Honda Civic Towbars

All you need to know about towbars for Honda Civic

Honda first introduced the Civic into their range in 2001. The Honda Civic is available as a Estate, Hatchback, or Saloon. So you know you are installing the right towbar on your Honda Civic, we have looked at towing capacity, electrical kits, bumper cuts and more for each variation of Honda Civic below.

Honda Civic Hatchback Towbars

The Honda Civic Hatchback was first released in 2001. To determine which variant of Honda Civic you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Honda Civic Hatchback Nose Weight

Hatchback models made between 2001 and 2004 have a minimum nose weight of 50 kg and a maximum nose weight of 50 kg, between 2001 and 2005 have a minimum nose weight of 50 kg and a maximum nose weight of 50 kg, between 2003 and 2006 have a minimum nose weight of 50 kg and a maximum nose weight of 50 kg, between 2006 and 2012 have a minimum nose weight of 75 kg and a maximum nose weight of 75 kg, between 2012 and 2016 have a minimum nose weight of 75 kg and a maximum nose weight of 75 kg, vehicles made after 2017 have a minimum nose weight of 103 kg and a maximum nose weight of 103 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Honda Civic Hatchback Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Hatchback to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Honda Civic Hatchback

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Hatchback, like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Hatchback and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Honda Civic Hatchback Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Hatchback requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Hatchback can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Honda dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Honda Civic Hatchback Bumper Cuts

Hatchback models made between 2001 and 2004 will require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, between 2001 and 2005 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, between 2003 and 2006 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, between 2006 and 2012 will require a visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, between 2012 and 2016 will require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, vehicles made after 2017 will require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Honda Civic Hatchback Towing Capacity

Hatchback models made between 2001 and 2004 have a towing capacity of 1200 kg to 1200 kg, between 2001 and 2005 have a towing capacity of 1200 kg to 1200 kg, between 2003 and 2006 have a towing capacity of 1200 kg to 1200 kg, between 2006 and 2012 have a towing capacity of 1500 kg to 1500 kg, between 2012 and 2016 have a towing capacity of 1500 kg to 1500 kg, vehicles made after 2017 have a towing capacity of 1550 kg to 1550 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Hatchback is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Hatchback may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Honda Civic Estate Towbars

The Honda Civic Estate was first released in 2013. To determine which variant of Honda Civic you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Honda Civic Estate Nose Weight

Estate models made vehicles made after 2013 have a minimum nose weight of 75 kg and a maximum nose weight of 75 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Honda Civic Estate Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Estate to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Honda Civic Estate

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Estate, like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Estate and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Honda Civic Estate Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Estate requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Estate can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Honda dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Honda Civic Estate Bumper Cuts

Estate models made vehicles made after 2013 will require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Honda Civic Estate Towing Capacity

Estate models made vehicles made after 2013 have a towing capacity of 1500 kg to 1500 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Estate is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Estate may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

To find specific details for your Honda Civic, select your vehicle below.

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