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The British magazine Auto Express has published spy shots of the new gen 2013 Honda Civic hatchback, designed for the European market, and passing the test. In February this year the company introduced the new Honda sedan and coupe, Civic to North America. However, representatives of the British branch of manufacturer announced the publication Auto Express, that as before, all changes in the design of these cars still are relevant only to the machines for the U.S., and the model for the European market will look different. Judging from the spy photos five-door hatchback Civic, the overall style of the car will remain the same, but the design of headlamps, grille and bumpers still change. In addition, the change hood of the car, which will clearly expressed longitudinal shtamp, which is not on the current generation Civic. It is expected that in the new Europe will be offered with four-cylinder petrol engines volume of 1,4 and 1,8 liter and 2.2 liter turbodiesel in volume, developed from 80 to 140 horsepower. In addition, a variety of modifications will be a hybrid version with the power plant, which combines the 1.5-liter gasoline engine, electric motor and CVT. It is likely that such a machine will be used lithium-ion batteries, which was first among all models of Honda appeared on the new American Civic. New gen Honda Civic will appear in the spring of 2012. Prices for the car in the UK will start from approximately 16,000 pounds.