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Eighth generation


The 2006 generation of Honda split the model in two different platforms, especially for a national market and North America and the other designed for the European market by a simple rear suspension of the Honda Fit and more aggressive style. While North America and the home market model differ externally, they are mechanically identical. The European model is available as a three and five door Hatchback, while the Japanese / American model is available as a sedan or coupe. If both type I and trim levels, although the Japanese and European-type I, while sharing the same engine are different mechanically. In the U.S. an enhanced version of the tune If Honda tuner Mugen offers to the changes and cosmetic changes to the suspension and exhaust system. Acura's version of the Civic, not only was the design change, but also saw a new board, going to the Acura CSX Acura EL.

In Europe, this Civic has a 3 or 5 door hatch with a 1.4 VTEC, 1.8 VTEC (5.5-8 km / lite in the city, 9.5-12km/lite on the road) or 2.0L (R-type), motors (5.5-7 km / lite in the city, 8-10 km / lite on the road) as well as a powerful and economical 2.2 CTDI Diesel (140BHP), which makes 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds and 54.3MPG fuel economy is 10-12 km / lite in city and 11-14 km / lite on the road. There is also room for a hybrid version, which has a 1.4 engine with IMA 61MPG to 0-60 in 12.1 seconds. The Civic Hybrid is the only one in the United Kingdom which is a saloon.


Seventh generation





The seventh generation was launched in 2001. While previous generations kept redesigning the exterior dimensions, interior space has been enhanced in part by a flat rear floor. The front suspension was changed to a double Wishbone a MacPherson strut, in order to reduce costs and allow more space for the bonnet of the new Honda introduced the K-series engine. Also increased the power in some trim levels. In North America, coupe and sedan bodystyles were available, except for the Si (SIR in Canada) which was offered only as a three-door Hatchback. The rest of the world received three and five-door hatchbacks. The type I (available only in Europe and Asia) has been redesigned and this time using a more powerful i-VTEC engine and the use of three-door Hatchback body style. This generation will be the first Honda Civic Hybrid





Sixth generation (1996-2000) - EK




The sixth generation updated style offered less radical than previous redesigns. Suspension and engine options are similar to the previous generation, but several new variants have been introduced, including two cars of different models: the "Orthia" on the basis of the standard Civic was sold in the Japanese market and based wagon Domani which was offered in the European market. He also believes the introduction of Acura 1.6EL, the deluxe version of the citizens present in the Canadian market. None of these models are offered in the U.S.. Based on the success of the Japanese market only SiRII Civic Type-R model is offered for the first time, available only in Asia and Europe (although known as the Civic (Racer) in some export markets. The Honda Civic Type R highlighted important reductions in weight and improving
Engine output and a number of changes and additions designed to improve performance. The market in North America saw the introduction of the update if Civic (SIR in Canada), with a more powerful dual-chamber General 1.6L VTEC Engine . In 1998, the United States, Honda introduced its first Natural Gas Powered Civic, the GX.

Fifth generation (1992-1995) - EG, EJ1/EJ2




Introduced in 1992 the redesigned Civic are the usual increase in dimensions as well as more aerodynamic design. Cart variant was now only available in the Japanese market where the previous generation wagon has been transferred. The old model of HF came back and renamed VX as Honda's most fuel-efficient model sold at the time. In North America SI sketch forward a V-TEC valve train there as VX, a VTEC-E. Proceeding in the sporty tradition of the original Civic Sir, Honda sold more similar equipped variants of the fifth generation car, still called Civic Sir, in Japan, Asia and Europe. The range of models are encapsulated by SIR nameplate grew to include Hatchback, then and CR-X del Sol, all of which used a slightly evolved form of Honda's 1.6 liter B16A V-TEC engine, now offers 170PS.





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