Latest Civic Spy Shots

TBR · June 30, 2005, 10:00:55 AM

QuoteThis might be one of those cars you just have to see in person before making a final judgement.

Some cars, like the latest Subaru Legacy, looked incredible in pictures, yet dull in person. Others look so-so in pictures, and pretty good in person.

I don't know what you are talking about, the current Legacy looks great in pics and in person as did the prevous gen.

BMWDave · June 30, 2005, 10:05:38 AM

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QuoteThis might be one of those cars you just have to see in person before making a final judgement.

Some cars, like the latest Subaru Legacy, looked incredible in pictures, yet dull in person. Others look so-so in pictures, and pretty good in person.
I don't know what you are talking about, the current Legacy looks great in pics and in person as did the prevous gen.

I agree. But design is subjective I guess. I think the current legacy is the best looking mainstream sedan at the moment.

R33 GT-R · June 30, 2005, 10:18:41 AM

Well if you say so Dave.

shayslay · June 30, 2005, 11:08:06 AM

I think it's a nice clean design that looks more upscale than before. I believe that the red coupe in the TCC pictures is an Si with the tailpipe and supposed badge on the grille. The Ion headlights have me nonplussed but I'm still looking forward to its release. It seems that it will also be available with leather to match Mazda and Toyota. And is that a nav screen?

R33 GT-R · June 30, 2005, 11:16:22 AM

We'll have a 30k dollar civic now, woooo hoooo.

BMWDave · June 30, 2005, 11:29:26 AM

QuoteI think it's a nice clean design that looks more upscale than before. I believe that the red coupe in the TCC pictures is an Si with the tailpipe and supposed badge on the grille. The Ion headlights have me nonplussed but I'm still looking forward to its release. It seems that it will also be available with leather to match Mazda and Toyota. And is that a nav screen?

Where do you see a nav screen?

R33 GT-R · June 30, 2005, 11:33:45 AM

I'm missing this navi too.

TBR · June 30, 2005, 11:33:54 AM

Looked at this picture again, the hood is way too short.

shayslay · June 30, 2005, 11:36:42 AM

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QuoteI think it's a nice clean design that looks more upscale than before. I believe that the red coupe in the TCC pictures is an Si with the tailpipe and supposed badge on the grille. The Ion headlights have me nonplussed but I'm still looking forward to its release. It seems that it will also be available with leather to match Mazda and Toyota. And is that a nav screen?
Where do you see a nav screen?

They have pics up at The Car Connection, and in one of the coupe shots there's some sort of information screen in the interior that may or not house a navigation screen.

BMWDave · June 30, 2005, 11:38:14 AM

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QuoteI think it's a nice clean design that looks more upscale than before. I believe that the red coupe in the TCC pictures is an Si with the tailpipe and supposed badge on the grille. The Ion headlights have me nonplussed but I'm still looking forward to its release. It seems that it will also be available with leather to match Mazda and Toyota. And is that a nav screen?
Where do you see a nav screen?
They have pics up at The Car Connection, and in one of the coupe shots there's some sort of information screen in the interior that may or not house a navigation screen.

Oh, I see what you mean. Yes, from the buttons on the side that looks to be a navigation screen.

(For other people who want to know, expand the picture of the coupe, and you'll see it.)

shayslay · June 30, 2005, 11:39:13 AM

I'd post a picture but I'm not sure if they allow hotlinking.

BMWDave · June 30, 2005, 11:41:31 AM

QuoteI'd post a picture but I'm not sure if they allow hotlinking.

Dont worry about that...anyone can go to the link.

crv16 · June 30, 2005, 01:39:47 PM

This must be the hybrid version

TBR · June 30, 2005, 01:52:32 PM

I hope the move the wheels out some for the production model.

BMWDave · June 30, 2005, 01:55:54 PM

QuoteI hope the move the wheels out some for the production model.

Its probably all the camoe that it appears that way.

TBR · June 30, 2005, 01:57:11 PM

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QuoteI hope the move the wheels out some for the production model.
Its probably all the camoe that it appears that way.

