Honda CIVIC EX I-VTEC For Sale

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Steve Walker reports…Historically, Honda have never been too keen on diesel. Forget the fact that their 2.2-litre i-CTDi engine is available in models from across their range and has been widely hailed as a triumph by commentators. It was, after all, only a couple of decades ago that the top brass from the big `H' were resolute in their opinion that diesel had nothing to offer over good-old unleaded. Such a conviction might seem misguided with hindsight and in context of a modern European car market increasingly besotted with diesel cars but to be fair, Honda were in possession of some of the world's finest petrol engine technology at the time these views were prevalent. They still are and in the 1.8-litre Honda Civic, i-VTEC petrol power continues to make a strong case for itself.How could Honda have known of the huge leaps forward that diesel engine technology would make over such a short period? It took almost everyone by surprise when diesel cars transmogrified, over the space of just a few years, from fume-belching clatter wagons into highly efficient technological showcases oozing with mid-range torque. In the end, any lack of foresight that there was didn't matter much. Honda eventually turned their renowned engineering expertise to the problem of diesel and came up with the 2.2-litre i-CTDi engine which went straight to the head of its class. Today's Civic benefits from that unit as well as the 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol we feature here. Despite the diesel's capacity to grab the headlines, the petrol option has undeniable charm that dates back to old-school Honda. Honda VTEC petrol engines are characterised by their high-revving performance and the i-VTEC 1.8 in the Civic is the latest incarnation of that line. It produces its maximum output of 138bhp at a lofty 6,300rpm, inviting the driver to hold each gear and explore the upper reaches of the rev range to achieve the quickest progress. The reward for flirting with the red line is a charismatic high-pitched growl and an 8.9s 0-60mph time but the beauty of the i-VTEC technology is that for the 90% of the time when most drivers don't feel like putting the hammer down, it remains relatively subdued and economical."It's a highly advanced free-revving petrol engine in the best Honda traditions"The 1.8-litre engine pours its power on smoothly and you can still make good progress without letting the revs rise up towards 6,000rpm. There's 174Nm of torque being generated at 4,300rpm and combined fuel economy of 42.2mpg is very good for a 1.8-litre family hatchback (Vauxhall's Astra 1.8 manages a 10.1s 0-60mph time and returns 36mpg). The i-VTEC system achieves its impressive results through the art of variable valve timing and lift. The engine incorporates twin sets of cams to intelligently adjust the valves which control the volume of air entering the engine. During acceleration or other high engine loads, the high-output cams work to boost performance but when you're just pottering around, the fuel economy cams take over to maximise efficiency. This also has benefits in terms of emissions, with the 1.8-litre engine's 155g/km CO2 output being lower than some smaller cars with smaller engines. The Civic 1.8 i-VTEC is available across most of the entire trim level range, which means SE, ES, ES-GT, EX and EX-GT versions of the car in five-door form or you can also go for the sportier three-door Type-S with this engine. All variants come with power steering, a height adjustable driver's seat, remote keyless entry, central locking, a rear spoiler and twin chrome exhausts. Once you've settled on a trim level, there's a choice of 6-speed manual or i-Shift semi-automatic gearboxes. The Civic offers a really good driving position with firm side bolsters in the seat for support and the headrest hovering just behind your cranium. The pedals feel well weighted underfoot and there's a large foot rest area to give the left peg a break from clutching duties. The power assisted steering is very light and direct, greatly simplifying low speed work. That said, there's little feedback through the wheel and things can get slightly twitchy on the motorway because of this steering sharpness. The gear lever flows around the standard six-speed gearbox with finger-light ease but the action isn't as reassuring or solid as in top rivals. The Civic has plenty of grip and does much to inspire confidence through the corners. Overall, there's no doubt it's up amongst the class best handlers. This is a great-looking car, a real head-turner, but the designers have taken this futuristic high-tech line rather than going for the classically beautiful. The decision does leave question marks about how the ground-breaking look will age but whether or not the years are kind to the Civic, dull rivals like Ford's Focus and Toyota's Auris will never look as good as