Bitauto Original Recently, we took real photos of the eleventh generation Civic HATCHBACK at a Dongfeng Honda dealer. As the hatchback version of the eleventh-generation Civic, the biggest highlight of the Civic HATCHBACK is its hatchback design, and a manual version will be available. It is reported that the new car will be officially launched on 12 on 20.
The hatchback shape is eye-catching, the civilian version of CivicType R?
I still remember when Dongfeng Honda's eleventh generation Civic was first unveiled. Its increasingly "mediocre" styling did cause a lot of controversy. The softer design style was no longer the "bad boy" Civic we are familiar with. .
Although today's eleventh-generation Civic HATCHBACK continues the styling design of the sedan version, its hatchback shape looks more sporty and individual.
Looking at the front face, the CivicHATCHBACK front end shape is basically the same as the sedan version. The new car also adopts a flat front face design, creating a wide-body and low-lying visual effect.
The blackened front grille connecting the LED headlights on both sides has changed from horizontal trim strips to a honeycomb design, and the lines above the "H" logo have also become sharper. This is the Civic The only difference between the front face of HATCHBACK and the sedan version.
Civic HATCHBACK looks dynamic enough from the side. The front half is the same as the sedan version. The A pillar is moved back to make the hood area look more slender. . At the same time, the hatchback shape makes the side of the Civic look more streamlined, and the overall look is sporty.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Civic HATCHBACK are 4548/1802/1420mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2735mm. Compared with the sedan version, the body length is reduced by 126mm and the body height is increased by 5mm.
The real-shot model uses 18-inch five-spoke two-color wheels, highlighting its sporty style. Matching it is Bridgestone POTENZA series tires with size 225/45 R18.
CivicHATThe changes at CHBACK’s tail are the most obvious, and the overall look is round and full. The fastback design combined with the slightly raised small rear wing creates a good sporty atmosphere.
The new car adopts a brand-new LED taillight design, adding the classic "C" glyph element. At the same time, a red decorative strip is added to the middle of the taillights on both sides to create the visual effect of through-type taillights.
The exhaust outlets on both sides at the bottom also adopt a new design, and are decorated with a black diffuser, which makes it more visually impactful.
Compared with the rear of the tenth-generation Civic HATCHBACK, which adopts a center-mounted exhaust and a fierce rear spoiler and diffuser design, the rear of the eleventh-generation Civic HATCHBACK is more It's much gentler and doesn't have much of a fighting spirit.
From the appearance point of view, the eleventh generation Civic HATCHBACK is still very playable in the later stage. After all, its overall style is highly similar to Civic Type R . It can be transformed into TYPE R with just one change. It is also a good choice for players who like to modify their cars.
Family interior design style
The interior design of the eleventh-generation Civic HATCHBACK is exactly the same as the sedan version, and it also adopts a simple and elegant family-style design language. The layout of the center console is simple and clear, and the horizontally penetrating mesh air-conditioning outlets are also a design we are familiar with.
The new car also uses a 10.2 inch full LCD instrument panel + a 9 large floating central control screen, creating a good technological cockpit atmosphere.
In terms of smart connected vehicles, Civic HATCHBACK is equipped with the Honda CONNECT 3.0 smart navigation system, which supports smart navigation systems and AI smart voice recognition. , electronic payment, digital key, remote control, car-home interconnection and other functions.
The actual model is also equipped with a wireless charging function and multiple USB charging interfaces, which are sufficient to meet the charging needs of many electronic devices today.
In addition, Honda SENSING safety super-sensing system, panoramic sunroof, 12speakers BOSE audio and other configurations are also not missing.
The space performance is still satisfactory
The real-life model uses relatively wide and thick leather seats, and the seat shape is also consistent with the sedan version. The seat padding is moderately soft and hard, and the wrapping is pretty good. At the same time, red stitching is added for embellishment, which enhances the sporty atmosphere of the interior.
CivicHATCHBAC also follows Honda's "MM" design concept, maintaining the same excellent level as the sedan version, and is not affected by the shorter length of the car. Ride space performance.
CivicHATCHBAC The longer wheelbase ensures the legroom of rear passengers. At the same time, the roof also adopts a hollow design, which will not encroach too much due to the fastback shape. head space. However, the bulge in the center floor of the rear row is still obvious, which is not friendly to the middle rear passenger.
The luggage compartment space performance is also one of the advantages of the Civic HATCHBAC compared to the sedan version, and the volume is on par with the SUV. The design with a larger opening is more convenient for loading and unloading things, and the rear seats also support folding down, further improving its travel loading capacity.
Two power versions, 1.5T fuel and 2.0L hybrid, with 6MT optional
In terms of power, the eleventh-generation Civic HATCHBAC fuel version is also equipped with a high-power 1.5T engine model L15C8, with maximum power It is 134kW, and the maximum torque is 240N·m.
In terms of transmission, the engine is matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission. According to previous application information, Civic HATCHBAC will also be available in a 6MT version.
In addition to the fuel version, the eleventh-generation Civic HATCHBAC will also provide a hybrid version, which is also equipped with Honda's latest fourth-generation 2.0L i-MMD< /span>Hybrid system.
The maximum power of the 2.0L in-cylinder direct injection Atkinson cycle engine is 105kW, the maximumThe torque reaches182N·m. And its thermal efficiency has been further improved to 41%, bringing better fuel economy.
The dual motors are still a combination of generator motor + drive motor. The drive motor has a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 315N·m.
Conclusion:
It can be seen that the eleventh generation CivicHATCHBAC still pursues a simple style and does not add too many exaggerated sporty elements. However, compared to the slightly bland sedan version, the Civic HATCHBAC hatchback design does look more individual, and the tail design has also become more sporty.
For young consumers who pursue a more sporty style, Civic HATCHBAC will be a more suitable choice than the sedan version. If you like the control of the Civic and pursue low energy consumption, there is also a hybrid version of the Civic HATCHBAC available. Of course, the most exciting thing is the return of 6MT, which will have higher control and playability.
In the future, we will bring you test drive and test content about the eleventh generation CivicHATCHBAC. Interested friends can follow my Yiche account, or you can search and follow [Let’s drive brother] on Bilibili. .