Honda Civic Si. The story of one "American"

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“He rose from the dead and rightfully took his place, destined by fate - the throne of the king of sports compacts.”

Anyone who has ever tried driving Honda Civic The 2006 Si coupe is undoubtedly one of the best sports cars Honda has ever built and the best in its class among other automakers overseas. However, as in your region. This is true, but before coming to this, the history of the model went through at least 6 stages of development.

Despite the fact that the history of the Honda Civic Si began more than 20 years ago, it was this car that marked the beginning of the mass passion for car tuning. First in the USA, then all over the world. Later, the love of tuners spread to all Honda Civics, and now this model is rightfully considered the most tuned car on the planet. So, our thanks for the movie “Fast and the Furious”, the game NFS Undeground and the incredible abundance of tuning parts on the Honda Civic are addressed to this “twenty-year-old handsome man”. And it all started back in 1985...

1985-1987 Civic Si

In general, 1985 was rich in events. For example, the world's first domain symbolics.com was registered, Julio Sanguinetti took office as President of Uruguay and became the country's first legally elected president in the last 12 years, the ban on interracial marriage was lifted in South Africa, and most importantly, Honda released its first Civic Si. In the same year, the model was recognized as the best street “lighter” in the USA. It would seem what shortcut to success?

1985 Honda Civic Si hatchback

Built on the basis of the Honda S500 sports coupe, the Honda Civic Si received a 1.5-liter engine with a fuel injection system, although now this seems self-evident. 91 horsepower from a 1.5-liter small engine was a significant technological breakthrough of the time. To live up to its name, the Civic Si's chassis has also been tuned for sportiness. Therefore, in the control of Si to the north American market there were simply no competitors. By the way, Si stands for “Sport Injection”, which means “Sports Injection”.

There was also more sports Honda Civic CRX Si. It shared the same platform with the Civic Si, but had minor body changes (upward opening backdoor), was lighter and had a stiffer suspension. Both cars were quite fast for their time. The 0 to 60 mph time, which is about 96 km/h, took both cars less than 9 seconds.

1989-1991 Civic Si (EF)

In 1989, a second one appeared Honda generation Civic Si (around this period, a movement called Civic Nation began in America). Still the same angular, but more modern silhouette, emphasizing sporty character models are Civic EF body styles.

1989 Honda Civic Si with minor exterior modifications

Now with a 1.6-liter engine and 108 horsepower. They were also hidden in the chassis pleasant surprises. From this generation, the Honda Civic Si, like the rest of the Honda Civic, borrowed the suspension from the Honda formula car - independent with double wishbones at the front and multi-link at the rear.

However, while the second generation of the American Honda Civic Si was successfully celebrated in the American market, Japan presented the Honda Civic Si-R with the most advanced at that time - with two camshafts and innovative from Honda. This engine produced 160 hp. American fans of the model could only wait and hope.

Based on the EF chassis, Honda built subsequent generations of the Honda Civic and Honda Integra until 2000. This explains the interchangeability of the main chassis elements.

1992-1995 Civic Si (EG)

In 1992, along with the advent of the 5th generation Honda Civic, the Honda Civic Si appeared under the index 3, created on the basis of the hatchback (EG). The general boom in tuning the Honda Civic began with this body. Overseas, the Civic 5 hatchback was associated with an egg and “mellow peas”; in our country, the car was nicknamed the “crazy stool”. This reaction was caused by the streamlined appearance and smooth contours of the body. However, the fact that the appearance of the 5th Civic was provocative and cocky was not denied even then.

1992 Honda Civic Si hatchback

For the first time, the American Civic Si began to be equipped with an engine with a VTEC gas distribution system. However, instead of the most powerful B16 with DOHC VTEC, the model was content with a 125-horsepower single-shaft SOHC VTEC.

Except Honda engine The Civic Si was practically no different from the weaker ones Honda modifications Civic. And despite the fact that the new Civic Si was just as good as the previous one, the lack of the most powerful engine did not add to its popularity - the Honda Civic EX coupe with the same engine and the same characteristics became much more popular.

