Honda working hard on the 2012 Civic Hybrid to take on Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius will soon be up against a fierce challenger as Honda is now placing the finishing touches to the next-generation 2012 Civic Hybrid. Honda is overhauling the entire Civic lineup but the hybrid model is being prioritized over the conventionally powered Civic.

That is why the 2012 Civic Hybrid is confirmed to go on sale in Japan next year but there’s still no date set for the start of sales of the "normal" Civic. Sources say that Honda is aiming for an evolution rather than a revolution with the next Civic.
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kuvakas1 - 11/18/2010 5:15:01 PM

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I don't understand why they don't just bring the Euro Civic over here. Wouldn't it make sense manufacturing-wise?

DaHarder - 11/18/2010 6:37:46 PM

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Interesting... Especially given that said mission was the reason for introducing the (newest) Insight.

Mission = Failed, one could conclude.

IhavearedS2000 - 11/18/2010 7:43:24 PM

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It appears Honda is using a 2-pronged attack...Insight as the lower priced alternative (obviously not working) and the new Civic as the higher priced, sedan alternative - not sure this will work...it hasn't in the past...

t_bone - 11/18/2010 9:09:20 PM

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No need to think too deeply on this one, Honda. The current 15hp motor is a joke. Try at least 40hp (or 60) for 2012 and we'll talk.

veyron1001 - 11/18/2010 9:10:02 PM

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How about a car to take on the Evo or STi?

Whelan - 11/18/2010 9:36:24 PM

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Insight = Prius. I guess that didn't work out so well for them. I guess I'll be my proclaimed troll self with Honda posts and see who I can make mad with this comment.

Honda should have not made a bad copy-cat of the Prius. They should have called the current CR-Z the new Insight and then created a NEW CRX with a peppy 4cyl. turbo.

Just my opinion though.

Escalade1 - 11/20/2010 12:07:10 PM

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I don't think anyone would be made at this comment it's just sensible thinking something not common on autospies.

investor27 - 11/19/2010 3:44:48 PM

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LAUGH OUT LOUD!!! That was exactly what they said the last time when their latest hybrid came out, and they still couldn't surpassed the Prius. Not even by a long shot.