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• 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with integrated HVAC controls*^
• Android Auto™³ and Apple CarPlay®*^⁴
• HondaLink™ connected-car system*⁹
• HondaLink Assist¹⁰ (when paired with compatible phone) *
• HD Radio™¹¹
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic²
• Smartphone-Based Navigation App Compatibility
• New-generation “2.0” SiriusXM®⁸ Radio*
• Pandora®⁶ interface
• SMS¹² Text Message function
• USB Audio Interface¹³
• 160-Watt 4 Speaker AM/FM Audio System
• 180-Watt 8 Speaker AM/FM Audio System
• 450-Watt 10 Speaker (Including Sub-Woofer) AM/FM Audio System*

* First for Civic
^ First for Honda

5-Inch Display Audio System (LX)
The Civic LX has a standard 160-watt AM/FM radio audio system with four door-mounted speakers and a USB port to allow the connection of other compatible devices. The system can play Pandora®⁶ content from a compatible device via the USB port, or wirelessly, via Bluetooth®⁷ HandsFreeLink®. The audio system has a 5-inch (diagonal) display screen and conventional “hard” buttons and knobs to control the various functions. Illuminated steering wheel mounted controls are positioned within fingertip reach. This system includes four 6.7-inch diameter speakers, two in each front door and two in the rear deck.

7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen (Civic EX, EX-T, EX-L)
Civic Sedan EX and above trims feature a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen that uses the Android operating system to offer a wide range of useful features and capabilities. The intuitive and easy-to-use touchscreen lets users swipe, tap and pinch – just like on a tablet or smartphone – to control the vehicle’s audio system, display settings and other advanced features. The 7-inch touchscreen is a special high-contrast, high definition IPS display with a high viewing angle for better legibility. The 160-watt audio system has eight speakers with four 6.7-inch full range speakers, one in each front door and two in the rear deck, plus four 1.5-inch tweeters, two near the A-pillars and two in the rear deck.

The system offers most popular audio formats, including AM/FM, HondaLink@ content, Pandora®⁶, Bluetooth®⁷ streaming audio, and compatibility with the Apple CarPlay®⁴ and Android Auto™⁵ platforms. SiriusXM®⁸ and HD Radio®¹¹ are included in the EX-T trim and above.

Icons resembling smartphone apps are displayed on the high-definition, capacitive touchscreen, making the interface intuitive and easy to use. Interfaces for standard internet-sourced music and media options, such as Pandora® can be displayed and controlled on the Display Audio interface, with the ability to create personalized stations, tap to “like” songs, and view album artwork directly from the touchscreen. Display Audio also integrates touch operation of the menu and return functions for a modern and sleek look.

The system can also be controlled with illuminated steering-wheel mounted controls, including a new touchpad control that enables an alphabetic search of a range of features using a vertical swiping motion. Search items appear on the color Driver Information Interface (DII) display located in the lower portion of the instrument display, just below the digital speedometer display. The system can also be controlled via voice commands, after pressing and releasing the steering-wheel-mounted talk button.

7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen (Touring)
In Touring models, the 7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen system includes a number of upgrades. The total system output is increased to 450 watts, the most powerful in the Civic’s segment, and the speaker count is increased from eight to ten. Premium 6.7-inch full-range speakers are positioned in the front doors and two in the rear deck plus one 3.1-inch speaker in the information panel. Two 1.5-inch tweeters are positioned near the A-pillars and two more are located on the rear deck, and a 7.9-inch subwoofer is placed in the center of the rear deck.

Driver Information Interface (DII)
All Civic models with the exception of the LX feature the Driver Information Interface (DII) integrated into the operation of the 7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen. The DII is positioned in the instrument display, just below the digital speedometer. The color TFT DII display puts a wide range of information in front of the driver where it’s easy to see. The steering wheel mounted buttons and touchpad control make it easy to search among choices on the DII, and then make the desired selection.

DII displays the following items:

• Driving Computer
• Smart Maintenance
• Audio System
• Navigation
• Telephone
• SMS¹²/Email
• Apple CarPlay⁴
• Android Auto™⁵

1-Cable Connection
In the Civic EX and above trims, compatible iPhones and Android (with Android Auto app.) phones loaded with the compatible HondaLink⁹ app can be connected to the 1.5-amp USB port with a single USB cable (provided with the phone), to display navigation information on the 7-inch Display Audio Touchscreen. This makes connection simpler and less costly than Honda’s previous system that required three cables to make the connection between the smartphone and the vehicle.

Apple CarPlay®
Civic EX models and above offer standard Apple CarPlay⁴ compatibility. By connecting the iPhone to the car using the phone’s USB cable (supplied with the phone) and the Civic’s 1.5-amp USB port, CarPlay features can be accessed. (Note that the CarPlay system will not work using the USB port located inside the Civic’s center console.)

CarPlay takes the most popular functions and features of the user’s compatible iPhone and puts them on the Civic’s Display Audio touchscreen and DII display, positioned in the instrument cluster. You can get directions, send and receive messages, listen to audio books and music, all in a way that allows you to stay more focused on the road.

