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StickShiftRoy

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Location
Charlotte, NC
Vehicle(s)
22 SGP Sport (sold), 22 BOP Si
Some Stats:

Wheelbase: 1.4" longer than 10th gen sedan
Rear tracker: 0.5" wider than 10th gen sedan
A-pillar shifted rearward by almost 2”
Max trunk volume: 14.8 cu ft.

Engines:

LX & Sport models: NA 2.0L @ 158 hp / 138 lb-ft
EX & Touring models: 1.5T @ 180 hp / 177 lb-ft
CVT transmission only (no manual)


FULL PRESS RELEASE:

All-New 11th Generation Civic Sedan Fully Revealed in Production Form with Sporty Design, Advanced Technology, Cutting-Edge Safety Features
April 28, 2021
  • All-new Civic Sedan is a modern expression of classic Civic values, inside and out
  • Simple and clean interior design indicates direction for future Honda vehicles
  • Powertrain improvements increase performance and fuel efficiency, while adding refinement
  • Upgraded chassis and high-rigidity body improve dynamics and NVH
  • Safety technology advances include next-gen front airbags, enhanced Honda Sensing®
Honda today revealed the most fun-to-drive and technologically advanced Civic Sedan in the model’s nearly 50-year history. The all-new 2022 Honda Civic boasts a clean, modern design paired with a high-tech, human-centered interior, and equipped with advanced active and passive safety systems. Previewed in November 2020 in prototype form, the 11th-generation Civic continues the tradition of innovation, design leadership and class-leading driving dynamics.



As Honda’s longest-running automotive nameplate, Americans have purchased more than 12 million Civics since 1973, making it one of the top three best-selling passenger cars in America over the past 48 years. With sales of more than 1.7 million units over the last five years, Civic has been the No. 1 model in America – car or light truck – with first-time buyers, Millennials, Gen Z and multicultural customers, since the launch of the 10th-gen model in 2015.

“Civic has been the go-to choice for compact car buyers for almost 50 years and the all-new 11th-generation Honda Civic builds on that leadership with simple and sporty styling inside and out, best-in-class features and class-leading performance,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

What's New:

  • All-new simple, clean exterior and interior styling
  • Civic first all-digital LCD instrument display (Touring)
  • Standard new 7-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ integration
  • Available new HD 9-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ integration
  • Civic-first Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers (Touring)
  • Qi-compatible wireless charging (Touring)
  • Enhanced architecture and stronger body
  • More powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter turbo engine
  • Updated suspension and steering tuning for improved handling and ride
  • Groundbreaking new front airbags designed to reduce traumatic brain and neck injuries
  • Civic-first rear seat side airbags
  • Updated Honda Sensing® system with new front wide-view camera, plus new Traffic Jam Assist and Low Speed Braking Control (Touring)
Man Maximum/Machine Minimum Philosophy
In designing the 11th-generation Civic, Honda stylists and engineers sought to create a car that would be a “breath of fresh air” in the segment by revisiting timeless design concepts of previous generation Civics. They focused on the original Honda design approach of “Man-Maximum, Machine-Minimum” (or “M/M”), which uses technology and design to serve the needs of the driver and passengers. The styling of the 2022 Civic manifests these timeless design concepts in a fresh and exhilarating new way.

A “thin and light” body design with a low hood and front fenders, and a low horizontal beltline grounds the body, accentuates the wheels and tires, and enables an expansive, airy greenhouse. Inside, the M/M approach results in a strikingly simple, clean and modern take on classic Civic values. By evoking the uncluttered cabin design of early generations of Civic, the new model’s interior features exceptional visibility, intuitive ergonomics, extraordinary passenger volume and driver-focused technology.

Exterior Design
Key to the new Civic’s upscale styling was moving the bottom of the windshield pillars rearward by nearly 2 inches (1.96 inches), which elongates its hood for a premium silhouette. This also visually connects the pillar to the front wheel hub, a subtle design element that emphasizes its wheels and tires for a stable, planted stance.

