A hybrid version of the 11th generation Honda Civic called the Civic e:HEV will arrive in Brazil to oust its main competitor, the Toyota Corolla. The car wants to become the best-selling sedan in the country in the electric vehicle segment and will cost 245,000 reais.

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The Civic e:HEV is bigger and wider at 4.67m x 1.80m. The automaker is investing in electric vehicles and promising to create a high-performance vehicle. According to a company statement, the e:HEV system found in the Honda Civic hybrid model “provides acceleration typical of sports models, in addition to reduced fuel consumption.”

Fuel economy and autonomy

According to Honda, the mechanical assembly of the car consists of two electric motors that develop 184 hp. and a torque of 32.1 kgf. In addition to the 143 hp internal combustion engine. and a torque of 19.1 kgf. OUR the car system works together to realize combined consumption.

According to Honda,Edan manages to reach 55.5 km / l in urban conditions and 18.86 km / l on the highway perimeter. Despite the information, specialized portals such as Quatro Rodas indicate an average consumption of 21 km/l with a hybrid car.

Technology and security

The Honda Civic e:HEV comes with several features to provide greater safety and comfort for the driver. The car is equipped with a 9-inch multimedia center, power front seats, remote start key, dual-zone air conditioning with camouflaged front diffusers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, wireless smartphone charger, sunroof and car wiper, smart windshield. .

In terms of safety, the car also has several new features such as:

• ACC: adaptive cruise control. A tool to help the driver maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. ACC also has a Low Speed ​​Follow feature that allows you to maintain a distance from the vehicle in front even at low speeds.
• CMBS: Collision Mitigation Braking System that automatically applies the brakes when a potential frontal collision is detected.
• LKAS: Lane Keeping Assist System. The tool identifies lanes and helps the driver keep the vehicle centered on the lanes.
• RDM: The system detects lane departure and helps the driver avoid accidents.
• AHB: Automatic headlight leveling. The system automatically adjusts the low and high beams depending on the situation.

The new Honda Civic goes on sale in Brazil in January. With a price tag of R$245,000, the new sedan aims to oust rival Corolla., which, according to the Fipe table, is worth 177 thousand reais. Despite being a more expensive car, Honda expects the new generation Civic to perform well in the domestic market.

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Source: Auto Sport

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