While anyone considering buying a new car will no doubt think about performance and looks, the likelihood is that most prospective purchasers in 2012 will place fuel economy highest on their list of priorities when deciding on a make and model – particularly if they’re looking for business transport.
Honda fans will be spoilt for choice on fuel economy with the arrival of the new Honda Civic. All of the civic 2012 models have improved fuel efficiency on the outgoing models.
Buyers in the States will have five Civics to choose from. The most fuel efficient of them all is the Civic hybrid, which can achieve 44 mpg with its 2.4 litre i-VTEC engine and electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery – a first for Honda hybrids. Close second is the Civic HF – which stands for high fuel economy. This all petrol version gets an incredible 41 mpg on the highway, and offers a perfect solution for those who want great fuel economy, but aren’t looking to own a hybrid.
There’s also the sedan and coupé Civic which get a respectable 39 mpg on the highway, and the sporty Si – in sedan and coupé – which can achieve 31 mpg. The Civic Natural Gas is great on mileage – with an average of 27 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. Drivers will save about a third on fuel costs compared with petrol.
But the new Honda Civic isn’t just about fuel economy. It’s a classy ride, with a sporty aerodynamic body and a high-tech feel to the interior. The two tier dashboard adds to its futuristic styling and the i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display) on the LX and above can tell drivers at a glance what song they’re listening to, what turn to take next and display information on fuel consumption, as well as displaying family photos as its wallpaper. It also has Bluetooth technology to pair with the driver’s phone for hands-free calls. You’ll have so much to do inside your new Civic that you won’t want to leave it!