Honda Civic refresh in 2009.

[o-hatch]

It's hard to see why Honda would make any changes to their current civic (coupe/sedan) by 09, other then minor head/tail-lights, possibly bumpers. I still see the Civic as more advance then its current competitors. Maybe then, they'll intro. a new EX by 2010-11?

[06ggex]

a civic hatch would be cool. proly not dang fit.

[8thgenuser]

This source says the 2009 Civic will be the Accord/TSX concept: 2009 HONDA CIVIC CONCEPT - AutoSpies Auto News

Originally Posted by via autospies.com

These images are of possibly the next Honda Civic. The biggest change will be the diesel engine option. The new car will be much larger, about as big as the previous model Accord. The next Civic will have a 140-hp, 1.8-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine,5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. The price will be upped about $25,000-$34,990 for the Diesel.

More information will appear soon. Expect to see the 2009 Civic Concept at NAIAS 2008. And see at showrooms late 2008, as a 2009 model.

Edmunds suggested in March 2007 that the 2009 Civic will be a new model:
Honda Will Build 2009 Civic at New Indiana Plant

Originally Posted by via Edmunds.com

Honda will build the 2009 Civic at this new plant in Indiana, the ninth for Honda in the U.S. (2007 model is pictured.) (Photo courtesy of Honda)

[24boosted]

Originally Posted by effNsi

92-95 were the same 96-2000 were also the same and 2001-2005 were similar that model got a refresh in 2004.

You forgot the 96-98 got a face lift and tail light change in 99-00. Plus the addition of the Si coupe.


Not difficult to figure out there will be some type of refresher in 09 for head/tails and even bumper covers from Honda since they've been doing that for some time now. Look at the RSX, S2k, Accords etc etc. I just hope they don't up the motor like they did for the RSX.

[shawnono]

Can't wait to see what happens

[aki]

Edmund didn't say 2009 will be new model, only that 2009 will be built at that new plant. That autospy concept is supposedly the next TSX, not Civic--they're off about that too.

Civic MMC is every 3 years. The generation change is every 5 years. At most, it'll be bumper, headlight, tailight tweaks, some minor interior changes, and various little fixes.

[phenominalee]

...well, when we find out what the MMC is, someone pleas PM me...

I hate stupid threads that don't deliver & make me hard for nothing.

When I got my company car I sold my Si (no car payment = so fun)...I'm thinking about applying out again for another promotion but that means I'd lose the co car if I got it. I dont wanna buy an 08 this year until I know what the MMC is going to be.

Please dont post stupid threads about the MMC until it's confirmed, it gets old.

[8thgenuser]

Originally Posted by aki

Edmund didn't say 2009 will be new model, only that 2009 will be built at that new plant. That autospy concept is supposedly the next TSX, not Civic--they're off about that too.

Civic MMC is every 3 years. The generation change is every 5 years. At most, it'll be bumper, headlight, tailight tweaks, some minor interior changes, and various little fixes.

The little side caption on the Edmunds website, which I quoted, suggests that the 2009 model will be a new model. It says "the ninth for Honda in the U.S." As I recall, Civics are currently in the 8th generation. You could take it to mean the ninth plant in the U.S., but that would mean that Honda has a bunch of secret plants they're not telling us about.

Yeah, that Autospy article seems to be way off, but we can always hope they do a switch-a-roo and use the JDM Accord Concept as the new Civic concept.

[dattebayo]

Originally Posted by msjwild3

From what i've heard, honda puts out a new civic every 5 years. Correct me if im wrong someone.

year 2009 is just a facelift, not changing the whole design. You should know it by now.

[magpilot]

My first guess would be just to use the JDM parts. Already got them so it would be the least expensive upgrade. However the coupe is the kicker.
So with the coupe in mind I think Honda in their flawless wisdom will just do a simple tweek and wahla and keep the best in Japan as always.

I want CTR - I want Euro SI. Honda should give us all the choices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Xtreme Thunder]

Originally Posted by msjwild3

From what i've heard, honda puts out a new civic every 5 years. Correct me if im wrong someone.

There is something called a MMC (Mid-model change) only "refreshing" looks.

[rbsjnh]

watch the 09's will come factory w/the jdm front end...

[ThaJazz]

This thread is wack. Minor changes in 09, maybe. "Refresh?" Naw.

[Si_Sedan_Fan]

Originally Posted by rbsjnh

watch the 09's will come factory w/the jdm front end...

That seems like a simple refresh. Easy to do. I wouldnt mind that.

[rsands1]

OMG if one more person posts that stupid Autospies story about a honda civic refresh my heads gonna explode! Autospies posts anything regardless of the credibility of the story. That is an old concept from 2003.

[msjwild3]

Originally Posted by rsands1

OMG if one more person posts that stupid Autospies story about a honda civic refresh my heads gonna explode! Autospies posts anything regardless of the credibility of the story. That is an old concept from 2003.

Ya i'm not gonna believe anything til i see it.

[Teebo07si]

Originally Posted by effNsi

92-95 were the same 96-2000 were also the same and 2001-2005 were similar that model got a refresh in 2004.

96-00 got refreshed too in 99!

[effNsi]

Originally Posted by Teebo07si

96-00 got refreshed too in 99!

yeah ur right i forgot 'bout it

[SSlick406]

Originally Posted by Ed06

i work at the design center for honda and i took this shot while they were testing out the new 09 civic si.

Blin Bling! That things rollin on 42's yo!

[darna]

i'm gonna wrec havoc if the 09 gets the projector.