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Honda retains 2016 Civic Coupe bodyline for 2017 concept hatchback

While attending the recent San Diego press introduction of 2016 Honda Civic Coupe, the handwriting was on the wall.
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You could see the natural rear hatch compliant lines in the all new 10th generation Civic Coupe. So, for Honda of the UK to leak a very familiar artist rendition of what is reported to be the 2017 Civic Hatchback, was less of a surprise than a confirmation for those of us that follow the Honda brand.

Wednesday brought with it a flurry of photo previews, thanks to “Automobile,” and then “Car&Driver,” we have an unqualified visual glimpse into the near future of Honda’s next Civic Hatchback. Since the photo reads “Honda Design,” I’ll attribute the image to them.
2017_Honda_Civic_Hatchback_Concept_Drawing2017 Civic Hatchback to share manufacturing platform with coupe, sedan and Type-R
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No surprise here. As announced by American Honda’s, Mr. John Mendel, all 5 of the 10th generation Civic variants share identical engineering DNA, as well as a common suspension and engine component or two.

The first time I viewed 2016 Civic sedan in Malibu, California, the future hatchback accommodating body design was quite evident -- today’s drawing from Europe confirms it.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback will be a sales success in North America, with the venerable Civic Type-R not too far behind it.

After reacquainting myself with the 2.0 Liter powered normally aspirated 4 cylinder gasoline powered 6 speed manual transmission 2016 Civic Coupe, I decided that the logical choice for me, as to the purchase of a new Honda would be a Civic platform hatchback. After viewing the artist rendition of the hatchback concept, I look forward to driving one in the spring of 2017.

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