The 2012 Honda Civic has been teased with a design sketch ahead of its debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

While the car headed to Detroit will be a concept, it should be almost identical to the production version, since sales begin shortly after the show, in the spring of 2011. Honda says the car has a “sleek and aerodynamic profile”, and I think it actually looks rather nice. We’ll see if the actual car can live up to the sketch in January.

Press Release

Honda Civic Concept to Make World Debut at North American International Auto Show

12/13/2010 – TORRANCE, Calif.The styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

The company released a sketch of the Civic Concept that conveys the sleek and aerodynamic profile of the show vehicle. The production version of the ninth-generation 2012 Civic based on the revealed concept will go on-sale in spring 2011. John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, will introduce the concept vehicle at a press conference, which will also be broadcast live via webcast on www.hondanews.com/live2011naias.

Source: Honda