When was the first Honda Civic made?

The Civic currently falls between the Honda City and Honda Accord. The first generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.

What kind of car is a Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. Previously a subcompact, since 2000 the Civic has been categorized as a compact car.

What year did the Honda Civic have a VTEC motor?

The Civic was introduced in 1996 initially with two 1.6-litre engines. The VTEC motor was found in the VTI, while the non-VTEC was standard across the range in the GLi and CXi models, with an optional 4-speed automatic in both the CXi and GLi or CVT in the VTi.

When did the 2nd generation Honda Civic come out?

Second generation (1979–1983) The second generation Honda Civic was introduced in June 1979 as a 1980 model. It was larger, had a more angular shape, and came with increased engine power. All Civic engines now used the CVCC design, which added a third valve per cylinder; this introduced lean burn swirl technology.

What is the difference between a Honda Civic and a Domani?

The Honda Domani, an upscale model based on the Civic, was sold as the Isuzu Gemini in Japan (1992–2000), and confusingly the 5-door Domani was sold as the Honda Civic (along with the “real” hatchback and sedan Civics) in Europe from 1995 to 2000.

Where is the 2006 Honda Civic made?

The 2006 model year standard Civics for North America are manufactured in Alliston, Ontario, Canada (sedans, coupes and Si Coupes) and East Liberty, Ohio (sedans), while the Hybrid version is manufactured in Japan.

What are the different body styles of the Honda Civic?

The front of the car features a new chrome wing design that flows across the top of the headlamps. Civic body styles include sedan, coupe, five-door hatchback, while performance models include Si trims and Type R models.