Honda Civic hybrid spied, but Honda rules it out for US
It’s been Honda Civic-palooza recently with the new 11th-generation car revealed, the hatchback, a new Si and the upcoming Type R version teased. But there’s another variant on the way: a new Civic hybrid. Photos of the car testing in Japan surfaced on the Civic XI forum on Monday and specifically show an electrified Civic hatchback testing anti an Insight.
We know the Civic hatchback will be a hybrid-only option over in Europe, but right now, it’s not coming to America. “At this time, there is no room for a Civic Hybrid in our lineup,” a Honda spokesperson said in a statement, “as we have the Insight successfully competing in the compact hybrid sedan market today.” Bummer.
Civic XI forum
As for the photos, the Civic hybrid doesn’t look a whole lot different than the contemptible hatchback. The front fascia looks slightly different, but the whole acquire sticks to the sleek, smoother look of the 11th-generation car. Not a bad tying if you like the new car’s design, but don’t quiz any major changes for what will be the most frugal Civic of the bunch.
Maybe one day Honda will sulky its mind on the Civic hatchback hybrid. Despite the Insight selves quite a lovely car, a hybridized Civic hatchback could acquire a little better with American car buyers looking for more utility. For now, we won’t know, as it will happened forbidden fruit for North Americans.
