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Key facts
- Manufacturer
- Honda
- Also called
- Honda Ballade (1980–2001) Honda Integra SJ (1996–2001) Honda Domani (1997–2000) Honda Integra (China, 2022–present) Acura EL (Canada, 1997–2005) Acura CSX (Canada, 2005–2011) Isuzu Gemini (Japan, 1997–2000) Isuzu Vertex (Thailand, 1996–2001) Rover 200 (1984–1989) Triumph Acclaim (1981–1984)
- Production
- 1972–present
- Class
- Subcompact car (1972–1991), Compact car (1991–present)
- Body style
- 2-door fastback sedan/saloon (1972–1979), 4-door fastback sedan (1973–1978), 3-door hatchback (1972–2011), 5-door hatchback (1977–1983, 2000–2021), 5-door station wagon (1974–2006, 2014–2017), 4-door sedan (1980–present), 2-door coupé (1993–2020) , 5-door liftback (1995–2001, 2021–present)
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive , Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1983–2005)
- Predecessor
- Honda N600 , Honda Z600
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- compact car
- Follows
- Honda N360
- Manufacturer
- Honda
- Image
- 2022 Honda Civic EX, front 10.29.21.jpg
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- Commons category
- Honda Civic
- topic's main category
- Category:Honda Civic
- native label
- Honda Civic
- name
- Civic
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Encyclopedic overview
The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.
The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive, the car provided good interior space despite its small overall dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Si, SiR, and Type R versions. It is currently in its eleventh generation, which has been produced since 2021.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Honda Civic” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.