Lahore, Pakistan, April 09, 2019 – Today, Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited (HACPL) launched its Civic 2019 – 10th generation, which has been anticipated in Pakistan since quite a while. Honda Civic has become one of the sedans leading C-segment, being trusted and favored by a large volume of customers. In particular, Honda Civic has made a record sale of 50,000 units and won “Car of The Year” By People’s Choice Award in 2017 and 2018. The impressive milestones are the evidence for the appeal of outstanding values: the top-class breakthrough design, powerful engine offering fun-to-drive performance and excellent fuel efficiency with series of modern and advanced technologies.
Following the values that created the identity of the Honda Civic, Honda Atlas officially introduces the 2019 Honda Civic with changes in exterior and interior design, bringing out a new look that emphasizes on the youthful, dynamic personality and strong breakthrough in each detail, to meet the demand of more customers who love sporty cars.
This is the first time Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) has introduced the Civic 1.5 RS Turbo Grade. RS (Road Sailing) represents Honda’s challenging spirit, always towards the dynamic and open-minded in creativity but still pursuing the pinnacle of perfection and sophistication.
The 2019 Civic has been introduced to the Pakistani market with three grades: 1.8 i-VTEC, 1.8 i-VTEC Oriel and Civic 2019 1.5L RS VTEC TURBO. A new 1.5-liter DOHC VTEC TURBO engine coupled with CVT, both developed under Honda’s “Earth Dreams Technology”, powers the Civic 2019 RS VTEC TURBO variant. The 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC series are also together with a CVT developed under the “Earth Dreams Technology” to offer a responsive driving performance and better fuel economy.
In terms of exterior styling, the Civic 1.5L RS Turbo has the enhanced sporty design and athletic stance of the existing Civic range. The Civic RS offers some additional exterior features like a sporty trunk spoiler with LED, high-gloss door sash garnish and dark chrome outer handles. Some of the standard features of the Civic RS include LED Headlights, distinctive C-shaped LED taillights which have been highly appreciated in the region, power side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals and the distinctive Piano black sporty grille. The RS feature changes also include LED Fog Lights and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The highlighted features of the three variants include the class-leading safety systems, which include Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Auto Brake Hold (ABH), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Reverse Camera as well as SRS airbags.
Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura, President & CEO of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd., mentioned at the launch, “Honda Civic has been a household name since its introduction into Pakistan in 1994. The Honda Civic 1.5L RS Turbo has set a new benchmark with its innovative features and futuristic design. Honda Civic RS Turbo will surely leave a lasting impression on the automobile industry of Pakistan”.
The 10th generation Civic 2019 will be displayed and sold at 27 Honda authorized 3S dealers nationwide from today. Moreover, the booking of all variants will open today.
