The 2022 Honda Civic has been spied undisguised once again. The latest round of images were shot by Twitter user #hiro149, but the design is hardly surprising as patent images surfaced in September and Honda unveiled the Civic concept two months later. The latter was an accurate preview of the production model as it features a slimmer grille, smaller headlights and a wide lower intake that is flanked by C-shaped fog light housings.
Continuing down the sides, we can see less
adventurous bodywork that gives the Civic a more mature appearance. Designers
also gave the model an Accord-like greenhouse, a prominent shoulder line and
stylish two-tone alloy wheels. Out back, there’s a relatively plain rear end
with large taillights. We can also see a new trunk with an integrated spoiler.
The biggest mystery is the interior, but
Honda previewed it when they introduced the concept last fall. As a result, we
can expect a minimalist cabin with a digital instrument cluster and a
freestanding 9-inch infotainment system. There should also be honeycomb mesh
trim that flows into the air vents to create a seamless appearance.
While the exterior design is all-new,
engine options are expected to carryover. This means there could be a naturally
aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 158 hp and a
turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 174 hp.
