Now it can be a little confusing, because the premiere of the Civic was made back in June. But that was a car for the US market, and now we are talking about a model for the Japanese market

By and large, the whole difference comes down to differences in the engine range. If the American Civic is equipped with a two-liter naturally aspirated engine with 150 horsepower, then under the hood of the Japanese a 1.5-liter turbo unit with 184 horsepower is working.  Also in the range there will be a hybrid modification and a charged version of Type R.

Otherwise, the cars are identical to each other.  It is important to note that both Civics are equipped with the proprietary Honda Sensing safety complex, which includes a set of lidars and radars coupled with a high-resolution camera, which also has a separate chip for post-processing images.

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Honda Motor has unveiled the Civic Si, a more driver-oriented version of the 11th-generation sedan. The car is aimed at the North American market

Externally, the new model is almost indistinguishable from a regular Civic, the most that catches the eye is the spoiler on the trunk lid and the split exhaust. However, the cars are seriously different from each other.  True, in the case of the Civic Si, the modernization did not affect the engine; it has a standard 1.5-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 203 horsepower.

But the Civic Si had a seriously redesigned suspension. Engineers increased the rigidity of the front and rear springs, installed thicker anti-roll bars. The front MacPherson struts received reinforced upper supports to withstand increased loads on turns. Also, the car was equipped with brake discs of a larger diameter – the front ones by 312 millimeters, and the rear ones by 282 millimeters.

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Honda has introduced an updated version of the Civic Si. The car has received a new multimedia system, exterior improvements and expanded equipment for the standard configuration. Prices start at $ 31,045 (2,700,000 rubles)

The restyled model can be recognized by a different radiator grille, a bumper with a larger air intake and a new design of 18-inch wheels. It is noted that the body has become more rigid due to reinforced components in the design and optionally for $ 300 you can order tires with an increased coefficient of adhesion. Inside, a new digital instrument panel screen with a diagonal of 10.2 inches appeared (it is also included in the standard package). Also, the base now has heated seats. The multimedia system with a 9-inch display is supplemented with Google functions.

The power plant has remained the same. Honda Civic Si is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 200 hp. A 6-speed manual transmission works in tandem with it. The drive is front.

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Sales of the restyled Honda Pilot crossover, which was presented to the American public last summer, are starting in Russia. The new product has changed in appearance and has risen in price by ninety thousand

From now on, the cost of the starting version is 3,214,900 rubles. The basic package includes a leather interior, electric front seats, an engine start button, a rear-view camera, and a light sensor. With such a high cost, the manufacturer did not hesitate to leave a regular air conditioner instead of climate control and a primitive CD player. To get all the benefits of civilization, namely: automatic climate control, a modern media system, keyless entry, electric trunk drive and some other “bonuses”, you will have to pay 3,564,900 rubles. And the most expensive Pilot costs 3,814,900 rubles.

Meanwhile, the new model differs from the pre-restyling version with new bumpers and a radiator grille, and the optics, including fog lights, have become fully LED. This is where the list of updates ends. The power unit also remained the same: this is an atmospheric V6 with a volume of 3.0 liters (249 hp), which is supposed to have a 6-range automatic.

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The Japanese concern presented the fourth generation of its popular full-size crossover. The car received a completely new appearance and modern technical solutions.

An important nuance – the car was built, literally, from scratch, since with the change of generation, the Pilot “moved” to a new platform, and accordingly, received a new engine. We are talking about a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 with a capacity of 285 hp and a torque of 355 Nm. The engine works in tandem with a 10-speed automatic.

As for the design, it was developed exclusively by specialists from the American office of the brand. The exterior of the car is distinguished by an angular silhouette and unusual details, such as a large radiator grille or luggage compartment windows, which are made in the form of separate sections and are not connected to the rest of the glazing line.

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The Japanese company Honda has prepared a small update of the Pilot crossover for the American market called the Black Edition. It will take the place of the flagship configuration and will cost $ 55,675 (5,100,000 rubles)

As you can guess from the name, the car will be distinguished by black decorative elements, or rather, the glossy radiator grille, 20-inch wheels, rear-view mirrors, roof rails and an insert on the front bumper are made in this color. The interior is also completely black, with red accents on the seats, steering wheel, dashboard and central tunnel. 

Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V6 with 289 hp. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The drive is all-wheel drive.

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