CarPlay features Siri voice control and is specially designed for typical driving scenarios. It also works with the Civic’s controls – both on the audio touchscreen and the steering-wheel mounted controls, so you don’t need to pick up your phone. A curated selection of available CarPlay Apps are designed for use in the Civic, and are specially designed to minimize driver distraction.

CarPlay includes access to Apple Maps, which can provide turn-by-turn directions, traffic conditions, and estimated travel time. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars.

CarPlay is compatible with iPhones that feature the small Lighting connector, not older iPhones with the larger 30-pin connector.

Android Auto™
Civic EX models and above offer standard Android Auto™⁵ compatibility. By connecting a compatible Android phone to the car using the phone’s USB cable (supplied with the phone) and the Civic’s 1.5 amp USB port, the Android Auto platform is enabled.

Android Auto puts some of your phone’s most useful Apps on the Civic’s audio display and DII, positioned in the instrument cluster. You can get directions, send and receive messages, listen to audio books and music, all without the need to pick up your phone. Android Auto works with the Civic’s controls – both on the audio touchscreen and the steering-wheel mounted controls – so it’s simple and intuitive to use.

Android Auto’s voice control is specially designed for typical driving scenarios. A curated selection of available Android Auto Apps are designed for use in the Civic, and are specially designed to minimize driver distraction.

Android includes access to Google Maps, which can provide turn-by-turn directions, live traffic conditions, lane guidance and more. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars.

Android Auto is designed to work with Android phones running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher.

SiriusXM® Radio
A new generation 2.0/3.0 version of SiriusXM®⁸ Radio is a standard feature in the EX-T and above trims, and it provides more than 165 channels of digital programming with near CD-quality sound. The SiriusXM® signal is beamed from two broadcast satellites positioned in geostationary orbit above Earth. The beams from these two broadcast satellites combine to span the entire continental United States and some of Canada.

SiriusXM® Radio programming includes channels devoted to music, sports, talk, traffic, weather, children’s programming and entertainment. When the audio system plays SiriusXM® Radio, the audio system displays the current category, station, song title or artist’s name.

This latest generation of SiriusXM includes many all new features, including pause, fast forward and rewind. There is also an instant replay feature and the ability to hear all songs from the beginning on preset channels. The new Sports Flash feature lets you listen to your favorite (non-sports) programming, and if your favorite team makes a big play in a live game that is being broadcast on SiriusXM, you will receive an on-screen alert. With a touch of a soft-key you can hear up to 30 seconds of audio before and including the big play.

Pandora® Compatibility
All Civic models are designed to provide a convenient interface for Pandora®⁶, a free music service that allows users to open an account online and create up to 100 personalized internet “radio stations” that are based on favorite songs or artists. Users can choose among their stations and listen via computer, and can also download a free smartphone Pandora® app, which allows users listen to the same list of personalized stations via their compatible phone. Although Pandora® is free, phone data charges apply.

An iPhone or compatible Android phone can be connected wirelessly to the Civic, using Bluetooth®⁷ HandsFreeLink®. To use Pandora®, the Pandora app is launched on a compatible connected smartphone and the vehicle’s audio source is set to Pandora®. The audio screen shows Pandora® information and album art, and the audio controls allow listeners to choose from among existing stations, pause, resume, skip forward, and mark a track with “Like” or “Dislike” ratings. To mitigate the potential for driver distraction, some functionality of the Pandora® app is locked out when using the Civic’s Pandora® interface.

HondaLink®
The Display Audio system with next generation HondaLink⁹ that is standard in EX models and above allows the owner’s digital lifestyle to seamlessly integrate with the car and provides access to a world of cloud-based information. The all-new application-based platform connects customers to online content both inside and outside the car. The connection between the system and the user’s smartphone is made through the Bluetooth®⁶ HandsFreeLink® wireless interface. A HondaLink phone app provides convenient access for many services including location searches, local weather, messaging, Maintenance Minder alerts, service scheduling by phone, and access to the vehicle Owners Guide.

HondaLink Assist
An additional new feature on Civic EX and above is HondaLink Assist10, which can help request emergency assistance for drivers. If a compatible phone is paired through Bluetooth®⁷HandsFreeLink®, there is a cellular connection and an airbag deployment sensor is triggered, the system is designed to automatically attempt to notify an operator, report the car’s current location, and allow occupants to talk directly to the operator. The operator can then contact emergency services if needed.

Aha™ by Harman
HondaLink includes Aha™ that can be accessed using a compatible smartphone. Aha organizes the Civic owner’s favorite content from the web into personalized on-demand radio stations in the vehicle. Aha is a comprehensive, cloud-based platform optimized for the automotive environment that provides a simple integration point to bring in a wide range of current and future applications into the audio system head unit. This capability allows users to access their favorite podcasts, internet radio, on-demand music, restaurant recommendations, and even audio updates from Facebook and Twitter.

