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    Honda Civic S (2012) price & specs

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    $38,500†
    2.0L petrol4D Sedan5 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Overview

    The 2012 Honda Civic S is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 1st March 2012. The Honda Civic is regarded as a small Car built in New Zealand with prices starting at $38,500 before on-road costs.

    This Honda Civic is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 114 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 4300 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Honda claims the Civic S uses 7.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 178g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 667km per full tank

    The Honda Civic measures 1434mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4549mm (179.1 inches) in length, 1753mm (69.0 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1293kg (2850.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic S comes standard with 215/45 Rnull front tyres and 215/45 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2012 Honda Civic S has a 150mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    63.81 - 88.17 kW/t
    63.57 kW/t
    149.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    440 litres
    200 litres
    476 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.4 - 7.5 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 1,136 km
    566 km
    1,429 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    8 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,670 - 1,740 kg
    1,525 kg
    2,115 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,200 kg
    500 kg
    1,550 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    145 - 150 mm
    118 mm
    155 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,549 mm
    1,753 mm
    1,434 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,549 mm
    Overall Width1,753 mm
    Overall Height1,434 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle11,560 mm
    Load Capacity397 mm

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    2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $38,500†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 178
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86.0
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 86.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 414
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.5

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 155
    Maximum Power (kW): 114
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    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

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    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

    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 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): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Platform Code: GSP

    Bumpers

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

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 440

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11560
    Front Track (in): 59.0
    Front Track (mm): 1499
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.9
    Overall Height (in): 56.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1434
    Overall Length (in): 179.1
    Overall Length (mm): 4549
    Overall Width (in): 69.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1753
    Rear Track (in): 59.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1522
    Wheelbase (in): 105.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2670

    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: Halogen

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    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
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3726
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1293
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2851
    Tare Weight (kg): 938

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Bluetooth

    Type: Bluetooth

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 3
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 1.3 Hybrid Sedan

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    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 Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: 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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