The 2012 Civic is available with either a petrol-only i-VTEC engine or as the Civic Hybrid, with a petrol–electric i-VTEC engine.

The Civic VTi-L’s 1.8L and Civic Sport’s 2.0L i-VTEC engines deliver plenty of power and torque, with the impressive efficiency of i-VTEC’s variable valve timing technology.

The Civic Hybrid feels just like a normal, responsive Civic, but it's powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology.

The Civic Hybrid’s fuel-efficient IMA engine combines a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine with a lightweight, high-output electric motor that provides assistance during acceleration and at higher speeds.

Then, when you're braking or going downhill, it recharges its own batteries.

Eco Assist Display

The bars on either side of the Civic's speedo shift between shades of blue and green to provide feedback on how economically you're driving. Blue means you could be doing better, while green tells you that you're onto a good thing.

ECON driving mode

At the touch of a button, ECON mode helps maximise fuel efficiency by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system, and cruise control.