2020 Honda Civic RS Turbo introduced, available in new color

MANILA: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced the availability of the 2020 Civic RS Turbo, which now also comes in a new hue the company calls Ignite Red Metallic. Based on discussions with HCPI executives, the RS variants across Honda’s range of vehicles have proven a hit among customers.

“With its sporty driving dynamics contributed by its 1.5 liter DOHC I-VTEC engine producing a maximum power output of 173 ps at 5,500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 22.4 kg-m at 1,700-5,500 rpm, the Civic RS delivers powerful and responsive performance output with uncompromised fuel efficiency,” said HCPI in a release.

The new Civic RS also furthers Honda’s sporty heritage through an exterior design that features a low and wide stance, sharp character lines, an RS design spoiler, and 18-inch Belrina Black RS alloys. The new color supplants the previous Rallye Red and will be an exclusive for the RS Turbo variant.

Continuing inside, the new Civic RS receives a leather cover for its seats, an advanced full-color TFT instrument panel with customizable information display, and Honda’s seven-inch touchscreen Advanced Display Audio System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

The 2020 Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT will be available at all 38 Honda Cars Dealerships nationwide with a suggested retail price of P1,608,000.

The new Honda Civic RS available in four color options in total are available -

• Ignite Red Metallic (the new color is exclusive to RS Turbo CVT)
• Platinum White Pearl*
• Cosmic Blue Metallic
• Modern Steel Metallic
• *Platinum White Pearl – Additional P20,000

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