Reminds me a lot of the new 3-series rear with a Camry mouth. Makes me think that we're reaching 'peak aerodynamics' for sedans. I'm anxious to see the hatchback in their new design language.
Kind of a shame that they didn't apply that rear end design to the new Accord. I think that rear end on the new Accords would've looked great.
I agree about the German influence. The rear end and sides remind me of a Jetta or even an Audi sedan with the mostly flat door panels and wrap around brake lights.
Also, I feel jealous thinking about the cupholders that are out of the way of the shifter. Nothing gives me shifting anxiety more than a straw jabbing at my forearm.
While I like the front, the rear is meh. I hope the hatch ends up having a little more visual interest with the full width tail light. The interior looks crisp tho. Kinda retro actually. I like it a lot. Very clean and simple. I see some inspiration from the Honda e. Hoping that gauge cluster is at least partially digital (maybe half half like the accord?). Assuming the drawing of the interior is accurate. shocked they decided to stick with a normal shifter and not use the push button shifter that all the other honda models are using.
Audi vibes on the rear. Last gen Elantra mixed with Corolla vibes on the front. Interior looks german-inspired as well. Definitely more conservative compared to the Xgen.
“A sign of thrills to come, the prototype paves the way for the all-new 2022 Civic Sedan, arriving next spring with an even sportier chassis and more powerful engine options.”
I think it's quite good looking. I think the Si in the sedan form has potential to be a really good looking car. Plus, the "more powerful engine options” as pointed out above really has my gears turning!
Most likely tweaks to the chassis for added rigidity. Interested in the more powerful options.... maybe they’ll make the 180hp HB sport tune the standard tune for the turbos. Finally more power for the Si? More power for the CTR?