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Here it is, the first official preview of the 11th-generation Honda Civic, revealed via Twitch. What you are seeing here is not the exact production version of the C-segment model, but rather a prototype, hence the appended name “Civic Prototype.” However, this is as close to the end product as we are going to get, judging from previous Honda “prototypes” in the past.
Honda says the 11th-generation Civic will go on sale in late spring 2021 as a 2022 model vehicle, so the final design should be revealed in the coming months. The prototype we see here is a sedan, but it will be joined by a hatchback body style later on, as the patent images above suggest. In addition to the standard variants in the line, there will also be a performance-focused Civic Si, as well as the high-performance Civic Type R.
Compared to the current 10th-generation FC Civic, the next-generation model dials up aggressiveness for a sleeker appearance that incorporates cues borrowed from the current Accord. At the front, Honda’s Solid Wing front grille appears to have completely disappeared, replaced by a thin black bar and a row of louvers that have the Honda logo in the middle. This section integrates perfectly with a pointed nose, so there is no gap above the grille as seen on the FC.
The headlights, meanwhile, are sleeker in shape and less slanted than before, with each cluster sporting an L-shaped daytime running light at the top; three lighting elements are also visible. If you need more proof of Honda’s subtle design approach, look no further than the bumper, which removes the prominent FC false corner shots in favor of the C-shaped frames. These elements are tied to the lower entry in the base. of the bumper, joined by a frame in the shape of an “arch” in the color of the body.
Along the sides, the hints of the current Accord are clear to see, with the Civic carrying a window line that has an arch near the C-pillar and fuel door, similar to its D-segment big brother. , the overall profile also appears fairly similar between the two models, with reference to the Civic’s sloping roofline.
More cues taken from the Accord can be seen at the rear, as the Civic’s boot lid also features a subtle ducktail. So far the similarities on the exterior end, with the Civic receiving its own taillight design that is more angular (and quite Audi-like), along with the same L-shaped lighting signature that mimics the DRLs of the front units.
It is a large deviation from the C-shaped HR (or affectionately known as Crab) taillights, so if you prefer that layout, you’ve gone with the new model. Other signs seen in the rear include a simpler bumper design, with horizontal reflectors aligned with the base of the loading edge. Lower down, oval exhausts occupy the corners, highlighted by black frames.
As for the interior, it is more or less what we saw in the patent images that appeared recently, with a less cluttered design than the FC. It’s a sketch for now, but we can see that the dash has a full-width honeycomb mesh trim that integrates the thin air vents, and it’s part of a continuous line that runs down to the door handles.
Unlike the FC, the infotainment touchscreen (a nine-inch unit) and climate controls (with circular dials) occupy the opposite sides of the center air vents – again, similarly to the Accord. This revision allows for a large storage compartment in the front of the center console, which also sees the gear stick, electronic parking brake controls, and cup holders positioned very close to each other. As a result, the partially exposed armrest storage in the FC gets a closed lid.
Ahead of the driver is a digital instrument cluster, along with a new steering wheel with significantly thinner spokes at three-nine o’clock for multimedia and driver-assistance controls. Honda also tilted the door window controls up for a more ergonomic reach.
Style notes aside, the 11th-generation Civic will receive an enhanced suite of Honda Sensing driver assistance and safety systems. Additionally, the model will utilize the company’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that offers improved protection against pedestrian and occupant collisions, along with “further advancements in ride refinement, ride quality and handling. Civic sports car. ” Fuel efficient powertrains and Civic-first technologies are also promised.
Based on the Civic Prototype, what do you think of the all-new Civic design? Has it met your expectations? How does it compare to the outgoing HR? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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