Honda Civic Red - the sporty hatchback
Civic Hatchback Red has a dominant red color, combined with some contrasting black positions.
The Civic Hatchback Special Edition, called Civic Red, is the star of the show for Honda at the 39th Bangkok Motor Show, with its striking red bodywork. This is the paint color used on the Civic Sedan Turbo RS and 1.8EL, the two top-of-the-line versions using Turbo and naturally aspirated engines currently on sale in Thailand.
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Honda Civic Hatchback Red at Bangkok Motor Show 2018. Photo:Tuan Cao. |
The Civic Hatchback Red comes equipped with a number of modern features such as Honda LaneWatch (camera located on the left rearview mirror), a 7-inch touchscreen that supports Apple Carplay connectivity and an electronic screen behind the steering wheel.
In Thailand, the Civic Hatchback uses a 1.5 VTEC Turbo engine, so the Red version also uses the same engine, producing 173 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 220 Nm in the 1,700-5,500 rpm range, with a CVT automatic transmission.
The Civic Hatchback Red uses 17-inch alloy wheels, a different design from the sedan version. The front bumper is placed low, integrated with large air vents. Compared to the sedan version, the Civic Hatchback has a more sturdy, sporty appearance.
Other notable standard equipment on Honda's hatchback includes lane departure warning system, hill start assist, drowsiness warning, 8-way power driver's seat. The car uses a full LED lighting system, automatic on/off. The infotainment system includes popular connections such as USB, Bluetooth, 8-speaker sound.
In Thailand, the standard Civic hatchback is priced at over $37,000, the special Civic Hatchback Red version has no price yet. In 2017, Honda was the third-best-selling brand in this market in 2017 with 127,768 cars. Contributing to this figure, Civic ranked second after City. While the Civic sedan sold 24,432 cars, the hatchback was less popular, with only 3,016 cars.
In Vietnam, Civic sells much slower than its competitors, ranking near the bottom of the segment. It is considered a sports car, with a driving and operating feel above competitors such as Mazda3 or Cerato, but the Civic is imported, so the price is high, and at the same time, it is not the choice for the majority.