Aha™ key features:

• Free service with wide content choice
• Enables flexible personalization and station management
• Content updated automatically throughout vehicle life

Aha™ content categories:

• On-demand news and weather
• Personalized music including Slacker
• Internet Radio
• On-demand podcasts
• Audio Books
• Local Search: Restaurants, fuel, ATM, parking, etc.
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, etc. via audio
• Custom Interactive OEM Channels: Direct communication to and from vehicle

Siri Eyes Free
The Civic EX and above trims integrate Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode imbedding in Apple CarPlay. Compatible iPhone® users will be able to operate Siri through familiar voice commands by pressing and holding the TALK button on the steering wheel for two seconds when their iPhone is paired via Bluetooth®⁷. Using Eyes Free mode, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further and helps to minimize the potential for distractions by keeping the iOS device’s screen from lighting up.

Owners can direct Siri to perform a number of specific tasks while they keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Capabilities include:

• Send text messages and e-mails
• Read incoming text messages and emails
• Set up calendar entries, reminders, and alarms
• Check the weather
• Turn-by-turn voice navigation (when the audio system is set to Bluetooth®⁷ Audio or iPod mode)
• Sports scores and stock quotes

SMS Text Messaging
All Civic models EX and above have a standard SMS¹² text message function that can read incoming texts aloud over the audio system, and allow the driver to reply with any of six factory preset messages. The system works with SMS-capable cell phones that have an active data plan and the Message Access Profile (MAP), such as the Blackberry, Droid X and others. Apple iPhone models do not support this feature, but Siri Eyes Free CarPlay mode (iPhone 5 and 6 at time of launch) offers the ability to initiate, hear and respond to text messages via voice commands.

Once a compatible phone is paired with the Civic’s Bluetooth®⁷ HandsFreeLink® system, the text messaging function is enabled. When the phone receives a text message, an alert appears on the audio display screen. The driver can choose to have the message read aloud, can select among the preset reply choices, or can call the sender – all without touching the phone.

To help avoid the potential for driver distraction, the text of the incoming message is not displayed on screen unless the vehicle is stopped.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
The Bluetooth®⁷ HandsFreeLink® interface is designed to offer hands-free operation for many Bluetooth®-enabled mobile telephones. Standard on all Civic models, the system wirelessly connects the driver’s cell phone to the vehicle’s audio system. This allows the driver to make or answer cell phone calls without removing hands from the steering wheel. The system is compatible with Bluetooth®-enabled cell phones that have the Hands Free Profile (HFP). A list of compatible phones can be found at handsfreelink.com or honda.com.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® enables audio files to be played through the vehicle’s audio system wirelessly with a feature called Bluetooth® Audio. If an audio compatible device is paired it will be added as an auxiliary source on the audio screen. This allows the Bluetooth® device’s media to be played wirelessly by the audio system. Cell phone devices that support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3 allow the display of metadata for artist, album and track name on the audio screen. The vehicle’s audio controls for “skip forward” and “skip backward” allow for navigation from track to track.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® is designed for easy use. After the driver completes a simple one-time “pairing” process to link the cell phone with the vehicle, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® can communicate wirelessly and securely with the driver’s cell phone when the phone is within about 33 feet of the vehicle. Once the driver enters the vehicle, the phone can be stored in a pocket, briefcase, purse or a storage bin inside the vehicle’s cabin as the call transfers information through the wireless telephone interface. Certain compatible cell phones can also transfer the cellular phonebook into the vehicle through the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® system. After the cellular phonebook is transferred, calls can be made by making selections from the registered phonebook on the Civic’s display screen.

• Pressing the steering wheel-mounted “Pick up” button answers the call and mutes the audio system
• The caller is heard through the audio-system speakers
• An overhead microphone picks up the driver’s voice while minimizing background noise and echoing
• Numbers with voice tags may be stored in the system’s memory
• To make a hands-free call, the driver first activates the system using the steering wheel-mounted fingertip controls, then speaks a preset voice tag
• Numbers can also be dialed by speaking the telephone number
• Automatic import of phone book and call history with compatible phones
• Up to six different compatible mobile phones can be paired with the Bluetooth®6 HandsFreeLink® system

Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
Available on the EX-L and standard on the Touring model, the integrated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System2 uses GPS technology to provide drivers with turn-by-turn guidance to their chosen destination. This all-new navigation system, developed in cooperation with Garmin, offers many improvements, including enhanced graphics, live search, speed limit display, customized vehicle icons, 3D buildings and terrain, and more. The system includes free map database updates for up to 5 years (initial purchase plus one yearly update each year for 4 years). The system includes the HD Digital Traffic feature, which alerts the driver to current traffic conditions and can display alternate routes around gridlock. It features expanded coverage including many surface streets within the U.S., allowing the driver to choose faster, less congested routes. HD Digital Traffic is subscription-free.

The navigation system can be controlled by voice or through the 7-inch electrostatic touch-screen audio display utilizing its tap, pinch and swipe functionality. The voice-activation system can respond to more casual command phrases that require less user familiarization, in addition to the previous capability of being able to understand spoken city and street names. For example, a voice request for “Radio 98.3 FM” can now be spoken in approximately a dozen different ways ranging from “change the radio station to 98.3” to “98.3 FM.” This logic applies to audio functionality of the audio/information screen. The navigation system can also be controlled by voice with conventional navigation commands like, “Find nearest Chinese restaurant” or “find nearest ATM.”

