2022 Honda Civic Prototype reveal timing confirmed! First look at next-gen Toyota Corolla rival coming next week

Honda has set a time and date for the preview of its new-generation Civic small car, with a Prototype set to be revealed next week.

In a sign of the times, and possibly a nod to its intended audience, the Civic Prototype will be shown on the Head2Head channel on the Twitch streaming service, which is known mainly for its video game streaming content with many prominent figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Drake taking to the platform to reach a younger audience.

Due to be shown on November 17, the unveiling will also coincide with a performance by American rapper Cordae.

Honda says the Prototype will preview the styling direction of the new Civic that is expected to hit showrooms in 2022 after an official reveal next year.

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A short teaser video announcing the time obfuscates much of the vehicle, but small glimpses of the head- and tail-lights, wheels and glasshouse can be seen, seemingly confirming the patent leaks from September.

These leaks hinted at a more mature design for the new Civic, closer in line with the Accord, that does away with sharp creases and large intakes of the 10th-gen model in favour of smooth panels and less angles.

According to the Honda press release, the Civic is “the number one vehicle for young, first-time and multicultural consumers”, with the new version set to raise “the bar for style, performance, safety and advanced technology”.

As such, expect more safety equipment this time around, with features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring to be included – possibly standard across the line-up.

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Engine choices are still unknown, but the new Civic will likely carry forward the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine found in the current higher-end variants, which output 127kW/220Nm.

Refinements and improvements are expected though, but it remains to be seen if the entry-level 104kW/174Nm 1.8-litre petrol engine will carryover.

An electrified version could also be in the works to better take the fight to the segment-leading Toyota Corolla, as well as an edge over the Mazda3 and Hyundai i30.

Honda is also expected to launch a hardcore Type R version of its next Civic down the line, which could be built in Japan for the Australian market as the brand’s Swindon facility winds down mid next year.

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