Date: 03/25/2022
Link: https://www.motor1.com/news/575784/2023-honda-civic-sedan-hybrid/
While enthusiasts are all patiently waiting for the Type R, Honda is currently catering to those who prioritize efficiency over performance. It launched the Civic Hatchback e:HEV in Europe earlier this week and now it’s presenting its Sedan equivalent in Thailand. Shown here in the sporty-looking RS trim, the electrified saloon uses the same hybrid setup as its Euro hatch cousin.
Of course, the e:HEV is heavier than the Si once you add those two e-motors and a 72-cell lithium-ion battery pack. Honda is proud to say the combustion engine has a thermal efficiency of 41 percent – one of the highest among road-legal production cars. However, with an e-CVT, it’s far less sporty than the Civic Si with its six-speed manual gearbox.
With this being a full hybrid, it also offers a limited electric range for extra efficiency. Honda currently has the car on display at the 2022 Bangkok Auto Show in Thailand where the black sedan boasts 18-inch wheels and chrome-trimmed door handles. It also gets flashy red “RS” badging as well as contrasting stitching in the same hue for the seats wrapped in synthetic leather.
Analysis
Honda, like many other manufacturers, is expanding into the EV sector, electrifying their exisiting line-up first to get their customer’s adjusted to the feeling of a driving an EV. I think with the expansion of electrification, vehicles will become bigger and faster allowing for versatility and customization.
Source
Padeanu, Adrian. “2023 Honda Civic Sedan E:Hev Adds Trunk to Hybrid Formula.” Motor1.Com, Motor1.Com, 25 Mar. 2022, https://www.motor1.com/news/575784/2023-honda-civic-sedan-hybrid/.
