I owned a 1996 Civic hatchback (3 door) that I bought new for about $11,000 loaded.

Honda no longer makes the Civic hatchback, unless you get the Si model, which costs quite a bit more.

Why did Honda cut one of their more popular models? Likely, they wanted more margin, like Ridgeline and Pilot. But, they used to have much more volume.

Maybe they will smarten up and bring back the 3 door hatchback as an entry level car, which will bring with it buyer loyalty, which leads to higher sales of Accords and Pilots later.

Nate

Subtle changes like this don't just happen with Japanese manufacturers. My guess is that Honda's trying to tamp down the well-deserved Rice Rocket phenom-
enon with an eye to the Boomer market.

Aha, it's my opportunity to post the pictures of the new 5-door hatchback Civic again Sorry, my Yank chums...

Thats a nice looking car!.. very similar to the prius!

What kind of car is that?.. I can't find it?..
Here is the honda 2006 civic... thats not it?
http://www.hondapreview.com/civic/
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_...erDetected=True
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...rticleId=106351
http://automobiles.honda.com/shopping/land...GroupName=civic

and every time you post it, i die a little inside =)

::sniff:: i wonder if this has any effect on the honda guys who must at least occasionally visit us. i want to have CHOICES between cute little hybrid hatchbacks =)

HOw come I can't goole that to find it?
http://automobiles.honda.com/shopping/land...GroupName=civic

I don't see a hatchback?

Euro-version eh?

Why don't they bring it to the U.S.?! <_<

~MT77

It came right up when I did a Google search for "new Honda Civic Hatchback Europe" (the original poster of the photo, KMO, is from Great Britain):

New Honda Civic for Europe

Yea.. when I posted.. his post wasn't there yet...
I bet that would sell in the states!

I don't see any rear door handles.. that must be a two seater.... this would be a good solution for those who were wanting a sportier version without the rear seats etc and a bit more power without loosing mpg in a hybrid version!

Using my imagination, it looks like that would also look sharp in a convertible model.

Ah too cool!..... thats smart thinkin, thanks for letting me know..... If they made her in a hybrid that met or beat the prius, I may have to consider.... Oh well, until then I'll continue my love affair with the prius!

5 door??? where is the door handles for the back door?

Whats with the "Dear" stuff?... Have you been talking to Bill Merchant?

Ah, then your female with a twisted sense of good looks?