The audio system is automatically muted when the “Talk” button is pressed. The voice-recognition technology allows the driver to simply speak city and street names aloud, and the system responds by displaying the matches available in the database. Points of interest on the map – such as restaurants or grocery stores – can be displayed with brand logo icons or you can have the system provide turn-by-turn navigation, all by voice command. The massive point-of-interest (POI) database includes telephone numbers that can be dialed by using the Bluetooth®⁷ HandsFreeLink® system when the driver’s cellular telephone is connected to the system.

The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System² uses GPS in combination with detailed information from the vehicle’s mapping system to pinpoint the vehicle’s location and to provide a host of useful mapping and route guidance features. The system’s antenna receives positioning information from a network of 24 global positioning satellites. If the antenna is obstructed by a tunnel, a parking garage or a tall building, an internal gyroscopic system and a speed sensor track the location of the vehicle so that the map information remains current and reliable. The vehicle clock is independently controlled by GPS data, so when time zones are crossed while driving, the clock will automatically set itself to the current time.

USB Ports and Power Outlets
In LX trims, a 12-volt power outlet is positioned at the base of the center stack on the right of the lower storage tray, with a 1.0-amp USB port positioned on the left. EX and above trims retain the 12-volt power outlet, while the USB port on the left is upgraded to 1.5 amps, and a 1.0-amp USB port is added inside the console.

Audio and Connectivity Features

¹ The Display Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and streaming from some current [Apple/Android] smartphones. For safety reasons, always launch HondaLink applications or perform any other operation on your phone only when the vehicle is safely parked. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature, and Assist functions may be terminated without notice. Your wireless carrier’s rate plans apply. Please see HondaLink terms and conditions for details.

² The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on EX-L models and standard on Touring models in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. (Honda HD Digital Traffic service only available in the United States, except Alaska). Please see your Honda dealer for details.

³ Garmin is the registered trademark of Garmin International, Inc.

⁴ Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

⁵ Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc.

6 Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Compatible with select smartphones. See: www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile. Not all devices compatible with USB connection. Your wireless carrier’s rate plans apply.

⁷ The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.

⁸ SiriusXM services require a subscription after any trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and programming subject to change. SiriusXM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years and older in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2015 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.

⁹ Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility.

¹⁰ Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in or obsolescence of technology integral to the service or changes in government regulation.

¹¹ HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.

¹² Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth®. Your wireless carrier’s rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely.

¹³ The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work.

¹⁴ Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Press Kit – Body
Overview
The new Civic Sedan features the most rigid, tightly sealed body and aerodynamic body design in Civic history, with the greatest use of high-strength steel for any Civic model ever made, offering significant advancements to overall noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), ride and handling, fuel efficiency and collision performance.

Longer, lower and wider, the new Civic body is also more spacious, with 5.8 additional cubic feet of passenger and cargo space. Despite its larger size, the new Civic Sedan’s unibody is 68 pounds lighter than before with a 25 percent increase in torsional rigidity, while its lower height, wider stance and shortened front overhang serve as the basis for the new Civic’s sportier, more premium look and feel.

Advanced unibody construction techniques, including the use of Honda’s next-generation ACE™ body structure and new crash stroke front frame, enable superior front, side and rear crash-worthiness. Comprehensive body sealing measures, the use of acoustic windshield glass combine with new chassis technologies, such as hydraulic suspension and engine mounts, to make the 2016 Civic Sedan the quietest and most refined Civic yet.

Key Body Features

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure with new crash stroke front frame design*^
• 59-percent high strength steels (14 percent ultra-high strength steel)
• B-Pillars and rear frame members with selectively-tempered soft zones*^
• 590 MPa high-strength steel floor pan*
• Narrow A-pillars for 84.3 degrees of forward visibility
• Acoustic-glass, flush mounted windshield
• Acoustic fiber side under-panels
• Acoustically sealed unibody
• Full underbody covering*

* First for Civic
^ First for Honda

Exterior Dimensions
Compared to the previous model, the 2016 Civic Sedan’s wheelbase is 1.2 inches longer for improved ride comfort, better second-row seating roominess, and improved ingress and egress. The overall length is up 2.9 inches, improving interior roominess as well as cargo storage capacity. A 1.4-inch shorter front overhang improves both appearance and aerodynamic efficiency, while a 2.9-inch longer rear overhang adds to storage capacity. Fuel efficiency is improved in part due to comprehensive aerodynamic gains throughout the exterior, and even underneath the vehicle.

2016 Civic vs. 2015 Civic Exterior Dimensions

Increased Trunk Capacity
The 2016 Civic Sedan has a wider and deeper trunk with 15.1 cu. ft. of storage volume, 2.6 cu. ft. (or 20.8 percent) larger than the 12.5 cu. ft. of the previous Civic Sedan. Together with the enlarged passenger volume, this makes the new Civic Sedan best in class in total interior volume.

A low lift-over height of 26.8 inches and a maximum trunk opening width of 39.7 inches improves the ease of loading or unloading bulky items, as does a flat trunk floor, which measures 54.9 inches wide and 40.6 inches deep – all significant improvements over the previous model. The floor and trunk sides are carpeted to help protect cargo during transit, and also to help reduce road noise entering the passenger cabin.

