2017 Honda Civic Turbo (6-Speed Manual Gearbox)
The 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe models are
set to hit showrooms tomorrow while boasting the expanding application of a
manual gearbox. The 6-speed manual gearbox is now available as standard on the
1.5-liter turbocharged Civic Sedan and Coupe in EX-T trim, with prices starting
from US$ 18,740 for the Sedan and US$ 19,150 for the Coupe.
In EX-T guise, the two models feature the sporty
six-speed manual transmission paired together with a 1.5-liter turbocharged
DOHC engine, good for 174 HP and 226 Nm of torque - 6.7
Nm more than models equipped with the CVT transmission.
For the 2017MY, the CVT will stay on as an optional
extra for turbocharged EX-T trims, though standard on EX-L and Touring trims.
Civic EX Sedans now also add HD Radio and XM Satellite Radio to their features
list.
The Honda Civic has led the compact car segment in
sales for nine of the past 10 months in the US, while remaining the most
popular car in America with under 35-year olds in each of the past six years -
except for 2014 when that accolade went to the Accord.
