Although many might not realize it, the tenth generation of the iconic Honda Civic has been around since 2016. The issue lies in its launch, as the Japanese firm began its commercial journey first in the United States, before bringing it to Europe. Therefore, the decision to give it a slight facelift may come as a surprise to enthusiasts or potential customers interested in the model.
The 2019 Honda Civic receives a redesigned grille, bumper, and lower air intake. It also adopts full LED headlights (already seen in Europe). Changes to the rear are minor, limited to the addition (or modification) of some decorative accents and trim pieces. Finally, the alloy wheel designs and color palette have been updated.
One of the new features of the Honda Civic facelift for the US market is the addition of the Sport trim . Available for both sedan and coupe body styles, it will include elements such as unique bumpers, 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, and a polygonal chrome exhaust tip. Furthermore, the other trims will be available with a refreshed infotainment system featuring a 7-inch touchscreen.
In any case, the main new feature of this Honda Civic facelift is that the Honda Sensing suite of active driver assistance systems will be standard for the American market . Among its key features are city emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Finally, it's necessary to clarify the situation of the Honda Civic in the US to understand this restyling . The model sold in North America is a step behind the one found in European dealerships, especially in terms of driver assistance systems . Aesthetically, these changes will likely eventually reach the European Civic, but they certainly won't happen until the next Geneva Motor Show at the earliest.
Source – Honda
