Honda Civic hatchback may be a bit of a misnomer
So, you've heard of crossover coupes. Honda gave the Civic hatchback a "sporty, Euro-inspired" coupe look. The major distinction with the also coupe-inspired sedan will be the shortened rear overhang, making the Civic hatch about 4.9 inches shorter. The hatchback will also offer a hatch and substantially more cargo space.
The Honda Civic hatchback will get a manual transmission option
Honda dropped the stick shift for the sedan. But it will offer a short-throw six-speed manual transmission as an option on the Sport and Sport Touring trims on the Civic hatch. So buyers of both the base 158 hp 2.0-liter and the upgraded 180 hp 1.5-liter turbo engines will be able to have it with a stick.
Expect the Honda Civic hatchback to arrive at dealers later this year
Honda did not give a specific time frame for the Civic hatchback's availability. Though the Civic sedan is currently at dealers, we expect the hatch to arrive later this year.
If buying local is important to you, this will be the first generation of the Civic hatchback to be built in America at Honda's plant in Indiana.
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