The B16 engine did appear on the American market, but not in the Civic Si, but in the Honda CRX Del Sol VTEC, which was produced from 1993 to 1997. A spectacular mini-convertible coupe, a car that is worthy of respect no less than the Civic Si.

1999-2000 Civic Si coupe (EM1)

In 1996, a new generation of Honda Civic was released, but the Civic Si was in no hurry to appear at the same time. When the charged Civic VTi (EK4) and Type R (EK9) were successfully sold in the Old World and Japan, American fans of the model hoped and waited for the opportunity to purchase the famous EK, but they never did.

For 3 long years, Honda tormented American fans of the brand with the release of the Civic Si. Japan received the Type R, Europe - the VTi. Both are hatchbacks. The cars that were discussed, including in America, which received nothing. People were convinced that Honda was starting to ignore the American market. Despite the fact that the hatchback body type is not so popular in America, a large crowd of enthusiasts were looking forward to these cars.

1999 Honda Civic Si coupe in motion

The wishes of the American fans of the model were finally heard and in 1999, during the Honda period, the 4th generation Honda Civic Si was released, but not in a hatchback body as everyone expected, but two-door coupe with a B16 DOHC VTEC engine, thereby killing two birds with one stone. The success of the model was incredible. And today, when people in America say I want a Honda Civic Si, they mean this particular model.

The Honda Civic Si has everything that gives it the right to be named sports car. 160 Horse power, independent multi-link suspension 4 wheels, disc brakes on all wheels, suspension settings and other attributes of an athlete. The car reaches a hundred in 7.25 seconds.

2002-2005 Civic Si (EP3)

The worst disappointment for American fans of Honda Civic cars is the Honda Civic Si hatchback on the EP chassis, which was produced from 2002 to 2005. There were many reasons for disappointment.

2002 Honda Civic Si hatchback

Firstly, the Civic Si began to look like a lowered minibus that did not even try to look sporty, ignoring the image of the model. Unlike its Euro-Japanese sibling, the Type R, the Civic Si lacked any attributes that would characterize this car as a sports car. The only thing that could somehow please buyers was the opportunity to install an aerokit from HFP, and that was optional for an additional couple of thousand dollars. No, the car is not that ugly, it looks ordinary. But this is a Honda Civic, and even more so with the Si badge.

Since 2001 Honda of the Year buried the independent multi-link suspension system on both the Civic Si and all other Honda Civics. The banal McPherson came to replace it.

We were also not pleased with the changes in technical specifications. The B16 engine series was replaced by two-liter K20 engines with DOHC iVTEC. However, the American Si got the same 160 hp, while the engine of the European Type R had a power of 200 hp, and the Japanese one had 215 hp. The Honda Civic Si became slower than the previous one by almost a whole second.

However, you should not think that the car is just a “lump of negativity”. You are mistaken.... unless you take into account that it is a Honda and that it is a Si... Fun and comfortable, but Honda name Civic Si, alas, did not deserve to be worn. By the way, the car was exported from England.

2006 Civic Si (FG2)

In 2006, a new generation of Honda Civic cars appeared. Honda did not experiment and immediately debuted in America new Honda Civic Si. The car turned out amazing. You can say this best Civic Si of all existing ones or at least divides it honorary title from a 1999 model year Civic Si.

2006 Honda Civic Si coupe

Yes, the Si is again a coupe, and the modified K20 produces 197 hp. There has never been a more powerful and faster Honda Civic in America. The car goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.

6 step box gears with perfect gear ratios, a self-locking differential in the front wheel drive, modified suspension and aerodynamics only complemented the pleasant impressions.

Honda Civic Si sedan

In 2007, the Si sedan appeared. This is the Si's first experience in 4-door guise. The Honda Civic Si sedan is essentially the same car only with 2 additional doors, a little heavier and longer due to the increased wheelbase. The same engine, self-blocking, modified suspension, aerodynamics. It must be admitted that it is 0.4 seconds slower than the coupe version

A little later, it was announced the release of a limited version of the Honda Civic based on the Si sedan - Mugen Si. Circulation is about 1000 copies per year.