A low beltline with horizontal windowsills and door-mounted side mirrors improve visibility while maintaining the clean lines of the exterior. A sharp shoulder character line carves a gentle arc from the front fender to the taillights, giving continuity to the design. The lower character line carries up from the bottom of the front door, rising across the rear doors, and through the rear fenders for an enhanced sense of motion.

The additional stability provided by its new wider rear track is emphasized by stronger rear shoulders, wide-set LED taillights, and the upswept and aerodynamically efficient trailing edge of its trunk lid.

LED lighting is used extensively for the exterior, including the wide-set headlights, daytime running lights, parking lights, and available fog lights.

The Civic Sedan will be available in eight exterior colors, three of which are new: Meteorite Gray Metallic, Sonic Gray Pearl and all-new Civic-exclusive Morning Mist Blue Metallic.

Human-Centered Interior Design
Honda’s outstanding interior packaging results in ample head, leg, shoulder and hip room for all passengers. A feeling of spaciousness is immediately felt and shared by all Civic occupants, thanks to the low, flat beltline and uncluttered design throughout its cabin.

The pulled-back A-pillars, low hood, flat dashboard and hidden windshield wipers enable a windshield with clearly defined corners for a panoramic view. The low cowl is the same height as the door sills for an uninterrupted and harmonious flow that extends from the dash all the way to the rear doors. The outside mirrors also have been positioned away from the windshield pillars to improve visibility.
Further improving visibility is the top of the Civic’s instrument panel, which has been designed with minimum cutlines to reduce windshield reflections and visual distractions.

A striking metal honeycomb mesh accent stretches from door to door across the dash. It serves both form and function, creating a dramatic visual dividing line between the audio, information displays and the climate controls, while the intricate flow-through design conceals the air vents that would otherwise mar the uncluttered and harmonious look of the dash.

High-quality materials are used throughout the interior, especially on touchpoints, with close attention paid to the operation of all switchgear and controls. Materials were also chosen with an eye toward practicality, such as the new premium center console trim specifically designed to hide fingerprints and smudges to help maintain a high-end appearance.

All Civic trims benefit from a new front seat design. Using Honda’s Body Stabilizing Seat approach, the new-generation seat frame firmly holds the body, enhancing comfort on long drives.

Driver Focused Technology
Technology has also been smartly integrated with the M/M approach. For the first time, all Civic trims have either a partial or full (Touring) digital instrument display while gaining notably larger standard and available color touchscreens.

LX, Sport and EX grades are equipped with a 7-inch color LCD instrument display similar to that found in Accord. An all-digital speedometer and tachometer are on the left side of the instrument panel, while a physical speedometer dial occupies the right side.

Touring models are graced with Civic’s first all-digital LCD instrument display. Measuring 10.2 inches, the high-definition full-color LCD panel displays a variety of information, all customizable from the steering wheel. The custom modes include showing gauges in a traditional round needle-and-dial, or bar graphs flanking the left and right of the screen. In the middle is a variety of user-selectable information, such as the current music selection and a trip computer, with the center of the display used to indicate the status of various Honda Sensing® safety and driver assistive systems. In a surprise-and-delight feature, the brake lights, headlights and turn signals of the displayed Civic vehicle image turn on and off with those functions.

LX, Sport and EX grades come standard with a new 7-inch color touchscreen, the largest standard screen in Civic history. Functionality is improved by the addition of both a physical power/volume knob and a tuning/selection knob. At the bottom is a row of hard buttons for skipping music tracks, navigating the audio menu, and selecting between phone, radio, Bluetooth® or USB media, or a connected smartphone for use with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Civic Touring also debuts an all-new 9-inch color touchscreen, which builds upon the foundation laid by the Display Audio system in Honda models such as Accord, Odyssey, Pilot and Passport. The new touchscreen is the largest ever in any Honda-brand vehicle, and features a physical volume knob, large, easy-to-recognize icons, and a simplified navigation structure with fewer embedded menus. On the left are hard buttons for Home and Back functions.

Other mode selections are at the bottom of the touchscreen, with a 0.8-inch finger rest making it easier to use the touchscreen by providing a stable surface to rest your hand. The touchscreen systems also come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, while Touring comes standard with Qi-compatible wireless charging.

