New Global Model Introduction: The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

New Global Model Introduction : The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

Development goal
Create the best
C-Segment vehicle in the world

New Global Model Introduction :The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

New Global Model Introduction :The All-New 2016 Honda Civic 

New Global Model Introduction :The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

New Global Model Introduction :The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

All new powertrains maximize acceleration and efficiency
Best Perfomermance 1.5L : Horsepower / Torque / Fuel Efficiency
Best Combinaiton 2.0L : Horsepower / Fuel Effciency / Value

Model  Engine  Mission Power (hp) Torque (lb-ft) Fuel Economy (mpg) City  Hwy  Comb
2016 Civic EX-T / Touring  1.5L Turbo  CVT  174  162  31  42  35
2016 Civic LX / EX  2.0L  CVT  158  138  31  41  35
2016 Toyota Corolla LE  1.8L  CVT  132  128  29  38  32
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE  1.8L  6AT  145  130  28  38  32
2016 Mazda 3 i Touring  2.0L  6AT  155  150  30  41  34

Powertrain concept 

Powerful Acceleration Winning Technology Lightweight Platform Turbocharged Engine CVT with Torque Converter 0.20 Mid-range Acceleration Performance (Vehicle Speed 50 Mph)

New Global Model Introduction :The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

Optimized body construction for platform commonality
• Increased Civic family commonality
• Increased future model commonality

Engine Room Strength:
Stronger front side frame can be used for heavier future models.

Variable Wheelbase:
Front floor can be easily extended for longer wheelbase vehicles.

Variable Rear Overhang:
Rear floor can be shortened or extended for Civic family or future vehicles.

Key Design features provide the highest level of crash performance, while maintaining styling, weight, and technology targets.

• Mullti-Crush Can, High Load Front Bumper System
• High Load Capacity Sub Frame with Link Bracket
• Tailor Tempered Hotstamp Center Pillar
• Tailor Tempered Hotstamp One Piece Rear Frame

New Global Model Introduction : The All-New 2016 Honda Civic

Maintaining the styling concept resulted in a reduction of 30mm of crash stroke.In order to achieve this, a new crash concept was developed.

Side crash concept is to maximize loading of large high strength cross car sections to minimize intrusion and occupant injury.