Also, the windshield on the new civics is rounder? instead of being totally flat plane like the current ones this one has a rounded curve to the glass should also help with drag.Rear overhang is massive, only real complaint, but thems the breaks of FWD. Regardless I'm curious about the aero effect from the new shape. Based on my rudimentary knowledge of aero, looks like the higher tail/less drastic roofline rake will reduce drag somewhat...
good point, the rounder shape helps the air flow around instead of just over. Reminds me slightly of LMP1 canopies with their oval-ish shape...Also, the windshield on the new civics is rounder? instead of being totally flat plane like the current ones this one has a rounded curve to the glass should also help with drag.
Even the fenders which aerodynamically bleed into the belt line seem to play into that as well, helping to cut the air coming from the front and directed right through to the back.good point, the rounder shape helps the air flow around instead of just over. Reminds me slightly of LMP1 canopies with their oval-ish shape...
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Agreed, and it gives a nice size comparison next to the woman standing there, though i'd venture a guess she's pretty short. It shows the civic isn't growing that much, not immediately noticeable at least. Though i can tell it is definitely wider. Which makes me happy. Loving the stance of the car overall. Can't wait to see the final versions (hopefully september).Good find CanGuy, cheers. I think this is the best look we've been given at the sedans front end, for what its worth...
the back will be just as camo'd as the other sedans we've seen to date. You're not getting fine details until reveal...Glad to see these pictures. Thanks for posting them. I just wish that we could see some of the rear end.
I figured most of the noticeable growth would be in the width. Not the length or height (which actually decreases supposedly). Its probably easier to scale this global platform in length rather than length. I don't mind the width gains tho. it'll help with handling.The first picture makes it seem almost Accord wide... which makes sense if they're going to share bones.
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That's what i've noticed and liked as well, specifically the bolder front fender with a much more well defined belt line, should give it a strong presence on the road among the competition.I like the width gain. Gives it a stronger presence.
I wonder how much wider it actually is than the 9th-gen Civic. I'm curious if the added width would make the Civic at all less popular or practical for narrow city roads.Agreed. I liked the 8th gen civic because they looked robust, grounded. The 9th got more defined character lines but i feel they almost look anorexic, like the sheetmetal is stretched too tight over the frame. The 10th gen has a good combo of both. A more substantial robust look. But also more defined and dramatic character lines that aren't common in this class of car.
My guess is it won't grow or shrink in any dimension by more than an inch or two. nothing really that noticeable to the average car shopper. But that little bit of width can help handling alot.I wonder how much wider it actually is than the 9th-gen Civic. I'm curious if the added width would make the Civic at all less popular or practical for narrow city roads.