Civic First Bose Premium Sound System
Touring trims also feature the first use of Bose audio in a Civic. With Bose Centerpoint 2 and Bose SurroundStage digital signal processing, the new system was custom-engineered precisely for the Civic’s new interior so drivers and passengers – regardless of their seating position – are placed in the middle of the music, with a clear and spacious listening experience for all audio content.

Expert audio engineers developed the Bose sound system with advanced components and technologies, working closely with Honda engineers to integrate the system early in the vehicle design process for optimal performance. Clear, impactful sound is delivered through high-performance Bose speakers, strategically placed throughout the Civic’s interior for exceptional music reproduction across all frequencies, low to high.

Helping to preserve the quality of the listening experience, Dynamic Speed Compensation technology automatically adjusts volume and tone based on vehicle speed, reducing the need for drivers to manually adjust settings while on the road.

Bose Premium Sound System Details:

  • One 3.25-inch (80 mm) Bose Twiddler mid/high-range speaker in the center of the instrument panel.
  • Four 1-inch (25 mm) lightweight neodymium tweeters – one in each A-pillar and one in each rear door.
  • Two 6.5-inch (165 mm) wide-range speakers – one in each front door.
  • Two 5.25-inch (130 mm) wide-range speakers – one in each rear door.
  • Two 3.25-inch (80 mm) Bose Twiddler mid/high-range speakers – one on each side of the rear deck.
  • One 8-inch (200 mm) woofer in the center of the rear deck.
  • A Bose digital amplifier with 12 channels of custom equalization and advanced digital signal processing.
Stiffer Body Structure Improves Dynamics and Safety Performance
The 11th-generation Civic body structure is the most rigid in Civic history, with an 8 percent improvement in torsional rigidity and 13 percent improvement in bending rigidity versus the previous generation. The stiffer structure supports improvements in ride, handling and NVH.

The next generation of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) structure is designed to meet present and anticipated future collision standards while minimizing additional weight. This is achieved with the extensive use of lightweight materials, such as aluminum and various grades of high-strength steel, as well as an expanded application of structural adhesives.

The new, stiffer body also reduces the transmission of road and wind noise to create a more relaxed driving environment.

Fuel Efficient, Powerful Drivetrains
Like the outgoing Civic, two 4-cylinder engines will be available for the 2022 model: A naturally aspirated 2.0-liter or a turbocharged 1.5-liter. Both are paired with an updated continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) uniquely tuned for each engine. Power delivery, engine sound, overall refinement and EPA fuel economy ratings of both engines are improved, with the 1.5L also getting a boost in power output.

Standard in LX and Sport trims, the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder produces 158 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm (SAE net) and 138 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,200 rpm (SAE net). Due in part to a new standard idle-stop system and a new catalytic converter design, fuel efficiency and emissions are notably improved. The revised CVT enhances fuel efficiency by using more robust electric hydraulic pump which reduces the load on the mechanical pump, and a ball-bearing secondary shaft to reduce friction. Also, the transmission has been programmed to provide early downshifts during braking and features revised Step-Shift programming that simulates physical gear changes under hard acceleration for a more familiar and enjoyable driving experience.

For EX and Touring trims, the 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder produces 180 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm (SAE net) and 177 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,700 to 4,500 rpm (SAE net) on 87 octane gasoline, up 6 hp and 15 lb.-ft. of torque from last model year. Multiple measures contribute to improved fuel economy ratings, including new more efficient turbo plumbing and the addition of Variable Timing and lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) to the exhaust valves. The CVT for the 1.5-liter turbo features improved torque converter performance, while also adopting revised Step-Shift programming.

In addition to the standard Normal and Eco driving modes, 2.0L Sport and 1.5L Touring trims of the 2022 Civics now feature a user-selectable Sport mode. Using a toggle switch on the center console, the new Sport mode alters the drive ratios and mapping for a sportier feel, and changes the meter lighting to red. Eco mode reduces throttle and transmission sensitivity, as well as air conditioning output to help preserve fuel efficiency.

