Honda Civic Hatch "Near Identical" To NY Coupe Concept, Will Get Hybrid
If a report from Britain’s AutoExpress is to be believed, the front clip of the next-generation Honda Civic hatchback – due to arrive in North America for the first time since 2000 (in non-Si form) – will look “near identical” to the Civic Coupe concept revealed in New York.
Head of Honda UK, Philip Crossman, told the UK outlet the next Civic hatchback will only differ from the coupe at the rear third of the car and all sheetmetal fore of that will be the same. In addition to a coupe, sedan, and hatchback, AutoExpress also posits a new Tourer model will likely be available, though we can’t see this version of the Civic coming to our shores.
The Civic will ride on a common architecture for both European and North American models. Under hood will be a brand new drivetrain with a hybrid version available later.
“We’ll come back with a class-leading hybrid powertrain in the next five years,” said Crossman, “and it’s likely to make as much impact as the VTEC valve system.”
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I wonder why Honda has this dichotomy in design, the Accord being some straightforward and handsome, this Civic is so tortured and contrived. One thing I really enjoy about my plain jane 2012 is how simple and clean the styling is (boring to some).
Ugh, sooo nasty. Clearly they are determined to max out the current Star Wars storm trooper/Predator helmet inspiration, like all the Asian manufacturers, save Mazda. Stop the madness.
Personally I think it looks great and I am really digging the color. In a world of beiges and whites there needs to be more cars with loud shouty colors.
Cool old school 3 door hatchback or another me too 5 door? I wouldn't mind the look so much if it was functional stuff, but half those grills are just for looks they don't do anything (turbo? brakes?)