Will the 2012 Civic be available with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox?

Is the 2012 Civic to be a diesel-engined car only? Is there to be a petrol version? And an automatic one?

Asked on 29 August 2011 by JB, via email

Answered by Honest John

Yes, there will be 1.8 petrol and 1.4 petrol versions. Also, late next year, a smaller capacity diesel as well as the 110g/km 2.2 diesel. And yes, there will also be a 1.8 torque converter automatic.

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