First look at the new CIVIC for Australia

**VT3C** · 02-02-2006 04:21 PM

I think my 'friend at honda' is the same as TYPEONE's and I have been sworn that we will get 4 civic's in 2006:

1.8L SOHC Sedan (Vi/Luxury spec)
1.8L SOHC Sedan (GLi/Entry Spec)
1.3L HYBRID Sedan
2.0L DOHC Coupe.

I was also told "Australia will definately be getting a type R"..

Personally from my own research and experience, I would say we'll get the 1.8L coupe in 2007 when initial sales wane.. I'd still be surprised if we get a 2L in either the sedan or a coupe.. but once again it'd be to boost sales after the initial release.

as for a type R - well I'd say IF we ever get one it wont be till the facelift model or even the model year after the facelift.

AS for the hatch ? well after the not-so-hot sales for the out-going Vi 5-doors I doubt Honda Australia is in a hurry to re-introduce another 5-door.. just cause it's got shaved rear door handles, it's still a 5-door minivan guys !!

**Ghost** · 02-02-2006 04:28 PM

this has been going on for ages... we will get type R, we will get thsi we will get that...

can some1 just admit that we all dont know wots going on? hahahahahahaha:P

my BET (no sources) is that we get teh 1.8 sedan and the 1.3 sedan and thats it... honda was talking about bringing the EP hatches here but never did so

**7th Gen** · 02-02-2006 07:21 PM

this is official govt site, any vehicle that comes into aust has to have a rvcs:

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/...2005101228.cmd

so looks like the new civic will have hybrid, 1.8 and 2.0L engines

**hondarox** · 02-02-2006 08:17 PM

Good work 7th Gen.
I went to the rvcs website and found that the new RAV4 will be offered in 4 four-door models with only a 2.4L engine. No V6.

**Ghost** · 02-02-2006 11:32 PM

hmmm 114kw k20Z... not a bad engine...

**VT3C** · 03-02-2006 02:08 PM

OK this is OFFICIAL Guys --> Australia will get:

VTi (manual)
$20,990
103Kw @6300 / 174Nw@4200

VTi-L (manual)
$24,490
103Kw @6300 / 174Nw@4200

SPORT (manual)
$29,990
114@6200 / 188Nm@4200

Hybrid (manual)
$31,990
85Kw@6000 / 176@2500RPM

**fasthonda** · 03-02-2006 05:51 PM

No way would I dish out 30 grand for the sport Civic

**VT3C** · 03-02-2006 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by fasthonda

No way would I dish out 30 grand for the sport Civic

Well it's a K20 under the hood plus lots of features for your dough.

if we get an Si Coupe or god-forbid a Type R it will be significantly higher than $30K.

what do you expect ? I mean My EG5 back 12 years ago was $29,990 so really when you think about it it's pretty reasonable.

**7th Gen** · 03-02-2006 06:18 PM

really? it's quite competitive pricing - compared to SP23 etc
well if and when they bring a Type R here it will be definitely more than 30K

**moomoo1511** · 03-02-2006 06:38 PM

Yeah, Honda Australia has updated their website

**UNLS1** · 04-02-2006 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by **Ghost**

this has been going on for ages... we will get type R, we will get thsi we will get that...

can some1 just admit that we all dont know wots going on? hahahahahahaha:P

my BET (no sources) is that we get teh 1.8 sedan and the 1.3 sedan and thats it... honda was talking about bringing the EP hatches here but never did so

can i just say that every bit of news and facts Re the civic or any other honda i have posted has always been correct lol scroll around and see

but who would ever believe me i just work for honda lol