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Added on the 15/03/2018 12:15:12 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
Honda has confirmed official fuel economy and CO2 emissions for two new 2018 models, including the upgraded Civic 1.6-litre i-DTEC, which offers fuel economy of up to 3.5 l/100km (80.7 mpg)...
"In the fifth and final of a planned series of lap record attempts across Europe in 2018, Honda has set a new 2min 10.19sec record for a front wheel drive production car at the Hungaroring GP circuit in Hungary. The Civic Type R was driven by Formula One World Champion and current NSX Super GT driver, Jenson Button. The track holds special significance for Button, as the circuit where he won the first Grand Prix of his career with Honda in 2006. The Hungaroring circuit is a twisty and narrow 4.38km track with 180-degree corners and a complex chicane, making it one of the more technical tracks in Europe. However, this proved to be a perfect demonstration of the Civic Type R’s Adaptive Damper System, delivering a firmer, flatter ride and greater agility for high-performance handling around the tight circuit. Alongside the suspension system, the unique steering setup and improved aerodynamics enabled Button to secure the lap record for Honda at the Grand Prix circuit."
"The all-new Honda Civic Type R has been engineered from the ground up to deliver the most rewarding driving experience in the hot hatch segment - both on road and on the race track. Newly engineered from the ground up, the Type R was developed in parallel with the new standard Civic hatchback, with mutual benefits to the dynamics and refinement of both variants. It retains the heritage of Honda's high-performance hatchback bloodline, combining the purity of front-wheel-drive chassis dynamics with aggressive design and finely-honed aerodynamics. A new single-mass flywheel coupled with the slick six-speed manual gearbox reduces clutch inertia weight by 25%, and combines with a 7% lower final gear ratio to enhance response under acceleration. The gearbox's rev-matching function smooths shifts, eliminating undesirable transmission 'shock' associated with excessive or insufficient revving. The rev-matching function further enhances the joy of driving a manual transmission sports car. A lightweight, highly rigid bodyshell - the product of innovative new engineering and construction techniques - complements the lower centre of gravity and a sophisticated new suspension system, contributing directly to the car's rewarding dynamics. An advanced Dual-Axis Strut Front Suspension system reduces torque steer and enhances on-the-limit cornering and steering feel. At the rear, Type R's new multi-link suspension enhances ride comfort as well as high speed stability."
We are proud to present 10 Best Cars of 2018. The cars in this group differ from each other, but all of them are special vehicles designed to deliver great value of driving satisfaction and fulfill their intended mission. We evaluated the cars on the market having in mind two main criteria - the price is less than 80 000 USD (70 000 EUR) and the cars are all new or gone through an extensive facelift. The cars have undergone test drives of thousand kilometers, engine compartments have been examined, infotainment systems have been tested and much more. All these 10 cars pretend to be closer to perfection than anything else on the market nowadays. You can choose between Alfa Romeo Guilia, Audi RS3, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, Honda Accord, Honda Civic Type R, Mazda MX-5 RF, Mercedes-AMG E 43, Porsche 718 Boxster, VW Golf GTI. Have a look yourselves!
The iconic Honda Civic epitomizes compact-car excellence with its mix of practicality and a fun-to-drive personality. The versatile Honda has a version for everyone; its lineup includes a two-door coupe as well as a four-door sedan and hatchback. It’s available with two excellent four-cylinder engines and either an adroit continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) or a slick-shifting six-speed manual. We appreciate its comfy ride and fuel efficiency, but the Civic’s optional touchscreen infotainment system is plagued with usability issues. While that’s proof that the affable Honda isn’t perfect, it excels everywhere else and ranks near the top of its class.
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