2022 Civic Sedan EPA Fuel Economy Ratings – City/Hwy/Combined1
Trim
2021
2022
Change
LX
30 / 38 / 33​
31 / 40 / 35​
+1 / +2 / +2​
Sport
29 / 37 / 32​
30 / 37 / 33​
+1 / -- / +1​
EX
32 / 42 / 36​
33 / 42 / 36​
+1 / -- / --​
Touring
30 / 38 / 33​
31 / 38 / 34​
+1 / -- / +1​
Chassis Tuned for Responsiveness, Fun and Comfort
Civic’s suspension has been carefully tuned to take maximum advantage of the stiffer body structure and additional 1.4-inches of wheelbase for a smoother ride, while improving the benchmark sporty handling for which Civic has long been recognized.

The front MacPherson struts feature new low-friction ball joints and front damper mount bearings to improve steering feel and self-centering, and the spring and damper alignment has been optimized to minimize operational friction.

In the rear, the track is 0.5-inch wider for enhanced stability, with a new larger compliance bushing with an improved bushing axis to minimize harshness. Additionally, the two rear lower arms are equipped with a new bushing that reduces noise and vibration inside the cabin, while also promoting better straight-line stability and turn in. The electronic power steering has been re-tuned to provide better feedback and improved straight-line stability.

New low-drag front brake calipers and low-friction front and rear wheel bearings reduce rolling resistance and help improve fuel economy ratings.

An all-new and lighter aluminum front subframe with an efficient truss and rib structure provides rigidity and stability. Additionally, a new lightweight flex tube in the exhaust system decreases noise transmission.

The suspension and steering upgrades result in a smoother, more linear and more precise feel in turns, with the reduction in yaw delay leading to a more responsive and synchronized feeling behind the wheel. Additionally, the reduced suspension friction and improved bushings help reduce harsh road shock, such as when going over railroad crossings, by 20 percent.

Advancing Small-Car Safety Performance
Continuing the Civic’s longstanding tradition of advancing small-car safety performance, the 2022 Civic introduces multiple new active and passive safety systems. In a world’s first application, both driver and passenger frontal airbags in the 2022 Civic are designed to better reduce conditions associated with brain injury by better controlling head motions in certain types of crashes. Similar in intent to the passenger front airbag technology featured in the 2021 Acura TLX and 2022 Acura MDX, these all-new airbag designs attempt to address the recently recognized issue of severe brain trauma associated with angled frontal collisions. The new front driver’s airbag uses an innovative donut-shaped structure to cradle and hold the head to reduce rotation. The passenger-side front airbag uses a three-chamber design to achieve a similar result, with two outer chambers designed to cradle and control head rotation.

The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure in the new Civic has been enhanced for even better compatibility with larger vehicles. This includes improved occupant protection in angled frontal collisions, with a new upper A-pillar structure, side frame and lower firewall structure—all designed to route crash energy around the cabin. Side impact protection also has been improved, with stiffer structures in the roof, side sill and B-pillar, doors, and the rear wheel arch and C-pillar.

The standard Honda Sensing® suite of active safety and driver assistive technologies uses a new single-camera system that provides a wider field of view than the previous radar-and-camera based system. Combined with software advances and a new, more powerful processor, the system is also capable of more quickly and accurately identifying pedestrians, bicyclists and other vehicles, along with road lines and road signs.

Honda Sensing® has been further enhanced with expanded driver-assistive functionality. The system now adds Traffic Jam Assist, and the new camera-based system improves on existing functionality, such as more natural brake application and quicker reactions when using Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). It also has more linear and natural steering action when using the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). With the addition of eight sonar sensors, Civic, for the first time, features Low-Speed Braking Control, and front and rear false-start prevention.

Honda leadership in advancing pedestrian safety continues. The 2022 Civic features a new front bumper beam safety plate designed to decrease leg injuries and a hood with an embossed inner structure designed to improve head protection performance.

Continuing 35 Years of North American Manufacturing
Civic has been built in North America for 35 years with nearly 11 million units produced, including more than five million of those in the United States. The 11th-generation will continue that legacy with production of the Civic Sedan in Alliston, Ontario, Canada, and for the first time, the Civic Hatchback will be manufactured in the U.S., at the company’s Greensburg, Indiana plant. All Civic production in North American will use domestic and globally-sourced parts.

