Exclusive: 11th Gen 2022 Civic (Hatchback) Fully Revealed in Official Honda Patent Images

[piterek]

Accord Fastback. It is losing the Civic edge... disappointing at the moment... but then again, I wasn't very fond of the 10th gen when it came out. It grew on me, and by the time I was done with my 8th gen (rear ended)... I wanted the 2019 hatchback. Ya never know... ?

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[freezingmoon]

LAME... the only redemption possible would be a bigger motor... this offering looos shameful...

 

[SpoolinFK8]

If anyone know hondas, one would argue that the new 11th Gen civic looks awfully similar in comparison to its aged brother the Honda Crosstour. Just smaller

 

[Starion]

Yuck and ZZZZZZzzzzz. Trying to blend in much?

Boring same tired old mundane look as dozens of other cars.

 

[gtman]

When the 10th gen came out I was one of those who said it was overstyled and complained about the vents. But, it WAS a huge leap over the 9th gen. A very bold design by Honda.

This 11th gen looks like a step back and Honda playing it safe.

11th gen... no coupe, somewhat dull design. Are they trying to attract more soccer moms?

 

[Pierito]

First impressions are that the rear looks pretty good and the front looks like doodoo. I'll give it a chance as seeing a car in a more aggressive trim and certain paint colors can really affect how I feel about it.

 

[justasimpleman]

I was never a car guy, or honda guy... but xgen sedan was one of those cars that were love at first sight, then when I saw the hatch, I was even more blown away... can’t say the same about the xigen... I guess I’ll reserve final judgment until we see actual pics, or eventually see one on the road.

 

[SENTINEL7]

Bro, what happened? I WAS a big Civic fan. I've owned 3. I doubt that I could ever buy another Civic again. This jonk is boring af. Look at that behemoth! Remember the Civic from 1998? That's a classic beast. Them days are gone bro. Who tf is designing at Honda now? Take the show back to Japan dude. Even Camry's are hotter than Civics now and that is sad. Camry's were once called toasters because they looked like an appliance. Civic definitely deserves that title.

 

[charleswrivers]

Just thinking of an incremental update... Insights have a Cd of .25. CTRs supposedly have a .26. Regular Civics should be in the .27 range from some extrapolation and claims. It might be good for a little bit more highway efficiency by essentially trickling down the Insight design. I can’t see engine efficiency getting much better on their current motor. They could get get some taller gearing in manuals... the CVTs already seem geared pretty high. We shall see. Sis have been stuck at ~200 hp for 3 generations... though gen 10 other trims had massively more power/performance with either choice of the K20C2 or non-Si L15B7.l compared to earlier base engines. There was such an improvement in handling and performance while still achieving better fuel economy and updating the infotainment and instrument clusters to be more modern, it will, I think be hard to not pull another gen 9 and just have an okay car if they play it safe. The design seems very Insight-lifted and safe.

I’m very interested in what powertrain they’re going to use. Honda used pretty mature DI and turbocharging to their beefed up existing L engine to get what they got. Mazda and Nissan have done their spark ignition and variable compression tech... and certainly the former could be implemented (I read some tech stuff awhile back saying Honda was experimenting with it). Those technologies coupled with the US adopting readily available higher octane fuels (>93) could make 50 mpgs the new 40 what’s considered “good” in a small/midsized car for highways mileage just like 30 was considered good 20-30 years ago.

We shall see...

 

[eneka]

Am I the

If anyone know hondas, one would argue that the new 11th Gen civic looks awfully similar in comparison to its aged brother the Honda Crosstour. Just smaller

I feel like the current Clarity is the real successor of the Crosstour

this new hatch looks more like the insight than anything else to me

 

[charleswrivers]

I actually was planning on going hatch for my next car. After seeing these patent images, the Mazda 3 turbo is looking REALLY good.

Agreed.

 

[SENTINEL7]

Can you see the blatant similarities?
That's a 2018 Charger on top.

 

[SENTINEL7]

Am I the

I feel like the current Clarity is the real successor of the Crosstour

this new hatch looks more like the insight than anything else to me

Still all yuck though. I remember the Acura Integra Type R (we'll never see those days again). Why do corporations abandon what works? Why do people listen to suits?

 

[dgenito]

Can you see the blatant similarities?
That's a 2018 Charger on top.

Yes! This is exactly what I came here to post. The back looks exactly alike. The front end reminds me of a newer scion tC or something else. I really feel like it's losing it's Civic characteristics and becoming something completely different. Will have to see it in person I guess.

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