Honda has already confirmed that it will reveal the next-generation Honda Civic in the spring of 2021, but the announcement did not give us any clues to what it will look like. We now here’s your first look at the 2022 Civic, since design trademark images have leaked online, which gives an early look at the next Civic hatchback.

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These images were posted on the Civic XI forum, which gives us our best look yet at what the 11th generation Civic will look like. We can see that the new Civic will have a smoother look than the current generation, although its profile isn’t a dramatic departure.

At the rear there are new full-width taillights, which look boxier than the current taillights.

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We’ll have to wait until Honda releases the official photos, but overall the next-generation Civic looks like it won’t be as aggressive as the current generation. If you missed the news, the next Civic will only be offered in sedan and hatchback body styles, but the good news is that the Civic Si and Type R versions will be part of the mix.