There are rumors the Si will be K24 powered

 

...and an automatic option (poop) to help the SI appeal to a larger demographic -- according to the forums at temple of vtec

 

the sedan rendering looks pretty good.. but yah, i agree that it kinda resembles the new WRX with STI bodykit standard (less big wing)...

 

The lack of a hatchback is a deal killer for me. I was hoping for a hatchback Si offered in two states of tune, one that would still be happy with 87 octane gas but more performance orientated than the basic model and a full-bore pocket rocket. It looks like I'll either have to continue my search for a 2004 or 2005 Si in good condition or buy the new Ford Focus when it arrives.

 

The drawings look like a 7/8 sized Accord coupe to me....but, I kinda like it! :-)
'07 VBP Sport 5MT w/ minor appearance & comfort mods!!

 

 

I would take a Sedan Si like that in a sec...if I had the $$.

Wifey needs a new ride.

 

Updates...

~205hp 2.4L For Civic Si Confirmed, R18 for other 2012 Civics, new HF Trim Level
Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - ~205hp 2.4L For Civic Si Confirmed, R18 for other 2012 Civics, new HF Trim Level

2012 Civic Sedan spied on a Transporter Truck in Japan (photos via Brazil)
Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - 2012 Civic Sedan spied on a Transporter Truck in Japan (photos via Brazil)

 

The coupe's rear looks like a cheaper version of the Mercedes C300..

 

Too many cars have the same identity. Car reviewers call it 'playing it safe'. If you took badges off most mid level sedans and presented them to average joes (not car enthusiasts) they'd have a damn hard time of identifying what brand they belong too.

I also abhor the 'up-sizing' of car models. What's wrong with a small civic? I just hope the Fit doesn't become the next odyssey.

Who else thinks we should just drive go-karts everywhere?

 

I completely agree!!

 

Same here, ATV's would be nice, save a ton of gas $$$

 

Hondas always seem to look better in person, I'm waiting for that moment before I go ballistic.

 

I like the sedan version. The coupe...meh.

I would also MUCH rather see a hatchback version. I just did a Google Image Search for "2012 Civic" and came up with this. What ever happened to this version?

 

Wishful thinking for many unfortunately...

It is pretty safe to say that as long as the Fit and CR-Z are around we won't be seeing a Civic "hatch" any time soon.

You have to remember that the Civic is now Honda's mid-size entry level car, and no longer associates itself with the compact or hatchback market. It really hasn't fit in that class since 2000; the 7th Gen Si hatchback was an utter failure and wasn't even offered in Japan from what I understand.

As long as the Civic keeps being compared to Altimas, Elantras, and Fusions, a hatch-version will only remain a nostalgic memory.

 

Unfortunately, they are making this but in euro and japan markets

http://www.honda.co.jp/CIVICTYPE-R/EURO/

 

Yes even in South Africa they get this model. I have seen it up close and personal including the type R version. Very nice car. Has character, unlike the Civic models we get.

The only upside is that I like our Fit Sport better than the Jazz that many markets get. 1.3 liter CVT no thank you.

 

Rear view reminds me of Mercedes C class for Civic sedan, and CLS for Civic Coup.

Very unattractive look...

 

If you weren't sure about the look of the concept Civics, how do you feel about the production ready Civic?

 

The version in the link above looks terrible. I'm assuming the one pictured if the Hybrid model...egads, that's a bad time. The steering wheel looks awful, the 2nd tier information display looks very convoluted compared to the simplicity of the previous gen's display...and are those blue LED's on the grill? Bleargh.

W. T. F.