New Civic takes cues from Accord
EARLIER this week, Honda revealed a bigger and betterequipped 2022 Civic compact sedan, adding new levels of technology and a new companywide infotainment interface to the 11th generation of one of the world’s favourite cars.
The new model does not have a hybrid model or any advanced electrification, but fuel economy estimates improve 1.53km/litre, depending on the model.
The exterior design borrows from Honda’s larger Accord sedan, with a long hood, short rear deck and sweeping horizontal grille and headlights that emphasise the appearance of width.
The 2022 Civic has more passenger space but a smaller trunk than the outgoing model.
It adds standard safety and driver assistance features. The top Touring model gets upscale features including Bose audio and a nineinch touch screen.
The interior features a touch screen standing above a trio of climatecontrol dials in the centre stack. Beneath it, a honeycomb mesh accent runs the width of the dash and incorporates the air vents.
In the latest instalment of the popular game ‘‘Why’d they do that?’’ the Civic will have both volume and tuning dials — good, in my view — on base models with the seveninch touch screen, but only a volume dial on the top Touring trim level. The Touring comes with standard 12speaker Bose audio, a first for the Civic.
Honda has also pulled the Apillar back 5cm to create a longer hood for the appearance of a larger, upmarket car.
The Civic’s wheelbase grows 2cm to 273cm. Overall length increases 2cm to 467cm. Curb weight increases a bit over 45kg, depending on the model. — TNA