2016 Honda Civic gets revolutionized design, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay as feature

It seems like Honda will be defying all odds this time, as the company releases it's 10th generation Civic, this time offering a small car design in a time when everyone is crazy about SUVs.

According to Reuters, the Japanese company wishes to make its best-selling model into something the younger consumers will love, turning the design into something sportier, with a revamped interior and the addition of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and automatic emergency brakes.

John Mendel, the executive vice president of the US sales of the company, shares that the 2016 Honda Civic will be delivering over 40 miles in one gallon during highway driving, which will be higher and better than the old model. The 2015 Honda Civic had a 29 miles per one gallon capacity for city driving, while 38 miles per one gallon on the highway. No specific price has been unveiled so far, but Mendel shares it'll probably be similar to the 2015 model at $18,490.

Mendel tells USA Today that the new Civic will be "the most ambitious remake" the company has ever done as they add more technology and innovation to it. Besides the new look, several changes will also be done on the engine on two, separate instances.

The first one will have a "2L, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder" powerful base engine, which will come as either a 6-speed manual or variable transmission. The other one will be smaller, with a "1.5L turbo-charging", a version that Honda claims to be the "most powerful engine" the company has ever offered.

Autoblog shares its review about the new Honda Civic, stating that overall, the design has been impressive, starting with the exterior that uses a new sheet metal, strong arches on the front wheels, and a roofline similar to a fastback to isolate itself from previous Civic models. There will be a chrome grille with optional LED headlights, and at the back, LED taillights will make the night brighter.

The new model will also be removing its multi-tiered dash and a 7-inch touchscreen display will be added as the new Pilot for the addition of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. This will allow the driver's smartphone to handle the apps, navigation and control over other features. Furthermore, first ever addition of the "Honda Adaptive Cruise Control" will also allow a self-brake or steer once the car senses danger.