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This is the car which you would love to drive after a hectic day at work. The Honda Civic 1.8 AT is designed to deliver high end luxury and power. The car is designed to ensure the customer gets everything that can take his tantrums. The Honda Civic 1.8 AT has the best engine in the market which produces whopping red line torque. This is the mid version available in Civic line up. The Honda Civic 1.8 AT is different from any other car in the Indian market, it has luxury, space and perfection to achieve three digit speeds in less time. Driving Honda Civic 1.8 AT in paddle shift mode is simply outstanding as it gives you a different type of feel which is not given by any other car in this segment. Feel as if you are driving a F1 car with paddle shifters, gear transmission is very smooth in the new Honda Civic 1.8 AT. You just cannot feel the gear change when you red line the car as the onboard computer ensures to keep the next gear running with direct change. Upgraded features are available in the mid variant Civic. These features increase the drive feel and interior features section.

Power steering is given to Honda Civic 1.8 AT which controls the car. You can red line and corner the car, Honda has tuned this car for high end setup. The Civic is not less than a sports car with tuned perfection. ABS is given which also contributes to the safety of the car. ABS ensures to stop the car without tire locking; this is one of the important features which are required when you are driving in wet conditions. ABS also increases the stoppage power with high end pressure systems onboard. EBD is something which is required and is missing in Honda Civic 1.8 AT. Well Honda has similar to EBD which is already in use with ABS. Leather seats are given in the interior section which contribute in the classy factor of a car. Central locking feature ensures your car to be safe when parked at unknown places. Central locking also contributes in the safety aspect of a car, in an accident the doors remain intact with central locking systems. Power windows are already in the menu of features in the interior section of the Honda Civic 1.8 AT. Paddle shifters are given right behind the steering wheel which can be used for quick shifting. Paddle shifters are panels which have plus and minus gear signs. Right hand clicks ensure the gears from 1-5 and left hand clicks ensures the gears to be accessed from 5-1. Driving with this type of setup is very easy and has high control over the car at top end speeds.

Looks of the car

The interior section is not new but certainly has revamped features which can increase the luxury factor of a car. Leather seats are given which look and feel trendy, lumber support is also given which is inbuilt in the seats of the car. Two tone interior setup is given which is trendy and looks stylish and classy. The interior cabin space is quite big enough to accommodate 3 adults in the rear section of the car. Boot space is also sufficient and up to the mark.

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Interior

• Air Conditioner - Yes
• Heater - Yes
• Adjustable Steering Column - Yes
• Tachometer - Yes
• Electronic Multi-Trip meter - Yes
• Leather Seats - Yes
• Fabric Upholstery - No
• Leather Steering Wheel - Yes
• Glove Compartment - Yes
• Digital Clock - Yes
• Outside Temperature Display - Yes
• Cigarette Lighter - Yes
• Digital Odometer - Yes

The exterior section increases the safety of car and passengers onboard. ABS option is given which ensures the car to be safe and in control. Driving the Civic is very easy when AT is in use. Shock absorbing bumpers are given that help a lot when met with an accident. Body colored bumpers also add up to the style of the car, it gives a bold and elegant look.

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Exterior

• Adjustable Headlights - Yes
• Fog Lights - Front - Yes
• Fog Lights - Rear - No
• Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror - Yes
• Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror - No
• Electric Folding Rear View Mirror - Yes
• Rain Sensing Wiper - No
• Rear Window Wiper - Yes
• Rear Window Washer -No
• Rear Window Defogger - Yes
• Wheel Covers - No
• Alloy Wheels - Yes

Performance of the car

Red line the car and you will be traveling at 206kmph speed which is quite above the mark. The Civic is designed for luxury, fuel economy is not that great in the city. In the city the Civic delivers 10km to the liter which could have been better. On the highway the fuel average is outstanding as the Civic delivers 15km to the liter.

Value of the car

The car comes with a two year warranty which is simply superb. Maintenance issue is not present in the Civic as the engine is designed with new specs and systems. Overall performance is also good and decent as per requirements; the car is perfect for a family of 4.

Verdict

Go for it if you need a powerful car for day to day use. The design and performance are simply superb and delivers high end fuel economy. Being stoned is something different but driving the Civic can be equated to being stoned.

Technical specifications of the car

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Engine

• Engine Type - In-Line Engine
• Engine Description - 1.8L 132bhp i-VTEC
• Engine Displacement(cc) - 1799
• No. of Cylinders - 4
• Maximum Power - 132 @ 6,300 (PS@rpm)
• Maximum Torque - 17.5 @ 4,300 (kgm@rpm)
• Valves per Cylinder - 4
• Valve Configuration - SOHC
• Fuel Supply System - PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection)
• Bore x Stroke - 81 x 87.3 mm
• Compression Ratio - 10.5:1
• Turbo Charger - No
• Super Charger - No

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Transmission

• Transmission Type Automatic
• Gear box - 5 Speed
• Drive Type - FWD
• Synchronizers - All Gears

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Suspension System

• Front Suspension - McPherson Strut, Coil Spring with Torsion Bar
• Rear Suspension - Double Wishbone, Coil spring with Torsion Bar

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Steering

• Steering Type - Power
• Steering Column - Collapsible
• Steering Gear Type - Electronic Assisted Rack & Pinion
• Turning Radius (wheel base) - 5.4 m

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Brake System

• Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brake Type - Disc

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Performance

• Top Speed - 195 kmph
• Acceleration (0-100 kmph) - 9.6 seconds

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Fuel

• Mileage-City (kmpl) - 8.9
• Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 13.1
• Fuel Type - Petrol
• Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) - 50
• Emission Norm Compliance - Bharat Stage III

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Tires

• Tire Size - 195/65 R15
• Tire Type - Tubeless Radial Tire
• Wheel Size - 15 x 6J
• Alloy Wheel Size - 15 inches

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Other Specifications

• Seating Capacity - 5
• No of Doors - 4

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Payload & Towing

• Cargo Volume - 405 liters

General Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Car Details

• Country of Assembly - India
• Country of Manufacture - India
• Discontinuation Date - 1/1/2025
• Introduction Date - 9/7/2009
• Warranty Time - 2 years
• Warranty Distance - 40,000 kms

Honda Civic 1.8 V AT Exterior Dimension

• Length - 4,545 mm
• Width - 1,750 mm
• Height - 1,450 mm
• Ground Clearance - 170 mm
• Wheel Base - 2,700 mm
• Kerb Weight - 1,240 kg