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Crucial 1.6 diesel Honda Civic arrives at last

Honda's 120hp 1.6-litre diesel Civic is coming to the Paris Show.

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Honda has announced that the new CR-V will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show on 27th September.  There is also a new diesel engine for the Civic, while the 40th anniversary of the Civic name will also be marked.

The fourth generation CR-V will be launched in Paris.  For the first time customers can choose between two- and four-wheel drive.  Improvements to quality, practicality and refinement are promised, as are reduced CO2 emissions.

Honda will show the new, 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine in the Civic.  It is the first engine in Europe to feature the company's Earth Dreams Technology.  Developing 120hp for the Civic the engine emits 94g/km with fuel economy of up to 78.5mpg (3.6 litres per 100km).

Marking 40 years of the Civic, Honda will display a 1972 first generation Civic alongside the latest models.

Details of the 2013 CR-Z will be announced in Paris and the updated model will be on show.  The exterior and interior are revised and both petrol and electric motors get a power increase.  Honda promises the extra performance does not mean an increase in fuel consumption or emissions.

The Honda EV-STER, next generation electric small sports concept will also be on display.

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