By Andrei Avarvarii
October 6, 2008
The eight gen Honda Civic– at least in its European form– surprised everybody with its aggressive-outlandish style. Considering the Japanese manufacturerʼs intention to re-target their compact towards a younger audience, the design was a complete success. But all revolutions are followed by a period of calm. The next Civic should be less of a shock in comparison with its predecessor. At this year’s London Motor Show, Honda presented the Euro-spec Honda OSM concept car. This compact and slightly goofy show roadster doesnʼt look like a successor for the aggressive S2000. It appears more likely that it displays design lines to be seen on Honda future compact models. In this rendering of Civic 9.0, I’ve fashioned a nose inspired by the OSM’s, but wider and a little bit lower. The lights are also related, with proportions that fit the short bonnet of the Civic (so to speak). The wide smiling grille is divided by blades inspired by those on the FCX Clarity. The vent on the hood breaks the monotony and adds a little something to the funk factor.
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October 6th, 2008 at 9:42 am
This in Integra Type-R yellow would be the definitive Pikachu. And I mean that in a good way.
October 6th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Not bad, won’t be as shocking to buyers once the new Mazda3 is out with it’s big smiling grill.
October 6th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I could never understand the latest fashion in giant grilles. They don’t need to be that big to cool the radiator, and they only hurt aerodynamics. Seems that style is taking precedence over function these days. They’re actually going backwards as far as aerodynamics goes.
October 6th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Reminds me of the new Scirocco
October 6th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Is it just me, or does this look like a 2009 Honda Fit sedan?
October 6th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
First thing I said when I saw it: ‘yeesh.’ Tho, I don’t like the current Civic either. I guess I’m too old.
October 6th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I may be getting old b/c I have just realized that I don’t need anything that aggressive looking.
Give me something that is dignified and will look good forever.
October 6th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Not bad, but I like the version over at AutoExpress a little better.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/226578/new_civic_revealed.html
A little more Scirocco-like, and a bit like a CRZ on steroids.