honda internal figures)
HONDA ANNOUNCES NEW ADAPTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM FOR CIVIC TOURER
Honda has confirmed that a world first rear Adaptive Damper System will be introduced on the new British built Civic Tourer, set to be launched in the UK from early 2014.
This is the first time a rear Adaptive Damper System has been applied to a production model. This innovative system features three settings – comfort, normal and dynamic – all of which have been developed to enhance stability and comfort under the varying load and driving conditions that the Civic Tourer is likely to experience.
“By introducing the technology in this format, we expect many customers will be able to experience the benefits of this advanced system,” said Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader.
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. Throughout the development they drew on their experience of the demands and expectations of European customers and carried out testing in some of Europe’s harshest and most diverse driving conditions.
The Civic Tourer will demonstrate class-leading utility, advanced technology and distinctive styling and will be built at Honda’s UK manufacturing facility in Swindon. It is due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013, before being launched in early 2014.