Honda Civic Concept previews bold new look at New York
Honda revealed the Civic Concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show, signalling a major design shift and confirming a turbocharged engine for the next-generation model.
Honda pulled the covers off its Civic Concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show, giving the public its first look at the direction for the 10th-generation Civic. The concept signals a more aggressive design and confirms a new turbocharged engine for the production model due later in the year.
The Civic Concept stands out with sharp LED headlights, a prominent 'Flying H' grille, large air intakes and pronounced wheel arches. The elongated bonnet and shorter rear deck create a sleeker profile, while a fixed rear wing and full-width LED tail lights set it apart from the outgoing model. A single hexagonal exhaust at the rear hints at sportier intentions.
Honda confirmed the next-generation Civic will be available as a sedan, coupe and hatchback, with Si and Type R variants to follow. The US-market Civic will debut a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo direct-injection engine, paired with either a new six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission. This marks the first time a turbocharged engine will feature in the US Civic range.
Safety and technology updates
Honda has stated that the new Civic will offer advanced safety features, including Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and a multi-angle rearview camera. The body structure will use Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering for improved crash protection.
The production version of the 10th-generation Civic is scheduled to reach US showrooms in autumn 2015. Honda has not yet detailed UK or European launch dates, but the new platform and turbo engine are expected to underpin global Civic variants. For more on Honda’s concept strategy, see Honda unveils Concept C and Concept S at Beijing Motor Show.
