Here it is, the first official preview for the 11th-generation Honda Civic, revealed via Twitch. What you’re looking at here isn’t the exact production version of the C-segment model, but rather a prototype, hence the attached “Civic Prototype” name. Nonetheless, this is as close to the final product as we’re going to get, judging by Honda’s previous “prototypes” in the past.
Honda says that the 11th-generation Civic will go on sale in late spring 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle, so the final design should be revealed in the next few months. The prototype we see here is a sedan in a Solar Flare Pearl finish, and it will be joined later on by a hatchback body style, as suggested by patent images previously. Aside from the standard variants in the line-up, there will also be a performance-focused Civic Si as well as the high-performance Civic Type R.
Compared to the current, tenth-generation FC Civic, the next-generation model dials back on the aggression for a more elegant look that incorporates cues lifted from the current Accord. Up front, Honda’s Solid Wing face grille appears to be completely gone, replaced by a slim black bar and a row of louvres that has the Honda logo in the middle. This section integrates neatly with a pointed nose, so there’s no gap above the grille like what was seen on the FC.
Meanwhile, the headlamps have a sleeker shape and are less upswept than before, with each cluster sporting an L-shaped daytime running light signature up top – three lighting elements are also seen. If you need more proof of Honda’s subtle design approach, look no further than the bumper, which does away with the FC’s prominent, faux corner intakes in favour of C-shaped structures. These elements are linked to the lower intake at the base of the bumper, joined by an “arch-like” frame in body colour.
Along the sides, hints of the current Accord are clear to see, with the Civic carrying a window line that has an arc near the C-pillar and fuel door, similar to its larger, D-segment sibling. In fact, the overall profile also looks rather similar between the two models, with reference to the Civic’s sloping roofline.
More cues taken from the Accord can be seen at the rear, as the Civic’s boot lid also features a subtle ducktail on it. That’s as far as the similarities go on the outside, with the Civic receiving its own taillight design that is more angular in shape (and rather Audi-esque), along with the same L-shaped lighting signature that mimics the front units’ DRLs.
It’s a huge departure from the FC’s C-shaped (or affectionally known as ketam) taillights, so if you prefer that design, it’s gone with the new model. Other cues seen on the rear include a simpler bumper design, with horizontal reflectors aligned to the base of the load lip. Further down, oval exhausts occupy the corners, highlighted by black surrounds.
As for the interior, it’s pretty much what we saw in patent images that surfaced recently, with a less cluttered layout than the FC. It’s a sketch for now, but we can see that the dashboard sports a full-width honeycomb-mesh trim piece that integrates the slim air vents, and is part of a continuous line that extends into the door handles.
Unlike the FC, the touchscreen infotainment screen (a nine-inch unit) and climate controls (with circular dials) – occupy opposing sides of the centre air vents, again, similar to the Accord. This revision allows for a large storage cubby at the front of the centre console, which also sees the gear lever, electronic parking brake controls, and cupholders placed within close proximity to one another. The partly-exposed armrest storage in the FC gets a closed-off lid as a result.
In front of the driver is a digital instrument cluster, along with a new steering wheel with significantly thinner three and nine o’ clock spokes for the media and driver assistance controls. Honda also tilted the window controls on the doors upwards for a more ergonomic reach.
Styling notes aside, the 11th-generation Civic will get an upgraded suite of Honda Sensing safety and driver assistance systems. Additionally, the model will use the company’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that offers improved occupant and pedestrian collision protection, along with “further advances in Civic’s driving refinement, ride quality, and sporty handling.” Fuel-efficient powertrains and Civic-first technologies are also promised.
Based on the Civic Prototype, what do you think of the all-new Civic’s design? Has it met your expectations? How does it compare to the outgoing FC? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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That low slung bonnet design, i am not sure if it is working at all. It looks rather odd on the new City.
agreed. the front view look abit weird
the new City behind looks real good like Bmw…and the new Civic like Audi. Nice design
If you remember very well the life cycle of civic is very funny…after creating something so sporty (or outrageous) like the current one…honda will launch a rather bland and ordinary yet conservative design for the next generation like the one shown above. Even the previous generation (before the current one) was so bland and boring compared to the one before it (the best looking so far with 4 round taillights)…not sure what’s on their mind and so as you can see that’s the story of civic…that’s how honda manipulates the design language of its best selling model…
Agreed.
