New Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC diesel
Honda has now announced that their new 1.6 litre diesel will be added to the Honda Civic range.
The new engine boasts 120-PS and achieves 78.5-mpg whilst emitting just 94g/km CO2 - thus qualifying it for free road tax and exemption from the London Congestion charge (subject to registration).
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
The new Civic model will be all but identical to the 2.2 i-DTEC, with the exception of the 16" alloy wheels, and will go on sale at the beginning of 2013, priced from £19,400.
The 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine will also be going into the Honda CR-V later in 2013.
Earthdreams
The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine is the first drive train from Honda's new Earth Dreams Technology engine series to be introduced into Europe. It will be manufactured at Honda's UK manufacturing facility in Swindon from the end of 2012.
The application of new high-strength material in the cylinder head has enabled Honda to deliver the world's lightest aluminium open deck 1.6-litre diesel engine.
These lightweight characteristics, along with the compact high-efficiency turbocharger enhance responsiveness and ensure the car will offer a class-leading balance of fuel economy and performance.