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Re-activateIn what could have been dismissed as an April Fool's Day prank, Honda introduced a Civic Coupe Concept at the New York auto show, ahead of when most would have predicted a replacement for the popular small car line. No joke. It's the real deal.
Production models are due to begin arriving this fall. Designed and engineered in the United States, the concept sports a more aggressive, chiseled look than the current model, something the carmaker says will carry over to the production version. That visual attitude is said to translate to performance, as well.
Honda is promising class-leading performance, along with much improved refinement and a more spacious, upgraded cabin with a high level of connectivity and near-luxury levels of quiet.
The base engine will be a DOHC four-cylinder, while upmarket models will get a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Transmission choices will include a short-throw six-speed manual or a CVT automatic.
Said to be the most comprehensive redesign in Civic history, the 10th-generation Civic will be built on an all-new lightweight (yet stiffer) platform for more responsive handling, and it will ride on a three-inch longer wheelbase. Slightly longer overall, the new Civic gets LED lighting front and rear, and a more sophisticated look. The redesign will include more body styles and variants than before, including a four-door hatchback and sporty Type R performance model.
The rollout begins later this year with the launch of the sedan in the fall, followed by a coupe and other models. Don't expect the Type R before next year.
See our complete 2015 New York auto show coverage.
—Jim Travers
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