Ahead of its UK market launch in February 2014, Honda released pricing and specs of the new Civic Tourer. Available with two new engines and boasting a wide range of features and equipment – many of which class-leading according to Honda – this version of the Civic starts from £20,265.

The choice of engines for the Honda Civic Tourer includes a 1.8 i-VTEC petrol and the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel. The petrol is the more powerful one with 142 PS and 174 Nm of torque, delivering 45.56mpg on the combined cycle and from 149 g/km of CO₂ emissions. The diesel unit offers 120 PS and 300 Nm of torque, and an astonishing 74.3mpg which gives the car a range of 817 miles on one tank.

But estate cars are all about practicality. So the Tourer offers a class-leading 624 litres of boot space with the rear seats up. If you fold the seats using Honda’s Magic Seat System, that capacity increases to 1668 litres.

Honda Civic Tourer is also the first car of its kind to be fitted with rear Adaptive Damper System (ADS) which adjusts the rear suspension damping force to match varying load and driving conditions.

As for the trim levels, there are four. The entry level S grade includes features such as Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT), DAB Radio, USB connectivity and 16 inch allow wheels. In addition to these goodies, the SE Plus, the next level up, has rear parking sensors and 17 inch alloys, whilst SR customers will benefit from the new world first rear Adaptive Damper System (ADS), front heated seats, HDD Navi and privacy glass. Those who opt for the top EX grade will receive headlight washer, smart entry and start capability, sunglasses holder, interior blue ambient lighting and Bi-HID headlights with auto levelling.

Honda Civic Tourer UK Pricing: