Honda’s dramatically restyled Civic lineup welcomed a Coupe member at the LA Auto Show today.
The two-door model essentially carries the same front end design as the sporty sedan, but differs from the A-pillars back, featuring a further lowered roofline (-1 inch) and rear side windows that taper inward to give the rear fenders a more muscular look.
Inside, the differences have more to do with rear passenger space, as the shape of the car reduces headroom, than the styling which is virtually unchanged. Nevertheless, thanks to a longer wheelbase (+2.9 inches) and wider body (+1.9 inches), interior space grows by 8.4 cubic feet and rear seat legroom by more than 5 inches, compared to the outgoing Coupe.
You’ll find the same pair of engines as the sedan on the coupe when it launches in the US in March next year, including a base 2.0-liter mill producing g 158hp and 138 lb-ft, and the new 1.5-liter turbo churning out 174hp and 163 lb-ft. Both will eventually offer a choice of CVT and six-speed manual transmissions driving the front wheels.
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