there is an extra D3 at the Gear for S spec only
Is the same configuration with current civic and accord. If come with Paddle Shift you gear will be like (P,R,N,D,S)
If no paddle shift will be (P,R,N,D,D3,2,1)
Should already be available now, depending on SA if they allow "sneak preview".
Official date will be 18th definately car will be there on 18th...

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Added on December 16, 2008, 11:15 amI see now this city is so much better equipped compare with my 2mths old civic..darn..abit jealous seh...

My civic is 1.8..so looking at what you guys gonna get seems like such a good buy with lower price!

S mode actually means "Sporty". When engaged in "S" you gear will change at a higher RPM providing more torque. On top of that, it is also a mode for you to activate Paddle Shift (manual). 
Not sure about new City but in current Civic after 2007/8 batch, in D mode paddle shift will activate overdrive or (semi auto- up/down 1 gear) 
Civic roof sound proof also on the noisy side, dude..notice this is the same as later generation car, as my friend Camry also have quite loud rain tok tok sound compare with previous Altis... 

Part of GCON or stuff? or something like pedetrian safety measure by Honda? Dunno... 

foglights changes (from the current dunno what shape to small round ones like the one in Jazz)
taillights changes (no longer round, but more like octagon)
grill change (like Stream grill)
new bumper with "garang look now"
K20Z motor peaks earlier now 155hp @ 6,000 (current one: 155hp @ 6,500)




Not surprising to see that the City has headlights more or less the same as the Acura TSX/Accord Euro. Both cars is produced by Honda and therefore design cues sharing is expected.