Where is the 1.5T made?

[jeb]

Hey all, just curious where the 1.5T in the hatches is made. I know it's all slapped together in Swindon, UK, but where is the engine made? The sedans 1.5T gets made in USA, but not sure if they're shipping the engines over to the UK (only to ship them back) or they have an engine plant somewhere. Read a rumor that all the European/Asian civics engines were made in Japan, but I can't confirm that anywhere.

I also asked Honda Canada's customer service... and they came back with this:

Thank you for contacting the Honda Canada Customer Relations Department in relation to your brand new 2018 Honda Civic bearing Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SHHK7G22JUXXXXXX, we apologise for the delay and appreciate your patience while we respond.

In response to your message regarding the manufacturing place of the engine and transmission of your vehicle, we have to inform you that such information is not available from the Customer Relations Department. We apologize for any frustration this may cause you.

I replied, "I find it odd that the company that sold me the car can't tell me where the engine is made."

I expect no response. haha.

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[Phylanx]

The window sticker should show where the engine is sourced from. On my Civic Si, it says the Engine was made in the USA.

 

[jeb]

Ahh okay. Yeah I don't have my window sticker.

 

[kritz]

Jesus God I've heard their customer relations department was bad but...............................................

 

[jeb]

Yeah. That response was from someone who just didn't give a shit to look into it. Like my god, make a fricken call and find out this info eh?????

 

[kritz]

Here you go. All 1.5 Turbo engines are produced in Anna, Ohio

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...to-continue-compact-leadership-300528164.html

 

[jeb]

Here you go. All 1.5 Turbo engines are produced in Anna, Ohio

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...to-continue-compact-leadership-300528164.html

That only mentions the coupe and sedan.

 

[himecraig]

2017 hatch Here’s what my sticker says:

US/ Canadian parts content: 15%
Major sources of parts Content
Japan 25%
United Kingdom 20%
Final assembly point: Swindon
Country of origin Engine: Thailand
Transmission: Japan

 

[jeb]

2017 hatch Here’s what my sticker says:

US/ Canadian parts content: 15%
Major sources of parts Content
Japan 25%
United Kingdom 20%
Final assembly point: Swindon
Country of origin Engine: Thailand
Transmission: Japan

You’re awesome! Thanks!

 

[xcoreflyup]

2017 hatch Here’s what my sticker says:

US/ Canadian parts content: 15%
Major sources of parts Content
Japan 25%
United Kingdom 20%
Final assembly point: Swindon
Country of origin Engine: Thailand
Transmission: Japan

Same for my 2017 HB Sport. Built in Oct 2016.

 

[Shankmeyster]

2017 hatch Here’s what my sticker says:

US/ Canadian parts content: 15%
Major sources of parts Content
Japan 25%
United Kingdom 20%
Final assembly point: Swindon
Country of origin Engine: Thailand
Transmission: Japan

I'm surprised on the trans as I could have sworn they said it was built in India. Kinda glad it is built in Japan though.

 

[jeb]

I'm surprised on the trans as I could have sworn they said it was built in India. Kinda glad it is built in Japan though.

Ideally the whole thing would be made in Japan.

Honda does make some motorcycles in Thailand, so it seems they’re increasing operations there.

 

[Phylanx]

My Trans was made in India. On my old FA5, both the engine and trans were made in Japan. RIP FA5.

 

[Shankmeyster]

Yeah I think mine was too. Maybe they are spreading out production or they moved it back to Japan for some reason.

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