When the all-new 11th-gen Honda Civic made its debut last April 2021, the new design elements of the sedan is somewhat fresh, especially for Civic fans. The new model now comes with a more mature styling inside and out instead of going for the usual sporty appeal.
11th-generation Honda Civic
Although some can’t wrap their heads around the new design, others praise what Honda has done for its long-time running sedan. In fact, Wards Auto awarded the 2022 Honda Civic as one of the 10 vehicles with the best interior for 2021. Scoring is based on materials, comfort, ergonomics, safety, fit-and-finish, and aesthetics.
Here are the winners of the 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors:
- Honda Civic
- Bentley Bentayga Speed
- Ford F-150
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- GMC Yukon Denali XL
- Hyundai Tucson
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- Land Rover Defender
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Mitsubishi Outlander
The 2022 Honda Civic’s interior is crafted with a new design philosophy the Japanese automaker calls ‘Simplicity and Something.’ The ‘Simplicity’ in the design philosophy guides the designer to eliminate complex features in the cabin that are normally seen on high-tech and modern vehicles. It instead comes with a simple layout where drivers can focus more on the road.
Interior of the Honda Civic
Meanwhile, the ‘Something’ design concept enables Honda to add personality and character to the cabin. This helps the interior look like it is still up to date despite its simple nature. That said, the new 11th-gen model proves that simplicity can still be the best go-to concept.
We can’t get a glimpse of the redesigned all-new Civic in person just yet as Honda Cars Philippines is still offering the 10th-gen version. However, an insider source claims that the latest model will be arriving on our shores sometime in November 2021.
Honda Civic's rear seats
Also, here is the complete list of nominees for the 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors:
| 2021 Wards Best Interiors Nominees (excluding top 10) | ||
| Acura MDX | Honda Ridgeline | Nissan Pathfinder |
| Acura TLX | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Rogue |
| BMW M4 | Jaguar F-Pace SVR | Polestar 2 BEV |
| Cadillac Escalade | Karma GS-6 | Ram TRX |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | Land Rover Discovery | Toyota Mirai FCV |
| Chrysler Pacifica | Lexus IS 300 | Toyota Sienna |
| Ford Bronco 2-door | Lincoln Nautilus | Volkswagen ID.4 BEV |
| Ford Bronco Sport | Nissan Frontier | |
Wards Auto said that it will formally honor the winners of its 10 Best Interiors in a November 16 ceremony during its Automotive Tech Week. It will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.
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