The 2016 Honda Civic concept was on full display at the 2015 New York Auto Show last April 1. Honda boasted their 10th-Generation Civic as a combination of sporty and aggressiveness that features a new-turbo-charged engine, per Honda.com.

According to Digital Trends, the Honda Civic was still a top-seller in the compact sedan segment when they introduced the ninth-Generation last 2011. The Japanese car company made the decision to start the 10th-Generation from scratch as they wanted to do better than the Mazda 3 while improving its style, interior and spacing.

Specifications

The 2016 Honda Civic is a front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, four-door sedan with the LX base model price starting at $19, 475 with a DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4 engine. The car has two all-new engine options, the new base 2.0-liter engine and the more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged four for the EX model, per Car and Driver.

It will have either six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 to 8.5 seconds. As for its efficiency, Honda is aiming for an EPA highway rating of 40 to 41 miles per gallon due to being 68 pounds lighter than the previous model, as reported by Breathe Cast.

Features

According to Forbes, the basic LX sedan model features a wide instrument panel with a five-inch central display screen, automatic climate control and electric parking brake as its standard equipment. It also has a 160-watt audio system, daytime running lights, standard LED taillights and automatic headlights.

As for the Civic EX model, it has the LaneWatch technology that uses an exterior camera to project the car's right side blind spot, which will be instantly displayed on the central display screen when changing lanes. It also features CVT automatic transmission, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat with heated side mirrors and a moonroof.

There is also a remote engine starter, a seven-inch touchscreen display and an 180-watt audio system. Honda Sensing is one of the safety features along with the Collision Mitigating Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation and adaptive cruise control, per Breathe Cast.

It is also equipped with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that would allow drivers to plug their smartphones with the car's touch and voice controls. The EX's price can reach $24,535 with the addition of leather seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an eight-way power driver's seat, as reported by Forbes.

Conclusion

The 2016 Honda Civic will go on for sale in November, and Digital Trends thinks that Honda has exceeded expectations as the new model is great in terms of performance, safety, style and technology.