Tuning "Honda-Civic 4D" 2012 - the eighth generation

During the 5 years from 2006 to 2011, Was produced Honda Civic 4 D. This is a Japanese sedan, which belongs to the middle class. The assembly was carried out both at home and in Turkey. On the first copies there was a certain opinion among the owners. First of all, natives of Japanese factories were famous for their reliability and high quality level. They showed themselves on the good side, even after a hundred kilometers of run. Turkish assembly is somewhat inferior, but among the representatives of its class still takes a leading position.

Completely modified tuning "Honda Civic 4D" was held in 2012. Thanks to new improvements, which, it must be said, quite impressionable, the car has become more economical than competitors in the class. The new engine has a turbocharger, plenty of space in the cabin, a spacious luggage compartment, a new beautiful design. Manned the car as a full, and front-wheel drive.

Changes in the model line

After the tuning was done, the Honda Civic 4D of the 8th generation appeared in the form of a four-door sedan. At the car the ground clearance has decreased, has made 145 mm, dimensions in width and length were added, now its size is 4545х1750х1435 mm. At this company Honda does not plan to stop, soon the world of motorists will be pleased with the updated hatchback with five doors, the coupe, the sporty Civic Si, as well as the efficient Civic Type R.

Improvements in the engine

Making a test drive, there were found defects that were felt during the movement. Chip-tuning "Honda Civic 4D" allowed to solve these problems. First of all, changing the unit: installing a 1.8 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine with a four-cylinder block made it more powerful. The management of such cars resembles a sports race for a rally. A 1.5 l turbocharged engine is mandatory for the EX package and is offered in the standard for Touring and EX-L. The 174 "horses", created by the power plant, have changed for the better the character of driving.

The torque can be on 1700-5500 rpm. A sprint is achieved in 6.7 seconds. Previous model did in 9 seconds. Without turbocharging with the VTEC, the engine is noisy and comes complete with a continuously variable CVT box. The expense allows to save, on 4 liters Civic passes 56 km.

Specifications

Tuning of the Honda Civic 4D means improvement of the suspension. It is worth noting that this detail is the connecting element between the road and the body of the car. When it is modernized, controllability and braking are noticeably improved, and the time interval for acceleration is also significantly reduced. And these criteria are more responsible for comfortable sensations of passengers in the cabin.

Complex suspension is able to control the road and unevenness - it's a victory over competitors. The blows are successfully extinguished, but it was not possible to completely withdraw from the rolls. Stability control is not immediately turned on, but it comes into operation imperceptibly.

The brakes inspire confidence and stop the body at 36 meters. Steering is sufficient for the average driver to feel natural. Tires improved, lateral stability became stronger. Other changes in the suspension are also noticeable after the tuning.

Design

The presence in the details of the pleasant lines makes the interior design beautiful. The touch interface complements the modern look. The panels and paneling have been updated, and there is a central armrest. Plastic elements are not cheap, but the black interior shines.

The space in the back seat has not changed and is equally roomy. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 428 liters. Edges are widely located and convenient to put voluminous things. The driver's seat is well regulated.

In the menu screen, it may seem that the icons are small and difficult to get on them when driving. There is a need for a volume control knob. The smartphone can be connected via CarPlay or Android Auto.

Also worth talking about and the exterior of the model "Honda Civic 4D". Headlights (tuning was carried out deep) was replaced with halogen optics, which significantly changed the style of the car. If there is a desire to give the car even more bright light, then you can install xenon versions. Also, many drivers prefer the LED stripes, which can be used during traffic during the day.

In general, the car turned out to be quite eccentric and dynamic. On the road, he will not go unnoticed.

Equipment

The tuning of the Honda Civic 4D in 2012 allowed to modernize the car's safety level. Packages for scanning space and avoiding collisions have been added. The base LX has a five- and six-speed automatic and mechanics.

And the variator is in options. In other trim levels, it is mandatory in the standard. Also there is a full electropackage and a back camera with a five-inch screen along with climate control.

In the EX configuration, alloy wheels and a seven-inch screen are added. Also there is a LaneWatch system that increases security. For the EX-L is designed turbocharged 1.5 engine and 17-inch wheels. The climate control operates in two zones, front heated seats, leather upholstery. Touring has the most expensive systems. The price of the base is more than 19 thousand dollars.