Honda Civic is being manufactured at HSCI's facility in Greater Noida, U.P. Initially the car will be manufactured with 68% localization, which will be increased to 80% within the next two years. The car will be sold through the company's vast distribution network of 51 authorized dealerships, across the country. HSCI has already expanded and strengthened its dealer network in preparation for the launch of the Civic. This network is likely to go up to 66 facilities by the end of the current financial year.


Distinctive Features of the Civic:

- Power Train: The 1.8 L i-VTEC engine is the most advanced engine technology available in the segment. It combines Honda's VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology with VTC (Variable Time Control), delivering both powerful performance and superior fuel economy. The i-VTEC engine used in the Civic has the complete lower block made of aluminum, with sleeves treated with Molybdenum disulfide that reduces friction in the engine. The piston oil jets result in better lubrication and performance. Aluminum VTEC rocker arms, integrated cylinder head and exhaust manifold, plastic head cover and intake-manifold have helped in reducing the weight of the engine. Drive-by-wire technology further helps the accelerator motion to be conveyed to the throttle valve by electric signals, thereby ensuring faster engine response. 


- Exterior Design: Honda Civic comes with a unique Mono Form Sport design with a dynamic flowing upper body and a solid and muscular lower body. The aggressive headlamps and the typical Honda front grille design give the Civic a sharp and powerful profile. On the sides, chrome lines and grip-type chrome door handles create a premium and refined impact. 
- Additionally, the round 4-eye graphic taillight and elliptic dual exhaust pipe lends the car a sporty rear styling. Even the opposed flat-blade wipers of the Civic are unique and cover an additional 17% wiping area as compared with conventional wipers. 
- All new 5-spoke (15") alloy wheels contribute to better weight to power characteristics and improved thermodynamic characteristics, at the same time adding to drivability and visual appeal of the car.


- Interior Design: Honda Civic comes with a new-age interior design, which is sophisticated and exciting. The tilt and telescopic steering wheel, with a smaller diameter, has a completely new design. Its elliptic and thicker grip lends it an advanced and sporty feel. - The futuristic and refined new design of the MT/AT shift lever, the Z-arm parking brake lever and inner door handles catch attention immediately. The compact layout of the brake lever allows larger compartment space. Even the exclusive type seats of Civic give a feeling of secure holding from the shoulders. 
- The cockpit of the Civic has an advanced design as in a personal aircraft, with a multiplex meter as a characteristic feature, offered for the very first time in India. The speedometer is positioned higher than usual so that the driver does not have to take his eyes off the road to read the driving information. 
- The completely ergonomic design-integrated audio and A/C equipment is arranged at optimum positions on the instrument panel to the left of the driver. The high-function audio equipment has a MP3/WMA compatible 6-CD player. 
- Audio controls on the rear-seat armrest is a feature specially designed for Indian customers, who usually occupy the rear seat in this segment. 
- The Automatic Climate Control Air Conditioner adjusts the compressor operation and fan speed depending on the exact temperature desired by the user. 
- The Honda Civic is loaded with numerous other utility features - ample cabin illumination, ratchet lever type seat height adjuster with adjustable range doubled to 50mm, organ-type accelerator pedal for reduced fatigue during long drives, super utility center console in addition to storage space all around the cabin, flat rear-seat floor with no center tunnel for easier rear-passenger movement, etc. 

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