2007 Honda Civic Mugen Si

The changes mainly affected only the appearance - an updated aerodynamic package from: aggressive front bumper, rear bumper with diffuser. The picture is completed by a rear spoiler on the trunk and 18-inch Mugen aluminum wheels.

In addition, there is a new exhaust, electronic throttle and retuned suspension. The result is a more aggressive sedan with a shifted balance between handling and comfort towards handling. The Mugen version of the hot sedan goes through the “hundred” faster, but still 0.1 slower than the Honda Civic Si coupe.

It's funny, but American classification Honda Civic cars are considered compact. This is what we usually call A- and B-class insects. And in order for a full-fledged C-class to be considered short, you really need to eat hamburgers for a very long time, washing them down with Diet Coke. But today it’s frosty outside and there’s a real snowstorm, and therefore I’m wearing a bulky winter jacket with a down lining, and winter boots on my feet. In terms of my waist and shoulders, I am now practically a real “fatboy”. I'll try to imagine myself as a fat guy from, say, Oklahoma.

Yes, if I were really that fat, then this car definitely wouldn’t suit me. The seat belt puts pressure on the diaphragm. I’m far from the plight of a passenger on the Lublin metro line at rush hour, but it’s still cramped, and if we put three more fellow travelers like me, we’ll probably take up the entire space of the cabin, squeezing out the remaining oxygen from the cabin. And behind my seat there is only room left for a child. But this car is designed mainly for the USA, where they say that an American, having saved up for small car, buys a big one.

Initially, the Japanese planned to make the ninth Civic generation more spacious, but its development coincided with the global financial crisis. Honda marketers decided that the instability would drag on for a long time, and an increase in volume and weight and, as a consequence, an increase in the final cost of the product was now useless. By the way, Toyota, without blinking an eye, increased the wheelbase of the latest Corolla by 100 mm, and Honda, contrary to market trends, reduced it by 25 mm.

You may say, why did they even have to make the car more spacious? Because the concept of compactness in the current realities cannot apply to the interior. And the further we go, the more this trend will spread throughout the world. Save on whatever you want, but make sure that the fat or tall client is at ease everywhere. Why do you think the new generation Mini Cooper, whose name itself seems to appeal to minimalism, has suddenly grown significantly in size? I would venture to suggest that this is directly related to the widespread increase in human size.

The broken cockpit architecture looks beautiful in a sporty manner. Or, as civil engineering experts would say, “cosmically.”

It would be nice if we were talking only about Europeans and Americans, but millions of Chinese have grown in size. In the wake of economic growth in the Middle Kingdom, meat consumption has increased, and what can I say - in general, portions have become larger. And China, as you know, is now the main engine automotive industry. The “tenth” Civic is coming soon. It will be more spacious, I’m sure! But they still won’t adapt it to Russia.

The two-story Civic tidy is one of those rare successful solutions when both the steering wheel is in place and the instruments are visible. It’s worse when the steering wheel is on your knees or the instrument panel is pushed towards front passenger what the French love to do.

We live in a global world, where on one side of the planet you can eat a hamburger with exactly the same taste as on the other side where it is night. And now people don’t travel overseas to buy jeans. But our climate was our own, harsh, and remains so. So why should I put up with my car's windshield wipers raking on both sides? windshield a “dead” zone (about five centimeters) of snow or muddy mud of a “Luzhkov cocktail”?

Do car companies seriously think that the AUX connector is so in demand that for the sake of it they can hide the USB input, without which not a single gadget can do, in the armrest?

Visibility to the rear perimeter is poor: the high shelf gets in the way. It's good that there is an expensive one rear camera However, even that one needs to be wiped after every trip. The heated seats have two modes, but even on maximum level I heat the leather seat, excuse me, faster with my butt than the heating elements manage to provide warmth (it feels like about ten minutes). After a night at -10°C, the shock absorbers return to normal damping only at the fourth traffic light.

Again, due to our climate, the lever for opening the hood and trunk is in such a place (see the first frame) - not quite good decision: you get your shoe dirty, and then you take it with your hand. To the left of the steering wheel is a green Econ button - this function helps save fuel (dampers the response of the gas pedal). By the way, with it the car does not become a vegetable at all.”

