Honda has unveiled its 2014 Civic Tourer ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Honda SA has confirmed to us that the car is being considered for local introduction in 2014. A roomier, sleeker version of the popular Civic hatch, the Tourer is a particularly good looking rival to cars like the Golf Variant and Toyota Auris station wagon.

Honda Civic Tourer – Features

Developed and designed in Europe, the production model shares similar styling and design features with the concept previewed earlier this at the Geneva Motor Show such as the front fascia with angular headlights and daytime running lights.

Further, the Civic Tourer has class-leading interior space and can hold up to 1668 litres of luggage. Extra storage comes from below-floor spaces, and rear seat bolsters which can flip up to make space for tall goods.

An included tonneau cover hides valuables in the back and can be stored out of the way when not in use, while a 60:40 split in the seat base offers even more options for carrying both people and cargo and provides an alternative load area if access via the tailgate is limited.

Honda Civic Tourer – Engine Range

Engine choice for the new Civic Tourer includes a 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine from the manufacturer’s Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 iVTEC engine. Either engine can be mated to a manual or automatic transmission.

Its brand new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) is designed to help enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions. Three settings are available on the ADS: comfort, normal, and dynamic. This allows the Civic Tourer to remain comfortable during highway cruising, yet firm and agile when high-performance handling is required.

Highlighting the new Civic Tourer is its sporty and sophisticated exterior design which is defined by a bold line that runs continuously from the front A-pillar to the D-pillar. The glass of the rear quarter window has been extended to cover the body work of the D-pillar and the rear door sash has been raised by 17mm compared to the Civic 5-door.