Why do you think that, pretty sure that happens all the time. Consider the Hyundai Veloster N for example, designed by Koreans, tested in Germany, for sole release in North America. I know that's how they do it, I don't know how Honda does it.
The window lines, the mirror, the door handle, the door line panel all match the accord. Pretty sure that's an accord type R variant in test not a next gen civic.
However with car sales slowing way down in the US, if I was Mr. Honda CEO I would likely seriously consider combining the accord and...