The system considers occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and the availability of driver aids.
Since the introduction of Euro NCAP's new rating scheme all Honda models tested have achieved 5 stars.
In addition, Euro NCAP are extending Honda's Advanced NCAP reward for its Collision Mitigation Braking System technology to include the new Civic. This system is designed to help prevent collisions with vehicles which are stopped or travelling in the same direction. It's aimed at alerting the driver to an imminent collision both at low speeds, typical of urban driving, and at higher speeds typical of rural roads and motorways.
The 9th generation Honda Civic range went on sale here last month It is available as a 5-door model only and there are currently 11 models between petrol and diesel; four different grades and three different engines.
Prices start from €20,995 for the 1.4 SE petrol, and from €23,995 for the SE diesel models.