this Honda does now. Once you get past that swoosh of light and plastic across the car's nose, the plunging bonnet line and the multi-angled rear end, it's the detailing that stays with you. The triangular exhausts, the split rear windscreen, the concealed rear door handles and the recessed front ones: Honda have pulled out the stops to make this car different. Inside, you're confronted with a daunting array of buttons and digital displays that make you instinctively feel like reaching to the owner's manual, but it's not as complex as it looks. The information you need is laid out in two tiers with the digital speedo and optional satellite navigation system located near the base of the windscreen so your eyes needn't divert too far from the road ahead. The rev counter, fuel gauge and trip computer are lower in a more conventional instrument binnacle. Again, it's the detailing that's most eye-catching; the red starter button on the driver's right, the tactile control dials for the air-con and the sat nav. None of it would feel out of place in an executive saloon and the steering wheel is one of the most comfortable designs around. There's a large blind spot created by the thick C pillar and the split rear window also restricts rearward visibility. Overall though, the Civic is riddled with great design. It's practical too: the car is actually shorter and lower than its predecessor but it's wider by 45mm and, crucially, the wheelbase is increased to 2,640mm. General interior space is good and there's a massive 485 litres of capacity in the boot. The 60:40 split rear seat backs can be folded down to increase this space or the seat bases can be simply pulled up, producing a separate load compartment between the front seats and the boot. In a money-no-object buying decision, the i-CTDi diesel will still get the nod from most but at £1,500 less, the 1.8-litre i-VTEC petrol will appeal to cost-conscious customers. It's a highly advanced free-revving petrol engine in the best Honda traditions and it suits the high-tech Civic down to the ground.Facts At A Glance CAR: Honda Civic 1.8 range PRICES: £16,355-£20,310 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 9E-11E CO2 EMISSIONS: 152-165g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 8.9s / Max Speed 127mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 42.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, side and curtain airbags, ABS, VSA WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: [5dr] length/width/heightmm 4250/1760/1460mm Send by Messenger Email this article Print More news and reviews from Honda Buying Guide : All models Honda New & Used Car : all offers Honda Picture Gallery Honda More motoring news Message Boards - Talk about it Latest Message Board Threads Re: the carpartswarehouse scam continues ... 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In North America, the Civic is the second-longest continuously-running nameplate from a Japanese manufacturer; only the Toyota Corolla, introduced in 1968, has been in production longer. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more upmarket, and it currently slots between the Fit and Accord. It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With the transverse engine mounting of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.[1] Early models of the Civic typically included a basic AM radio, heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers, and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. As the years went by, it has become much more upscale with options such as air conditioning, power locks, power windows, leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type-R, Civic GTi and Civic SiR.[2][3] The Civic has been rebadged for international markets with such models as the Honda Ballade and Honda Domani/Acura EL. The Civic platform also served as the basis for the CR-X sport compact, the CR-X del Sol targa convertible, and the CR-V compact SUV. As of 2008, the Civic has been the top-selling car in Canada for eleven straight years.[4][5] With high gas prices and a weak economy in June 2008, the Civic supplanted the Ford F-Series to become the top-selling vehicle in the United States for that month.[6][7] Civic sales in Japan are ending with the gas version ended in August 2010 and hybrid in December.[8] International versions and hybrids will continue to be manufactured for sales outside of Japan.