Friday 18th November 2005

New Civic debuts in Jan

First public showing at the Boat Show

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New Civic to debut with boats

Honda will be showcasing the new Civic -- its first UK public debut -- at the 2006 London International Boat Show (6-15 January).

The Swindon-built hatch made the transformation from concept to production model almost unchanged, and will sit alongside an array of products from its marine, car and motorcycle ranges, such as four stroke outboard engines, a dedicated Honda Formula 4-Stroke powerboat stand and the new Accord.

[dinkus]

Ye gods that's ugly - it looks like some horrible 90's American thing from the front.

It's a bit of a shame really, as the current Honda line-up doesn't look too bad.

[xjib]

But they had one at MPH05

[GTRene]

It proberly is the "new" japaneese david hasselhof kit car

[r988]

Maybe you can turn it upside down and use it as boat? They think of everything these days, even stuff you dont want.

[andy mac]

The only bit I don't like is that shiny grill bit, but maybe that is some sort of dodgy effect?

[turbo-tastic]

It looks like they've merged the old shape accord and the last shape Civic.

Although, the last shape Civic is the only one that I would say looks good (imo).

Quite why they bother remaking the Civic I dont know. Its not the the old biffers that buy them from new will notice (except the CTR obviously)

[corrado_man]

I work in Swindon and have seen the new Civic on the road a couple of times.
Looks wise I always think it's an interpretation of a what a 50's futuristic car would look like now!?
... car was metallic blue, and seen around Swindon and on the A419/A417 between Swindon and Gloucester.

[DBSnappa]

I saw one on the M6 last week. I was quite disappointed as the thing looks good in pictures, but looked poor in the flesh

[agent006]

I've seen some on the road too, but not in Swindon. I assumed they were already on sale.

[dans]

there were a couple of them outside my office yesterday being filmed - didn't realise it had not launched yet or I'd have taken some shots...

doh!

[e_t_s]

Saw one on the road (in Denmark) with swedish plates i think. I haven't really bothered about it before, but i think it looked quite good...

[DustyC]

Loads better looking than the current bread van CTR but probably still too big.

>> Edited by DustyC on Saturday 19th November 14:25

[durg]

Saw one yesterday near Derby. It was in black and looked really smart. Quite a surprise 'cos I thought they weren't out yet as well. It's always the way that they look radical and new to start with, but soon blend in with all the other new releases.

[stewy123]

I work for honda and trust me this in the new generation car that other manufactuers will be worried about for a while,we hope to get car of the year with.please wait to next week when it will be in a local showroom,its packed with latest safety gadgets,bluetooth technology,superb dash and the new vtech set up will astonish people with its much lower torque curve and 2.2ctdci engine is superb.look out for new auto with paddle change

regards stewart

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[veg]

I was there at the launch and yes it has nicked some good ideas from other manufacturers but believe me for a fanily hatchback it looks the business and the diesel version goes like stink. It will beat/rival all those old Civic type R's out there,

[GBC]

I can honestly say the top of the range interior is the most exciting cabin I have ever sat in! It's got so many toys and laid out so perfectly. Look carefully and there's great design and engineering everywhere on this car and it deserves to do well. Let's hope people will buy "British" (kinda).

>> Edited by GBC on Sunday 20th November 19:11

[DustyC]

2 pages of pics here.
http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/frankfurt/0509_h
I like the interior, especially the way the Rev counter dominates the dashboard.
Not sure I would have it back lit in purple though (but I expect TVR fans would like that!)

This one look good

[deadlym]

Saw a blue one driving around in Stoke 2 weeks ago. Was properly registered (not on trade plates) and just seemed to be out doing some shopping. What's going on? Are they launched or not?

Bit suspicious about the guy who claims to work for Honda, too. Surely if you did, you'd know it's VTEC, not VTECH.

[Kinky]

My mates neighbour works for Honda and he had one delivered to his house, for him to use for a few days.

K

[Marki]

just looks like an Alfa to me