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Spied! All-new 2016 Honda Civic caught undisguised!

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Spotted by a forum member over at the Civicx.com forums, the all-new 2016 Honda Civic has been caught undisguised! The official unveil of the all-new Civic is set to happen this Wednesday, 16 September 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Staying true to the Civic Concept‘s design, the Civic spotted here appears to be production ready, with a sloping roofline and a very sporty front and rear end. A vast improvement over the outgoing Honda Civic. This particular Civic appears to sport front LED headlights as well.

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The all-new 2016 Honda Civic is also said to feature a new turbocharged powertrain, which is a first for a vanilla Honda Civic. Sharing the same engine as the Japanese Honda StepWGN and the Jade RS, the new 1.5-litre turbocharged VTEC engine is capable of pushing out 150 PS at 5,500 rpm and 203 Nm of torque from 1,600 rpm till 5,000 rpm. Expect Honda to offer a regular naturally-aspirated engine as well.

Buyers in the US will likely get the option of a 6-speed manual or a CVT, though engine and transmission combination will vary from market-to-market.

Excited? Hold you horses, as the 2016 Honda Civic is likely going on sale some time next year, after a debut later this year. It could take up to a year’s time before the new Civic arrives here, so stay tuned for more updates!

Photo credit: Civicx.com forum