Increased sales will come, because the Civic is aiming higher than its competitors in the compact class.

Expect more details closer to the Civic’s launch, including pricing and more complete specs, later this year. As for tomorrow, Honda will be demonstrating the perks that come with the next-gen Civic and we can’t wait to learn about the vehicle.

The ninth-generation Civic landed largely with a thud when it went on sale.

For 2016, Honda has hit the reset button altogether, striving to top stalwarts such as Volkswagen’s newest Golf – the latest North American vehicle of the Year.

The upcoming 2016 Honda Civic has been spotted and images of the new sedan model were uploaded on CivicX, an online community for Honda Civic enthusiasts. The cabin is also larger; Honda says that it will have best-in-class room for the compact segment.

Honda had been pretty conservative when it comes to styling and needed to step out with the new auto to stand apart from the likes of Toyota and Hyundai, Mendel said. “Even in a recession people don’t want to feel like they’re buying a cheapy auto”.

The new model faces an even more competitive landscape. A black roof lining mimics that found on the Honda Civic Type R while blue highlights echo the paint finish on the outside where you’ll also find brand-new 18-inch alloy wheels and a custom rear bumper.

According to reports, the new sedan will be powered by the brand-new 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine that is expected for every 10th-generation Civics. Honda says it will get “a few ticks above” 40 mpg combined. The new exterior design is extremely taut and stylish.

“The Mazda 3 has crept up on Civic and stole away any buyers who cared about driving pleasure”, Noble said.

Thanks to the Civic Tourer’s 1,668 liters of interior space (with the rear seats folded) and low loading height, the study can transport two bicycles on a smart loading rack.

The interior also seeks to make amends for the most recent generation with additional sound deadening, acoustic glass, and soft-touch materials. The vehicle certainly looks more upscale that its predecessor as previous rumors have been saying that it will be based on the Acura ILX, and that Honda will be bringing in some of the design and comfort features to the Civic line. “It’s still a healthy chunk, 46 percent, of the total market”.

The development team wanted the Civic’s sedan’s hip point at the same level as the Audi TT sport coupe’s, which involved lowering the Honda’s floor, instrument panel and engine, and re-engineering the suspension.