Five Facts You Need To Know About the 2016 Honda Civic
Honda made a surprise announcement this week at the 2015 New York Auto Show when it dropped the brand new Civic. Here’s what you need to know about the 10th generation of this ever-popular compact.
1. Turbo Powered
For the first time ever, U.S. customers will be offered a turbocharged engine in the Civic. While a naturally aspirated unit will likely be available on lower cost models, the Japanese automaker will offer a 1.5-liter direct injection, turbocharged four cylinder engine. Also expect a 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant to find its way into sportier models of the Civic.
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2. New Body Style
Honda promises that the new Civic will include a five-door model that will square off against the likes of Scion’s newly announced iM and the usual suspects like the Ford Focus hatchback and Subaru Impreza wagon.
3. Arrival Schedule
The 10th generation Civic sedan will be available as early as this fall. Following that, you’ll see the sporty looking Civic coupe, which was teased in concept form this week. After the coupe bows, Honda will let the five-door loose on the American market followed by the Si. Finally, Honda hinted during its press conference that there will be a U.S. market Civic Type R.
4. Developed, designed and built in USA
For the first time in the Civic’s history it will be designed and developed by Honda North America. Styling work was led by the team in the company’s design studio in LA, while R&D was centered in the company’s Raymond, Ohio, vehicle development center.
Furthermore, the North American version of the Civic sedan will be produced in Greensburg, Indiana. But sedans, coupes and Si models will be sourced from the firm’s plant in Alliston, Canada. The VTEC turbo engine will be produced in Anna, Ohio with engines also assembled in Canada. The CVT will be produced in Russells Point, Ohio. The only Civic that won’t be made in North America will be the five-door model, which will be produced in the U.K.
5. Stylistic Call Outs
The Civic Coupe Concept features quite a few interesting design changes from past models. Honda says that it boasts a longer hood, shorter deck, shorter front overhang and a more set-back greenhouse, which gives this mean, green two-door a more athletic appearance. Adding to that is the car’s fender arches and LED accents, which will give it a recognizable look in the daylight and at night.
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Side view of the coup looks almost exactly like a 1995 Chevy Cavalier coupe!
"Furthermore, the North American version of the Civic sedan will be produced in Greensburg, Indiana. But sedans, coupes and Si models will be sourced from the firms plant in Alliston, Canada, along with Si models." REALLY??? Does anyone proofread this stuff before it gets posted?