While Honda UK teases the European Civic hatchback, we now have our first studio photos of the next generation Honda Civic sedan that will be introduced in Malaysia. Our version of the sedan sports minor styling differences from the Civic range that has already been launched in the US. We first saw blur photos of the non-US version back in March this year.
Curiously bucking the trend of increasingly long wheelbases, Honda has actually reduced the wheelbase of the new Civic by 30mm down to 2,670mm.
The front end stying is a little different, featuring a unique grille and bumper design, and the head lamps also have clear turn indicators instead of the amber indicator lights that are a result of a legal requirement in the US.
The rear is largely the same except there are additional extensions of the tail lamp onto the boot lid, which is missing on the US Civic. This treatment mirrors what Honda did with our Accord versus the US Accord.
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Comments on the blog post reveal mixed feelings about the 2012 Honda Civic's design, with many expressing disappointment and calling it unattractive, citing similarities to other models like the City and Camry. Several mention the model's shorter wheelbase and lack of innovation, while others compare it unfavorably to Korean cars like Hyundai Avante, which they find more appealing. There are also sarcastic remarks about the car's resemblance to older designs and concern over the car's performance and build quality, based on US reviews from Consumer Report. Despite the criticisms, some commenters believe it will still sell well in Malaysia due to Honda's strong brand presence. Overall, sentiments lean toward dissatisfaction with the design and skepticism about the model's competitiveness.