I hope it is launched mid next year BUT I have my reservations. The ongoing chip shortage, the plant upgrade, local parts development do take time and keeping in mind , Atlas already under pressure for the delivery of the City.
The Civic X was launched within 8 months of International launch and it was disaster , too many issues and those still haunts Atlas. Civic X was on new platform but Atlas did the required upgrade and was ready with the PK Domestic model very quickly. Although the Civic XI is using same platform with some enhancements , it do needs a new welding / brazing system for the aluminum roof of the Civic and likewise some other maybe minor upgrades.
If we apply Civic X formula, we should have the new Civic by December 21 BUT I have my doubts.