this is the brand new 2022 honda civic hatchback
and it promises to be slicker smarter and more efficient than its popular predecessor
rivals will include hatchbacks such as the ford focus peugeot 308 vauxhall astra and the vw golf
as well as small crossovers including the skoda kamik and ford puma
as you can see the 2022 civic hatchback continues of the saloon-like silhouette of the previous
model yet the wheelbase has been extended by 35 millimeters the fin headlights also return
but the rear end differs more considerably with a full width light bar and new tail lights
you will also spot a diffuser and some chrome exhaust tips although neither of which are
strictly essential to the performance of the car more relevant to that are the tyres honda
confirming that all civics in the uk will come with michelin pilot sport 4s tyres as standard
climb inside the new honda civic and the first finger spot is the redesigned dashboard
complete with a larger 9-inch infotainment screen that's been mounted higher to improve ease of use
and as standard comes with wireless apple carplay and android auto the infotainment
system itself is quite similar to the honda jazz and is a faster processor than in the old civic
other things that stand out include the 10.2 inch digital dash display and honeycomb effect
trim piece spanning the width of the cabin what's more these chunky heater dials that are
a big departure from most of this car's rivals that utilize far fiddlier touchscreen controls
as you'd expect from a civic it really is very practical in here i've got tons of room for both
me and all my belongings and the ergonomics feel nicely judged i'm a particular fan of these clever
wing mirrors which are solely attached to the main door panel in order to improve visibility
honda has expanded its suite of advanced safety features and driver aids on the new civic with
a 100 degree front view camera and enhanced recognition tech improving the car's ability
to identify pedestrians road lines and other vehicles
sonar sensors feature for the first time while low speed braking control
blind spot information cross traffic monitoring and traffic jam assist have also been upgraded
practicality in the back then firstly there is plenty of room however head room is restricted
and that's due to that sloping roof line and the optional panoramic sunroof there are isofix points
on the outer rear seats if you've got a baby there are also two usb sockets for back passengers and
some drink holders on the central armrest
the civic's boot measures up at over 400 liters and has a nice wide opening perfect for loading
awkward items there's also a neat retractable parcel shelf and power socket for added
convenience the new civic comes as standard with honda's ehv petrol electric powertrain
that means two electric motors paired with a two liter petrol engine
making a total of 184 horsepower and 315 newton meters of torque bear in mind the last gen civic
type r made only 50 newton meters more it's not the type of hybrid you're able to plug in
and get 30 plus all electric miles from yet it should work to improve efficiency especially
in and around town what's more the civics famed handling pro s is likely to be retained
thanks to chassis modifications such as a wider rear track and revised dampers at the front end
this is my first time seeing the new honda civic and i do think it will continue to be
a viable alternative for cars such as the ford focus and vw golf no doubt it'll drive
well plus that practicality and new and improved cabin should be a major draw for customers we're
going to be taking this car out on the road later on this year so if you're not already
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