2014 Honda Civic Tourer Wagon Videos

2014 Honda Civic Tourer promo video

First Glimpse of the new Honda Civic Tourer

Honda has provided more information about the new Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.

The new Civic Tourer was developed and designed in Europe, allowing Honda’s European R&D team to lead the creative and technical design process. The sleek and sophisticated profile of the Civic Tourer does not compromise the car’s practicality. The Civic Tourer delivers exceptional versatility and functionality with class leading interior space of 624L (trunk volume with the rear seats up, measured up to the tonneau cover).

The Civic Tourer will feature either the1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission.  A brand new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) will help to enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions.

The Civic Tourer will be built at Honda’s UK manufacturing facility and will be launched in Europe from early 2014.

Functionality & Form: No compromise on design or space

“I am very proud of the Civic Tourer’s sporty, sleek and dynamic proportions, which somewhat hide the car’s true functionality and versatility.  To achieve true utility on a compact car, you have to consider how to make the most of the space in the cabin, which generally also affects the design.  Due to the clever platform of the Civic, we had freedom to optimise the package.  The end result is a car that has almost a sports-car silhouette. For me, the strength of the car is the synergy of functionality, versatility, and dynamic expression.” Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader, Civic Tourer.

The exterior design of the Civic Tourer is sophisticated and sporty, its unique style is defined by a bold line that runs continuously from the front A-pillar to the D-pillar creating the impression of a floating roof line.
The development team for the Civic Tourer spent much time working on new ways to interpret this section of the car to deliver a feeling of premium value and character. The glass of the rear quarter window has been extended to cover the body work of the D-pillar and the rear door sash has been raised by 17mm compared to the Civic 5-door to enable this bold styling line and creating an elegant look.

“At first glance it is clear that the Civic Tourer does not look like other Wagons.  Recently-launched cars have tended to follow a similar style. The Civic Tourer has a different balance and appeal.”  Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader, Civic Tourer.

Behind this sophisticated and sporty design is a hidden versatility that leads to clever functionality and unrivalled practicality.

The Civic Tourer benefits from the same unique centre fuel tank layout used in the Civic 5-door. The fuel tank is located under the front seats allowing the Civic Tourer to offer unparalleled interior space and Honda’s magic seat configuration.

The Civic Tourer offers class leading interior space across both the C and D segments. The cargo area will accommodate 2 full-size mountain bikes or 3 large-sized Samsonite cases with the tonneau cover pulled over to conceal the cases.

·         624L* trunk volume (Rear seats up, up to window)
·         1668L* trunk volume (Rear seats down, up to roof lining)

There is a small compartment suitable for storing the tonneau cover so that it can be detached and stored out the way when it is not needed. 

Furthermore, there is additional under floor storage in the boot which makes carrying tall objects in the boot easy and the height of the loading lip has been reduced by 137mm* compared to the Civic 5-door to facilitate effortless loading.

Honda’s unique Magic Seats deliver further practicality and space within the Civic Tourer, enabling a range of seating configurations for maximum versatility.The rear seats assembly folds down in one easy movement, and the interior trunk floor of the Civic Tourer has been raised compared to the 5-door to create a completely flat area when the seats are folded down.

The rear seat cushions can also be flipped up to reveal ample floor space for carrying tall objects. A 60:40 split in the seat base offers even more options for carrying both people and cargo and provides an alternative load area if access via the tailgate is limited. 

Driving Performance: Advanced and Efficient Technology

The Civic Tourer will feature either the1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission.

1.6 i-DTEC

The 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine was first applied to the Civic 5-door and subsequently to the new CR-V. The engine is the first of Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series to be introduced in Europe.

The philosophy behind Earth Dreams Technology is to deliver an impressive balance between fuel economy and driving performance and this is certainly the case in the Civic Tourer.

The 1.6 i-DTEC engine is comprised of an aluminium cylinder head joined to an open deck aluminium block and is the lightest diesel engine in its class. The mechanical friction has been reduced to the level equivalent of a petrol engine. All the rotating parts have been carefully optimised to reduce their friction, helping to provide excellent fuel economy whilst making sure the new Civic Tourer is fun to drive.
The 1.6 i-DTEC engine was designed specifically for the European Market and is built at Honda’s UK Manufacturing plant (where the Civic Tourer will also be built).

Adaptive Damper System (ADS)

The Civic Tourer also features an innovative Adaptive Damper System. This is the first time that a rear adaptive damper system has been introduced on a production car and it features three settings - comfort, normal and dynamic - all of which have been developed to enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions. This allows the Civic Tourer to remain comfortable during highway cruising, yet firm and agile when high-performance handling is required.

“By introducing the technology in this format, we expect many customers will be able to experience the benefits of this advanced system.”  Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader.

Safety

As with all Honda cars, safety was at the forefront of the development team’s mind when designing the Civic Tourer, particularly the integration of advanced active safety systems. The Civic Tourer will deliver a high standard of safety for the driver, passengers, pedestrians and other road users in line with Honda’s philosophy of ‘Safety for Everyone’.

