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Wednesday, April 18, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER D3 B e s t W h e e l s · O a k v i l l e Honda introduces sporty 3-door Civic SiR T he all-new prototype ver sion of the Civic SiR 3door debuted at the New York Auto Show. This exciting 3-door model will go on sale in Canada as the Civic SiR early next year. The Civic SiR will be entered into the compact sports-car segment and meet the demands of Canadian performance enthusiasts in the market for a sports car with 3-door styling. The sporty Civic 3-door proto type on display at the New York Auto Show is based on the Britishmade Civic introduced in Europe this year. Under the hood of the SiR is a high-output DOHC 2.0-litre i VTEC engine that produces 160 horsepower and 130 lb.-ft. of torque, while being capable of meeting the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standard. The SiR's i VTEC engine is a next generation powerplant that combines Honda's patented VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology and new VTC (Variable Timing Control). Honda's new VTC system con tinuously adjusts the intake camshaft phase according to the engine load. This new system allows for low fuel consumption, low emissions and maximum torque at all engine speeds. The 130 lb.-ft. of torque pro duced by the new engine provides the widest power range and most linear power band ever for a Civic. "We have combined sporty European styling with high perfor mance components to create a very special car," said Arch Wilcox, National Sales Manager of Honda Canada Inc. "The sporty body styling is enhanced by the practi cality of the 3-door configuration." The Civic SiR has a perfor mance-oriented close ratio 'rallystyle' 5-speed manual transmission mounted on the centre dashboard. The transmission's close proximity to the steering wheel allows for quick shifts and a sporty feel. Compared to other Civic mod els, the SiR uses firmer dampers and springs. Substantial front and rear stabilizer bars give the SiR added tautness and precision in cornering. Large diameter disc brakes up front and new rear disc brakes complement larger wheels and tires all around to maximize the vehicle's performance nature. In addition, the braking system fea tures Electronic Brake Distribution and an anti-lock braking (ABS) system. The 3-door styling is an entire ly new configuration for the sev enth-generation Civic and will be offered in Canada only as the SiR. Its high-curvature rear end and functional tailgate allow for maxi mum utilization of space and easy loading and unloading. Along with aerodynamic enhancements, the mesh-type front grille and rear roof spoiler further accent the perfor mance character of the SiR. Civic SiR's interior styling boasts excellent visibility, smart control placement and highly sup portive sport seats with red stitch ing. Interior enhancements include performance oriented seats, white gauges and a 60:40 split rear seat that folds straight down onto the seat base to create a flat load floor. The Civic SiR will be produced at Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing plant in Swindon, England. Honda Civic SiR 3-door OAKVILLE © HONDA 191WYECR0FTRD. OAKVILLE Honda Civic SiR 3-door dashboard umnv.ookmehoma.com 905 844-9831 - PERFORMANCE: Real TimeTM 4-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel Double-Wishbone Suspension · Fuel Injection · 2.0 Litre, 146-hp, DOHC Engine · Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering · 15" Wheels · 5-Speed Manual Transmission · All Season Radial Tires · & More... C R -V LX $26,300 MSRP* SAFETY: Dual Front Airbags · Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) · Child-Proof Rear Door Locks · Child Safety Seat Tether Anchors · 3-Point Seat Belts · & More... p er m o n th fo r 4 8 m onths, W ITH ONLY * 3 ,4 6 5 DOW N FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED COMFORT: CFC-Free Air Conditioning · Micron Air Filtration CONVENIENCE: · AM/FM Stereo Cassette with 4 Speakers · Dual Manual Driver's Seat Height Adjustments · Cruise Control · Adjustable Steering Column · Front Stabilizer Bar · Front & Rear 12 Volt Accessory Sockets · & More... Power Windows, Door Locks & Mirrors · 50/50 Split Rear Seat · Removable Folding Picnic Table · Rear Washer/Wiper · Remote Rear Hatch Release · Body Side Mouldings · Vanity Mirrors · Adjustable Rear Seat Headrests · & More... CANADA'S TOPSELLING COMPACT4X4 FOR THE LAST3 YEARS CR-V EX $28,300 M S R P * WITH ALL THE FEATURES OF THE CR-V LX PLUS: 4 -Speed Automatic Transmission · AM/FM Stereo CD Player with Anti-Theft (no cassette) 1Keyless Remote Entry with Hatch Release · Body-Coloured Door Handles & Door Mirrors · Alloy Wheels · Rear Seat Tilt-Up Feature · Floor Mats · & More... $338 _ p er m on th fo r 48 m onths. WITH ONLY * 3 ,6 3 4 DOW N OR LEASE17FOR , / FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED ODYSSEY LX $31,300 M S R P * All-Star Performance and 5-Star Safety! 3.5 Litre, V6 VTEC Engine · Automatic Transmission · CFC-Free Air Conditioning · Power Windows, Door Locks & Mirrors · AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player with 4 Speakers * Dual Front Airbags · Dual Sliding Doors · ABS Brakes · Traction Control · Micron Air Filtration · Cruise Control · Anti-Theft Immobilizer · Adjustable Steering Column · Front Stabilizer Bar · Child Safety-Seat Tether Anchors · Child-Proof Rear Door Locks · LATCH Child Safety-Seat Anchor System · 3rd Row Seating-Retractable Magic Seat · Rear Spoiler · 2nd Row Captain Chairs · 16" Wheels with Full Wheel Covers · & More.. $428 p e r m o n th fo r 4 8 m o n th s, OR LEASE I T FOR W ITH ONLY S 3 ,6 3 6 DOW N FREIGHT & P.D.E. INCLUDED 'rbcrNagHxMrbood ONTARIO Honda DEALERS HONDACANADAFINANCE INC FOR A HONDA DEALER NEAR YOU, CALL 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 - H 0 N D A - 9 OR V I S I T OUR WEBSI TE AT w w w . h o n d a . c a HONDA Lease offers are available, on approved credit, only through Honda Canada Finance Inc., until April 30, 2001. Lease payments shown are for 48 months and include $850 for freight and PD.E. with 96,000 km allowance (lOt/km exceeding 96,000 km applies). /B ased on a new 2001 CR-V LX, 5-Speed/CR-V EX, Automatic/Odyssey UC, Automatic (model RD1741E/RD1851E/RL1851E) $328/$338/$428 per month for 48 months. A.L.R. 5.8%/5.8%/8.4% (total lease obligation of $15,744/$16,224/$20,544). Down payment or equivalent trade of $3,465/$3,634/$3,636 required, (zero down payment plans available), plus first monthly payment and security deposit ($400/$400/$500). Option to purchase at lease end for $12,098/$13,867/$15,337 plus taxes. *M.S.R.P. does not include freight and P.D.E. ($850). / ' Taxes, licence, insurance, administration and maintenance fees are additional. Dealer may lease/sell for less. See your neighbourhood Ontario Honda Dealer for details. HG FI V t >