However, all this does not negate the fact that the Civic is a well-balanced car with exemplary handling. The naturally aspirated engine and the automatic transmission are generally surprisingly well coordinated here; a more harmonious alliance, all other things being equal, I believe, is only found in the Volkswagen DSG robotic transmission and the TSI turbo-four. It’s just that, as offensive as it may be to admit, the car was not created exactly for us. If I were in Oklahoma with its long highways, where at any gas station they will wipe your dirty glass for a dollar, and for a dozen bucks in a cafe with bus seats you can eat a fancy hamburger...

They have become the norm for quite some time now. They have a whole host of advantages and are in high demand. As for Russia, there are quite a few such machines, although they exist. In this article we will look at the Honda Civic Hybrid, which has earned many positive feedback owners. We will talk about the design features, design and technical components.

First appearance

ES9 is a 2003 Civic hybrid. Production of this generation lasted for 2 years. If you omit some details, you might think that this is an ordinary Civic sedan. Under the hood is an LDA engine, paired with an electric motor. Torque is 168 Nm, and power is 98 horsepower. As for the electric motor itself, it produces about 13 horses and 50 Nm of torque. It's not as much as modern ones hybrid cars, but for a vehicle that is 15 years old, this is quite a good indicator.

Integrated Motor Assistant (IMA) is Honda's proprietary hybrid technology. The entire electrical component comes down to an electric motor and batteries. The system is controlled by the electrical power unit. Actually, the essence of IMA is extremely simple - to save fuel. If in ordinary car energy goes to nowhere during braking, this is not the case here. During braking, kinetic energy comes to the electric motor, which operates on the principle of a generator and the output is energy for the batteries. The electric motor in the design takes the place of the flywheel, that is, it is installed between the engine and the gearbox.

Model 2006-2010 release

The 8th generation Honda Civic Hybrid and FD3 were released in the same year. The base remains from the same sedan. Therefore, we can talk about the previous level of comfort and other characteristics inherent in the 4D model.

The operating principle of IMA technology remains the same, but there are some significant changes in better side. For example, the power of the gasoline power unit was 10 hp. With. more and reached 95 liters. s., and the electric motor began to produce 20 hp. With. For a 1.3 liter engine 115 liters. With. it's very good result. Torque is 167 Nm, only 123 comes from the internal combustion engine, the rest comes from the electric motor.

The total mass of the electrical installation has decreased by approximately 5%, this with an increase in power of 20%. The yield from the batteries was 30%, with their smaller size. The amount of energy received by the batteries during braking has also increased by approximately 10%. The car has also become more economical, about 5%. The internal combustion engine has also undergone some changes. In particular, it was established i-VTEC system with three operating modes ( quiet ride, active driving, idling).

Engine operating modes

This point requires a detailed description. The Honda Civic Hybrid switches on two motors at once when starting to move. When the car accelerates to 30 km/h, the internal combustion engine is switched off and the Civic turns into a full-fledged electric vehicle. Another situation in which the gasoline power unit turns off is braking. The electric motor begins to work like a generator and stores energy in batteries. On Idling only the electric motor works.

Highest consumption fuel - at the moment of sharp acceleration, when the internal combustion engine reaches maximum power, and the electric motor is at maximum output. Another one interesting feature- presence of a separate electric motor for the air conditioner. This innovation was made because previous generation The internal combustion engine did not turn off when the air conditioning was active; this model has no such drawback. But there were no fundamental changes in the design of the car. Aerodynamics have improved somewhat, which has a positive effect on fuel consumption.

Hybrid: driver reviews

Hybrid models have a lot of advantages according to consumers. One of the advantages is that the 8th generation is always only maximum configuration. The assembly is exclusively Japanese. Very often attention is focused on the fact that in urban conditions the 1.4 engine is no worse than the 1.8. But the consumption is an order of magnitude less, with excellent traction.

