Honda revealed the 2022 Civic Hatchback tonight, the latest addition to the all-new 11th-generation Civic lineup. Building on the 2022 Civic Sedan that arrived in Honda dealerships earlier this month, the most fun-to-drive Civic Hatchback ever combines striking, Euro-inspired exterior styling and five-door versatility with an even sportier driving experience. Available with a 6-speed manual transmission, Civic Hatchback is designed to meet the needs of young, active buyers. It will be built in the U.S. for the first time, with production to begin later this year at honda’s Greensburg, Indiana auto plant.
Inspired by the coupe-like profile of European sportbacks, the 2022 Civic Hatchback builds upon the Civic Sedan’s new clean and simple exterior design direction in a fresh and exhilarating new way. It also promises driving enthusiasts an even more dynamic experience, with ride and handling developed in Europe and an upgraded 6-speed manual transmission available with both the naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter and 1.5-liter turbocharged engines.
Civic Hatchback includes all of the technological updates made to the 2022 Civic Sedan, including a new standard single-camera Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. Key options include a 9” color touchscreen, Bose premium sound system and a 10.2-inch all-digital instrument display.
Reintroduced to the U.S. market with the 10th-generation Civic in 2016, Civic Hatchback has proven itself a breakout hit and has grown to account for more than 20 percent of all Civic sales. With more than 1.7 million units sold in 10th generation form, Civic has been the No. 1 selling vehicle in America – car or light truck – with first-time buyers, Millennials, Gen Z and multicultural customers over the last five years.
What’s New:
Sporty Euro-inspired exterior styling with a coupe-like profile
Simple, clean interior design with improved outward visibility
New lightweight composite hatch structure reduces hinge size for a clean roofline
Enhanced structure with 19-percent increase in torsional rigidity
Cargo opening widened by 1.6-inches
Distinct front-end styling adds to sporty character
Available short-throw 6-speed manual transmission (Sport and Sport Touring)
Available 1.5-liter turbocharged engine makes 180 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque on regular unleaded
New Boost Blue Pearl and Smoky Mauve Pearl exterior colors
Key Features (shared with Civic Sedan)
Standard new 7” color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ integration
Available new HD 9” color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ integration
Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers (Sport Touring)
Qi-compatible wireless charging (Sport Touring)
Improved body structure stiffness and crashworthiness
Updated suspension and steering tuning for improved handling and ride comfort, and a somewhat sportier flavor than Civic Sedan
Groundbreaking new front airbags designed to reduce the risk of traumatic brain and neck injuries
Rear seat side airbags
Updated single camera Honda Sensing® system with new Traffic Jam Assist (standard), and Low Speed Braking Control (Sport Touring)
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