The Civic Sedan’s trunk will accommodate four soft suitcases or four golf bags – one more of each compared to the previous Civic Sedan. For long, narrow items such as skis, the 3.5 sq-ft. trunk pass-through is 20.6-percent larger than before. A removable floor panel hides the temporary spare tire, jack and wrench. A single LED cargo-area light provides illumination when the trunk lid is open.

Key Body Specifications

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)
As an integral part of the 2016 Civic structure, Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body-structure enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. ACE utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle, thus reducing the forces transferred to the passenger compartment. ACE channels frontal crash energy to both upper and lower structural elements, including the floor frame rails, side sills and A-pillars.Crash Stroke
A Honda first, the ACE™ structure used on the new Civic features a new crash stroke technology, developed by Honda engineers in the company’s advanced safety research laboratory in Raymond. Ohio. With the new crash stroke structure, in a frontal collision the lower section of the front vehicle frame hinges to direct the engine down and rearward, helping direct crash energy into the vehicle’s floor while also minimizing cabin intrusion. This crucial piece of safety engineering effectively adds 80mm (3.2 in) of additional energy-absorbing “crash stroke” to the front of the vehicle.

Besides helping the Civic aim for the highest ratings in the rigorous federal crash tests, the new crash stroke structure enabled designers to develop the Civic’s body design to feature a short front overhang and short hood-line for a unique and exciting appearance, excellent outward visibility and improved handling.

Improved Body Rigidity
Compared to the previous Civic generation, the new 2016 Civic Sedan body’s global bending rigidity increases 19 percent and its torsional rigidity increases 23 percent. The benefits of this increased stiffness are numerous, including the ability to tune the suspension for superior ride and handling performance. The more rigid body structure also directly results in a quieter and more comfortable ride experience for the passengers, with less NVH felt over a wide range of driving conditions. Some key advancements in body structure include:

Under the Hood

• A lower stiffener, located behind the engine on the front bulkhead, improves handling

In the Unibody

• Certain connection areas where the A-pillars meet the floor sills, and the B-pillars meet both the floor sills and roof rails, reduce idle vibration and booming
• Large body panels are shaped using computer aided engineering (CAE) to reduce booming
• Gussets positioned inside the rear quarter areas of the unibody reduce road noise
• An internal rear structural ring stiffens the unibody for improved handling
• Short-pitch welding places spot welds 20mm (0.8 in) apart in critical areas of the unibody, compared to 40mm to 45mm (1.6 in to 1.8 in) traditional spacing, increasing stiffness and durability

Underneath the Vehicle

• The Civic’s floor pan is made of 590-MPa high-strength steel to provide a lighter yet stronger overall structure
• Floor cross-members positioned under the driver and front passenger’s seating area improve ride comfort
• A lateral cross-member and damper structure, located between the rear wheels, improves handling
• A cross-car brace, located at the front of the vehicle, improves handling

Aerodynamics
The Civic was designed to have class-leading aerodynamic performance – including 12-percent less drag than the previous Civic generation – which helps improve both fuel efficiency and interior quietness. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to measure the car’s efficiency during the design phase, followed by scale-model wind tunnel testing and finally by full-scale wind-tunnel testing. Two critical gains from this process include a 15-percent reduction in drag (CdA) through the management of underbody and engine-room airflow, and another 4-percent CdA reduction through wheel design.

Specially shaped components at the front of the vehicle guide airflow through the radiator and into the engine’s cold-air intake, while channeling the remaining airflow over, around and under the vehicle. Along with narrower the A-pillars and flush-mounted glass, these contribute to the Civic’s efficient passage through the air. The relaxed slope of the rear roofline and rear window further improves aerodynamic efficiency.

The new Civic features the flattest underbody of any gasoline-powered Honda production vehicle. A molded under-panel is positioned directly beneath the front fascia, starting the rearward flow of air underneath the vehicle in a smooth manner. An aluminum under-tray is positioned underneath the engine and transmission and features a cooling duct that allows ambient airflow to the hydraulic engine mount. Dual side under-panels (molded plastic on LX, acoustic fiber on EX and above trims) extend from behind the front wheels to just ahead of the rear wheels, further smoothing the airflow as it travels rearward, while also reducing wind noise in the passenger cabin.

Lateral strakes located ahead of each wheel and tire (8.5 inches wide in front, and 3.5 inches wide in the rear) help deflect airflow around the tires for additional aerodynamic efficiency gains. Even the stamped steel exhaust silencers are aerodynamically shaped, eliminating the need for an under-cover at the rear of the vehicle. This reduces parts count, complexity and weight while helping to ensure optimal aerodynamic efficiency.

In-Die Softzone
In a first for Honda, the Civic employs selectively-tempered “soft zone” technology. This special forming technique allows the creation of specially tempered areas, or soft zones, within an ultra-high-strength hot-stamped steel part. As a result, simpler, lighter components can provide the appropriate energy pathways necessary to absorb crash forces. The process minimizes both parts count and weight. In the 2016 Civic Sedan, this technology, applied to the B-pillars and rear frame rails, saves 15.6 pounds compared to the previous-generation Civic.