The stiffness of the suspension is rather closer to soft. This is especially noticeable if the car is slightly loaded. But the ground clearance is small, it is only 135 mm. For the city this is a normal figure, but on a country road you need to be careful not to tear off the bumper or something else. Although there are no protruding parts on the bottom, so problems usually do not arise.

As for service, it can be compared to a Corolla. True, if you have gone far from big city, then in the event of a serious malfunction of electrical equipment, it is not always possible to find specialists ready to undertake repairs. Otherwise, according to drivers, it is worthy of attention.

Honda Civic hybrid: technical specifications

It is also worth paying attention to the technical component. As noted above, a gasoline power unit is installed on the car. It is 8-valve, with a capacity of 95 hp. pp., works in tandem with a V-belt variator. The Honda Civic Hybrid accelerates to 60 mph in just 11.5 seconds. Pretty good considering that the curb weight is approximately 1.3 tons. As for fuel consumption, mixed cycle this is approximately 5 liters. With a tank of 50 liters it is quite enough for long trips without refueling.

Independent MacPherson type suspension - proven and simple. Rear Car equipped with front ventilated and rear disc brakes. The effectiveness of this solution has been noticed by many drivers. In general, the Honda Civic has a large margin of safety and is in good demand in Europe. Comfortable and economical, usually nothing more is needed for driving from work and home.

How much does it cost to repair a hybrid car?

There is quite a lot of controversy on this topic. But whether car maintenance is cheap or not, everyone decides for themselves. Much depends on the quality of components and timeliness of work. Repairing batteries is not a cheap pleasure, but it is easier to replace them than to dance with a tambourine in the hope of reviving the batteries. An electric motor can be made without significant expense; usually a competent auto electrician will cope with this task. Otherwise, the service is no different from a regular gasoline sedan.

Another thing is that the base cost of the car is considered too high. At least a petrol Civic is much cheaper to buy. Purchasing a hybrid is advisable only from the point of view of environmental conservation. But as noted above, in Russia this car is not found very often, so in many dealership centers and simple service stations you should not count on a humane price tag. High-quality repairs of the Honda Civic Hybrid cannot be performed everywhere, so it is better to visit only trusted places.

Manual

When buying a new or used car, you need to remember about its maintenance. Use the Honda Civic Hybrid owner's manual to select the correct inspection interval or component replacement. This book contains all the useful information about this car. Includes methods for assembling or disassembling components, part numbers, and appropriate tools.

In the past, you could buy an owner's manual if the car didn't have one, but today there is the Internet, so a simple free download is available. Another important point- stick to the plan Maintenance car. For example, spark plugs need to be changed every 30,000 kilometers, and inspected air filter every 15,000 km. Therefore, if you service your car yourself, then in the manual you can find the required unit and its detailed description. is a machine that requires regular maintenance using high-quality components.

Is it worth buying this car?

This question is asked by many motorists when choosing their first or next car. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give a definite answer to this question. Some will appreciate the excellent maneuverability, but will remain dissatisfied with the dynamics, and so on. In any case, before making such a purchase you need to weigh everything. Honda Civic is an excellent car with its own strong and weaknesses. It is not considered extremely reliable, but one cannot say anything bad about it either. But the price tag for the hybrid model is unreasonably high. Perhaps this is the factor that influences demand in Russia.

A few facts about the hybrid Honda

Development hybrid cars depends entirely on electrical progress. On the Civic all the technologies are perfectly displayed. For example, compared to its predecessor, the 8th generation boasts a more compact placement of wires in the electric motor winding and an increase in power by 50% and torque by 110%. I would like to say a few words about the Honda chassis. This is a classic American MacPherson strut suspension. Steering gear rack type with hydraulic booster on a gasoline Honda and electric booster on a hybrid one. Electrohydraulic brake system quite complex and requires regular maintenance. But the brakes cope with their task 100%.

A little about the car interior

It is imperative to pay attention to the interior of the car. After all, whether he likes it or not is very important. As for the hybrid, there are no significant differences from the Civic 4D. But if you take a closer look, there is still a difference. For example, the location is different dashboard. In the hybrid version it is two-tiered. On top is the speedometer, and the rest of the fuel in the tank. At the bottom there is a tachometer, battery charge level and IMA. The seats are covered in leather, and the steering wheel has multimedia and cruise control controls. There is a USB port in the armrest, which is sometimes very lacking in many cars. Rear seats can be folded, allowing for increased volume luggage compartment. In general, the Civic fully justifies the title of a C-class hatchback.

