A Form Pursuing Aerodynamics

The model to be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show is the 5-door new "Civic." This is a Europe-exclusive model, touted as achieving "significant improvements in driving performance and handling, along with a premium ride and low fuel consumption."

While its form is lower, wider, and pursues aerodynamics, it achieves a class-leading interior space within the C-segment. The rear combination lamps have a shape that enhances aerodynamic efficiency, and they also function as spoilers by controlling airflow over the top and sides of the vehicle body.

FCX Clarity

EV-neo

At Honda's booth at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in addition to this,...the "Fit EV Concept" concept modeland a technology model of the next-generation plug-in hybrid will be exhibited. Also on display will be environmentally-conscious vehicles such as the fuel cell vehicle "FCX Clarity" and the electric motorcycle "EV-neo." Furthermore, the 2012 models of "Insight," "CR-Z," "CR-V," "Jazz," and "Accord" are also scheduled to be introduced.

Although this new Civic is not planned for sale in Japan, it is undoubtedly a model worthy of attention.