Following the reveal of the sedan, Honda has now taken the covers off of the 2022 Civic hatchback. This arguably better-looking model isn’t set for South Africa, but right now, it’s way too early to tell if it will arrive on our local shores. Either way, It’s still a great car to take a closer look at.
How much does the Honda Civic hatchback stand out.
Its hatchback shape forms a sloping roofline that was inspired by the sportbacks in Europe. This is quite evident with the sleek profile of this model. Apart from the shape of the body, Honda has made sure the Civic hatchback can set itself apart from the sedan.
They did this with a unique mesh grille and taillights that have an LED bar connecting the two over the width of the tail. What the eye can’t see is that Honda has enhanced the structure of the Civic hatchback. Torsional rigidity has been improved by nineteen percent, to be specific.
A simple and slightly more roomy interior space.
Honda claims a more spacious interior with an extra 3.5 cm more legroom than before, however, this passenger space does seem to come off of the boot. The cargo space has dropped to 693-litres, which is not that big of a difference. It’s also plenty more than the sedan.
As standard, the Civic comes with a seven-inch instrument screen and a touchscreen infotainment display of the same size. In the range-topping Sport Touring model, those screens are enlarged to 10.2 inches and nine inches respectively. These can be used to control the sound system that, according to Honda, you should be able to hear better. Noise, vibrations and harshness levels have all been reduced.
There is also an updated single-camera Honda Sensing system. This adds Traffic Jam Assist and Low-Speed Braking Control to the Driver-assist features.
Two petrol engines and a hybrid on the way.
The Honda Civic hatchback comes with two petrol engine options. Both of which come mated to an automatic gearbox. This doesn’t remain the only option for the higher trim models though. They will have the option of a six-speed manual gearbox.
Taking a look at the engines, the first option is a naturally aspirated 2-litre engine that produces 118 kW. The next one is a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine that can reach 134 kW. A third engine option is on the horizon as a hybrid option for buyers who want some electric power.
Source: Honda