Let's sum it up

In this article we looked at excellent Japanese Honda car Civic Hybrid. Reviews from motorists about it are mostly positive, although sometimes there is also negativity. But in technically The car is worthy of attention. The interior and exterior are like the 4D model, so fans should appreciate it. You shouldn't expect too much from the car, but it can surprise even an experienced motorist. Excellent dynamics and level of comfort. Reliable chassis and economical engine. Honda spends millions of dollars every year developing the latest safety systems, both active and passive, so you'll feel safe in this car. The car is very decent, but the hybrid model is a bit expensive.

We have already seen the “charged” tenth generation Civic on Paris Motor Show: then Honda showed a pre-production hatchback with a two-liter turbo engine producing more than 310 hp. This Erka will be sold for the first time not only in Europe, but also in America. And in addition, overseas buyers will be offered a moderately “heated” version called Civic Si with bodies and .

The company brought only the two-door Honda Civic Si to the Los Angeles Auto Show in prototype status, so technical information minimum for now. But what is available is enough to understand: this is not a Type R at all. The cars will be equipped with a 1.5 s turbo engine direct injection: on civilian versions For the Civic it develops 176-182 hp, but for the Si version it is boosted to approximately 220 hp. That is, on the track (and on the market) this Civic will compete with cars like Volkswagen Golf GTI And Ford Focus ST.

“Regular” tenth-generation Civics with a 1.5 engine are equipped with both a manual transmission and a CVT, but the Si version is equipped exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission. And for an additional fee they will offer a self-locking differential, electronically controlled shock absorbers, variable power steering and more “tenacious” tires.

Externally, the exhibition prototype differs from less powerful versions with meatier bumpers, 19-inch wheels and a larger spoiler on the trunk lid. And the interior was enlivened with carbon fiber inserts, red stitching and bright carpets, and the chairs with developed lateral support and a high back were covered with fabric in two colors.

The American Honda dealers Civic Si will appear in next year, and, most likely, before the Type R hatchback. And if the latter will be a novelty in the New World, then the Honda Civic Si has long become a symbol of a “hot” small car for local buyers. After all, this version first appeared on the angular hatchback fourth generation late eighties.

The Si modification first appeared on the American market in the fourth generation of the Civic. Although in Japan such hatchbacks were already equipped with “torque” 1.6 B-series engines with a VTEC system, producing 160 hp, Americans had access to only 106 horsepower of the D-series engine. But even this modest charge, combined with sharp handling, was enough to earn a reputation as a sports car for young people.

American Honda The fifth generation Civic Si retained the single-shaft D-series engine, but now it has a VTEC variable valve timing system, and maximum power increased to 125 hp

The sixth generation Honda Civic Si for the American market has finally acquired the same 160-horsepower B16 engine with two camshafts and a VTEC system as cars for Japan and Europe

The Honda Civic was introduced to the public in 1972. It was a front-wheel drive two-door coupe with a 1.2-liter engine producing 50 hp. With. The model was initially designed with the US market in mind, where due to fuel crisis compact and economical cars were in good demand among Americans. The first generation Civic was produced until 1979 in coupe, hatchback, sedan, coupe, and station wagon body styles. The car was also equipped with a 1.5-liter engine (since 1975), and the list of options included a two-speed automatic transmission.

2nd generation, 1979–1983

The “second” Civic of 1979 became slightly larger in size and received more powerful engines: 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter, developing 45–85 hp. With. The car was produced until 1983 in sedan, hatchback (three- and five-door), and station wagon bodies. The sedan was supplied to the European market under the name, and its copy was produced in the UK under the brand name. In addition to Japan, the assembly of Civics was organized in New Zealand and South Africa.

