Earlier this month, we saw a batch of pics of what appears to be the production version of the 2022 Honda Civic, the sedan version of the 11th generation household name. Those pics were from China – the cars had China market badges, including a “240 Turbo” one, which is used to denote the 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine with 240 Nm of torque.
From that white example, we know that the production next-gen Civic matches the pearl red “Honda Civic Prototype” that was revealed in November 2020. Virtually identical, except for the addition of front foglamps and what appears to be hidden tailpipes (which the current Civic FC also has). The prototype had oval tips at each end.
Perhaps the pics of a white car, taken indoors, wasn’t the most flattering to the new Civic. Now, here’s one that’s better. This single shot of the upcoming C-segment sedan was taken outdoors, and the grey paintjob doesn’t overly emphasise the Civic’s forehead like white one did. We also get to see the LED daytime running lights on, and it matches the prototype’s design.
There’s a bit of an Accord feel to this new Civic, and the notch at the lower window line near the C pillars – seen on the D-segment sedan and Civic Proto – has been retained. There’s also a sloping roofline, continuing the trend started by the mould-breaking FC.
Speaking of the current car, the FC’s distinctive “ketam” tail lamps are gone – the 11th gen rear is more conventional. Like the LED DRLs, the rear LED signatures are inverted L shapes. The wheels seen on the white China-spec example are flower-shaped two-tone units that aren’t as sporty as the proto’s twin-five-spokes. The grey car above seems to be testing out a five-spoke design, though.
We’ve not seen interior shots of the production car, but seeing how closely the exterior follows the prototype (full gallery below), we can expect the proto’s wide, horizontal dashboard to be carried over to the showroom as well. Like the Accord, there’s a floating screen and a three-button AC panel, but the AC vent strip is more stylish here.
Thai site Headlightmag expects the new Civic to surface in first half of 2021 in the biggest markets of USA and China. A couple of months was what separated the US and Thai/ASEAN debuts for the outgoing FC Civic, so this could point to the car reaching the Land of Smiles in the second half of 2021. For Malaysia, the Civic is locally assembled, so H1 2022? Your guess is as good as ours for now. Like what you see so far?
GALLERY: 2022 Honda Civic Prototype
GALLERY: 2020 Honda Civic FC facelift
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the front daylight look like Kia Cerato
Is a Honda Accord la
inspired by Darth. cool honda
Impressive
Which part?
It doesn’t look muscular anymore
Feels like the Old accord, 1990 era
So the new design language is the ‘ikan keli’ face.
Toyota called. They want their keli back.
Ewwwww
Back to conservative design, just like the transition from the winner 8th generation to the boring 9th generation.
maybe the 10th generation will be hot…
agree. back to boring design indeed. not only that, the ugly toilet seat cover hood lines, the generic bumper, cincai tail lights and recycle side profile.
if follow the trend, skip the 11gen and wait for the more interesting 12th gen. unless the 11gen is compensated by superb handling, super quiet interior, high quality fittings and nice engine…
Still having the annoying daytime running light…
Honda designer asleep at the wheel again.
Thank God there is no more “ketam” design. However, Honda seem to have lost touch with their design…..as most of their cars arent exciting to watch or to drive anymore.
Who the hell still buying honda civic or toyota corolla? All cars company already started to electrification their fleet. Wake up Honda and toyota
thats not a civic, thats an Accord
Less sportier, more uncle car
If you tell me that’s the next generation Accord, I’d believe you.
I’m more excited of the Accord instead of the Civic,
If they want to scare away Civic buyers & force them to the Accord, then good job lor
civic always have this good-bad-good-bad cycle. been going on for quite long time, to me
we had that 8th gen good
9th gen bad
10th gen good
so this new one 11th gen u know its gonna be BAD
this civic will continue to outsell altis and mazda 3.
In 2019 sales figure report, civic sold less than Proton Iriz
Iriz Xlaku also sell more than Civic
You forgot the price difference dude.
just make this generation sitting higher…the low sitting position is a minus for many potential buyers for the 10th gen.
Simple solution, makes a Civic SUV, just like how auto makers are doing.
Lame.
This going to fail…but ppl will still buy becuz its honda.. so why honda need to bother making good design?