The engines announced at the Tokyo Motor Show include a 1.0 3-cylinder, a 1.5 four and a 2.0 four. The 2.0 will debut in Europe as the powerplant for a Civic Type R and will have an output of more than 280hp.
The 1.5 is 15 percent more fuel efficient than the 1.8 petrol currently used in the Civic in various markets, and has substantially more torque. It may not come to Europe, as it is geared mainly for US and Asia markets where diesel is not favoured.
The 3-cylinder is expected in European models sometime in 2016 and is 20 percent more frugal than the 1.8 petrol, yet also has more torque.
Honda also revealed an 8-speed double clutch automatic transmission.
