TOKYO: New digital renderings have revealed online, potentially previewing the next-generation Honda Civic.
The images, part of an official design patent application, offer what could be our first look at the new Civic in sedan and coupe form.
Remarkably, the production coupe looks to have lost very few of its concept lines – although the smaller wheels, taller suspension and missing rear wing of this rendered example have scrubbed much of the two-door show car’s flair.
But, with a Type R hero model reportedly confirmed for the new coupe, we may yet see most of the concept’s styling features return.
A small optional rear spoiler and larger wheels may also appear with up-spec models in the regular coupe range.
For its new Civic sedan, Honda looks to be pushing a more sporting angle, replacing the current model’s fairly anonymous lines with a long coupe-like profile, sharper lines and a wider track under lightly flared guards.
The face of the new Civic will build on the look established with Honda’s latest models, including the Odyssey, Jazz, City and HR-V lines, with a broad wing-like ‘Flying H’ grille garnish extending into sharp back-swept headlights.
At the rear, new hooked tail lights will feature on both the sedan and coupe models, with the two-door model’s lamps extending across the length of the boot lid.
Power in the new range will be offered by a turbocharged and direct-injected 1.5 litre petrol engine, with short-shifting six-speed manual and new CVT auto transmissions confirmed.
And, if that Type R hero eventuates, the new Civic Type R hatch’s 228kW 2.0 litre turbo engine will likely be on board.
Expect the new sedan and coupe to debut sometime in 2016 – likely before the new Type R hatch makes its way to Australia…
As for an all-new hatch range, Honda has confirmed a next-generation five-door is also on the cards, with production to again be carried out in the UK.
