Honda Debuts Civic Wagon… for Europe
Honda has unveiled its 2014 Civic Tourer, ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show debut.
Developed and designed in Europe, the Civic Tourer has class-leading trunk space over 22 cubic feet with the rear seats up. Engine choices for the new Civic Tourer include a 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine from the automaker’s Earth Dreams Technology series or a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine. Either engine can be had with a manual or automatic transmission. The 1.6-liter powerplant has 118 horsepower and is a diesel engine, while the 1.8-liter has 140 horsepower.
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Highlighting the new Civic Tourer is its brand new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) that is designed to help enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions. Three settings are available on the ADS: comfort, normal, and dynamic.
Unfortunately, it’s highly unlikely that the Civic Tourer will make it to America, considering that wagons have always been weak in terms of sales on U.S. soil. That… and the European Civic is based off an entirely different platform from our current Civic sedan and coupe.
GALLERY: 2014 Honda Civic Tourer
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Yet Honda market a horrible product such as the Accord Crosstour in the US....