The 2022 Honda Civic breaks cover as the automaker revealed the prototype of its best-selling sedan in the U.S. It’s the 11th generation of Honda Civic and will hit the roads in late spring 2021.
Honda generally launches prototypes instead of concept cars as the prototypes are more like the production-ready models. However, the automaker still says the production model may vary from the images.
Yesterday, the automaker shared the first glimpse of the 11th generation Honda Civic through its Twitter handle. Though it’s the first event for the upcoming Honda Civic, and the images shown are prototypes, it’s enough to spot some of the major design changes.
Similar to the 2021 model, the new Honda Civic line up will include Civic sedan, Hatchback, Si and Type R.
However, it’s quite different in terms of looks from the 2021 Honda Civic. Let’s explore a bit and see what’s new in the new Honda Civic.
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2022 Honda Civic Prototype Vs 2021 Honda Civic
Exterior Changes
Unlike the previous generation, the 2022 Honda Civic looks a bit less aggressive and more mature in design. However, it still looks sporty and muscular as always.
The automaker says, the 2022 Honda Civic is getting sophisticated new styling, upgraded body, and chassis.
If we get a little more specific then, the new Honda Civic’s hood looks lower and longer than the 2021 model. The pillars and the windshield are also pushed back a bit, contributing to a longer bonnet. Furthermore, the C pillar seems slightly lower, making it look more like a luxury sedan.
If we talk about the front, the new Civic now flaunts a hexagonal grill on the lower bumper, which is absent in the current model. The headlights are sleekier and cleaner than the current generation.
Moving towards the rear profile, the taillights are inspired by the signature C shape lights. However, it looks a bit softer and blunt compared to the 2021 Honda Civic.
Interior Changes
According to the prototype images, we can say that position of the infotainment screen and AC vents is different now. The automaker has introduced a floating screen, and right below seems the AC vents stretched throughout the dashboard.
2022 Honda Civic (Left), 2021 Honda Civic (Right)
In the existing 2021 model, the AC vents are on top of the dashboard, and the HD screen is placed below it in the center console.
In addition, the cup holder is now adjacent to the gear lever, whereas, in the current generation, it’s before the transmission stick. However, the interior door handles and the power window buttons look pretty much the same.
Furthermore, the new interior seems to have a completely black theme instead of the dual tone interior in the previous model.
Powertrain
As of now, the automaker has only revealed the appearance of the 11th generation Civic. It still has to announce what new will be there under the hood.
Though it’s too soon, we expect the same engine lineup as well. However, the automaker can make few modifications or tune engines in a different way to make them more efficient and powerful.
2022 Honda Civic Price
Similarly, Honda has remained tight-lipped about the pricing as well. However, the price of the current model starts at $21,050. We hope the starting price of the 2022 Honda Civic will be somewhere around $22,000-23,000.
Since, the automaker has only revealed a prototype image, some of the 2022 Honda Civic specifications can change by the time of launch.
Apart from this, Honda said in a press release that the new Civic is also receiving a digital dash plus active and passive safety system for the first time.
Anyway, what do you guys think? Share your views in the comments section below.
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