Key Specifications and Features

ENGINEERING
LX
Sport
EX
Touring
Engine Type
16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® In-Line 4-Cylinder​
16-Valve DOHC VTEC® In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger​
Displacement
1,996 cc​
1,498 cc​
Horsepower (SAE net)1
158 @ 6,500 rpm​
180 @ 6,000 rpm​
Torque (SAE net)2
138 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm​
177 lb.-ft. @ 1,700-4,500 rpm​
Redline
6,800 rpm​
6,600 rpm​
3-Mode Drive System (ECON/Normal/Sport/)
•​
•​
Continuously Variable Transmission
•​
with Paddle Shifters​
•​
with Paddle Shifters​
Ratio Range
2.526~0.408​
2.526~0.408​
2.645~0.405​
2.645~0.405​
Reverse
2.706~1.552​
2.706~1.552​
1.859~1.265​
1.859~1.265​
Final Drive
3.941​
3.941​
3.238​
3.238​
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension/Multi-Link Rear Suspension
•​
•​
•​
•​
Wheels
16-in. steel with full covers​
18-in. Berlina Black alloys​
17-in. alloys with Berlina Black inserts​
18-in. alloys with Shark Gray inserts​
Tires (all-season)
215/55R16 93H​
235/40R18 91W​
215/50R17 91H​
235/40R18 91W​
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
LX
Sport
EX
Touring
Wheelbase
107.7 in​
Length
184.0 in​
Height
55.7 in​
Width
70.9 in​
Track (front/rear)
60.9 in / 62.0 in​
60.5 in / 61.6 in​
60.9 in / 62.0 in​
60.5 in / 61.6 in​
Curb Weight
2,877 lbs.​
2,935 lbs.​
3,004 lbs.​
3,077 lbs.​
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
LX
Sport
EX
Touring
Headroom (front/rear)
39.3 in / 37.1 in​
37.6 in / 37.1 in​
Legroom (front/rear)
42.3 in / 37.4 in​
Shoulder Room (front/rear)
57.0 in / 56.0 in​
Hip Room (front/rear)
54.3 in / 48.9 in​
Cargo Volume
14.8 cu. ft.​
14.4 cu. ft.​
Passenger Volume
99.0 cu. ft.​
96.6 cu. ft.​
KEY FEATURES
LX
Sport
EX
Touring
Honda Sensing®
•​
•​
•​
•​
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure
•​
•​
•​
•​
10 Airbags, Including Next-Generation Driver and Front Passenger Front Airbags
•​
•​
•​
•​
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
•​
with Cross Traffic Monitor​
Low-Speed Braking Control
•​
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Integration
•​
•​
•​
•​
7-Inch Color Touchscreen with Volume and Tuning Knobs
•​
•​
•​
9-Inch HD Color Touchscreen with Volume Knob, Customizable Feature Settings and Smart Shortcuts
•​
Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
•​
Driver Information Interface Screen
7.0 in​
7.0 in​
7.0 in​
10.2 in​
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid-electric sedan, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

For More Information
For more information on the next generation Civic, customers can visit: www.automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/2022-civic

Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all current Honda models is available at hondanews.com.

To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

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1. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.










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2022 Civic Sedan Touring

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2022 Civic Sedan Sport

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Honda Releases Video Revealing New Interior Design Philosophy

April 26, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif.

  • Honda previews new interior design philosophy for future Honda models
  • Simplicity and "something" concept serves as a guidepost for the future of Honda design
  • New approach inspired by Honda's classic human-centered interior designs with uncluttered and expansive outward visibility
In a video released today, Honda showcases a new interior design philosophy that will shape the interior design of future Honda models. Johnathan Norman, Creative Lead for Honda Interior Design in the U.S., provides insight into the new philosophy behind the interior design direction.

