Honda will be entering the 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross season with a new Civic Coupe. Based loosely off of the production variant of the Civic Coupe, the rally version has been given a host of performance parts from Olsbergs MSE and Honda Performance Development. The end result is an all-wheel-drive beast that boasts 600 hp and the ability to get to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, which would embarrass even the most expensive supercars.
Sebastian Eriksson and 2014 series champion Joni Wiman will pilot the powerful machine. These drivers will have to be brave as the stages will push them and the 600-hp Civic Coupe to the limit with massive jumps and difficult terrain.
“Global Rallycross is a seriously extremely racing, and it’s a terrific platform to showcase the new Civic Coupe to an enthusiast, performance-minded young audience,” stated Nick Lee, National Advertising Manager, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We won’t encourage our customers to take 70-foot jumps on the street, but we will use this platform to tell people about all the incredible technology and performance capabilities of our new Civic Coupe.”
With 600 hp, the ability to get to 60 mph in the blink of an eye and the parts to withstand the demands of rallycross, the new Civic Coupe has its sights set on taking down the competition. And rightfully so, as the new 2016 Honda Civic is a great platform for a racing car.
Award-Winning Redesigned New Civic is Fun to Drive
As one of the best selling compact cars of all time, the new Civic has large shoes to fill. To ensure the sedan is just as competitive, the automaker has pulled out all of the stops with the car. For 2016, the Civic has been redesigned and features a stylish exterior, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, as well as a sportier ride. Thanks to all of these changes, the new Civic was recently named the 2016 North American Car of the Year.
While the rally version of the Civic Coupe puts out 600 hp, the road-going Civic has performance that everyone can enjoy. The new sedan comes with two engine and two transmission choices. The base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that puts out 158 hp, while the range-topping 1.8-liter turbocharged engine makes 174 hp. Both engines can be matched to a 6-speed manual transmission or a continuously variant automatic transmission. With two peppy engines and smooth transmissions, the Civic can be sporty and comfortable.
Thanks to a well-tuned chassis, the Civic is fun to drive. However, the compact sedan also has the latest technology features to ensure that its occupants are comfortable and safe at all times. Thanks to interior features like Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, occupants are always connected. The Civic also has an extensive list of safety features to ensure that everyone’s protected in the case of an accident. Along with these features, the new Civic will uphold Honda’s standard for reliability, usability and resale value.
Asheboro Honda in Asheboro, NC is devoted to providing customers with a hassle-free car-buying experience. Thanks to a large selection of new and pre-owned cars, our experienced staff and our great prices, customers can find the perfect Honda in no time. Not only will Asheboro Honda help you find the perfect car, our dealership will assist customers throughout the entire finance process and can also complete repairs on Hondas, as well. Be sure to visit Asheboro Honda to test drive the new Civic today.
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