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  LAUNCHED IN THE CAPE: The new 2012 Honda Civic four-door hatchback.
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  AERO TAIL LIGHTS: The whole wide assembly doubles as a spoiler.
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  MORE REAR GLASS: A moan about the previous Civic hatch was the poor rearward vision - a second glass panel has fixed that.
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  PRETTY IN PROFILE: The 2012 Honda Civic hatchback.
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  STATIC STREAMLINING: Close-up of the Civic's aerodynamic rear lights.
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  SEEING IS BELIEVING: And Honda has made it easier with the Civic hatch.
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  SPECIAL LIGHTS: The 2012 Civic hatch has high-intensity discharge or bi-xenon headlights, depending on model.
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  VARIOUS RIMS: They're all alloy, but range through 16, 17 and 18" depending on model and buyer's preference.
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  SUNSHINE ROOF: It's standard on the 2.2 turbodiesel Civic.
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  MANY CHANGES: The fascia assembly and steering wheel on the Civic hatch is different to that of the sedan.
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  TWO GEARBOXES: Six-speed manual or five-speed auto. Your call..
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  MORE CHANGES: Handbrake alongside the front passenger, gear-shifter closer to the driver and a host of new dials.
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  DRIVER'S OFFICE: Plenty to play with, from cruise control to Bluetooth.
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  DIFFERENT DIALS: Three large dials adorn the central fascia; the speed read-out is above them.
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  MULTI-FUNCTION SCREEN: All sorts of messages come up here - including your own wallpaper, or perhaps a fun message or image of the family.
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  AUTO AIRCON: Dual zones on some models but all have lots of adjustment.
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  NOSE JOB: The latest Honda Civic hatch takes on a whole new full-frontal look.
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