2012 Honda Civic Unveils for USA

Honda released the first images of the new Civic to the U.S.. And not just one but five versions. The model will be in dealerships in North America later this middle year, the options sedan, sporty Si coupe, hybrid and fuel-efficient. The expectation of the Japanese brand is gaining market offering variable for entirely types of taste.

The main visual difference between versions is at the forefront, with bumpers and front grilles that change depending on model. The more traditional guy is up to the sedan, which brings more conservative lines and few details. In this version, it relies on 1.8 i-VTEC engine of 141 horsepower. This is the same engine in the coupe, which displays a more youthful and aggressive, with more angular bumper and rear more fluid, because of the lack of rear doors.

Since the long awaited version Si spares no details in sports. It retains the overall look of the coupe option, but invest in a unique bumper and rear spoiler. But of course none of this would make a difference without the 2.4 engine of 202 hp and 23.5 lb.-ft. of torque, accompanied by a six-speed manual gearbox.

The interior has brought many changes to the Americans. He maintained the traditional tone of the current version and invested in more conservative details, diminishing the prominence of the panels and buttons for operating the electronic systems.

There is also a Hybrid version, which has a 1.5 i-VTEC engine compounded with an electric propulsion, which draws its power from a lithium-ion battery. According to Honda, this model is capable of running 19.1 km/l. Since the HF version does not take aid to electric motor, but is also marked by low fuel consumption, averaging 17.1 km/l.