The next-gen appears to be comparatively bland just as we are expecting an even greater design leap!
Somewhat disappointed-lar!!
It seems that Honda is alternating between bland and spectacular design – witness the recent 3 generations.
Is appear to be a marketing ploy or a breathing space before another stratospheric liftoff ??
Prefer Slyphy better. This is already look like Accord with Audi lights
The handsome Earth Prince is back! Putera Sibik
Welp, this settles it. Im getting a Mazda.
This new Civic almost 90% similar to the current Accord can be had at great saving-price!!!
BUT why the interior dash copy Mazda3??
Better get 2 unit Proton x50 turbo for the same price one mazda.
After looking at this concept design, conform the odd number not selling well profecy is going to continue..
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You want also got no money to buy. Dont talk cock here
Commented this on a ricer article. Sure got bashed by ricers.
Simple design from inside out..
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OH NOES!! WHERES MY KETAM??? GIMME BACK MY KETAM U IMBECILLE!!!1!
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oh my god look at the dislike from Toyota fans
This is going to be larger. But uncles will like to buy this.
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The front bumper is no no no.. KO
Nothing spectacular, immediately looks dated.
Looks like muscle car dude!
Looks good and it’ll sell like hot cakes.
It seems like the roles have been reversed.
This new Civic will soon be an Uncle’s car, while the Corolla appears cooler/sportier (but with poor price-to-spec anyway).
Untung to those Civic FC owners then (resale value).
The Civic odd prophecy remains.
Look like they have an agreement with hyundai. Honda ditch it ketam tailgate for hyundai to use, and in exchange honda use hyundai tailgate instead.
Funny how those who comment here are aged 18-25 boys. They only want aggressive ah beng design. Where as this design will sell well to young people and also older folks who want a decent C segment car.
almost 36 now cant be seen driving that current ah beng civic car. this one much more better. accord too expensive
Nope! Aged 18-25 boys are really matured when commenting. Same to older ones. But only blinded ones will opted for this.
Current design ah beng car
The new Hyundai Elantra look much much better, externally and internally
Civic now copy Mazda dashboard, Elantra rear lamp
front nose looks like Tapir than futuristics.
already looks better than the dated BMW 3 series.
but now it lost the iconic futuristic looks.
it’s feels very uncle, just like the 3 series.
I like uncle car. Almost 40 yo now
Hello Saga with “H” logo and bigger and muscle front design
I thought this was a new saga prototype. Huh
Safe and sedate design, it will have broader appeal to everyone. Young, old, men and women. However, it will not appeal to those looking for a sporty “racer boy” car like the current Civic, i.e. those with a mental age stuck at 14 years old and like to see overdone “sporty” design cues like large fake grills, bumpers that can fit massive tailpipes, a rear-end that supports GT wings, etc.
completely agree Donkey, design alwiz evergreen the Civic EG8 & EK3. Safe and low profile appeal.
That rear design seem like it was completed during the covid pandemic by a designer working from home, procrastinating all the time & when the dateline arrived, he just copy paste somewhere…
Why should a civic to style like Accord?
Its uncle
With Honda malaysia ckd quality, it won’t be any good
Infact 10th Gen Civic is much sportier than 11th Gen Civic, looks like uncle style doesn’t shows the futuristic of the car , can Honda redesign again the 11th Gen of Civic else I will go for Mazda
Bro 11th Gen Civic design more sportier, that solid wing face plus 20″ black mamba sportrim..
what’s with the Honda designers churning out crappy designs on & off for civics?? Cursed? or made silly agreement with the devil?
I think its a business strategy… they come out with one design which looks damn nice and sells well, then they design the next model which is totally opposite lousy design.. then the next one will be better looking so people will rush to buy… just see they history..
Not bad, people tend to dislike when new design come out, same for 10th gen.
What Honda need to do is learn from Mazda, give better quality material, better NVH, full LED lights, and no CVT please.
Design curse of odd-numbered Civic strikes again. Better buy ketam now or else wait for the next model change after this Audi copy.
At first glance looks like BMW 3 series married Mustang and had a baby….
