Development of New Model CIVIC Sedan

Accession number;06A0236511
Title;Development of New Model CIVIC Sedan
Author; MORITA TOSHIRO (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.) OKAMURO TOMIO (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.) ANDO KIMITAKA (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.) MATSUMOTO HIDEKI (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.)
Journal Title;Honda R&D Tech Rev
Journal Code:L0353A
ISSN:0915-3918
VOL.18;NO.1;PAGE.1-8(2006)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.24, TBL.1, REF.4
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;The new CIVIC was developed under the theme "a vehicle to provide unique sensations and excitement." The developers were aiming for a completely new driving sensation and appeal. The power plant was newly developed, the platform and suspension were redesigned and the vehicle's fundamental performance was enhanced in an innovative way. Moreover, its unique design, never before seen in the sedan concept, was combined with a people-friendly package. Factors that are often difficult to balance -safety and novel exterior design, comfortable running performance and stability, advanced interior design and ease of use, high output and fuel economy- were mastered one by one, setting new standards and using innovative technologies to create not just a vehicle with originality, but one that is highly practical. In other words, the developers have come up with a high quality, next generation compact sedan with the never-before-seen CIVIC sensation. (author abst.)