Comparison table (Civic 5-door/ Civic Tourer)

		CIVIC 5-DOOR	CIVIC TOURER
Dimensions (LxWxH)		4285/1770/1440	4520/1770/1440*
Volume	Luggage space (Seats up, up to window) Litres	477	624*
	Luggage Space  (Seats down, up to roof lining) Litres	1378	1668*
	Load height (mm)	702	565*

(*Honda internal figures)

Source;
http://www.hondanews.eu/en/carnewsdetail/?id=3083

Honda touts Civic wagon's 'sleek' look

Claire Bal

Automotive News Europe

 
August 9, 2013 12:40 CET

Honda will join rival Toyota in targeting Europe's compact wagon segment with the Civic Tourer.

Honda says the Civic Tourer will stand out in Europe's crowded compact wagon segment because of its "sleek and sophisticated exterior combined with class-leading interior space."

The company will debut a production version of the Civic Tourer at next month's Frankfurt auto show, alongside an updated version of the Civic hatchback.

Honda stopped selling compact wagons in Europe 15 years ago. Rival Toyota also withdrew from the segment but the automaker is currently rolling out the Auris Touring Sports, its first compact wagon sold in Europe since 2006 and the only wagon also offered with a hybrid powertrain.

Honda will begin sales of the Civic Tourer early next year. Honda expects 20 percent of Civic sales in Europe to be wagons.

The Civic Tourer will be Honda's first production model to offer a rear adaptive damper system, which improves stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions.

The wagon will be built at Honda's factory in Swindon, England, alongside the Civic hatchback, Jazz subcompact and CR-V crossover.

The Civic is a key model line for Honda in Europe with sales of 25,079 units in the first half, up 20 percent from the same period in 2012, according to JATO Dynamics. The Civic was Honda's No. 2 seller in the region, slightly behind the CR-V which had sales of 25,648, up from 16,790 the year before.

Wagon variants currently represent 25 percent of compact car sales in Europe, according to Toyota.

Source;
http://europe.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130809/ANE/130809844/honda-touts-civic-wagons-sleek-look#axzz2bUWlexHW

AutoExpress: Honda Civic Tourer: New details

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The production-ready Honda Civic Tourer will have a "significantly" bigger boot than its rivals, Auto Express has learned

The Honda Civic Tourer will be revealed in full production form at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, and Auto Express has learned that the new estate will have the biggest boot in the family car class.

We spoke to senior engineer Adrian Killham at the brand’s R&D centre in Swindon, Wiltshire. He said: “When the VW Golf Mk7 estate appeared at Geneva [in March], it had 605 litres, then Skoda went one better with 610 litres in the Octavia. But the Civic will offer significantly more.”

Killham also confirmed that, like its rivals, the 1.6-litre diesel version of the Civic Tourer will “emit less than 100g/km of CO2”. And even though the Civic wasn’t designed to be developed into an estate, the conversion has added less than 40kg to the kerbweight.

The design of the Geneva show concept in our pictures will be toned down before the car hits dealers, but the swooping rear lights and wraparound glass will remain. And Killham told us the boot lip has been lowered even further to help boost practicality. “The Civic will be perfect for dog owners and towing,” he said.

It will keep the hatch’s flip-up ‘magic’ seatbases, too, while the higher roofline has apparently improved headroom in the rear for taller passengers too.

Engines will be carried over from the hatch, so there will be 1.4 and 1.8-litre petrols, plus 2.2 and ultra-efficient 1.6-litre diesels. But Killham was coy about the possibility of a hybrid, telling us: “That target [CO2] is always moving, and we might look at new technologies as they start to be available. But we’ll stick with the engines we have for now.”

He also revealed that top-spec Civic Tourers would stand out with a form of adaptive suspension that will be “very appropriate for a wagon”. And while he was vague on the exact details, it should act like a self-levelling system. The price is expected to rise by “between £500 and £1,200” over the hatch once it goes on sale in the UK in January 2014.

Source;

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/civic/64501/honda-civic-tourer-new-details

New European Honda Civic Tourer Wagon Spied

by Donny Lordlicht of www.automobilemag.com

Europeans get all the good wagons. Case in point: our spy shooter caught this copy of the next-generation Honda Civic Tourer out testing, clad in minimal camouflage.

While the geometric shapes of the camo try to fool your eye from seeing what this wagon is, the prototype caught testing looks almost identical to the near-production “concept” Honda showed at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. The sleek, arcing roofline will make its way to production, as well the bold, blistered wheel wells – although they do appear to be somewhat toned down from what we saw on the concept. Up front, the new Civic Tourer will wear the same blacked-out grille treatment used on both the Tourer concept and the current European Civic hatchback. Sadly, it looks like the wagon variant will lose the awesome-looking LED running lights that adorned the corners of the concept from last month. We can’t see if the production car will keep the striking dip in the glass at the D-pillar, but can see that the stylish taillights and sculpted hatch live on. It even looks like the same split five-spoke wheels from the concept will carry over, as well.