The process involves heating the sheet steel to 930-degrees Centigrade before simultaneously stamping and cooling key areas of the part. A laser cutting trimming process then completes the component.

Side crash area
Located where the B-pillar joins the lower sill, a new built-in soft zone is designed to bend during a side collision, channeling crash forces away from the passenger compartment and into the B-pillar and lower sill. The soft zone’s rated material strength is 550-650 MPa advanced high-strength steel, compared to the much stronger 1500 MPa hot-stamp steel of the overall B-pillar and lower sill. Using the technology in the B-pillars saved 6.8 pounds.

Rear crash area
The rearward ends of the two rear unibody frame rails each contain a pair of soft zones designed to fold in a controlled, three-bend manner in the event of a rear impact, helping to attenuate crash energy. The rated material strength of these soft zones is 700-800 MPa high-strength steel, compared to the much stronger 1500 MPa hot-stamp steel of the overall rear frame rail. Using the technology in the rear frame rails saves 8.8 pounds.

T-Direction Welding
Applied to the forward edge of the front door hinge pillars, just behind the front wheel openings, a new “T-direction welding” technique is anticipated to help the 2016 Civic earn top ratings in the rigorous IIHS narrow offset frontal collision test, based on Honda internal testing. Instead of using lateral overlapping welded joints on the hinge pillars, which would be negatively affected by the wheel moving rearward and striking the pillar in an offset frontal collision, the hinge pillars instead use a longitudinal welded seam designed to withstand sheer forces generated in such a collision.

Class-leading Forward Visibility
The A-pillar section on the 2016 Civic is 18mm (0.7 in) narrower than on the previous-generation Civic, reducing the obstructed area by 11.6-percent, and resulting in a 7.9-degree improvement in forward visibility. As a result, the new Civic offers a class-leading 84.3 degrees of forward visibility (the angle made by drawing lines from the driver’s eye point to the outboard edges of the A pillars). Safety is maintained through the pillars’ shape, the precise design of load pathways during a frontal collision or rollover, and the use of 1500 MPa hot-stamped ultra-high-strength steel for the A-pillars.

High-Strength Steel
Multiple steel grades are used in the Civic’s body construction to help achieve excellent overall vehicle dynamics, optimize safety performance, and lower NVH. Materials range from five different grades of steel, including premium hot-stamp steel and ultra-high-strength steel used in the unibody, to aluminum for the front bumper beam. All were chosen to achieve the best combination of strength, rigidity, dynamic performance and light weight. Fully 59 percent of the body structure is composed of high-strength steel, up 7.3 percent compared to 55 percent for the previous Civic Sedan. In addition, the use of hot-stamp ultra-high strength steel increases to 14 percent from 1 percent in the previous-generation Civic.

Lighter Weight
The increased use of high-strength steel contributes to a 68-pound reduction in weight for the 2016 Civic Sedan’s unibody compared to the previous Civic generation.

Body Materials

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Countermeasures
The new Civic takes noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures to the next level, positioning it at the top of its competitive set. All Civic trims feature strategically placed body sealants (see below). Additional NVH enhancements on all models include acoustic separators inside the A-, B- and C-pillars, while a sound-insulating acoustic windshield (see below) further aids overall cabin quietness.

Engine Compartment Isolation
Measures to isolate sound and heat emanating from within the engine compartment include dedicated front, side and rear hood seals, strategically placed heat baffles, a hood insulator panel, an engine under-cover, and dedicated insulation within the instrument panel. Inside the vehicle, a one-piece molded insulated carpet liner adds further to exceptional heat isolation and noise reduction for the 2016 Civic.

Acoustic Windshield
Special laminated acoustic glass is used for the Civic windshield to help reduce noise entering the cabin. Tuned specifically to attenuate wind-noise frequencies, the windshield glass uses an outer layer of 2.0mm safety glass, a 0.7mm thick middle layer of acoustic polyvinyl butyral (PVB), and a 1.8mm safety-glass inner layer for a total thickness of 4.5mm. This helps the Civic place at the top of its class in wind-noise performance. The windshield also incorporates UV light-absorbing technology. In addition, the Civic Sedan has 4.0mm tempered front door glass and 3.5mm tempered rear door glass. The available one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature uses 3.5mm tinted and tempered glass.

Sound-absorbing Undercovers
Underneath the Civic, along both sides of the passenger cabin, are absorptive undercovers (fiber on the LX and EX, and molded plastic on the EX-T and above trims) that mitigate road and wind noise. A special baffle plate located beneath the center of the floor pan, and felt fender inner liners on EX and above trims, further attenuate wind and road noise.

Body Sealing
The 2016 Civic Sedan has an unprecedented level of body sealing to dramatically reduce the levels of noise inside the vehicle – a 58-percent overall leak reduction compared to the previous-generation Civic. Throughout the unibody are 9.3 sq. in. of weld seals and other sealers to reduce vibration and the transmission of noise.

