Overall, the U.S. and Canada have produced nearly 11 million units, and Honda said that more than 14.2 million Civics have been sold in North America since the model was introduced for 1973.
The Civic Sedan will be arriving in dealerships in North America this summer, with pricing announced closer to launch.
The 2022 edition marks the Civic’s eleventh generation, and Honda said that all production in North America will use domestic and globally-sourced parts. The Civic’s 2.0L four-cylinder will be made by Honda Canada, while its turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder will come from Honda’s plant in Ohio.
Honda Canada said that, due to pandemic restrictions that prevented engineers travelling from the U.S. and Japan, its Canadian engineers had to take on a larger role in preparing the new sedan for production. This included creating a more rigid body through the extensive use of structural adhesive; the model’s first-ever use of laser brazing to join the roof and body panels; the
Far Fewer Rear Angles
It s a similar situation at the rear end. Again, there s clear maturity in the design. Those awkward-looking previous-gen taillights have been swapped for less C-shaped units with a much more conventional look. They are also darker, which happens to look great on the Sport trim pictured here.
Another significant change is the elimination of the small spoiler on top of the trunk. There s now a small lip sculpted directly into the sheetmetal. And since this is the Sport model we re looking at, Honda has added a bolt-on spoiler for better styling. Lastly, the trunk opening is wider at the bottom which will make loading and unloading cargo an easier process.
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The eleventh iteration of the Japanese manufacturer’s most popular global nameplate is undoubtedly an improvement over its predecessor. The exterior styling doesn’t bring any spectacular changes, yet it’s noticeably different since it drops the sharp, origami-style shapes in favor of more rounded and free-flowing lines, which arguably look better.
Inside, the changes are far more dramatic since everything has been completely revamped. The new philosophy mentioned earlier traces its roots to earlier models and aims to maximize space, comfort, and visibility while simplifying the overall design.
In the front, the first thing that catches the eye is the new steering wheel. The airbag cover is smaller and has a rounded hexagonal shape. The spokes and rim are slimmer, increasing the visibility of the 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, the first of its kind ever fitted to a Civic. It comes standard on the Touring trim, w