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Honda Teases Next-Gen 2022 Civic Hatchback

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The recently revealed Honda Civic sedan is set to get some company, the automaker set to unveil the next-generation Civic hatchback later this month.

The new Civic will make its global debut on June 23 at 9 p.m. EDT during the Civic Tour “Remix” virtual concert that will be livestreamed on YouTube.

If you squint and apply a little imagination, you can merge this spy shot with the teaser photo. (Photo credits: CarScoops)

But we’re getting a sense of what’s in store thanks to the teaser the Japanese automaker released today. And, beyond the obvious differences in a five-door layout, the 2022 Civic Hatchback appears to pick up on the same, basic mantra of the sedan with a design language Honda has described as “simple,” “clean” and “modern.”

 “The Civic Hatchback builds on the sporty and youthful design of the 11th generation Civic Sedan while showcasing European-inspired exterior styling, enhanced five-door versatility, and an available, fun-to-drive 6-speed manual transmission,” Honda said in a statement released today.

Lots in common

One safely can bet the new Civic hatchback will share plenty of new technologies, both for infotainment and safety, with the latest Honda sedan.

The interior of the Civic hatchback is likely to mirror that of the Civic sedan, which debuted earlier.

Based on the teaser — and recent spy shots — we can expect the Civic Hatchback to pick up on key sedan design cues. That includes a “thin and light” body design that adopts a low hood and front fenders. The nose also features a small grille above the front bumper, a larger one below, giving the new Civic sedan a more planted feel — something one can expect to carry over. Subtle flaring around the wheels yield a more aggressive and premium feel, or so Honda designers contend. The windshield pillars, meanwhile, have been moved rearward two inches, the glass flowing into a coupe-like roofline that tapers into a short rear deck.

Even with the windshield pushed back, the new cabin offers reasonable space for both front and back passengers, especially considering competitors in the compact segment. The low instrument panel is accented by a honeycomb mesh and the cabin adopts more premium materials than the outgoing sedan.

We also expect to see the two models to largely align on technology. The sedan’s base trim now gets a 7-inch color touchscreen for an infotainment system that comes with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s an upgrade to a high-definition, 9-inch touchscreen that is paired with wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2022 Civic sedan became the first to offer a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, and Touring models come with Qi wireless smartphone charging.

Si and Type-R also in the works

Expect to see the 11th-generation Civic hatchback appear in a variety of different configurations, including Si and Type-R performance packages.

The new Civic sedan’s about to get a stablemate with the debut of the hatchback later this month.

In the base trim, Honda will offer at least one of the two 4-cylinder powertrains now available in the Civic sedan:

  • A naturally aspirated 2.0-liter package making 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque and paired with an updated CVT;
  • The other option is an updated 1.5-liter turbo-4 now making 180 hp and 177 lb-ft, up 6 and 15, respectively.

The Type-R not only will get a boost in power but Honda has confirmed a manual gearbox will remain on the option checklist.

U.S. production planned

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback will be produced at the automaker’s plant in Greenburg, Indiana, marking the first time it’s been assembled in the U.S. While the ongoing semiconductor shortage is impacting industry production plans, the 5-door currently is scheduled to reach American showrooms later this year.

We’ll have more to report on the 2022 Civic Hatchback later this month.

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Honda Adds New Tech, Tweaks Styling to Keep 2021 Accord Fresh

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The improvements on the new Accord are more felt than seen, especially the hybrid model.

While sedans may be losing momentum in today’s SUV-crazed market, Honda has no intention of walking away from the Accord, the 2021 model getting just enough updates to keep it fresh for the coming year.

Styling changes are modest, at most, but the automaker also is adding some new and improved technology. There are changes to the portfolio of variants, with the EX 1.5T going away, but a new Sport Special Edition joining the line-up. And the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid gets some updates that will make it more fun to drive, according to the automaker.

Unfortunately, Honda seems likely to disappoint some folks this coming year. While the automaker said in a release that, “Manual transmissions will remain an important part of the Honda line-up,” it also confirmed that the stick option won’t be available for the Accord in 2021.

(Honda gives 2021 Ridgeline a more rough-and-tumble look.)

This is a tough time for sedan fans, more and more familiar models disappearing from showrooms as the U.S. market shifts to SUVs and CUVs. Ford is completely out of the passenger car market and General Motors and Fiat Chrysler are down to a handful of offerings. That said, Asian automakers are determined to hang on, Honda continuing to update its long-popular Civic and Accord models.

The two-motor hybrid Accord will be more responsive for 2021 to make it more fun to drive.

The tweaks to the 2021 Honda Accord are meant to enhance the sedan’s appeal, though they aren’t going to be particularly noticeable to the casual eye.

Exterior updates are largely focused on the front end where it gets a modified front bumper and a wider grille with a subtle shift to the look of the fog lamps and fascia.

Inside, Honda focuses primarily on upgrading the Accord’s interior, starting with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display that now becomes standard on all variants. And, with the ’21 model, all grades now get both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, though wireless versions of those two systems are still limited to upper trims, including the Accord Hybrid. There’s now also wireless charging and more powered USB ports, including ones for backseat passengers.

(Honda quitting F1, shifting resources to EV development.)

Where some manufacturers have tried to simplify their sedan options, Honda continues to offer a broad range of packages and powertrains. So, even while dropping the EX 1.5T it is adding the Sport Special Edition which is an upgrade including features like leather, heated front seats, remote engine start and an 8-speaker audio system.

The Accord Hybrid carries over, for the most part, but the two-motor system receives updates which, Honda explains, gives it “a more direct and immediate throttle response with a more natural acceleration feeling as engine revs climb in concert with the driver’s throttle input.”

The interior of the 2021 Accord gets an 8-inch touchscreen display plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The system nonetheless holds to its previous rating of 212 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque, while delivering fuel economy of up to 48 mpg.

The Hybrid is one of three different powertrain options, depending upon model, the 2021 Accord also offering a 192 hp 1.5-liter turbo-four, and a 252 hp 2.0-liter turbo-four.

Honda offers a set of digital safety systems for various Accord models. The ’21 models, it notes, “also receive a new Rear Seat Reminder, while upper grades gain a new Low Speed Braking Control system.”

(First Drive: 2020 Honda Civic Type R.)

Depending upon the trim, 2021 Honda Accord buyers may see a slight increase in pricing which ranges from $24,270 to $36,400.

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