Additional measures include:

• Pillar separators seal the hollow A-, B- and C-pillars to reduce the transmission of noise from the floor area into the passenger cabin.
• Triple door sealing utilizes 360-degree molded door seals to reduce wind noise and improve isolation.
• New door gap seals at the rear edges of the doors are a first for Civic. They join the triple sealed door openings and lower door-edge seals in keeping wind noise from entering the cabin.
• A total of eight new air leak reduction moldings and clips are used at key locations where the side windows slide into the Sedan’s four doors, reducing the possibility of audible air leaks occurring in these locations.

Along with internal bracing, acoustic hole seals fill open areas inside the door structures, significantly reducing the amount of wind and road noise and vibration that can reach the cabin. The same Thinsulate™ material that is used in the doors is also used to reduce sound transmission through the roof, the body A- and C-pillars, and the rear tray.

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Press Kit – Exterior
Overview
With its athletic new stance, advanced aerodynamic styling and available LED lighting, the new Civic Sedan boasts a youthful, premium and sporty new style that advances Civic design into the next era. Its windswept lines are complimented by the most comprehensive aerodynamic packaging of any Honda to date, including complete underbody paneling, improving both fuel efficiency and cabin quietness. A new flush-mounted acoustic glass windshield further isolates the cabin while promoting smooth airflow, while new available features such as Smart Entry, Capless fueling, Remote Engine Start, rain-sensing windshield wipers and Walk Away door locks makes this the most sophisticated and easy-to-use Civic yet.

Key Exterior Features
• Acoustic glass, flush-mounted windshield*
• LED daytime running lights (DRL)*
• Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Auto-On/Off
• Available LED headlights (Sedan Touring)*
• LED turn signals*
• LED taillights*
• Available Honda LaneWatch™¹ (EX and above)
• Available One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
• Available Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop
• Available remote engine start*
• Smart wipers*
• Rain-sensing wipers (Sedan Touring) *

* First for Civic
^ First for Honda

Exterior Styling
Stylistically, the 10th generation Civic Sedan represents an exciting and dramatic advancement of Honda’s longest-running model. Lower, longer, wider and more muscular than the previous generation, its flowing lines, new signature chromed “wing” front fascia and available premium LED lighting, extended wheelbase and short overhangs brand the new Civic as a leader in its class, both technologically and in design.

In front, aggressive aerodynamics, LED daytime running lights and an available in-line LED headlight array lend the new Civic a modern demeanor.

The muscular, high-tension side profile soars upward from the front wheel arches rearward, with a decisive character line rising through both doors and through the rear wheel arches. A second, lower character line extends from behind the front wheels up through the doors and meets the rear wheel arches, emphasizing the dynamic and emotional design. The new larger and wider wheel and tires further emphasize Civic’s purposeful stance, while the long wheelbase, short overhangs and sweeping cabin greenhouse further add to the dynamic feel of the exterior.

The windshield is flush-mounted to the cowl, improving aerodynamics and quieting the interior. Panel gaps are minimized and the B-pillars are black-finished, with stainless trim surrounding the side windows to visually emphasize the sweeping cabin shape. The side glass is flush with the pillars to reduce wind noise in the cabin, while also improving the quality feel of the new Sedan. Behind the sweeping roofline and C-pillars, the flush-mounted rear window is sleek and shallow, aiding to the new model’s aerodynamic efficiency. While in back, LED “light pipe” taillights continue the wing design motif of the headlights in an unmistakable new Civic persona. A rear lip spoiler adds a sporty flair to the EX-T and above trims.

LED Lighting
In a first for the market segment, all 2016 Civic trims incorporate a wide range of light-emitting diode (LED) exterior lighting features, including standard LED daytime running lights (DRL), LED one-touch turn signals, and LED taillights, brake lights, license-plate light and center high-mounted stop light. Additionally, the Touring trim receives new Honda LED headlights in an in-line configuration and side mirror-mounted LED turn signals.

Civic Sedan Touring
In a first for the Civic, the Sedan in the new Touring trim includes LED low- and high-beam headlights. Arranged in a low, sleek and compact in-line display, the LED high beams provide a longer a wider range of visibility during nighttime driving. The Touring trim also includes LED turn signals integrated into the side mirror housings.

The LED lighting has several advantages beside improved visibility. The LEDs are both mercury free and lead free, benefiting the environment. They require less power to operate than traditional incandescent lighting, which helps the Civic’s fuel efficiency. They have a longer life and are maintenance free. And finally, the LED arrays are versatile, enabling the new Civic Sedan to offer breakthrough design elements not previously possible.

Power Side Mirrors
Newly designed power side mirrors have a complimentary design and are aerodynamically optimized to reduce wind noise and minimize turbulence. For 2016, the side mirror housings on all Civic models are body-colored. The Civic EX and above trims add heated side mirrors and the Touring trim further adds integrated LED turn indicators. The side mirrors can be manually folded for greater convenience in tight parking situations.

Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
The Expanded View Driver’s Mirror is standard with passenger side Honda LaneWatch™ (below) included on EX and above trims.

Honda LaneWatch™
The Civic EX and above trims include Honda’s LaneWatch™¹ display that uses a camera located at the bottom the passenger-side exterior mirror to display a wide-angle view of the passenger side roadway on the Display Audio screen. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated, or when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed.

