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We've already previewed the Civic extensively, but Honda did have something new to say about it this week: it has received much lower insurance ratings than the outgoing model. The 1.4-litre version is classed in Group 4E, and the 1.8- and 2.2-litre models in 9E and 10E respectively. The 2.2 EX petrol is in Group 11E, and the 2.2 i-CDTi diesel is now cheaper to insure than the outgoing 2.0 Type S petrol model. Honda has improved ease of accident repairs, crash protection and security.
Honda also confirmed revisions to the S2000 roadster for 2006; it gains a drive-by-wire throttle and the options of a new hard top or a speedster cover, with a pair of raised domes behind the headrests; two new paint colours are offered, burgundy metallic and pearlescent blue, and a new 60-watt audio system is optional. The Accord range is also to receive a minor facelift, plus the new option of adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning systems.
