Honda began testing a new Civic hatchback for Europe

The British magazine Auto Express has published spy shots Honda Civic hatchback the new generation, designed for the European market, and passing the test.

In February this year the company introduced the new Honda sedan and coupe, Civic to North America. However, representatives of the British branch of manufacturer announced the publication Auto Express, that as before, all changes in the design of these cars still are relevant only to the machines for the U.S., and the model for the European market will look different.

It is expected that in the new Europe will be offered with four-cylinder petrol engines volume of 1,4 and 1,8 liter and 2.2 liter turbodiesel in volume, developed from 80 to 140 horsepower. In addition, a variety of modifications will be a hybrid version with the power plant, which combines the 1.5-liter gasoline engine, electric motor and CVT. It is likely that such a machine will be used lithium-ion batteries, which was first among all models of Honda appeared on the new American Civic.