Anyone for Ti?

THE new registration plate is due on March 1 and car makers are producing some spectacular models and offers to whet your appetite.

First up is Honda with the Civic Ti. Race-car looks are combined with high-spec interior equipment on this new limited edition model. Based on the 1.4 and 1.8 i-VTEC SE variants, the Civic Ti comes with £3,700 worth of extra equipment over and above the standard model.

The 5-door Civic is inspired by this season’s Honda Racing British Touring Car challenger, and is fitted with unique, 17-inch ‘Pro Race’ wheels from Team Dynamics, Honda’s racing partner in the BTCC.

The sporty image of these matt black wheels is enhanced by Honda’s ‘GP’ body kit finished in Crystal Black, which provides a stark contrast to the exclusive Premium White Pearl body paint and body coloured trim. The race-like GP kit includes front spoiler, rear spoiler (finished in white), side skirt inserts and rear body skirts.

Inside, the Civic Ti is equipped with a state-of-the-art Pioneer Navigation Multimedia System, which offers full-scale satnav, entertainment and communication with a 3D graphic touch screen.

This high-end multimedia unit includes a map database covering 44 countries, multiple sensors to ensure more accurate positioning, a traffic message channel receiver to avoid traffic jams and a hands-free telephone system. It also plays CD, DVD, iPod, iPhone and USB devices, with on-screen controls.

Prices start at £15,995 for the 1.4 i-VTEC and £16,995 for the 1.8 variant.