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2012 Honda Civic
The 2012 Honda Civic is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $19,250 for the Vti-S variant and topping out at $35,990 for the Hybrid variant.
There are 5 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2012.
The 2012 Civic was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Honda Civic include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (82kW/172Nm), 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (104kW/174Nm), 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (104kW/174Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (114kW/190Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual, 5-speed manual manual, 5-speed automatic with manual mode, 5-speed automatic or automatic continuously variable transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $19,250 - $35,990â€
- Transmission
- 5-speed auto, 5 or 6-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Retail Price
- $19,250 - $35,990â€
- Transmission
- 5-speed auto, 5 or 6-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
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2012 Honda Civic
Features & Specs
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2012 Honda Civic
Available Variants
The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Vti-S and the most expensive being Hybrid.
2012 Honda Civic
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Power to Weight
63.81 - 88.37 kW/t
56.8 kW/t
131.06 kW/t
Boot Space
351 - 440 litres
276 litres
550 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.4 - 7.5 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 1,136 km
606 km
1,333 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 9 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 - 1,790 kg
1,670 kg
2,115 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
800 - 1,400 kg
500 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 150 mm
118 mm
160 mm
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Vti-Lx
2023
$44,986
E:Hev-L
2025
$47,400
E:Hev-Lx
2025
$52,935
Type R
2025
$75,121
Year
2025
2023
Engine Type
2.0L Hybrid
2.0L Combustion
1.5L Combustion
Fuel
Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Body Type
Hatchback
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
Maximum Power
135 kW
235 kW
131 kW
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2012 Honda Civic
Dimensions
4,300 mm
1,770 mm
1,475 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,300 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,480 mm |
| Load Capacity | 452 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Honda Civic
Sales Data
2024966Total Sales
2025933Total Sales
2026118YTD Sales
Honda Civic Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Honda Civic is the Vti-S variant that starts from $19,250.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe most expensive Honda Civic is the Hybrid variant that starts from $35,990.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is offered by the Vti-S variant which can tow 1400 kg.
See all Honda Civic towing capacityThe largest Honda Civic is the VTi variant which measures 1755mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Sport variant which has 114kW of power and 190nm of torque.
The Honda Civic is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Honda Civic may be manufactured in Great Britain, Japan or Thailand.
The heaviest Honda Civic is the Vti-S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1790 kg.
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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