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HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2013

  Honda is now ready to show its smaller displacement oil burner on the latest Civic hatchback.  According to Honda, the new Euro Civic’s design is inspired by a “blended wing body’ aeroplane in which the fuselage and wings blend into a single body for superior aerodynamic performance, quietness and habitability. It is rated at 118HP (120PS) at 4,000 rpm and 300Nm (221.3 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm with Honda stating that the Civic will return a combined consumption of just 3.6lt/100km (65.3 mpg US or 78.5 mpg UK) with CO2 emission of only 94 g/km (for cars with 16-inch wheels). Together with the 1.6-liter i-DTEC Civic, Honda also plans to show the 2013 CR-Z Hybrid Coupe facelift, the EV-Ster Concept electric roadster, the European market CR-V and a special display with the an original first generation Civic at its Paris Motor Show stand.

Chevrolet Sonic arrived in Malaysia

Chevrolet Malaysia launched a new subcompact vehicle named Chevrolet Sonic or the “Sonic”. The Sonic is available as both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback, giving it a presence in the highly competitive B-segment. Imported from Thailand and shod with 16-inch wheels, the Sonic is said to be able to achieve fuel efficiency of 8.1 litres per 100km. Its 16-valve DOHC 1.4-litre Ecotec engine with D-CVCP (double continuous valve cam phasing) outputs 100hp @ 6,000rpm and 130Nm @ 4,000rpm and is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. The sedan variant has 466 litres of rear cargo space, and a 2,525mm wheelbase should provide adequate legroom. Features include ABS, EBD (electronic brake distribution), two airbags and HBA (hydraulic brake assist). The equipment levels are what would be expected of a model in this price range with the instrument panel standing out as a very unique feature. It’s a futuristic pod with a digital speedometer and a large tach