The 1.5-litre VTEC turbo engine that will power the next Honda Civic has been revealed in Japan. It is the standard unit for the new Step WGN minivan.

The new direct injection engine features a small-diameter turbine and dual VTC, Honda notes, claiming that this improves the turbo effect in low rpm range. In the seven-seater Step WGN, this is said to enable the engine to “demonstrate power equivalent to that of a 2.4-litre engine even while driving with multiple passengers and on hilly roads”. 

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All versions of the new, fifth generation minivan are powered by a 110 kW (150PS) version of the 1.5 VTEC turbo. Torque is stated as being 203Nm (149 lb-ft). Both front- and all-wheel drive versions are offered in the Japanese market, with a CVT the sole transmission.

American Honda recently revealed a prototype of what will be its 2016MY Civic, an all-new model due for launch in North America later this year. The 1.5 VTEC turbo will be the main engine.

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