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We are here at the 2015 Los Angeles auto show for the 2016 Civic Coupe's public debut and obtained some more photos, video and Q&A.
All questions from yesterday's unveiling has been included below for reference. Additional Q&A is in blue.
CivicX Q&A:
Q: What model is this?
A: This is the EX-L model.
Q: Dimensions of the coupe?
A: The coupe is 5.5 inches shorter than the sedan!! All of that came off the rear overhang. Front overhang and wheelbase are the same as the sedan. As a result, the front and rear overhang are the same length on the coupe. Trunk is bigger than previous generation.
Q: Released by end of year? If not how early next year?
A: Not by end of this year. First quarter of next year. [Update: We asked for clarification on the "first quarter 2016" statement and Honda confirmed that it is indeed going to be March. As it turned out, their press release offered more specificity than the reps were providing to the media attendees.]
Q: Different car at show tomorrow?
A: Same car tomorrow at the show.
Q: What technical differences than sedan?
A: Basically the same except what was in the presentation (see slides above).
Q: Manual available for turbo model?
A: That's in development just like for the sedan.
Q: More colors expected than sedan?
A: CivicX has confirmed that the green color seen on prototype will be available. Whether any additional ones will be available will be known at launch.
Q: Should we expect both Si coupe and sedan?
A: They are working on multiple Si variants is as specific as they could get.
Q: Is the spoiler standard?
A: This is an accessory wing spoiler and accessory wheels.
Q: Same exact performance as the sedan?
A: Virtually same performance. The car is lighter than the sedan due to shorter length so it will be lighter, which may result in some incremental performance benefit.
Q: Weight?
A: The coupe is lighter than both the 2016 sedan and a similarly-equipped outgoing 2015 Civic coupe.
Q: Wheel options?
A: Same wheels as the sedan for all models.
Q: What is the center exhaust pipe cutout on the coupe?
A: The bracket that contains the cutout is to give the car extra stiffness. The cutout is purely for weight savings and has no effect on sound.
Q: Torsional rigidity of the coupe compared to the sedan?
A: They are different [Honda would not yet disclose which is more rigid], but traditionally speaking, sedans tend to be stiffer.
Q: Are there suspension differences between the coupe and sedan?
A: Yes, the coupe's suspension will be tuned to be sportier, but they are not disclosing exactly what changes have been made.
Q: How much wider is the coupe?
A: It is 2-inches wider than the outgoing 2015 Civic coupe.
Q: Why are the exhaust tips hidden?
A: It is in keeping with Honda's green image.
Q: Is cargo space different?
A: Yes, the coupe's trunk is slightly bigger than the sedan.
All questions from yesterday's unveiling has been included below for reference. Additional Q&A is in blue.
CivicX Q&A:
Q: What model is this?
A: This is the EX-L model.
Q: Dimensions of the coupe?
A: The coupe is 5.5 inches shorter than the sedan!! All of that came off the rear overhang. Front overhang and wheelbase are the same as the sedan. As a result, the front and rear overhang are the same length on the coupe. Trunk is bigger than previous generation.
Q: Released by end of year? If not how early next year?
A: Not by end of this year. First quarter of next year. [Update: We asked for clarification on the "first quarter 2016" statement and Honda confirmed that it is indeed going to be March. As it turned out, their press release offered more specificity than the reps were providing to the media attendees.]
Q: Different car at show tomorrow?
A: Same car tomorrow at the show.
Q: What technical differences than sedan?
A: Basically the same except what was in the presentation (see slides above).
Q: Manual available for turbo model?
A: That's in development just like for the sedan.
Q: More colors expected than sedan?
A: CivicX has confirmed that the green color seen on prototype will be available. Whether any additional ones will be available will be known at launch.
Q: Should we expect both Si coupe and sedan?
A: They are working on multiple Si variants is as specific as they could get.
Q: Is the spoiler standard?
A: This is an accessory wing spoiler and accessory wheels.
Q: Same exact performance as the sedan?
A: Virtually same performance. The car is lighter than the sedan due to shorter length so it will be lighter, which may result in some incremental performance benefit.
Q: Weight?
A: The coupe is lighter than both the 2016 sedan and a similarly-equipped outgoing 2015 Civic coupe.
Q: Wheel options?
A: Same wheels as the sedan for all models.
Q: What is the center exhaust pipe cutout on the coupe?
A: The bracket that contains the cutout is to give the car extra stiffness. The cutout is purely for weight savings and has no effect on sound.
Q: Torsional rigidity of the coupe compared to the sedan?
A: They are different [Honda would not yet disclose which is more rigid], but traditionally speaking, sedans tend to be stiffer.
Q: Are there suspension differences between the coupe and sedan?
A: Yes, the coupe's suspension will be tuned to be sportier, but they are not disclosing exactly what changes have been made.
Q: How much wider is the coupe?
A: It is 2-inches wider than the outgoing 2015 Civic coupe.
Q: Why are the exhaust tips hidden?
A: It is in keeping with Honda's green image.
Q: Is cargo space different?
A: Yes, the coupe's trunk is slightly bigger than the sedan.
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