The following article is from Vapor Pan by Zhao Zhefeng
Genes support the basic structure and performance of life and deduce the reproduction of life.
More importantly, it stores all the information about the race, blood type, conception, growth, apoptosis and other processes of life, and is a unique "exclusive serial number" for each person, and it is also the "life code" passed down from generation to generation.
In the genome, genetic information is stored in DNA sequences. Each of our physical characteristics, physiological traits, and personalities are closely related to DNA.
What does this have to do with The Civic? In fact, it's not just people who have DNA, each classic model has its own unique DNA.
As the "world car" that has been born for nearly 50 years and has users covering more than 170 countries around the world, what is the DNA of Civic?
I believe that many people will blurt out that it is "sports"! Indeed, "sport" is a very important label for the Civic. However, this is only one of its external product characteristics.
We can find the answer to this question in the eleventh generation of Civic, which has just been launched.
VTEC returns, Civic is still a "teenager"
Judging from the book parameters, the eleventh generation Civic does not seem to have made a drastic upgrade in terms of power, especially the main high-power version of the model, which has only increased the power by 5 horsepower and 20 Nm in torque compared with the previous one.
But people seem to have forgotten the important point that on the eleventh generation civic engine, VTEC is back!
For Honda fans, VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) means what needless to say, in addition to making the engine fuel-efficient and powerful, it can also emit high-pitched, pleasant sound in the high-speed range, which is the sound that fascinates countless Honda fans, and VTEC technology is also an important reason for Honda's "buy engine and send the car" statement.
With the popularity of small displacement turbo technology in recent years, VTEC technology is no longer "YYDS", because the main role of turbocharging is to increase the intake of air, which makes VTEC a bit heroic useless. Moreover, the tenth generation of Civic can have the performance of the same level even if it does not rely on VTEC, so the previous generation model canceled VTEC.
So why did the eleventh generation re-enable this technology? Quite simply, because it's Civic. If there has been no progress, it is not called Civic.
Why? Because even with turbocharging, it doesn't mean VTEC is completely useless. For example, in the low-speed range where the turbine is not yet involved, the small-displacement turbocharged engine cannot provide abundant low-torque and smooth output, which is one of the shortcomings that VTEC can make up.
At the same time, the torque drop of the small displacement turbo in the high rotation range is also more obvious, and with the VTEC blessing, it can bring a high-rotation self-suction general driving experience, and the previous faith is back.
Therefore, the eleventh generation of Civic is still a "teenager", and it is a positive "teenager".
The whole series of 10 airbags + the new version of Honda SENSING, safety upgrades
Security has been an important theme in the development process of Civic for generations.
As early as 2000, the seventh generation of Civic adopted G-CON crash safety technology, which met the safety standards of the world's zui gao at that time.
Zui's new eleventh generation model has evolved again in body materials and structures, using a laser welding process, which has been strengthened in key positions such as B-pillars, and also adopted an aluminum alloy subframe to improve body rigidity and reduce body weight.
Moreover, the eleventh generation Of Civic is also equipped with a rare 10 airbags of the same class, and what is more exaggerated is that this is the standard of the whole series! The 11th Generation Civic has taken new heights in the industry.
In terms of active safety, the new car is equipped with zui's new version of honda sensing safety supersensitive system, and on the basis of the L2 level assisted driving that can be achieved before, the TJA traffic congestion assistance function has been added.
To say a few more words, TJA is equivalent to the expansion function of ACC adaptive cruise, on the basis of automatic follow-up, accompanied by a small direction correction, further ensuring driving safety.
Another technology, Honda's first ADB adaptive high beam technology, automatically avoids high beams from hitting the vehicle in front of it and prevents glare at the oncoming driver. This technology is equipped on B-class cars and is relatively rare in A-class cars.
The teenager is no longer "ghost fire", and the Civic will eventually mature
There is never a unified criterion for judging things like appearance, and "benevolence is the eternal truth" is the eternal truth. However, although everyone's vision is different, there are traces of aesthetic changes in different eras.
In recent years, young people like to design with publicity and personality, but with the improvement of the aesthetic ability of the whole people, a new trend has emerged, that is, people have gradually begun to like design with texture and style, advocating a more natural way to show beauty, while hiding the highlights in the details, rather than nakedly presenting.
In the author's opinion, the appearance of the eleventh generation civic is perfectly in line with the new aesthetic trend of the current zui. It is true that it is not as visually striking as the previous model, but it is more elegant and durable.
Moreover, we can still find the sporty temperament carved into the bones of the Civic in many details of the design. For example, the side lines of the slipback, the front face that is not arrogant, the blackened rim, the sports tail, etc., not only retain the sports atmosphere, but also do not resemble the dullness of the traditional family sedan.
In addition, in order to meet the needs of domestic consumers, the eleventh generation of Civic has also made great progress in intelligence. Zui's new Honda CONNECT 3.0 Intelligent Guide Interconnection System was selected for the eleventh generation of Civic for the first time.
On the basis of the previous system, the new system has added multiple functions such as AI intelligent assistant, car home interconnection, remote control, OTA upgrade, etc., which can better meet the needs of family cars. When the "teenager" begins to take on the responsibility of the family, it is Peugeot that matures.
The spirit of challenge is the true DNA, and Civic has never been more than sports
There is no doubt that the eleventh generation of Civic was born to move, but not only to move.
What is the true DNA of Civic models? In the author's opinion, it is the spirit of not being afraid of challenges and having the courage to break through. If you know the history of Civic's upbringing, you'll understand why you say that.
In 1972, the first generation of Civic was born, becoming the world's first model to pass the "Muskie Act" (the strict environmental policy of the United States zui at that time), shocking the world.
In 1983, the third generation of Civic took the lead in proposing the MM concept (larger crew space, smaller mechanical space), which has an important impact on the automotive design industry today.
In 1987, the fourth-generation Civic was equipped with VTEC technology that excited countless "Honda fans", and the benchmark image of the sports car was established.
In 1995, the sixth generation of Civic turned the TYPE R model into an independent branch, and the "New North Pioneer King" was crowned, and the legend of EK9 began to circulate on the rivers and lakes.
In 2000, the seventh-generation Civic became the world's first mass-produced model equipped with a hybrid system, taking the lead in implementing the concept of environmental protection. At the same time, thanks to G-CON crash safety technology, Civic met the world's zuigao safety standards at that time.
In 2006, the eighth generation of models was officially domestically produced by Dongfeng Honda, and since then, Civic has become a veritable "world car".
Counting the generations of Civic models, Honda's advanced technology and development concepts at that time were used. Sport is the main tone of civic. But on top of this main tone, Civic continues to integrate elements such as practicality, environmental protection, and safety, making it a diversified sports car. To this day, the eleventh generation of Civic is still the same.
Just as Honda has always advocated the "FUNTEC" concept, many people understand it as "driving pleasure" in the narrow sense, but in fact, its essence is to create a more enjoyable car experience through technological innovation, this fun is multifaceted, such as "MM space concept", i-MMD hybrid system, etc., are all part of "FUNTEC", zui finally presents a complete product definition.
Times are evolving, consumer needs are changing, and Civic's product characteristics are constantly changing. But the "challenge DNA" already written into its genetic sequence does not change with any era.
This article is reproduced from: Vapor