The front looks like a fancy proton saga.. the back looks like alfa giulia
desogn would be okay or ‘period correct’ if they were to release it in 2010. this is 2020 bro
much better than the current gen
I read somewhere that even numbered Honda Civic models would be designed to be more sedate (e.g. :Honda Civic FB), and would not sell well while odd numbered Honda Civic models (e.g. :Honda Civic FC)would be designed to be more aggressive and would be hot cakes.
Seems totally legit to me after seeing the next gen Civic.
Elegant and more sophisticated design. But what about the engine? Any turbo? And Honda please do away with the CVT and put a real gearbox, be it a shiftstick or wet clutch DCT or even torque converter also is better than any CVT.
I’d pick the new civic, over the FC Ketam anytime. At least driving the 2022 civic around won’t make you look like a rich family’s rebellious teen, or a lalabeng trying to act ‘atas’. Lol!
new city copy bmw 3 series design.
new civic copy audi a5 design.
some say, when u can’t beat the best, just follow the best.
honda can’t copy mercedes because it’s too ugly.
just remember many bash on civic ketam long time ago..but still, too many civic ketam on the road today. ivtec rules.
Look so Toyota.
Japanese version of Volkswagen Jetta
Front looks like current Accord, tailight looks like current BMW design language. This feels like a play it safe design wise. However, this is a prototype so final production car will be toned down even more.
I kinda like the overall design. The lines on the 11th gen looks clean and purposeful. Love those smaller headlights and taillights. Interior looks premium.
Not so keen on the low hood/bonnet though.
The main question is whether Honda Malaysia will keep the old price structure or go crazy with the price like Mazda and Toyota?
FD is gorgeous, FC is ok, FK8 is ugly AF and this is way better than FK8 even though it looks more like his brother, but this is just a prototype and I hope they will upgrade especially front grill for more aggressive look
not aggressive enough.. uncle-like look.. pass!
The overall design looks more matured & interior design as well as quality built may improved significantly thanks to competition,this may shoot up in price up to 160k my guess.So when some mentioned not so sporty or stylist because is may not targeted to this younger group in this price range anymore.It might be targeted to slightly matured ppl & most them ok with this new price range.Just my opinion thou
this is just my opinion, this car look nice if it not for CIVIC variant, Civic used to be a FUN car, a car that look confident to tune or modify, a car that is unique to be own on the street.. civic so unique it has their own look instead of something else
However, GEN 11 more into executive feeling or heading to continental pattern it also look like Accord or Proton Saga that went to the Gym.. everything about this new one is like mixing together from various type of car from headlap, tail light etc
I hope this is not the Final man… I hate Sedan Civic, why Malaysia only got sedan and thailand got hatchback, I dont understand.. except u pick type R .. huu
It looks like the history of poor sales figure for odd numbered generation will repeat again.
I would’ve bought the previous one while still can
The best thing about this new civic it’s the background looks Modern
Then what car did you buy/driving now yeah? Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW??
if i wanted something this boring, i would have chosen a camry
Honda is still churning out cars with obsolete ICE technology. What a waste, after 2 years of use, it’ll be as good as scrap metal. I’ll consider if it would be in EV or at least in PHEV (plug-in electric vehicle).
Rear design and taillight look like vw jeta or previous generation hyundai sonata, inside Mazda
back copy optima. front got flower horn jendol. will take some time to hadam this design
Looks like the Perdana already. Put it side by side and you’ll see
Civic should look ricer. this is too accord-ish.
Kowtim with koreans. Hey, you take our ketam tailgate we take your hyundai tailgate then.
So many professional designer in the comment section. Dunno why honda didnt hire any of them.
Way better than the current Civic with ugly rear, vampire claws!
the amount of likes and dislikes ratio really REALLY questionable in this article. like seriously.
Still a Honda lol who cares
The problem with Hondas and Toyotas is that there is no discerning pedigree. The differences between gens are too great. They’re like completely different models between them, unlike the Germans.
8th Generation was the best of all and by far.
9th Generation was ugly, ugly, ugly, ugly and ugly.
10 Generation is ugly (but not so much).
11 Generation (the one shown in the photo) will be bland and boring and… Just another uninteresting ugly car.
Whats wrong with Honda designers? Honda can do better.
Whatever you say over here, civic still gonna dominate the C-segment in the market
Is Honda copycatting Saga? I see a lot of similarity there especially on City
is hard to approve Honda’s current design
The price for new civic