Honda has announced plans to introduce two new downsized Turbo petrol engines into the powertrain line up for the 2017, 10th generation Civic.
The 1-litre and 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo engines will be part of Honda's expanding 'Earth Dreams Technology' range and will bring a combination of dynamic performance, class-leading output and excellent fuel economy to Honda's popular compact car.
Boasting a new structure and utilising the newly developed turbo systems, the variable valve motion technology featured in the new engines aims to reduce friction and achieve class-leading output and environmental performance.
The new engines use a turbocharger with a low moment of inertia and high responsiveness, and direct injection technology to achieve good balance between high output and torque, above those of conventional naturally-aspirated engines.
The first of the new VTEC engines, the 310ps, 2-litre variant was launched earlier this year in the Civic Type R, and with this powertrain the sporty hatchback is capable of 0 62mph acceleration in 5.7 seconds.
Philip Crossman, Managing Director at Honda UK, comments: "With the launch of these two new smaller turbo-charged engines, we are responding to the market demand and the rising trend for increased fuel efficiency without compromising on power."
The all-new Civic was announced at the international Frankfurt Motor Show in September and is scheduled to arrive in Europe in early 2017.
by: Laura Thomson