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about, it is these days some­ thing of a technological showcase, this transforma­ tion achieved in just a cou­ ple of generations. This current model fea­


Once an old person’s run­


Honda has managed with their current eighth genera­ tion Civic, a car th a t marked out a new genera­ tion of family hatches. This car, more than any other, has been responsible for driving down the average age of Honda ownership. The Civic name still stands for impeccable practicality, space and reliability, but these days there’s a bit of


launched that, at a stroke, manages to make all of its rivals look way behind the curve. This, however, is what


tures a higher-tech 1.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engine to join the 1.8 and 2.0-litre i- VTEC units already includ­ ed in a range that also incor- porates a great 2.2-litre diesel engina Great design, sharp driving maimers and excellent dealer backup all come as standard, whichev­ er model you choosa I t’s not too often a car is


as any car ever changed quite as much as Honda’s Civic?


By JONATHAN CROUCH


pimch, there’s a 139bhp 1.8- litre i^trol engine (now with the option of a conventional five-speed auto ‘box), with a 2.0-litre version of this unit


choose between either Auto Mode for a more relaxed driving style, or Manual Mode for a more involving drive, using the sequential gearshift or steering wheel mounted paddles - the left paddle controlling down­ shifts and the right paddle for up-shifts. If you want a bit more


139g/km to 134g/km of C02 and if you want to get tha t down still further, there’s , the option of Honda’s next-generation six-speed i-SHIFT auto­ mated maniial transmisaon which returns 132g/km. Here, the driver can


at present. The entry level powerplant is now a lOObhp 1.4-litre i-VTE C petrol unit, quicker, cleaner and quieter than the old 82bhp i-DSi engine Emissions are down from


spice to i t too. Eecent changes see improvements to the entry-level 1.4-litre petrol unit and a wider transmission choice Four engines are offered


isn’t quite as adept at the very limit as a decent multi­ link, it’s very, very good and 99% of the Civic’s clientele will appreciate the space benefits it brings. You’d have to be a real


Honda anorak to notice the changes tha t have been


was first laimched, many thought i t was a case of style over substance, as the complex and expensive mul­ tilink rear suspension of the previous model was replaced by a more rudi­ mentary torsion beam arrangement. While the torsion beam


diesel unit remains the real star and the slick, wristy six-speed manual gearbox will have you pimching up and down the ratios just for the s h ^ fun of it. When this Civic hatch


offered on the flagship ’Type-R. The most popul^ engine in the range is the 139bhp 2.2-litre diesel unit. All imits are mated with a six-speed manual gearbox, making the Civic one of the only cars in the family hatch sector to be equipped with six-speed gearboxes across all of its range. The torquey 2.2-litre


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understand how Honda has warped the time-space con­ tinuum, it’s easier to spot the simple engineering solu­ tions they’ve employed. Like the Jazz, the Civic fea­ tures a fuel tank that’s cen­ trally-mounted along the cross member below the frontseats. This ineans that the seats


is significantly smaller than the previous generation ver­ sion on the outside, the company claims that room inside is just as generous as before. Instead of trying to


in the.rear can fold flat and there’s no intrusion into the cargo bay floor.


and better quality trim materials have been used, including a brushed metal effect trim and matt finish, as seen in the Type R. Smarter seat fabrics have also been introduced; Although the MK8 Civic


made to this car. Uprated exterior plastics and a restyled rear combination light cluster have been used to make the car’s overall appearance more premium, while changes to the grille have been made to md cool­ ing and accommodate the new auto ’box for 1.8-litre models. - Inside, uprated plastics


Just because you opt for


a three-door model doesn’t bring any penalty in lug­ gage carrying ability, the 485 litres of loading space identical to the more fami­ ly-friendly five-door car. All versions of this


Honda are generously spec­ ified, with the top models featuring equipment usual­ ly only found on far bigger cars. Standard across the


range are features like cli­ mate control air-condition­ ing, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), trip computer, front, side and curtain airbags, rake and reach adjustable steering column and rear “Magic” seats. High grade models feature innovations such as auto­ matic lights and wiper func­ tions, high intensity dis­


charge headlamps. Dual Zone Climate Control and retractable door mirrors, in addition to options such as alloy wheels, DVD satellite navigation and leather trim. The popular 'Type-S variant is f i t ^ as standard with al- ver-stitched black alcantara seats and a leather trimmed steering wheel. Peer into the footwell and you’ll spot a natty aluminium pedal set too.


