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2016 Honda Civic Coupe: First Look

  • More spacious yet smaller, the Civic’s overall length and rear overhang are shortened by 5.5 inches, all the while adding an impressive 5 inches of rear legroom.
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    More spacious yet smaller, the Civic’s overall length and rear overhang are shortened by 5.5 inches, all the while adding an impressive 5 inches of rear legroom.

    More spacious yet smaller, the Civic’s overall length and rear overhang are shortened by 5.5 inches, all the while adding an impressive 5 inches of rear legroom.
  • Like the sedan, two engine choices will initially be offered: a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine putting out 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque with estimated EPA fuel-economy ratings of 31 city /41 highway /35 combined mpg (for CVT; a six-speed manual is also available), and a new 1.5-liter direct-injected turbo for higher grade trims (likely EX and the new Touring trim) that makes a peak 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. For those that want more power, an Si and a Type R version are still on the way.
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    Like the sedan, two engine choices will initially be offered: a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine putting out 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque with estimated EPA fuel-economy ratings of 31 city /41 highway /35 combined mpg (for CVT; a six-speed manual is also available), and a new 1.5-liter direct-injected turbo for higher grade trims (likely EX and the new Touring trim) that makes a peak 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. For those that want more power, an Si and a Type R version are still on the way.

    Like the sedan, two engine choices will initially be offered: a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine putting out 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque with estimated EPA fuel-economy ratings of 31 city /41 highway /35 combined mpg (for CVT; a six-speed manual is also available), and a new 1.5-liter direct-injected turbo for higher grade trims (likely EX and the new Touring trim) that makes a peak 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. For those that want more power, an Si and a Type R version are still on the way.
  • The rear of the Civic, showcasing the C-shaped LED taillights.
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    The rear of the Civic, showcasing the C-shaped LED taillights.

    The rear of the Civic, showcasing the C-shaped LED taillights.
  • Even with the larger cabin, the profile looks more athletic, thanks to a roofline that’s an inch lower than the sedan, and a front overhang 1.4 inches shorter than the ninth generation coupe.
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    Even with the larger cabin, the profile looks more athletic, thanks to a roofline that’s an inch lower than the sedan, and a front overhang 1.4 inches shorter than the ninth generation coupe.

    Even with the larger cabin, the profile looks more athletic, thanks to a roofline that’s an inch lower than the sedan, and a front overhang 1.4 inches shorter than the ninth generation coupe.
  • Learning its lesson from the panning of the last generation, Honda continues with a more premium feel for the coupe’s interior, with changes like an acoustic glass windshield promising less wind noise. It also ditches the polarizing two-tiered dash display in favor a more traditional one.
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    Learning its lesson from the panning of the last generation, Honda continues with a more premium feel for the coupe’s interior, with changes like an acoustic glass windshield promising less wind noise. It also ditches the polarizing two-tiered dash display in favor a more traditional one.

    Learning its lesson from the panning of the last generation, Honda continues with a more premium feel for the coupe’s interior, with changes like an acoustic glass windshield promising less wind noise. It also ditches the polarizing two-tiered dash display in favor a more traditional one.
  • In line with the latest crop of Hondas, the Civic coupe will also offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 2016 model also sees the introduction of an electric parking brake.
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    In line with the latest crop of Hondas, the Civic coupe will also offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 2016 model also sees the introduction of an electric parking brake.

    In line with the latest crop of Hondas, the Civic coupe will also offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 2016 model also sees the introduction of an electric parking brake.
  • A shot of the rear seats. Although the suspension is tuned for a sportier feel than the sedan, the coupe will still see an improvement in ride quality, thanks to a new rear multi-link setup.
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    A shot of the rear seats. Although the suspension is tuned for a sportier feel than the sedan, the coupe will still see an improvement in ride quality, thanks to a new rear multi-link setup.

    A shot of the rear seats. Although the suspension is tuned for a sportier feel than the sedan, the coupe will still see an improvement in ride quality, thanks to a new rear multi-link setup.
More spacious yet smaller, the Civic’s overall length and rear overhang are shortened by 5.5 inches, all the while adding an impressive 5 inches of rear legroom.
Like the sedan, two engine choices will initially be offered: a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine putting out 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque with estimated EPA fuel-economy ratings of 31 city /41 highway /35 combined mpg (for CVT; a six-speed manual is also available), and a new 1.5-liter direct-injected turbo for higher grade trims (likely EX and the new Touring trim) that makes a peak 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. For those that want more power, an Si and a Type R version are still on the way.
The rear of the Civic, showcasing the C-shaped LED taillights.
Even with the larger cabin, the profile looks more athletic, thanks to a roofline that’s an inch lower than the sedan, and a front overhang 1.4 inches shorter than the ninth generation coupe.
Learning its lesson from the panning of the last generation, Honda continues with a more premium feel for the coupe’s interior, with changes like an acoustic glass windshield promising less wind noise. It also ditches the polarizing two-tiered dash display in favor a more traditional one.
In line with the latest crop of Hondas, the Civic coupe will also offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 2016 model also sees the introduction of an electric parking brake.
A shot of the rear seats. Although the suspension is tuned for a sportier feel than the sedan, the coupe will still see an improvement in ride quality, thanks to a new rear multi-link setup.
Aki Sugawara
·Associate Editor