Visalia Honda, one of the leading Bakersfield area car dealerships, is happy to announce it will soon offer the 2012 Honda Civic. The 2012 Civic will present unprecedented fuel economy in its standard and hybrid models.

Visalia, CA -- (SBWire) -- 03/28/2011 -- Visalia Honda, one of the leading Bakersfield area car dealerships, is happy to announce that they will soon be carrying the 2012 Honda Civic. The Honda Civic has always been noted for its tremendous fuel economy but the 2012 model year brings an unprecedented increase. Featuring the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lineup will become more fuel efficient with two models, the all-new Civic HF and the Civic Hybrid, each delivering fuel economy estimates of more than 40 mpg on the highway.

Built on the tradition of Honda fuel efficiency, the economical Civic HF model, soon to be available at this Bakersfield area car dealership, will be the most fuel-efficient gasoline-only powered Civic in the lineup when it launches this spring. Equipped with a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine, the Civic HF is targeted to earn EPA-estimated fuel economy1 of 41 mpg on the highway.

The 2012 Civic Hybrid, which will be outfitted for the first time with a lithium-ion battery and a larger 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, is expected to achieve an EPA-estimated city/highway combined fuel economy of 45 mpg, an improvement of 4 mpg compared to the current Civic Hybrid.

Both the Civic HF and Civic Hybrid models will be equipped with aerodynamic components for improved efficiency and Honda ECO Assist™ technology, an innovation that can enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback to promote more efficient individual driving styles.

2012 Honda Civic To Make Splash in Bakersfield

"The Civic is the only model in the industry that can deliver on all fronts – fuel economy, sporty performance, smart packaging, alternative fuel and long-term value," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda Motor Co.,Inc. "For the ninth-generation Civic, we are emphasizing improved fuel economy across the board, from the hybrid sedan to the sporty Si model."

Along with improved fuel economy, the new Civic lineup, soon to be available from one of the leading Bakersfield car dealerships, also delivers more performance, particularly with the Civic Si. The Civic Si sedan and coupe models will be equipped with a larger, more powerful 2.4-liter engine as well as a new 6-speed manual transmission.

The new engine is anticipated to deliver 200 horsepower with 170 ft-lb of torque. Even with the larger engine and a 22 percent increase in torque, Civic Si is targeted to achieve an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 31 mpg; an increase of 2 mpg when compared to the current model.

The Honda Civic has always been a popular brand considering its tremendous fuel economy and affordable pricing. It also offers up to date features that put it on par with many luxury vehicles. Check out the new line of Honda Civics now at Visalia Honda. For more information on Visalia Honda, please call (888) 221-7240 or visit http://www.visaliahonda.com.

About Visalia Honda
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1016 S. Ben Maddox Way
Visalia, CA 93292
888-221-7240