Honda Philippines Floats More Details of Honda Civic RS 2016

Update: Details are authentic now as the 10th gen Civic has finally made its way to the domestic market, check out further details here.

MANILA: Honda is on the verge of taking over all the leading automobile brands with its updated fleet. The newest face of Honda Civic has already brought a boom in the sales of Honda especially in Thailand where it was recently staged at the BMS 2016. The 10th generation Honda Civic is taken as the flagship model which is representing the remarkable changes given to other cars, viz, Accord and City by this Japanese automaker not only aesthetically but also mechanically. After revealing information about 2016 Honda Civic in bits and pieces to keep the interest alive among the prospective buyers, Honda Philippines has found the right time to take some space in the headlines by revealing the specs of Honda Civic RS 2016.

The details have been leaked by Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) and so you can trust on them. The source revealed that the RS version would carry the same aerodynamic appeal at its exterior like the standard version with some tweaks for an easy differentiation. Unlike the standard 2016 Honda Civic which houses 1.8-litre turbo engine, the top-end variant is powered by comparatively humble 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine coupled with turbo technology which is expected to pump 173 hp of power at 5500 rpm along with 220 Nm of torque between 1700 and 5500 rpm. Mated with Continuously Variable Transmission, the occupants are surely going to enjoy thrilling drives in the upcoming 2016 Civic RS sporty car.

Since Honda has always taken good care of the comfort and safety of the passengers in its vehicles, the new Honda Civic RS 2016 is no exception and will host an array of features under its label. Carrying the sporty heritage of Honda, the 2016 Civic RS would be a perfect example of Road Sailing (RS) Design with an aggressive approach and unique structural styling. The 17-inch sporty alloy wheels, rear wing spoiler, chrome door handles and LED fog lamps The newest RS turbo trim, being the top-notch variant of Honda Civic, would feature an advanced infotainment system comprising 7-inch display audio system along with a multi-view reverse camera.

The new Honda Civic 2016 has already won some international awards and accolades from renowned institutions and organizations including 2016 Canadian car of the Year, Overall Best Buy of the Year by Kelley Blue Book and Autoguide.com 2016 Car of the Year and it's time for the upcoming model to earn the same recognition in the Philippines Auto Market. Fingers crossed!

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