When the concept debuted in Geneva, Honda declined to detail the powertrains coming to the wagon version of the Civic. However, there’s little doubt that they won’t mirror what’s available in the hatchback. If so, that means European buyers will have a choice of 1.4-liter and 1.8-liter gas engines, 1.6-liter and 2.2-liter diesel engines, and either a manual or automatic transmission. Power output ranges from 98 hp to 148 hp.

Sadly, there is about zero chance that we’ll ever see the new Honda Civic Tourer on our shores. Our Civic sedan and coupe share little with the European hatchback and wagon beyond their names, and Honda hasn’t graced American showrooms with a Civic hatch since the seventh-generation Civic Si from 2003-2005, or a wagon since the fourth-generation car went out of production in 1991. What do you say – would you like to see the new Civic Tourer in the U.S.? Sound off in the comments section.

Concept.

 Source;
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/new-european-honda-civic-tourer-wagon-spied-216399.html#axzz2PyMUMCba

2013 Geneva Motor Show: 2013 Honda Civic Tourer Review Video

Honda Civic Wagon Concept Looks Beautiful in Geneva [Live Photos]

When Honda says the Civic Wagon or Tourer is a concept, it actually means they haven't finished the interior yet, as the body you see here is pretty much what will roll off the line in Swindon next year.

Following the recent trend for shooting brakes, the first wagon version of the Civic is drop-dead gorgeous, at least by Honda standards. Even if we ignore the glistening white headlights that won't be the same on the production car, the flush door pillars make the side profile look like some sort of Pininfarina concept, not something you use to take the kids to school.

The production version of the Civic Tourer will be in dealerships in early 2014 and will be built alongside the hatchback model in Honda’s production facility in Swindon, Wiltshire. It will be available with the very same choice of four engines, two petrol and two diesel, as the Civic hatch.

We expect the pick of the bunch to be either the economical new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel with 120 PS and 300 Nm or the more powerful 2.2-liter diesel for people who really need to hall…

Source;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/honda-civic-wagon-concept-looks-beautiful-in-geneva-live-photos-55941.html

Autoevolution: 2014 Honda Civic Estate/Wagon Rendering

The ninth generation Honda Civic was launched in Europe in 2012, after it was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011.

The model sports an even stronger design identity than the model that came before it, one that's practically its own, since no other Honda model looks as bold. The basic proportion of the car was retained from the previous model, but the aerodynamics have been much improved, thanks to a boy shape that has more in common with a Prius than a regular VW Golf.

Because it has kept torsion beam rear suspension system and the central fuel tank, the Civic hatchback has a massive boot capacity of 470 liters. And thanks to a the new 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel engine, you can cary stuff and be efficient about it as well.

470 liters should be enough for any C-segment hatchback buyer, but not for Honda. They want to give the five-door Civic an even bigger boot by making it into an estate. A concept car is to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in about two weeks, but we went ahead ands revealed it for you ahead of time. This is our latest rendering, created using Honda's own teasers that gave us a clear idea as to what the profile will look like.

The Civic Estate should enter production at the same Swindon plant in the UK by this time next year. Suddenly, the 2.2-liter diesel engine starts to make a lot more sense for this car.

Source;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-honda-civic-estate-wagon-rendering-55401.html

Honda teases new Civic wagon concept for Europe, Acura NSX Concept to appear at Geneva

Honda has just revealed a teaser for its lineup of cars debuting at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The newest debut will be a concept for the next generation Civic wagon, while the newly updated Acura NSX Concept will also have its first viewing in Geneva. Accompanying those two is the new Honda CR-V, which features the brand’s latest 1.6L i-DTEC diesel four-pot.

Check out more news on the Acura NSX.
Focusing on the Civic wagon concept, Honda sketched what appears to be a very sleek and modern design. Of course, knowing Honda, it’s reasonable to predict that the production model won’t separate too far from the concept.

For full details, check out the press release after the jump.

Civic wagon concept model and the next generation NSX Concept take centre stage at Honda’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show Display
Honda today revealed its 2013 Geneva Motor Show line-up with two new concept cars, and the CR-V featuring the new 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine.
Civic wagon concept model
The Civic wagon concept model provides strong cues for the exterior design of the final mass produced version. This new Civic derivative will further strengthen the Civic range.
Evolution of Honda NSX Concept
The new Honda NSX Concept, making its European debut, suggests a potential direction for the next-generation NSX’s interior design.
The exterior design stays remarkably true to the original concept styling, maintaining its low and wide stance with the dynamic and alluring proportions that are highlighted by clean, modern and simple surfacing, and edgy details that communicate supercar attitude and a high-tech feel.
CR-V 1.6i-DTEC
The CR-V will join the Civic in offering Honda’s new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine. The CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will be available in two-wheel drive, with manual transmission, providing an exceptional balance of performance and economy. The 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine is the lightest engine in its class, helping the CR-V to deliver energetic performance, agile handling and low running costs for customers. The CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will be available from Autumn 2013.
The Honda Press Conference will take place at 13:15hrs CET on Tuesday 5th March on the Honda stand (stand number 4250).

- By: Chris Chin

Source;
http://www.egmcartech.com/2013/02/06/honda-teases-new-civic-wagon-concept-for-europe-acura-nsx-concept-to-appear-at-geneva/