Civic hits milestone

Honda launched the Civic in 1972 and since then it has sold more than 27.5 million units across 170 countries, and is in its 11th generation.

Honda New Zealand has kicked off the Civic’s 50th celebrations with the launch of a special edition Mugen-equipped variant which complements the car’s sporty character and aims to further enhance its appeal. The premium crystal blue colour also debuted for the first time on this model.

Priced at $52,000 it includes the underspoilers, tailgate spoiler, grille trim, door handle protectors, sill garnishes and interior and exterior Mugen emblems.

Further enhancements in performance and style are available in the form of forged wheels and a stainless-steel sports exhaust system. The FS10 wheels are an all-new design with a machined face surface and black inserts. Thanks to their forged construction, a drop of 4kg un-sprung mass per corner is achieved improving driving dynamics in all environments. 

The exhaust system produces a deep and mature tone that complements the VTEC Turbo powertrain. The stainless-steel construction also helps realise high efficiency and performance.

Mugen, which means “without limits”, is well known by Honda fans for its racing and parts production heritage. Mugen was started by the son of Soichiro Honda in 1973 and has become successful in motorsport internationally.

Honda New Zealand has been a supplier of Mugen parts and equipped models to Kiwis for more than 15 years.