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    Honda Civic Base (2009) price & specs

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    $43,000†
    2L petrol4D Sedan5 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2009 Honda Civic Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Civic is regarded as a small Car built in New Zealand with prices starting at $43,000 before on-road costs.

    This Honda Civic is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 114 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 188 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Honda claims the Civic Base uses 8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 189g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 625km per full tank

    The Honda Civic measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4540mm (178.7 inches) in length, 1750mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1251kg (2758.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic Base comes standard with 215/45 R17 front tyres and 215/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2009 Honda Civic Base has a 113mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    66.82 - 91.13 kW/t
    50.38 kW/t
    148.32 kW/t
    Boot Space
    350 - 450 litres
    268 litres
    482 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.6 - 8 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    625 - 1,087 km
    571 km
    1,170 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    8 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,200 kg
    130 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    113 mm
    113 mm
    160 mm

    Battery & Charging

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    Dimensions

    4,540 mm
    1,750 mm
    1,435 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,540 mm
    Overall Width1,750 mm
    Overall Height1,435 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

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    Base

    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $43,000†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 189
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: NP4
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 86
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
    Main Capacity (L): 50
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 155
    Maximum Power (kW): 114
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 188
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Platform Code: GCP

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Spoiler

    Location: Trunk/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 450

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 59.1
    Front Track (mm): 1500
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.4
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 113
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 56.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1435
    Overall Length (in): 178.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4540
    Overall Width (in): 68.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1750
    Rear Track (in): 59.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1520
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 1000
    Rear Headroom (in): 34.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 879
    Front Hip Room (in): 51.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1318
    Rear Hip Room (in): 51
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1295
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1072
    Rear Leg Room (in): 34.6
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 879
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.7
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1364
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1331

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Metallic

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1251
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2758

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Leather
    Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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