[St00k]

Exciting times. I had a feeling it wouldn't be long until they launched it.

That's a pretty sweet rendering too. I never really liked the spy photos I saw, but I like this.

 

[dbowe4415]

If the EX hatchback truly does get the larger screens and leather, there will be no reason for me to get the Touring sedan or hatchback lol. Although the Bose system would be nice, I’d be good without it. Looking forward to more details.

 

[hondapwr]

Exciting times. I had a feeling it wouldn't be long until they launched it.

That's a pretty sweet rendering too. I never really liked the spy photos I saw, but I like this.

Same here, after finding out the sedan goes on sale June 16th.
Showing the hatch a month out from that and sales likely late-Summer to early Fall is great timing.

 

[hondapwr]

If the EX hatchback truly does get the larger screens and leather, there will be no reason for me to get the Touring sedan or hatchback lol. Although the Bose system would be nice, I’d be good without it. Looking forward to more details.

I think we could expect to see other improvements in the hatch over the sedan.
Any you think Honda should add?

 

[RobbJK]

I think we could expect to see other improvements in the hatch over the sedan.
Any you think Honda should add?

I'd like to see Honda give the hatch the treatment that the 10th gen coupe got with stiffer suspension bits compared to the sedan, lean in more to the sporty character they claim the hatchback will now inhabit and make small adjustments to things like steering weight, suspension, etc to differentiate its driving character from the sedan a bit along with different/better packaging. We can already assume based on the 10th gen that the hatch will carry a small premium over the sedan in price, there are definitely things honda could tweak that won't cost them anything, but will make the hatch more worth its extra cost.

 

[hondapwr]

I'd like to see Honda give the hatch the treatment that the 10th gen coupe got with stiffer suspension bits compared to the sedan, lean in more to the sporty character they claim the hatchback will now inhabit and make small adjustments to things like steering weight, suspension, etc to differentiate its driving character from the sedan a bit along with different/better packaging. We can already assume based on the 10th gen that the hatch will carry a small premium over the sedan in price, there are definitely things honda could tweak that won't cost them anything, but will make the hatch more worth its extra cost.

Well said.

That would also keep the hatchback inline with what other automakers are doing too.

Toyota is a great example.

The new Corolla hatchback isn't just a 5-door version of the sedan but it actually offers more overall and so should the Civic, especially as a more fun and exciting upgrade to the sedan.

 

[dxdxto]

So probably available around October, then Si "revealed" November, available in March, type R announced in April available June '22, then HR-V - this is what I imagine they mean by "E: HEV will be added to the new Civic."

 

[dbowe4415]

I think we could expect to see other improvements in the hatch over the sedan.
Any you think Honda should add?

I’m not a big manual guy, but I would love to see a Manual in the Sport Hatchback. It would be nice if all the Hatchbacks come with the turbo engine, as well as the Bose system being an option for the EX trim.

Also, it’d be fantastic if the Hatchback adds an EX-L trim like Civics used to have. I know that’s probably unlikely, but that trim was solid for many who didn’t want to go full Touring.

 

[hondapwr]

I’m not a big manual guy, but I would love to see a Manual in the Sport Hatchback. It would be nice if all the Hatchbacks come with the turbo engine, as well as the Bose system being an option for the EX trim.

Also, it’d be fantastic if the Hatchback adds an EX-L trim like Civics used to have. I know that’s probably unlikely, but that trim was solid for many who didn’t want to go full Touring.

While I agree on all those points, Honda might not.

Just from the business side of things alone, using the manual as a carrot to push people towards the Si can work very well. If you were already prepared to pay for a Sport, why not a few thousand more for an Si with everything you want?

 

[dxdxto]

Also, it’d be fantastic if the Hatchback adds an EX-L trim like Civics used to have. I know that’s probably unlikely, but that trim was solid for many who didn’t want to go full Touring.

Once Honda Sensing was extended to all Civics there became very little separation between EX-L and Touring. Now one of most notable features that separated them - LED headlights will be on every Civic.

 

[Palmer8]

I’m not a big manual guy, but I would love to see a Manual in the Sport Hatchback. It would be nice if all the Hatchbacks come with the turbo engine, as well as the Bose system being an option for the EX trim.

Also, it’d be fantastic if the Hatchback adds an EX-L trim like Civics used to have. I know that’s probably unlikely, but that trim was solid for many who didn’t want to go full Touring.

Well that shouldn't be an issue since the hatchbacks will be getting manual transmissions.

 

[St00k]

New image here. Not loving this one.

 

[Billylyle1]

New image here. Not loving this one.

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That looks pretty close to the concept images that are out there. I'm not crazy about the hatch body style either, especially from the profile.

I found a Type R video online last night with concept images. On second glance though, this looks more like the sedan body so possibly this could be what the SI looks like minus the big spoiler. I'm loving this.

 

[Palmer8]

New image here. Not loving this one.

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If this ends up what the hatch looks like I'll stick with the sedan. This angle and design reminds me too much of the Accord Crosstour. Give me more hard body lines than a rounded off back.

 

[St00k]

Looks like it's June not July. June 23rd to be exact!

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback to Debut June 23

It's coming VERY soon! ---- June 9, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif. 2022 Civic Hatchback designed to fit lifestyle needs of young, active buyers with flexible packaging, fun-to-drive performance, leading-edge technologies, and premium Euro-inspired exterior styling Global debut set for June 23 at 6...

www.civic11forum.com

 

[goodpuppy247bf]

If this ends up what the hatch looks like I'll stick with the sedan. This angle and design reminds me too much of the Accord Crosstour. Give me more hard body lines than a rounded off back.

Definitely agree with you. That round butt is not for me...