2016 Civic

[Kal-El]

The all new Civic was caught totally uncovered before next week's unveiling. Who just left it parked on a street? Clearly, Honda is making up for the disgraceful current model. Looks bigger and more upscale for the class. Pretty nice job although I'm not overly crazy about the overly chopped rear. Fits the trend but makes it look more like a hatch and really makes for a smaller trunk opening.


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[Kalispel]

Much nicer than the 2012-2015 eyesore Civics. Minor quibbles aside (rear lights look sort of weird from side view), that is probably the overall best looking Civic to-date (looks like it has borrowed some lines from its Acura ILX cousin). It makes the latest (also eyesore) Corolla look really subpar, and has more elegant proportions and body lines than the much-hyped latest-gen Mazda3. If I wanted a new compact sedan, instead of a subcompact hatchback like the YARIS SE, that would be at the top of my list. Honda has finally gotten something right style-wise, for a change.
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[ilikerice]

Waiting on that Type R

[BLKHILLSGUY]

I'm not crazy about the styling. It doesn't stand out. The new Hyundai Elantra looks better than this body style. Honda and Toyota just can't design.

[Kalispel]

I'm not crazy about the styling. It doesn't stand out. The new Hyundai Elantra looks better than this body style. Honda and Toyota just can't design.

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as it stands out to me - without looking ridiculous at the same time. Most Korean styling (Hyundai, Kia, etc.) look childish and cheesy to me - like it was inspired by watching anime or the transformers (even the new Honda Fit falls into this category).
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[nookandcrannycar]

not overly crazy about the overly chopped rear.

MUCH better though, IMO, than the ABSOLUTELY HIDEOUS rear on the 2012-2015.

[nookandcrannycar]

Much nicer than the 2012-2015 eyesore Civics.

:thumbsup: x 1,000,000

probably the overall best looking Civic to-date

Based solely on the pics provided, I'd agree.

It makes the latest (also eyesore) Corolla look really subpar

:thumbdown: Sorry :biggrin:. I like the current generation Corolla S and still prefer the looks of the Corolla S to the pics Kal-El provided.

and has more elegant proportions and body lines than the much-hyped latest-gen Mazda3.

More elegant?....Yes.
Overall better look?.....Maybe :biggrin:.

If I wanted a new compact sedan, instead of a subcompact hatchback like the YARIS SE, that would be at the top of my list.

That is one big, big IF :biggrin:. Yours is a gem :thumbsup:.

Honda has finally gotten something right style-wise, for a change.
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:thumbsup: Agreed.

[nookandcrannycar]

It doesn't stand out.

I think it is pleasing and elegant (but you're right...it doesn't 'stand out'). Given who I often see driving them, IDK if 'not standing out' is bad.

The new Hyundai Elantra looks better than this body style.

I agree.

[nookandcrannycar]

Waiting on that Type R

:thumbsup: My instantaneous reaction when I first saw the thread title :laugh:!

[kimona]

Looks pretty good. Too bad it's not a hatchback! Hope it's offered with a conventional automatic transmission and not Honda's anemic CVT.

[invader166]

Not bad. The colour is a boring, but overall a nice looking car.

To me, it looks like they took a bit of design styling from the Kia Forte.

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[Hershey]

Looks somewhat like a MAZDA 3 .

[Kalispel]

It looks like a new Honda Accord sedan married a new Mazda3 sedan and had children - which isn't a bad thing, since it looks better than both of those IMO.

It also looks to be as big as Accords used to be prior to 2008.

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[nookandcrannycar]

It looks like a new Honda Accord sedan married a new Mazda3 sedan and had children - which isn't a bad thing, since it looks better than both of those IMO.

:bellyroll:

[nookandcrannycar]

To me, it looks like they took a bit of design styling from the Kia Forte.

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Given the particular picture you posted, I do see a bit of the Forte as well.

[Lux]

Google search: Honda Accord Coupé.

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There is the source of your design queue. The styling has nothing to do with any other automaker. And especially not Hyundai-Kia...

Ignore the cosmetics and look under the skin at what matters. See the car for its mechanical merits rather than art academy regurgitation. :barf:

Steel and fastener quality? Suspension geometry? Hydraulic valve timing configuration? Turbocharger supplier, flange, housing, and wheel specification? Transaxle gearing?

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Looks pretty good. Too bad it's not a hatchback! Hope it's offered with a conventional automatic transmission and not Honda's anemic CVT.

Coming soon to America from the UK. That's where the hatchback will also be manufactured. Already for sale. And it's no looker.

[Kal-El]

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[nookandcrannycar]

:thumbsup: Thanks Kal-El for the additional pics! The dash seems somewhat reminiscent of the current Fit.

[CrankyOldMan]

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I'm in the process of launching the AT shift lever assembly cell right now! It's always fun to look at cars and see something that the company I work for has made. I haven't seen pictures of the rest of the interior before, but it's strange to finally see the shifter in context.

[ern-diz]

This, and especially the Type R, remind me of a Prius with a dash of Crosstour. Not sure how I feel about them, but def not instantly attracted to them.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

What I think is absolutely the worst aspect of this car(from what I've read) is that the turbo powered engine mated to a CVT only. If you want a standard transmission you have to choose the non-turbo engine. And I will NOT drive a CVT. Too many people with Fits having problems with them in the forums. Total hogwash.

[yarisugi]

It's starting to look like the Honda Crosstour.
Never did like the Crosstour.

[Kalispel]

The more that I look at the new 2016 Civic, the more that I do not like the rear design. The front design looks fine, overall, though not sure what is up with Honda and those goofy, ginormous fog light housing areas (a carryover from current Civic Coup, etc.).

The interior layout is a bit busy for my taste, and the extra-wide center console area seems a bit excessive/confining. I prefer the open interior simplicity/elegance of my Yaris better.

I would buy a 2012-2015 Acura ILX before I would buy a 2016 Civic. The 2016 ILX is a bit overcooked as well.

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