2012 Honda Civic Sedan, Is this you?

Honda's 2012 Civic Sedan was spotted on a transporter truck in Japan, the side profile looks to be more tapered, the front end actually looks like Honda designers made minimal changes compared to the current model and the rear end is different from most other Honda products. For more spy photos, visit NoticiaAutomotiva's website at http://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/exclusivo-novo-civic-2012-em-cegonha-no-japao/

Also along with this batch of spy shots, a 2.4L 4 cylinder making around 200-210hp has been confirmed for the 2012 Honda Civic Si, this is the same engine from the TSX so look for torque numbers to be bumped up as well. Concerning the regular 4-cylinder models, it looks like Honda will continue with the 1.8L currently used in the 2011 Honda Civic.

So, smart move going conservative or bad move compared to the new Focus, new Elantra, new Cruze?