Hot on the heels of the redesigned Civic sedan’s arrival in showrooms, the 2016 Honda Civic coupe debuted at an event ahead of the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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In the United States, the Civic Coupe will be offered with a 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine offering 117kW and 187Nm of torque, while higher-spec models will get a 130kW/219Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. It’s longer, lower, and wider than the last Civic coupe, which is always a good recipe for a stylish automobile. The front fascia closely echoes the sedan but everything aft of the A-pillar is unique to the coupe.
“We continue on our epic 10-generation Civic journey with the sportiest, most sophisticated and tech-savvy Civic Coupe yet”, said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and general manager of the Honda Division. The new Civic Coupe interior strikes a more premium tone with high-quality materials and high-contrast finishes. But its overall length is 5.5 shorter than the Civic sedan, and the car’s front overhang has been shortened to lend it a sportier stance.
Now, what Honda does want us to know is that the 2016 Civic Coupe will be launched officially in March 2016, boasting a sporty new chassis, a more spacious and quieter cabin and according to the Japanese manufacturer, even class-leading crash safety ratings. New standard equipment includes auto on/off headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, acoustic glass windshield, automatic climate control (dual-zone in upper trims), Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold and Walk-Away auto door locks.
The 2.0-liter will be good for 158 HP and 138 lb-ft of torque, Honda says, and will be the only engine offered with a manual transmission: in this case, a six-speed on the entry-level vehicle, just as with the sedan. Speaking of which, the new Android OS-based interface is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay platforms, and further audio options such as Pandora, SiriusXM and HD Radio.
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Optionally, the Civic Coupe can be upgraded with Honda LED headlights, a remote engine start system, a full-colour TFT centre instrument panel, and a seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen. As per the Civic sedan, the turbocharged engine is only available with a CVT which sends power to the front wheels.
