Range Rover

Honda will unveil the next-generation Civic at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January. For now, the automaker is teasing the ninth-generation 2012 Civic with the illustration, above, with more details to be revealed next month.

The car’s design retains the current short rear-overhang hatchback shape. The front of the car is changed completely though incorporating a much more aggressive all-new grille and front fascia layout, similar to the current Type R sports version. There’s also a fresh front bumper bearing a wider grin and larger air intakes.

Sleekly aerodynamic, the sketch released by Honda appears to show the design of the 2012 Civic Coupe. That’s traditionally been the maker’s sportiest entry in the compact segment. Whether Honda will take a similarly aggressive approach with the 2012 Civic Sedan remains to be seen.

Further details of the 2012 Honda Civic Concept will be released soon.




Press Release

2012 Honda Civic Concept to Make World Debut at North American International Auto Show

The styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

The company released a sketch of the Civic Concept that conveys the sleek and aerodynamic profile of the show vehicle. The production version of the ninth-generation 2012 Civic based on the revealed concept will go on-sale in spring 2011. John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, will introduce the concept vehicle at a press conference, which will also be broadcast live via webcast on www.hondanews.com/live2011naias.

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