Automotive
With over 12 million Civics sold in the United States since its inception, Honda’s compact car has evolved into a sportier version for the eleventh generation.
Although traditional combustion engines may have been nearing their end, Honda wanted to offer a state-of-the-art turbocharged gasoline engine before embracing the electric era. The automaker also knew that customers wanted sporty cars that were also great for daily driving.
The exterior featured a bold stance with an upscale front fascia reminiscent of its bigger brother, the Accord (U.S. version). Its angular LED headlights were narrow and swept back on the sides. A wide grille took up most of the lower part of the front bumper, flanked by two side scoops with LED fog lights. On the side, the beltline featured a step above the rear wheels, visually connecting the trunk area with the rest of the vehicle.
Inside, Honda returned to its roots and created a driver-focused interior. Its pulled-back A-pillars, low hood, and flat dashboard gave a panoramic view, reminiscent of older Hondas. The Japanese automaker was criticized for the Civic’s tenth-generation seats and returned with a much better offer. They looked more like those installed in the eighth generation. In the instrument panel, Honda returned to its original concept. It placed the tachometer and speedometer flanked by the coolant temperature and fuel gauge, but in a modern 7" or 10.2" LCD. The floating-design 7" or 9" infotainment touchscreen, placed on top of the center stack, was about the same height as the instrument cluster, depending on the trim level.
Under the hood, Honda offered a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine as the base model, complemented by a 1.5-liter turbocharged and direct-injected unit.
