TAS 2019: Honda Civic Versatilist – Civic SUV, anyone?

As you all know by now, SUVs are all the rage these days, and every carmaker worth its salt is getting in on the fun. Honda itself has two strong-selling models in the segment – the B-segment HR-V and the larger, more practical CR-V. But what if you wanted something more, you know, car-like? The company’s accessories division, Access, may have something to say about that with the Honda Civic Versatilist concept.

Presented at the Tokyo Auto Salon over the weekend, the Versatilist takes a standard Civic Hatchback and dresses it up with grey body cladding that makes it mildly reminiscent of the Subaru XV – a jacked-up Impreza in the same vein, let’s not forget. The cutouts in the wheel arch extensions, for example, are carbon copies of the ones you’ll find on the Pleiades-badged car.

Also reminiscent of the XV is the way the front moulding reaches up into the redesigned bumper, which features large round fog lights and a wider centre air intake. The rear bumper has also been restyled and incorporates a slim central tailpipe instead of the usual pair of round exhaust exits.

Capping it all off are 18-inch alloy wheels from the HR-V RS, a fin-shaped door appliqué and a matte grey finish on the grille garnish and door mirrors to match the rest of the car. Inside, you’ll find white part-leather, part-fabric upholstery that is not found in the standard palette and is pleasing to the eye.

The Versatilist is a concept for now, but seeing as it’s been built by an in-house accessories maker, perhaps you might see a similar kit on dealer shelves in the future. Would you want to dress your Civic up like this? Sound off in the comments section after the jump.

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