Dongfeng Honda has introduced a new Honda Civic 1.0T model for the Chinese market, the car making its debut at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show last week. The Civic 180Turbo is available in two Comfort Edition variants, one with a manual transmission and the other, a CVT.
Appearance-wise, the Civic 1.0T is identical to the domestic 1.5 litre turbo version (seen here in the photos) in terms of looks, with minor detail changes. The 1.0 litre model makes do with halogen projector headlamps, and rides on 16-inch wheels and 215/55 profile tyres as opposed to the 17s seen on the higher spec examples of the 1.5 litre, which is badged as a 220Turbo.
Despite the 180 in the moniker, there isn’t anywhere close to 180 horses under the hood. The 1.0 litre VTEC turbo mill is essentially the Earth Dreams Technology unit that was first showcased at the 2015 Honda Meeting in Japan.
At the event, rated power output for the three-cylinder turbocharged unit was 127 hp and 200 Nm, but its application in the 180Turbo sees a minor reduction in output numbers. The P10A1, as the unit is known by, offers 123 hp at 5,500 rpm and 173 Nm from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm on the Chinese Civic.
The current series production mill itself is an evolution of the research 1.0 litre turbo unit that was seen at the 2012 Honda Meeting. The direct-injection DOHC engine features dual Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) and Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) on the intake side.
Key design elements include a high-tumble intake port, a high efficiency cooling cylinder head, piston with cooling gallery, sodium filled exhaust valves as well as a variable capacity oil pump, and the unit features an idling stop system to aid fuel economy.
The design also utilises an oil-coated timing belt, similar to the configuration found in Ford’s 1.0 litre EcoBoost, essentially its primary competitor in the powertrain field.
Quoted performance figures for the CVT-equipped Civic 180Turbo variant include a 0-100 km/h time of 11.3 seconds (11.6 for the manual), a 200 km/h top speed (204 km/h, manual) and a claimed 5.0 litre per 100 km fuel consumption (5.5 litres, manual).
GALLERY: Dongfeng Honda Civic 220Turbo (1.5L VTEC turbo)
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dayyum…. They shud plonk that it inside d kei 660, naming it s1000, n sell it worldwide…
Yalor… ini mcm. egjin sudah ada.. tak mau letak dalam s660 jadi s1000 pulak… anyway if you browse for s660 in the local Malaysia market, it’s priced around 180k… ridiculous.
BRING THIS ENGINE INNNNNN !!!!
Why isn’t this car available in malaysia?
Why they don’t sell the 1.0 Civic in Msia? Very simple. The car will be priced at Rm90k due to the lower tax structure cause lower cc.
So, if they sell Rm90k, how to make untung? Honda is DRB aka GLC crony. Essentially, it belongs to the Gomen. Then Gomen will make less profit from you and me.
now easy. just hantam RM135k for a 1.5 Civic. Can make more and squeeze more from Malaysians
Honda Malaysia is not like UMW Toyota where GLC control UMW Toyota.
It is only a matter of time that the 1.0 liter Turbo version will be available in M’sia. At 120 plus HP & more than 173 Nm, this is equivalent to a 1.7 NA engine.
If Honda (M) can price this Civic at around 100 grand, it will steal sales from the Koreans.
What will steal? Stolen long ago! Go read sale statistics.
Steal sales from the Koreans? Did you look at the sales for Oct 2016? There’s nothing to steal. Korean cars, at the point are not selling much. Bringing this car in will kill them off. At the current car prices and specs, Hyundai and Kia are collectively selling around 700 cars a month compared to Honda’s 7-8000. It’s pure slaughter.
Technology wise, Japanese car market in Malaysia are usually traditionalist by nature. Small turbo engine is too “modern” and the general buyers still prefer “simple uncomplicated” NA engines. Be great if Honda Malaysia replaces the current 1.8L Civic with this engine but it’s wishful thinking.
Brilliant engine by Honda Japan!
A key engine rival for Ford’s Ecoboost turbo engine.
Not enough power, should be 185Nm to benlike 1.8l engine
but use timing belt
honda is really improving by leaps and bounds. Toyota macam mana?
Toyota saying……siapa Honda……ah budak kecil….dunno anything.
no need to worry about toyota
a lot of waterfish in Msia still able to feed them
does this engine using timing belt, as found word stated “coated timing belt” at second last paragraph, line 1. somebody please figure it out
total copy cat of Ford 1.0L ecoboost
give civic hatch!
That engine in the Jazz would be pretty good.
Lol..timing belt
1.0 turbo dragging C segment civic body? The horsepower produced lower than current 1.8L engine. I think it is better fit into City instead.
It’s not just about horsepower. Look at the amount of torque it produces. In fact, it’s still hasn’t been launched yet. How would you know how this car pulls?
Torque also lower lor.