Honda’s new Civic hatchback will bring a significant residual value uplift when it launches in March, according to forecasts from Cap HPI.

Cap predicts that 10th-generation Civic will hold up to 37% of its value after 36 months and 60,000 miles.

Figures from the automotive data specialist indicate the 10th-generation Civic will hold up to 37% of its value after 36 months and 60,000 miles – up from 28% on the previous generation.

The figures come weeks after Cap predicted market-leading residual value levels for the HR-V and Jazz.

Unveiled last autumn, the new Civic hatchback – which will be joined at an unconfirmed date by an estate – is built on an all-new platform and is wider and longer than the previous model, bringing extra space for front and rear passengers.

Engine line-up from launch debuts two new Honda petrol VTEC engines – a 127bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder and a 180bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder, which replace the previous 99bhp 1.4-litre and 140bhp 1.8-litre petrols, bringing increased power and reduced emissions. Both engines will be available with either a newly designed six-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic.

Emissions stand at 110g/km for the 1.0-litre manual rising to 117g/km from the SR trim due to larger tyres. The 1.0-litre CVT starts at 106g/km and rises to 114g/km for the SR and EX trims. CO2 emissions for the 1.5-litre manual start at 133g/km, with 139g/km for the CVT.

The line-up will also gain an updated 120bhp version of the current 1.6-litre diesel towards the end of 2017 – emissions for this are still to be announced.

Trim details will also be outlined at launch but the line-up for the 1.0-litre covers S, SE, SR and EX – with an optional Tech pack available for the EX – while the 1.5-litre will be offered in Sport, Sport Plus and Prestige.

Prices for the launch range start from £18,235 OTR for the entry-level S grade 127bhp Vtec Turbo in manual while the 180bhp Vtec Turbo Prestige manual starts from £22,470. This compares to £18,565 for the current entry-level 1.4 i-Vtec petrol and £20,140 for the 1.8 i-Vtec.