Previous Civics have built


a reputation for Honda as being amongst the safest cars in their class and this car continues the theme. With a stronger body struc­ ture and subframes, recessed pedals, double pre­ tensioners on the front seat- belts and side curtain airbags, this car has achieved a Euro NCAP five


star result for front and side impact safety, three stars for pedestrian safety and four, stars for child protection safety. The Civic’s 138bhp diesel


engine is one of the best of its ilk and it’s cost effective too, weighing in a t either Group 10 or Group 11 insur­ ance, dependent on trim level. With an average fuel consumption figure of 54.3mpg it’s certainly not going to cost the earth in terms of ongoing running costs. All Civics perform well in terms of fuel con­ sumption. Even the racy 2.0-litre


Type R is good for 31mpg and unlike many of its rivals, i t ’s quite easy to replicate this figure as long as you’re not revving the engine hard.


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By ANDY ENRIGHT


It was one of the worst 500, it’s back.


ully half a centu­ ry after the launch 1 of the original Fiat


I kept secrets in motoring, I the Italian maker display- I ing the 'Trepiimo concept I car back in 2004 with most I realising that “production- ising” this car, based on a


I modified Panda chassis, shouldn’t prove too diffi-


I reputation for having a I wide range of excellent I powerplants, especially at the smaller end of the product portfolio. It was to Fiat that Suzuki turned when they wanted a small diesel for their SX4 model, offering the Italians what


I litre 16v Multijet diesel I 1 engine fitted to the 500 is


I streain petrol powerplants. These comprise an


I was to become their Sedici I in exchange. Indeed, the 75bhp 1.3-


so good that it rather over­ shadows the otherwise excellent pair of main-


I entry-level 69bhp 1.2 8v and a punchy lOObhp 1.4-


I and with its sights set (squarely on BMW’s 1 MINI. Fiat has latterly built a


1 cult. Three years later, I here it is, polished, primed


litre 16v. Five or six speed manual transmissions are offered and the 500 has been designed to replicate the original car’s nimble feel and ability to put a smile on its driver’s face. A 155bhp 1.4-litre tur­


bocharged Abarth model is also available, fully tooled up with beefier steering, retuned suspen­ sion and a few aerodynam­ ic tweaks. The 500C con­ vertible is a further option. Much of the underpin­


uses simple MacPherson strut suspension up front and a basic torsion beam at the back. A few cen­


nings are based on Panda running gear - no bad thing as the Panda is a fun steer. Like the Panda, the 500


timetres have been added to the width of the car’s track, giving i t a foursquare appearance and Fiat claims that body rigidity is around 10 per cent better than the Panda. The 500 is significant in


more than the obvious ways. Built at the Tychy plant in Poland alongside the Panda, the chassis also forms the basis for the all- new Ford Ka. At 1.65m wide, 1.49m high and 3.55m long, the 500 does­ n’t take up a great deal of space. For reference, a MINI is


1.91m wide, 1.40m high and 3.68m long: in other words much wider, a little lower and a fair bit longer. Even Renault’s second


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is cool and clean with only the front grille and door handles differing signifi­ cantly from the Trepiuno show car. Hats off to Fiat in this regard. So often we see cars that look fantastic as prototypes on a show stand only to arrive in pro­ duction form virtually unrecognisable. Prices are surprisingly reasonable given the hype surrounding the 500. Starting a t just over £8,000, the car is only fractionally more expen­ sive than the Panda city- car on which it is based.


and a fascia that can be specified in the same colour as the body, mirror­ ing the painted metal dash of the Nuovo 500, are just some of the interior design features. The exterior treatment


drip from the 500. It’s like a tiny pearl, especially when the ivory finish inte­ rior is specified. There’s a very well-judged blend of retro chic and ruthlessly modern contemporary design inside, with circular head restraints, a glass roof and iconic 500 badg- ing on the Panda-sourced dashboard. Chrome-ringed vents


generation Twingo, at 3.6m, won’t fit into some parking spaces the 500 will be able to squeeze into. Delicious design details


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