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Honda Civic Hatchback 2.0 VTEC Turbo Type R 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1996
Trim	Type R
Price	£34,775
Engine Power - BHP	320
Acceleration	5.8
Top Speed	168 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	193
Length	4557 mm
Width	1877 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1380 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control
Agile handling assist
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Connect with 7" touchscreen, Digital Radio CD/Mp3, Aha app integration, internet browsing
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Electric power steering wheel with variable gear ratio steering
Emergency call service
Forward collision warning
Idle stop
Intelligent speed limiter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Multi-information display
Rear parking camera
Road departure mitigation
Traffic sign recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive damping system
Vehicle stability assist

Entertainment

'Shark fin' mobile antenna
180w Power audio system
2x USB and HDMI
8 speakers
Aux-in socket
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aspherical driver door mirrors
Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Black grille
Black window garnish
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Front/rear and side sill sport styling
Halogen front fog lights
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Triple exhaust tailpipe
Type R emblem

Interior Features

2 seat bench in 2nd row
4 Cargo net hook
60/40 split folding rear seat
Alcantara leather steering wheel
Alloy leather gear shift knob
Alloy pedals
Ambient light in roof
Cargo hooks
Climate control air conditioning
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger seat armrests
Driver's seat height adjustment
Front accessory power socket
Front head restraints
Front map lights
Front passenger seat
Front/rear courtesy lights
Isofix points
Rear accessory power socket
Red meter illumination
Shift indicator lighting (SIL)
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Tonneau cover
Trunk light

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Airbags - driver and front passenger
Child locks on rear doors
Collision mitigation braking system
Deflation detection system
Driver SRS airbag (single stage inflation)
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear seat belts with emergency locking retractor (ELR)
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag deactivate switch

Security

Immobiliser
Remote central locking with 2 jack knife keys
Security alarm
Selectable door unlock
Smart entry + Smart start
Superlocking
Ultrasonic security sensor

Wheels

20" Piano black alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.302
HC	0.018
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.023
Particles	0.0007
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	197
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	245
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	186

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1996
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	86
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	32.5
WLTP - MPG - High	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34.4

General

Generation Mark	10
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	75
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	88
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.8
Engine Power - BHP	320
Engine Power - RPM	6500
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	2500
Top Speed	168 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/30 R20
Tyre Size Rear	245/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1434 mm
Length	4557 mm
Wheelbase	2699 mm
Width	1877 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2076 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	46
Gross Vehicle Weight	1760 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1209 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	420 l
Max. Loading Weight	380 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1380 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.56 m

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