One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
The Civic EX and above trims have a one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature that will fully open or close with a single touch of the switch. The moonroof mechanism was purposely designed to provide ample headroom. The moonroof has a sliding sunshade that opens with the roof and can be closed to block sunlight. To tilt or slide the moonroof, the driver or front passenger needs only to fully press the ceiling-mounted switch once (instead of pressing and holding it for several seconds). The moonroof fully opens or closes automatically. However, if the operator wishes to only partially open or close the moonroof (such as to achieve partial ventilation), a lighter touch yields fully manual control. The moonroof can also tilt to provide ventilation. An auto-reverse feature is built in, helping to ensure that the moonroof will not forcefully close if someone’s hand or arm is detected in the path of the glass. If an obstruction is detected, the moonroof mechanism will reopen the moonroof.

Integrated Rear Window Antenna
Bonded onto the rear window is a wire-type antenna that is optimized to help deliver excellent radio reception without the negative impact on vehicle aerodynamics that would be caused by a traditional mast antenna.

Power Windows and Locks
Power windows are standard equipment on all Civic models and include auto-up and -down operation on the driver and front passenger’s windows. Power locks are standard, and a customizable auto-locking feature can be configured using the Driver Information Interface and steering wheel-mounted controls.

Smart Entry and Push Button Start/Stop
The Civic in EX and above trims include the upscale convenience of Smart Entry & Push Button Start/Stop. The system simplifies approaching, entering and operating the Civic. To gain entry, the driver/passenger simply pulls either of front door handles while the remote in his or her possession.

Remote Engine Start
Civic EX trims and above feature standard remote engine start. This enables drivers to start their Civic in advance of the drive, thereby activating the climate control system with a target temperature of 72 degrees before they get to the vehicle – particularly helpful in extreme hot- or cold-weather conditions. The system will automatically operate the heater, front and rear defrosters, front heated seats (if equipped), heated side mirror, and air conditioning as needed.

Windshield Wipers
The Civic LX has 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers, while the EX and above trims have variable intermittent windshield wipers. The Touring trim has rain-sensing wipers described below.

Designed to cover the maximum possible windshield area, the left (driver) and right (front passenger) windshield wipers (intermittent on EX and above trims) are 25.5 inches and 18 inches long, respectively. For better appearance, the wipers are hidden low on the front cowl when not in operation. The wiper motor uses a built-in ECU, reducing complexity compared to the previous Civic’s wiper mechanism. As well, a new wiper motor assembly saves 3.08 pounds compared to the previous generation.

Mounted on the windshield behind the rear view mirror, a Rain Light Sensor combines two functions into one unit to control the Smart Wipers and Rain Sensing Wipers functions listed below.

Smart Wipers
Laws in some states require drivers to turn on the headlights when the wipers are operating in the rain. In all trims, the new Civic helps its driver comply with these laws by automatically illuminating the headlights when the wipers are activated in rainy conditions (with headlight switch in Auto).

Details include:

• The light sensor detects the ambient brightness and determines when to turn on or off the headlights, while also increasing the illumination of the wiper switch and instrumentation for good visibility.
• If rain is intermittent, the lights stay on for a predetermined interval before automatically turning off again.
• Operation is shown via an indicator on the instrument panel.
• The sensitivity can be controlled by a setting in the MID.

Rain Sensing Wipers
In a first for Civic, the Touring trim includes rain-sensing wipers that automatically activate if water is detected on the windshield.

Details include:

• The rain sensor detects precipitation on the windshield and controls the wipers based on quantity of water detected.
• The sensitivity can be controlled by adjusting the intermittent wiper.

Capless Fueling System
A first for Civic, capless fueling eliminates the fuel cap, meaning that fueling the vehicle simply requires opening the fuel lid, refueling, and then closing the lid. This smart and easy-to-use design eliminates the need to touch a dirty fuel cap, reduces the possibility of damaging the vehicle’s paint with the fuel cap or tether, or forgetting the fuel cap at the gas station. It also eliminates the possibility of activating an emissions warning by failing to properly re-install the fuel cap. And finally, the capless fueling system allows the use of a smaller fuel-cap door, which cleans up the lines of the vehicle. The fuel door unlocks with a handle remote release inside the vehicle.

Exterior Features

* First for Civic

Exterior Colors
All 2016 Civic Sedan trims are available in nine exterior colors including four new metallic colors and one new pearl color. All colors have a strong character, offering expressive contrasts that complement the Civic’s body-panel curves and angles, while also exhibiting a smart luxury appearance. The colors are:

• Luna Silver Metallic (new)
• Aegean Blue Metallic (new)
• Cosmic Blue Metallic (new)
• Burgundy Night Pearl (new)
• Taffeta White
• White Orchid Pearl
• Modern Steel Metallic
• Crystal Black Pearl
• Rallye Red

The exterior colors are keyed to the 2016 Civic’s three new available interior colors:

• Black
• Gray
• Beige

See the following page for a table indicating exterior and interior colors.

¹ Display accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed, and the display may not show all relevant traffic. The display is not a substitute for your own direct visual assessment of traffic conditions before changing lanes.