2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Drops Camo And Reveals More Details

Work continues on the 2022 Honda Civic as spy photographers have caught a hatchback wearing less camouflage than ever before.

While the model is still heavily disguised, we can get a better look at the new front end that features slimmer headlights and a revised grille with a honeycomb mesh insert. Further below, there’s a wide air intake with horizontal bars overlaid on honeycomb.

Bigger changes occur aft of the A-pillar as the model features less flamboyant bodywork. We can also see a more traditional beltline and a larger greenhouse with new rear quarter glass.

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Out back, the model has a more conservative rear end that lacks a wing and a ventilated rear bumper. That being said, we can see a small diffuser and new taillights that have a Dodge Charger vibe.

Spy photographers haven’t gotten a good look inside, but Honda previewed the interior when they introduced the Civic concept last fall. The teaser image suggests the model will have a minimalist design with a slim dashboard that features a free-standing 9-inch infotainment system.

The Civic will also have a digital instrument cluster as well as a honeycomb mesh accent that helps to conceal the air vents. We can also expect a center console with large cup holders and a traditional gearshift.

Engine options remain the biggest mystery, but speculation has suggested the Civic will continue to use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 174 hp (130 kW / 176 PS) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. Honda has also confirmed there will be new Si and Type R variants, and rumors have suggested the latter could retain its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 306 hp (228 kW / 310 PS).

We should learn more shortly as the 2022 Honda Civic will be introduced this spring.