Does the Civic have anti-collision beams?
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The Civic is equipped with front and rear anti-collision beams. Anti-collision beams are devices designed to absorb collision energy and mitigate impact when the vehicle is involved in a collision. They consist of a main beam, an energy-absorbing box, and mounting plates that connect to the car. Both the main beam and the energy-absorbing box can effectively absorb collision energy during low-speed impacts, minimizing damage to the vehicle's longitudinal beams and thereby enhancing protection. The ninth-generation Civic features 205/50R17 tires and was available in several body styles, including a three-door hatchback, a hardtop coupe, a hybrid version, and a five-door sedan. In terms of dimensions, the car measures 4649mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1416mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm.
When I first bought my Civic, I was also concerned about this issue. I did a lot of research and even checked the maintenance manual. The 11th-generation Civic indeed has front and rear crash beams. The front crash beam is made of 980 MPa high-strength steel, while the rear one uses an aluminum-steel hybrid material. I remember last year, some automotive media did a teardown and found that the crash beams were 2mm thick, much thicker than some competitors. Although they're called crash beams, their core function is to transfer energy to the longitudinal beams during a collision, protecting the integrity of the passenger compartment. A guy in our car club once rear-ended someone—the front end was badly damaged, but the A-pillar remained completely intact, and the airbags deployed normally, all thanks to the robust crash structure. Personally, I believe safety features should be the top priority when buying a car, and the Civic does a solid job in this regard.
