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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype Debuts At New York Auto Show

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback

The next-generation Civic Hatchback, with its striking design and the promise of a sporty, European-inspired driving experience, today made its North American debut in prototype form just a day before the 2016 New York International Auto Show.

2017 Honda Civic HatchbackAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc. also confirmed that it will marry the all-new 1.5-liter turbo engine to its 6-speed manual transmission for more sporty and dynamic performance. The arrival of the production 2017 Civic Hatchback later this year marks the continued rollout of the 10th-generation Civic lineup, the sportiest and most expansive family of Civics in the car’s 44-year history. The Civic Sedan was recently named the 2016 North American Car of the Year, and sales of Civic are up 37 percent through the first two months of 2016.

  • New Turbo technology for manual transmissions confirmed for entire 2017 Civic lineup
  • New Civic hatchback prototype offers best look yet at Euro sport hatch-inspired compact car
  • Assertive stance and distinctive new design establishes 10th generation as the sportiest Civic ever

Being built on the same world-class platform as the 10th-generation Civic Sedan, the 2017 Civic Hatchback will be defined by an unparalleled combination of sportiness, efficiency and utility, with distinctive styling and premium features that enthusiasts demand. The five-door hatchback will feature one powertrain for the U.S. market, a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected Turbo engine that can be mated to either a sporty CVT or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission.

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By TestDriveNow for SouthFloridaReporter.com, Mar. 24, 2016 

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