3rd generation, 1983–1987

In 1983, production of the third generation of the model began. In addition to the traditional sedan and hatchback, a version of the Honda Civic Shuttle was offered, which could be called a minivan or a tall station wagon. In addition, a coupe appeared in the lineup (in some countries it was offered as separate model). On European market The sedan was offered under the names and.

The cars were equipped with gasoline engines of 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 liters with power ranging from 54 to 135 hp. With. Since 1985, the Shuttle station wagon could also be purchased in an all-wheel drive version.

4th generation, 1987–1991

Although the fourth-generation Civic, which debuted in 1987, looked similar in appearance previous model, technically the car has changed quite significantly. Increased wheelbase and body dimensions, the suspension has become “advanced”: at the front - on double wishbones, at the rear - multi-link. The cars were equipped with 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 liter petrol engines (75–160 hp), including a variable valve timing system (VTEC). Different versions were equipped with four-, five-, six-speed manual transmissions or four-speed automatic transmissions. There were also all-wheel drive modifications in the model range.

5th generation, 1991–1995

In 1991, the fifth generation of the model was introduced. The station wagon was now sold only on the Japanese market, but a coupe version appeared in the range. The sedan for Japan was called Civic Ferio. There was also a wide choice power units: for example, basic carburetor engine 1.3 liter or 1.6 liter engine with VTEC system producing 125 or 160 hp. With.

From 1995 to 2000 it was produced in the UK hatchback Honda Civic on a modernized fifth-generation sedan platform, sold only in the European market. After 1998, the Civic Aerodeck station wagon was also produced in England. European Civics were equipped gasoline engines volume from 1.4 to 1.8 liters (75–185 hp), as well as two-liter turbodiesels (86 or 105 hp)

6th generation, 1995–2000

Sixth generation cars were produced from 1995 to 2000 at several factories in Japan, England, USA, Canada, Pakistan, Turkey, South Africa. The Honda Civic was offered as a three- and five-door hatchback, sedan, coupe, and in Japan there was also a station wagon. The range of engines included four-cylinder petrol engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters of varying power. An alternative mechanical box The transmissions were a four-speed automatic and a CVT.

7th generation, 2000–2005

The seventh generation Honda Civic of 2000 lost its multi-link front suspension. Sedans and hatchbacks with a 1.6-liter engine producing 110 hp were supplied to Russia. With. In other markets, the car was also offered with engines of 1.3, 1.5, 1.7 and 2.0 liters. In 2002, sales of a hybrid version of the sedan with a 1.3-liter engine began in the United States. gasoline engine and an electric motor with a total power of 93 hp. With.

8th generation, 2005–2012

The eighth generation Civic debuted in 2005. Hatchbacks received an expressive futuristic design, sedans had a more restrained appearance, and on the American market there was also a coupe version. Sedans and hatchbacks differed not only in design, but also in construction, such as the rear suspension.

Hatchbacks produced in the UK and sedans made in Japan (before 2008) or Turkey (after 2008) were officially supplied to Russia. The only engine is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a power of 140 hp. With. For the hatchback, a six-speed robotic gearbox was offered for an additional fee, and for the sedan, a five-speed automatic transmission. After restyling in 2009, hatchbacks also received an automatic transmission instead of a “robot”. A “hot” Honda hatchback was also offered in Russia Civic Type R with a two-liter engine developing 201 hp. With.

In countries Western Europe Only three- and five-door hatchbacks with petrol engines of 1.3, 1.8 and 2.0 liters, as well as a 2.2-liter turbodiesel, were sold. And in Eastern Europe, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa, some countries of the Middle East and Asia, sedans were also offered.

In the Japanese market, the Civic initially had only a sedan version. The car was equipped with 1.8 (140 hp) and 2.0 (155 hp) engines. Later, the Japanese began to offer a hatchback, but only in the most powerful version Type R

In America, the Honda Civic had sedan and coupe versions, and the design of the sedan was slightly different from the versions for other countries. The cars were equipped with a two-liter engine producing 197 hp. With. Also in the American lineup was hybrid version with 1.3-liter gasoline engine and electric motor, total power power plant- 115 l. With. In Canada, the luxury version of the Civic was also sold under the brand name.