Inspired by the classic human-centered designs of early Honda vehicles, the brand's new simplicity and "something" philosophy helps enhance the driving experience by eliminating complexity and advancing the user experience through thoughtful and pleasing design elements. The new design philosophy features a renewed focus on Honda's classic "Man Maximum/Machine Minimum" approach that maximizes cabin space, while minimizing space required for mechanical components.
"Simplicity in design requires not only a strong philosophy, but a discipline toward the user experience," said Norman. "We've heard from designers working for other brands who say they were inspired by the simple, human-centered design of old Hondas. Well, so are we!"
For Honda, this means interior design is about the people inside the vehicle, leading to interiors free of visual clutter with a focus on thin pillars, a low cowl and a large greenhouse for excellent visibility, enabling the driver and occupants to see the road and the environment around them.

The "and something" is the personality and character of the design meant to invoke a positive emotional response from the driver and passengers, expressed through design details such as the careful knurling of a knob or charm of a material.
Norman notes the "simplicity" philosophy will be the design language of Honda, while the "and something" is the personality and appeal unique to each model. "We are pursuing this design language with the new Hondas we're designing in the studio now," he said. "It's our 'simple' approach to design with the 'and something' that will help differentiate each product and make your future Honda vehicles something you want to drive and are excited to use."

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spenafon

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That sport sedan is honestly great looking. Glad they got rid of the chrome bits for it and replaced it with black, and if those are gonna be the wheels it comes with then I could definitely see a lot of people keeping them rather than buying new. They look soo much better than the stock 10th gen.

The interior looks like a step up from the 10th gen IMO. The hidden vents seem like a really cool idea but the knob to adjust them just protrudes out too much for my taste.

The HPD accessories do make the car look worlds better but not really a fan of the badge on the rear

Again the grille just looks like its lacking a little. I'm not a fan of the grid look on top and the trapezoids on the bottom. I just feel they should both match similar to the pro civic grille for the 10th gen.

All of these, of course, are pretty small things and in most cases easy to fix. The car looks objectively better in comparison to the to the 10th gen sedan IMO so I'm definitely excited for the hatch.
 
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I will say... the sport with the added HPD accessories makes the car look worlds better. This gives some hope that the Si model(s) will be the best looking.

I love the interior. Looks clean, simple, high end... the knurled knobs, hidden vents, blue back lighting etc all look awesome...

HOWEVER.... the fact that the larger touch screen and the fully digital instrument cluster is locked to the Touring models only is a huge disappointment.... I was really hoping those would be EX and above features... the fact that the lower LX, Sport, EX trims all make due with a 7" screen and only partially digital cluster isn't any kind of upgrade over the 10th gen IMO...

Now, the Si should slot between the EX and Touring in terms of price... and I'm really hoping that it will end up getting the digital cluster, larger touchscreen, premium bose audio system like the touring, because if it makes due with the lesser features of the lower trims... it's not even an upgrade over my current EX coupe's features...
 

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The HPD exterior stuff on the sport looks better than the chrome. But the interior. Yuck. I hate the vertical displays sticking out of the dash. The honeycomb stuff looks wack IMO and just terrible with the vent toggles. Oversized massive chrome knobs are a no for me as well. I'm sure this appeals to a lot of people and I'm curious to see what the Si/hatch/R look like. But I'm more happy with my 10th gen than ever.
 


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not a fan.

the digital cluster looks too basic just in digital form.

the honeycomb vents are weird with the joy stick looking adjustment? no thanks.
 

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Ohhhh man. No more manual transmission? And that side profile looks really strange in the 2nd picture. I can't put my finger on it but the front hood and the end seems off, am I out of line here or..?
 


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I really wish they'd have made the lower black plastic on the sport glossy... up against the HPD accessories... the matte/glossy combo looks a bit... off.

Unless the Si ends up getting the upgraded interior features of the touring... I guess I'll be keeping my 19' coupe and looking into a hondata upgrade and some stickier tires.... if the interior isn't any kind of upgrade over what my coupe has currently... why bother when a few upgrades will do just as well?
 

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Oh they took the video down. Thanks for the screenshots!
 

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Oh they took the video down. Thanks for the screenshots!
They probably violated the information embargo.... none of the auto mags have posted anything yet which I thought was odd... honda probably has an info embargo until later today/tonight after their reveal.
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