2023 Honda Civic We are excited about the 2023 Honda Civic expected in 2023 for the earliest 2023 model year, the next Civic Type R is currently in development.
Spied on numerous occasions with head-to-toe camouflage, the next generation hot hatch has also been crafted with great attention to detail.
Judging from the detailed courtesy of the Civic XI forum, this computer-generated image is made possible by “spy photos from earlier this year and patent images” for the five-door hatchback and four-door sedan.
At first glance, you’ll notice a pair of ugly vents at the end of the rear bumper, right next to the rear quarter panel.
Despite their aesthetic qualities, there are bigger questions that are not answered at this time. Has the Japanese automaker dropped fake vents or will the forums once again be filled with people wondering if the vents can be opened? Whatever the future may be, let’s go outside a bit to take a look at the taillights.
I know what you are thinking, and you are practically right. The full-width design has a Dodge Charger-esque vibe and is too much to combine with the rear wing.
2023 Honda Civic Preview Detail
The four-pipe exhaust system is also exaggerated for a four-cylinder turbo although the Mercedes-AMG escapes with four pipes on the A 45 S 4Matic +.
Talking about the uber hatch, it’s reported that Honda will hybridize the Civic Type R to 400 horsepower or thereabouts.
One or two electric motors are supposed to drive the rear axle, allowing the e-AWD to accelerate, but this report has not been confirmed by the Japanese auto manufacturer or by the prototype vehicle mentioned earlier.
Honda does use a three-motor layout and a twin-turbo V6 engine in the NSX supercar, but the Civic Type R plays in a very different segment at a very different price.
Let’s not forget, Ford Performance recently dropped the Focus RS due to the high cost of developing a hybrid powertrain. Most likely, the e-AWD hybrid rumor will not come true because it is too complicated and expensive.
If we take the Mercedes-AMG as the benchmark in the compact segment – which is actually – then Honda could easily extract the performance of the more than 2.0 liter VTEC Turbo with a bigger snail or more thrust.
For reference, the A 45 S 4Matic + peaks at 421 PS (415 horsepower) and 500 Nm (369 pound-feet).
2023 Honda Civic New Platform
With the arrival of the 2023 Honda Civic, there is no denying that the current Honda Civic Type R is a tough move to follow.
After winning several comparative tests and an astonishing 4th place in our 2018 Best Driver Car competition, the Type R is a front-drive performance marvel that boldly takes on all entrants – no matter the specs of opponents or the price point.
So how could a hot hatchback get better? With the unveiling of the 2023 Honda Civic Prototype, we have reason to believe that Honda will pull off another performance magic trick with the 11th generation Civic-based Type R.
Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
The 12th generation Honda Civic drives a new platform that evolves from the previous Civic bones. The new global Civic platform is stiffer than its predecessor, and that extra rigidity will benefit all Civic models – including the Type R.
Having a stiffer chassis should raise the performance limits of the upcoming Honda Civic Type R, providing a solid foundation for the suspension to do its job. very important.
The Type R will again be offered as a hatchback only, and along with all other Civic Hatchback models, it is currently being produced at Honda’s factory in Swindon, England, which will close in 2023.
However, Honda said production of the hatchback would be stored and moved to its plant in Indiana in the US
The 12th generation Civic is almost the same size as the output car but has a slightly longer wheelbase and a wider rear track.
Honda says the standard 2023 Civic will receive a suspension upgrade to provide a more sophisticated (yet sporty) ride and handling characteristics.
In line with the overall vibe of the more mature Honda Civic Prototype 2023, we hope the new Civic Type R grows a little too, perhaps offering a smoother ride.
For 2020, the Civic Type R receives an improved adaptive suspension that can adjust the damper more than 20 times per second, dramatically improving the car’s ride quality on the road.
At the same time, the suspension geometry was changed, the bushings were stiffer, and the ball joint was improved with a lower friction section, resulting in a car with sharper turns, less body roll, and more lateral grip – all at no cost. daily drivability.
2023 Honda Civic Engine: Transmission, And Specifications
The 2023 Honda Civic has been tight-lipped about engine details for the 11th generation Civic family, but the automaker has committed to offering a six-speed manual transmission on its sporty models, including hatchbacks, Si sedans, and Type Rs.
Knows a lot about the next-generation Type R drivetrain. We’re big fans of the current 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged model, which makes 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, so an upgraded version of that engine will do just fine by us.
If Honda really took that route and kept the Type R front-wheel-drive layout, we think increasing it to 320 hp would be a reasonable upgrade without overtaxing the front tires.
But there is one rumor that suggests the next Civic Type R could go in a completely different direction. A story from the Japanese publication Best Car suggests the new Type R could adopt a hybrid all-wheel-drive system like the one used in the Acura NSX.
Such hardware would allow a total output of 400 hp, along with a rear axle torque vector. That would also place the Type R in a different performance category and would likely raise its price significantly.
Honda won’t comment on the report because it’s purely speculation, and we think the performance hybrid strategy will run counter to the pure ethos of the Type R as it adds weight and complexity.
