What is it?
The new ninth generation Honda Civic that has been designed to compete with the best the European manufacturers have to offer. Designed and developed specifically for the European market, the new Honda Civic will be offered as a five-door hatchback and will reach showrooms in early 2012.
Why's it here?
This is the very car that we will be seeing on roads from early next year. Nearly all of the body components on the new Civic have been redesigned with particular focus on ride and handling, reduced CO2 emissions, design and interior quality, while retaining cabin and boot space and practicality.
Show stopper or floor filler?
The new Civic is a hugely important car to Honda for sure, but in the context of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show it falls some way short of 'show stopper'. Still, we're looking forward to driving it.
