Honda's Revealed The New Civic Sport, But It Won't Be Breaking Any 'Ring Records

It’s not often we really care when a model gets a facelift. Generally it’ll just involve a few minor aesthetic updates here and there, occasionally a new engine or two. And while that’s exactly what this Honda Civic refresh gets, it has piqued our interest thanks to the introduction of a new Sport model, which gets a makeover inspired by the insanely-styled new Civic Type R Concept..

The current generation Civic is arguably the least attractive version of the popular hatchback Honda has ever produced, so a little nip and tuck wouldn’t go amiss. Visual upgrades across the whole range include new headlights featuring integrated LED daytime running lights that give a decidedly more aggressive face, along with a redesigned front bumper and LED rear lamps.

The most intriguing model is the new Civic Sport, with its supposedly Type R-inspired styling. The front bumper gets a lower grille mesh, while the rear spoiler is colour coded - on standard models it’s available in any colour, as long as it’s black. The Sport also sits on unique 17-inch alloys, though they do look a little lost in the arches.

Engine-wise, nothing exciting yet, I’m afraid. You have two options: a 1.6-litre, 118bhp diesel or 1.8-litre, 140bhp petrol engine. ‘Sport’ certainly doesn’t refer to performance, then.

The inside also gets a little touch up, and implements the new Honda Connect infotainment system. Powered by Android, it controls everything from the radio to the satellite navigation, and even features internet functionality.

The new Civic Sport will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show on 2 October.