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The Honda Civic 1.8 S AT in new Polished Metal color
New 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheel available for 1.8 S variant.
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Honda refreshes Civic for pure intensity
February 26, 2010 - Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to deliver pure intensity with
the 2010 Civic. Sporting a refreshed dynamic styling, the Civic now comes with a newly designed 16” three-dimensional,
multi-spoke alloy wheels for its best-selling 1.8 S variant to create a more commanding and sharper look. New alloy wheel
design thoughtfully enhances its exterior and draws an exciting balance between aerodynamic body styling and aggressive
stance.
Always at the forefront of offering something new to the delight of its discerning customers, Honda also
introduces Polished Metal color to its 1.8 S and 2.0 S Civic variants for that added flair of sporty and modern character.
“There are several factors consumers consider in buying a car and color is one of the significant drivers
in finalizing their decision.” said Mr. Hiroshi Shimizu, President and General Manager of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.
“Nowadays, consumers are getting savvy about the latest color trends. And so, we continue to revitalize our color line-up
to suit the market’s dynamic taste and preference. With a sleek Polished Metal body color matched with a bolder alloy wheel
design, the Civic is designed to add vitality in its class. ” Mr. Shimizu added.
The 2010 Civic continues to exude that distinctive character that has carved its winning heritage – spirited
driving performance, technologically-advanced features and bold styling. It is chiefly designed to deliver pure intensity into
one’s entire driving experience.
To bring out added fun in driving, the Civic comes with a race-inspired paddle shift technology. This
fun-to-use technology, available in 1.8 S and 2.0 S variants, enables manual shifting of gears without the clutch.
Conveniently located behind the steering wheel, the paddle shift option delivers superb driving pleasure of a manual
transmission right at your fingertips. It enables safe shifting of gears while your hands are planted on the steering wheel.
The 2010 Civic also maintains its original advantages such as advanced engine setting and optimum driving
performance through the i-VTEC engine, 5-speed automatic transmission and McPherson Strut for front and Double Wishbone for
rear suspension. Honda’s i-VTEC engine technology has earned a clear-cut distinction in terms of delivering high power output
but with low fuel consumption. With a maximum power output of 155 ps at 6000 rpm for the 2.0 liter variant and 140 ps at
6300 rpm for the 1.8 variant, the Civic still remains to be the most powerful in its class. As an added testament of Honda’s
commitment to the welfare of the environment, the Civic also release cleaner emissions that pass EURO 4 levels, even if
Philippine regulations only mandate EURO 2 compliance.
Meanwhile, the Civic’s interior suggests the same dynamic image as the exterior. It also offers great
ergonomics for optimum operation of driving controls. Adding to the comforts of its high-quality interior amenities, the
Civic comes with a USB audio interface for direct connection to digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3,
WMA or AAC music files.
All these and more makes the Civic a much celebrated model with more than 100,000 unit sales in the
Philippines and over 18 million unit sales in more than 160 countries. With over 100,000 Civic owners in the Philippines who
share the same passion for thrill and innovation, Honda builds THE CIVIC REPUBLIC!
So be part of the Civic Republic and drive on to the road of pure intensity with the new Civic! The 2010
Civic shall initially debut on February 27 (Saturday) at Luzon dealerships.
The 2010 Civic shall retail at:
| 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC | 1.8 V MT | Php 868,000 |
| | 1.8 V AT | Php 908,000 |
| | 1.8 S MT | Php 923,000 |
| | 1.8 S AT | Php 973,000 |
| 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC | 2.0 S AT | Php 1,110,000 (plus Php 20,000 for Brilliant White Pearl Color) |
For more details, check out www.hondaphil.com
or visit any of Honda’s 26 dealerships nationwide.
Remember to try before you buy. Be smart! Test drive!
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