We'll see the European-spec 2017 Honda Civic hatch in person at this month's Paris car expo before the North American model debuts in LA this November, but in the meantime, R1Concepts has shared some pictures on the CivicXforums.
Caught at an undisclosed location, the orange markers on the bumpers let us know it's the North American-spec model that was the announced last month which will go on sale in the USA this Fall, joining the already available new-gen sedan and the Honda Civic coupe. It's a fresh-looking compact model that challenges the more conventionally styled European hatches like the VW Golf.
Knowing More About the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback
At least during launch, the new Honda Civic will only offer a single engine for the U.S. market, a 1.5-liter direct-infused turbocharged four, rated at 174hp and 162 lb.-ft. of torque in LX, EX and EX-L trims with CVT, 174hp, and 167 lb.-ft. in the LX with a 6-speed manual, 180hp, and 162 lb.-ft. in Sport and Sport Touring grades with CVT and 180hp and 177 lb.- ft. in the Sport with the 6-speed manual.
Honda has already shared EPA fuel economy ratings for the hatch that returns 31/40/34 mpg for CVT-equipped LX, EX and EX-L models, 30/36/32 mpg for CVT-equipped Sport and Sport Touring trims and 30/39/33 mpg for the 6-speed manual prepared LX and Sport grades. The hatch will likewise form the base for the wild Type-R model fitted with a 2.0-liter turbocharged VTEC lump, producing over 300 horses that will be the introduced next year.
The 2017 Honda Civic is the Trend
And if you're wondering why Honda is joining the hatchback segment in the US, you may be astounded to discover that five-door models are estimated to post the biggest gain among body styles as a percentage of total U.S. light-vehicle sales within the next few years. Research firm IHS Automotive recently predicted a 37 percent development through 2020 to 1.1 million yearly sales or about 6.6 percent of the market, up from 4.8 percent last year.
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