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Honda introducing new 1.6L diesel in Civic at Paris Motor Show
14 September 2012
At the upcoming Paris Motor Show, Honda will show a new 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel engine in the Civic hatchback. The first engine in Europe to feature Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series, the 120 PS engine (118 hp, 88 kW) has a combined consumption of 65 mpg US and CO2 emissions of 94 g/km.
Honda will also debut the new fourth-generation CR-V. For the first time in Europe, the compact SUV will be offered with a choice of both two- and four-wheel drive, while improvements to both the gasoline and diesel engines have resulted in a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Honda is also exhibiting the CR-Z, featuring increased power in both the gasoline engine and electric motor, and the EV-STER, a next-generation electric small sports concept model.
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Honda is getting on board with cleaner more efficient ICE?
Amazing to note what CAFE and EU regulations and much higher fuel price can do.
Posted by: HarveyD | September 14, 2012 at 07:20 AM
It's difficult to compare mileage & CO2 emissions between the EU and US since the way cars are tested result in different numbers. It would be very interesting to see a direct comparison between this Civic Diesel and the Civic Hybrid.
A few cars in the US, mostly from Mercedes and Volkswagen are starting to be available in both hybrid and diesel (although diesel hybrids as of yet). It seems the larger cars (S Class, Toureg) do better as diesels and the smaller as hybrids (Jetta).
Posted by: Peter9909 | September 14, 2012 at 09:44 AM
@Harvey, I couldn't agree more.
Constant pressure from CAFE and Eu and intermittent pressure from oil prices have finally got the message across.
@Peter, yes, the numbers are not a direct fit, even after converting from US to UK gallons.
Nonetheless, 65 mpg (US) and 94 g/km are impressive in anyone's book.
Posted by: mahonj | September 15, 2012 at 04:17 AM