I'm not a regular here so maybe I missed it. Civic has a 4 year product cycle. So the mid-model update would have taken place in 2008.

I don't see any difference. Was there a mid-model update?

 

if u search there are some threads on this.
Projector halogen headlights and led tails along with some "new colors" are in the rumor mill but nothing mind blowing.

 

typically honda redesigns the bumpers slightly, headlight and taillights when they update a car.
But with the new civics there isnt any proof of anything yet, its all rumors up to this point.

 

the 2009 will have the changes. they are going to discountinue fiji, habi, and galaxy gray

 

Im stoked for the projectors, even if they are halogens.

 

Wait.... So the mid-model updates will take place in 2009? So that means we expect the gen to go for 6 years?

 

I believe the full model change will be 2011. Seems to be 3 years, minor model change, then 2 more years on Civics. Last gen was 2001, 02, 03, MMC for 04, 05.

 

2009 Honda Civic

Mid-model change
Expect modest exterior enhancements
Diesel power looks to be a no go.

Standard Civic
VP and LX-S trims will make an appearance for the first time in 2009. Both these models will carry special value options. The VP will be a step above the DX and the LX-S a step above the LX. Look for new colors including Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Urban Titanium Metallic. Nighthawk Black, Galaxy Gray and Borrego Beige will be discontinued.

Civic Si
Some new and exciting colors will be present for the Si as well for 2009. Honda will introduce Crystal Black Pearl, Dyno Blue Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Redline Orange Pearl. Nighthawk Black, Fiji Blue, Galaxy Gray, and Habanero Red will be discontinued.

Hybrid
There is a new variation for both NAVI and non-NAVI trims. We don't know what it is at this time but we are guessing from the model description that it is a leather option. New colors will be Atomic Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, and Spectrum White Pearl. Opal Silver Blue, Galaxy Gray, and Taffeta White will be discontinued.

The mid-model Civic will go on sale in September and the Hybrid in October.

 

wow, where did u get the detailed info. any way to back up these claims?

 

http://hondapreview.com/civic/index.htm

 

I was about to get one but I'll just wait 2 months for the new model.