Honda Civic Towbars

Honda Civic Towing Specifics

The Honda Civic was first introduced in 1972 by the Japanese manufacturer as a compact car, with decent towing capabilities. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Honda Civic Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Honda Civic Hatchback vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Honda Civic Hatchback vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Honda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Honda Civic Hatchback 1995-2001, 2001-2006 and 2006-2012 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Honda Civic Hatchback 2012-2017 and 2017 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Honda Civic Hatchback models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Honda Civic Hatchback models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 1995-2001, 2006-2012 and 2017 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible and visible bumper cuts.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 2001-2006 models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 2012-2017 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 1995-2001 models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 70kg.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 2001-2006 models have a nose weight up to 50kg.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 2006-2012 and 2012-2017 models have a nose weight up to 75kg.

All Honda Civic Hatchback 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 103kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Honda Civic Hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Honda Civic Hatchback 1995-2001 and 2001-2006 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

For a Honda Civic Hatchback 2006-2012 and 2012-2017 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1700kg.

For a Honda Civic Hatchback 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1400kg up to 1550kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Honda Civic Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Honda Civic Estate Towing Specifics

The Honda Civic Estate was launched into the market in 1972. If you have 1972 onwards Honda Civic Estate it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Honda Civic Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Honda Civic Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Honda Civic Estate vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Honda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Honda Civic Estate model will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Honda Civic Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Honda Civic Estate models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Honda Civic Estate models have towbars that require non-visible, visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Honda Civic Estate models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Honda Civic Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Honda Civic Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1200kg up to 1700kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Honda Civic Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.