I don't see any camo except the white tape on the taillights in that last pic.

shayslay · June 30, 2005, 01:58:29 PM

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This must be the hybrid version

What tips you off that it's the hybrid?

crv16 · June 30, 2005, 02:00:52 PM

Unique rear antenna, little rear lip spoiler and a unique wheel design that hasn't been seen before.

TBR · June 30, 2005, 02:03:12 PM

QuoteUnique rear antenna, little rear lip spoiler and a unique wheel design that hasn't been seen before.

The rear antenna is likely for satelite radio, the wheels might be optional plus designs probably aren't finalized yet, and the spoiler might be an option.

mazda6er · June 30, 2005, 02:05:45 PM

Those mirrors look a bit freakish don't they? They're larger than the ones on the truck in front of it!

crv16 · June 30, 2005, 02:08:50 PM

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QuoteUnique rear antenna, little rear lip spoiler and a unique wheel design that hasn't been seen before.
The rear antenna is likely for satelite radio, the wheels might be optional plus designs probably aren't finalized yet, and the spoiler might be an option.

I don't think so. Sat radio antenna looks like this:

The current Civic hybrid has that same funky antenna in the front:

and the little rear lip spoiler:

TBR · June 30, 2005, 02:10:26 PM

I don't think the lip spoiler is anything, but I agree that the atenna is odd, is there a particularly reason the Civic Hybrid would have an antenna like that and regular model wouldn't?

crv16 · June 30, 2005, 02:20:59 PM

QuoteI don't think the lip spoiler is anything, but I agree that the atenna is odd, is there a particularly reason the Civic Hybrid would have an antenna like that and regular model wouldn't?

Dunno. The current non-hybrid Civic has an in-glass antenna. I think they feel the need to distinguish the hybrid version with some unique visual features.

TBR · June 30, 2005, 02:22:52 PM

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QuoteI don't think the lip spoiler is anything, but I agree that the atenna is odd, is there a particularly reason the Civic Hybrid would have an antenna like that and regular model wouldn't?
Dunno. The current non-hybrid Civic has an in-glass antenna. I think they feel the need to distinguish the hybrid version with some unique visual features.

No one would notice a different antenna except through careful examination.

crv16 · June 30, 2005, 02:23:36 PM

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QuoteI don't think the lip spoiler is anything, but I agree that the atenna is odd, is there a particularly reason the Civic Hybrid would have an antenna like that and regular model wouldn't?
Dunno. The current non-hybrid Civic has an in-glass antenna. I think they feel the need to distinguish the hybrid version with some unique visual features.
No one would notice a different antenna except through careful examination.

Who will notice? The car geeks like us B)

TBR · June 30, 2005, 02:26:00 PM

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QuoteI don't think the lip spoiler is anything, but I agree that the atenna is odd, is there a particularly reason the Civic Hybrid would have an antenna like that and regular model wouldn't?
Dunno. The current non-hybrid Civic has an in-glass antenna. I think they feel the need to distinguish the hybrid version with some unique visual features.
No one would notice a different antenna except through careful examination.
Who will notice? The car geeks like us B)

No, the car geeks like you

, I never pay that much attention to Civics.

shayslay · June 30, 2005, 10:00:43 PM

With the antennas looking that similar I will place my bet that that white model is a Hybrid. But I'm still holding out hope that theyd offer the Coupe in Hybrid too.

TurboDan · July 01, 2005, 01:15:13 AM

Damn. There was a rumor going around that we were going to get those shots as an exclusive. Apparently it didn't pan out.

BMWDave · July 01, 2005, 05:51:54 AM

QuoteDamn. There was a rumor going around that we were going to get those shots as an exclusive. Apparently it didn't pan out.

Who took those pictures?

crv16 · July 01, 2005, 05:55:32 AM

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QuoteI don't think the lip spoiler is anything, but I agree that the atenna is odd, is there a particularly reason the Civic Hybrid would have an antenna like that and regular model wouldn't?
Dunno. The current non-hybrid Civic has an in-glass antenna. I think they feel the need to distinguish the hybrid version with some unique visual features.

It just occurred to me that the reason they have an external antenna for the hybrid is because of the high voltage battery pack sitting behind the rear seat. That must cause interference with the in glass antenna.