What does Dongfeng Honda Civic 220 mean?
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Dongfeng Honda Civic 220 indicates that the engine has a maximum torque of 220Nm. Its body dimensions are: length 4517mm, width 1799mm, height 1434mm, with a wheelbase of 2700mm, minimum ground clearance of 104mm, fuel tank capacity of 47 liters, and a curb weight of 1343kg. The Dongfeng Honda Civic 220 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine producing a maximum horsepower of 177PS and a maximum power output of 130kW, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
I recently studied the model naming of the Dongfeng Honda Civic. The 220 refers to the torque value of the 1.5T engine, which means 220 N·m. The Civic comes with two engines: a 1.0T and a 1.5T. The 1.0T has a torque of 180 N·m, hence the 180 badge, while the 1.5T models are badged as 220. There’s a 220 Civic parked in my building’s parking space, and the owner says the torque makes driving incredibly fun—just a light tap on the accelerator and the car shoots forward, and it’s stable when overtaking on the highway. Compared to the 180 model, the 220 not only has stronger power but also comes with additional features like LED headlights and a digital instrument cluster. However, you should be careful not to be fooled by salespeople—the 220 models all meet the China VI emission standards, so watch out for older 180 models rebadged as 220. Actually, the Civic hybrid version is already out, but among the fuel-powered models, the 220 remains the most popular configuration.
