Civics with blanked off exhausts outlets

[tvrbob]

I've seen a few new Civics that have blanking plates over the exhaust outlets. It has sparked my interest, is this a duel fuel thing?

[Roop]

No, I believe it's just the poverty spec ones have a regular peashooter hidden behind the valence and firing down.

[Catherine197]

Yes that is the lower spec cars with a 1.4i engine.

[tvrbob]

Thanks, though I am surprised. The exhaust outlet is a major design feature for this model. The cost saving for a couple of little bits of chromed plastic trim won't add up to much against the price of the car.