NEW YORK: Honda has disclosed the 10th generation Civic, which it’s calling ‘charismatic, connected and athletic.’ The new car or truck will be released in numerous incarnations this fall.
Honda unveiled new concept designs for its tenth generation Civic at the New York International Auto Show on April 1. Otherwise known as the Civic concept car or truck, the upcoming car boasts a sportier appear, and is out there in the Si, Variety-R, sedan and coupe.
Compared to the present model, the tenth generation Civic has a longer and wider body frame and boasts new engine iterations. Touted as a “global car,” Honda stated the new Civic will nonetheless evoke a sturdy California flavour.
“The new Civic will be, flat out, the most dynamic, the most technologically advanced and the most refined and stylish Civic we’ve ever made,” said Executive Vice President John Mendel.
Honda plans to release the new Civic in North America this fall. The version displayed at the vehicle show was Honda’s functioning concept for the two-door coupe, but its release will comply with that of the conventional four-door model.
The Civic has been the company’s flagship vehicle since it was launched in 1972. Honda says the current model has been the highest-selling modest vehicle in the U.S. since its debut in 2011.
“The Civic established Honda as a viable Japanese automaker in the U.S., but current versions haven’t lived up to its iconic status,” stated analyst Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book. “The 2016 Civic really should right that trajectory.”
The base vehicle model will have a new two. Liter four-cylinder engine when far more premium versions will get an all-new 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with the new constantly variable transmission. In addition, the new 2016 Civic will come with a six-speed manual transmission. It will also function Honda’s VTEC Turbo engines for the initial time in the U.S.
“Charismatic, connected and athletic, our aim was to develop a style that is emotional and sporty however with a sense of timelessness and simplicity,” stated Honda design Chief Guy Melville-Brown.
