While enthusiasts are all patiently waiting for the Type R, Honda is currently catering to those who prioritize efficiency over performance. It launched the Civic Hatchback e:HEV in Europe earlier this week and now it's presenting its Sedan equivalent in Thailand. Shown here in the sporty-looking RS trim, the electrified saloon uses the same hybrid setup as its Euro hatch cousin.
At the heart of the Civic Sedan e:HEV is a newly developed 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The four-pot mill runs on the Atkinson cycle and works together with a pair of electric motors. Combined, the hybrid powertrain is good for 181 horsepower (135 kilowatts) and 315 Newton-meters (232 pound-feet) of torque. Those are decent output figures considering the spicy Civic Si has only 19 hp (14 kW) more while being down on torque by 55 Nm (40.5 lb-ft).