If anything, we’re betting that the Honda Civic Type R 2023 will lose weight – something that can’t be done by adding an extra electric motor and battery.
2023 Civic Styling
Judging from the styling section, the 2023 Honda Civic is already very good at driving, many cannot get behind the Honda Civic Type R just because of its appearance.
The car’s current styling can be described as boy racer-chic, with large rear wings, ventilated front and rear bumpers, and a bright red Honda badge.
The interior is no longer mature, packed with red accents and faux carbon-fiber trim. Aesthetically, the car is busy.
To critics of the old Type R’s look, let’s say forget it – or ride it. However, if you are expecting a more refined approach to the next iteration, you’re in luck.
The Honda Civic 2023 prototype not only features the 11th generation Civic sedan but also features stylistic cues that we will see on hatchback models, including the Type R.
The concept offers clean lines and a sporty attitude without resorting to bulky fake vents. and the crazy face that afflicted even 10th generation non-Type-R Civics.
Inside, the new Civic adopts a similar design with a simplified center stack and a stand-alone center touchscreen.
The instrument cluster is also tidier now that it’s all digital. You can expect this quieter, more luxurious look to carry over when the Civic 2023 finally gets the Type R treatment.
2023 Honda Civic Prototype
Believe it or not, the Honda Civic is almost 50 years old. The first examples were launched off the production line in Japan in 1972, and small sedans (and hatchbacks) have been a staple since landing in the US just a few years later.
As the Civic closes for nearly half a century, the four doors have a modest makeover for the 11th generation.
Although this is just a prototype, Honda says it is representative of the production car that will arrive early next year.
Despite using the same platform as the current model, the Civic 2023 will have new styling for the exterior and interior, better technology, more safety features, and even some new exterior paint options.
2023 Honda Civic Exterior
The prototype Honda Civic 2023 sedan features a new front end with a more prominent grille and sharper headlamps with LED daytime running accents (there’s a light demonstration in our first display video).
These new gestures are meant to give the Civic a ruthless look while keeping the design relatively simple.
The rest of the body, meanwhile, maintains the same athletic proportions and ride height as the 10th generation model on which it is based, but looks a little smoother with new side details, ruffled C-pillars (a la Cadillac), and more clearly detailing the front and back.
Honda has told us that this new design is meant to make the Civic look lower and wider than before, even though it is nearly identical in size to its predecessor.
The rear of the Civic prototype is much bolder than before with bigger split taillights (very long, light bars) inside the smokehouse.
We’re not sure if the darker finish will be brought into production – at least, not on the base model. A subtle “trailing-edge” spoiler gives the Civic a wider profile while helping with aerodynamics, and the dual exhaust tips on the prototype offer a sportier look.
This car uses Solar Flare Pearl paint and has 19-inch black wheels, both of which will be offered by Honda in the production car.
The Honda Civic 2023 will come in two body models: sedan and hatchback. The company has announced the discontinuation of the coupe, but the Si sedan and Type R hatchback will live on into the next generation and still offer the standard manual transmission.
2023 Honda Civic Interior
Inside is where the 2023 Honda Civic sees its most dramatic changes. The only rendering the company provides shows a flat and horizontal dashboard design and very few buttons.
The goal, said Honda, was to maintain the Civic’s focus on ergonomics and great visibility. According to the designers, the overall theme is intended to mimic the minimalist layout of the all-electric Honda E interior.
The design itself features simple changes to the trim cut and overall layout. The new element that stands out the most is the honeycomb-like accents that extend from under the touchscreen to the passenger side dashboard.
Take a closer look and you’ll see that the trim pieces cover the HVAC vents, giving the impression of one sustainable design element. And instead of being pinned inside the dashboard, the touch screen now sits above it.
2023 Civic Tech
The central touchscreen inside the Honda Civic grew from 7.0 inches on the current model to a more powerful 9.0 inches in this prototype.
The new interior design also sees the larger screen move to the top of the dashboard, iPad-style, rather than embedded within. The Civic is also the first Honda product to offer a fully digital instrument cluster.
In terms of safety, the Honda Civic has always been one of the safest choices in its segment. The 2020 model currently gets the standard Honda Sensing range of active safety equipment with every trim level. We hope the 2023 Civic will be even safer.
While the company doesn’t want to share specifics yet, Honda says the new Civic will have “several new active and passive safety systems,” which include upgrades to the touted Honda Sensing range.
2023 Civic Price and Release Date
The Honda Civic 2023 sedan is set for launch in late Spring 2023. Based on that time, we could see a hatchback in the summer and a Type R in the following fall. As for pricing, it will depend on which line Honda chooses for the Type R.
- The AWD hybrid variant could push the model’s price tag well beyond $ 40,000. Conversely, if Honda decided to stick with FWD, the price would only go up a bit, keeping it in the $ 38,000-40,000 range.
That’s the price point where we think the Civic Type R is positioned most strongly, and where it shines as a performance offering.