[8] Contents 1 First generation (1973–1979) 2 Second generation (1980-1983) 3 Third generation (1984–1987) 4 Fourth generation (1988–1991) - EC, ED, EE, EF 5 Fifth generation (1992–1995) - EG, EH, EJ1, EJ2 6 Sixth generation (1996–2000) - EK9, EK4, EK3, EJ6, EJ8, EJ9, EM1 7 Seventh generation (2001–2005) - EM2, ES1, EP3, EU1 8 Eighth generation (2006-2011) - FD2, FA1, FG1, FG2, FA5, FK, FN 8.1 2009 Facelift 9 International marketing and platform derivatives 10 Safety 10.1 USA 11 Modifications and the enthusiast community 12 Awards 13 Racing 13.1 Touring car racing 13.2 Drag and street racing 13.3 Grassroot racing 14 References and footnotes 15 External links [edit] First generation (1973–1979) 1978-79 Honda Civic Main article: Honda Civic (first generation) The first generation Honda Civic was introduced in 1972, but sold as a 1973 model. Equipped with a 1,169 cc (71.3 cu in) four-cylinder engine, the first generation Civic was designed to compete with American compact vehicles and offered features such as front power disc brakes and reclining vinyl bucket seats and AM radio. The Civic was available as a coupe, both a three- and a five-door hatchback, as well as a five-door station wagon. Due to the 1973 oil crisis, consumer demand for fuel efficient vehicles was high. The CVCC engine debuted in 1975. Offered alongside the standard Civic engine, the 53 hp (40 kW; 54 PS) CVCC engine displaced 1,488 cc (90.8 cu in) and had a head design that allowed for more efficient combustion. The CVCC did not require a catalytic converter or unleaded fuel to meet emissions standards. Only the CVCC engine was available in California due to stricter emissions standards.[9] EB1- 1169cc, black interior, honeycomb grill EB2- 1240cc, same body as the EB1, several choices for interior color EB3- 1240cc, revised hood, head rest on front seats, revised bumpers with plastic end caps, horizontal running grille, revised tail lights. The first generation Honda Civics were notorious for rusting in less than three years from purchase where salt was used in the winter. The U.S. importer, American Honda Motor Company, signed a final consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission that provided owners of 1975-1978 Civics with rusted fenders the right to receive replacements or cash reimbursements.[10] Hondas were so vulnerable to corrosion that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also issued a safety recall because lateral suspension arms, front crossbeam, and strut coil spring lower supports could weaken with exposure to salt.[11] A total of 936,774 vehicles built between 9-1-1972 and 8-1-1979 were subject to extensive repairs since Honda had to replace the suspension components, or the automaker bought back entire cars with serious body corrosion.[12] By 1981 about 10% of Hondas were to be inspected by a dealer and the automaker had 180 days to replace front fenders and supporting parts that showed rust within the first three years of use.[13] At the time, Honda's rust recall was the largest safety action among all the brands imported into the U.S.[14] [edit] Second generation (1980-1983) Civic 3-door Main article: Honda Civic (second generation) The second generation Honda Civic was introduced in 1980. 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 3rd valve per cylinder; this introduced lean burn swirl technology. The base 1335 cc ("1300") engine made 55 hp (41 kW), with an optional 1488 cc ("1500") engine giving 67 hp (50 kW). Three transmissions were offered: a four-speed manual (on base models), a five-speed manual, and a two-speed semi-automatic that was unique to the industry.[15] [edit] Third generation (1984–1987) European-spec third generation Honda Civic Shuttle (wagon) Main article: Honda Civic (third generation) The third generation was released in 1984. The separate five-door hatchback and wagon models were merged into a four-door "shuttle wagon" or "wagovan" sometimes referred to colloquially as a "breadbox" due to its appearance. An additional two-seat coupe style—labeled CRX—was introduced, noted for its compact dimensions and light weight. The third generation Civic saw the introduction of the long running four-cylinder D series engine including a new 1.5 L (91.5 cu in) CVCC engine. 1984 also saw the release of a high-performance Si model for the Japanese market, featuring upgraded suspension and the 1.6 L (97.6 cu in) DOHC ZC engine which was rated at 130 PS. Si models were offered in the US as a 3-door Civic Si hatchback and the CRX Si variant with a 91 horsepower (68 kW) fuel injected SOHC 12-valve engine. A 4WD model was introduced for the first time in 1984, and later upgraded in 1987. The all-wheel drive system was called "realtime" and featured a lo-range gear in the manual transmission. [edit] Fourth generation (1988–1991) - EC, ED, EE, EF 1988 Civic LX sedan Main article: Honda Civic (fourth generation) For 1988 the Civic was redesigned with increased dimensions and a lower hood line. A wide range of models and trim levels were offered for various markets around the world. The most notable of which include The Japanese market SiR, the European VTi (both featuring the new B16A DOHC VTEC engine), the UK/European 1.6i-16 (DOHC D16A9 engine) and the New Zealand market GTi (featuring full leather interior and a tuned version of the successful SOHC D16A7 engine). All U.S. models featured electronic fuel injection, but carbureted models were still available elsewhere. The fourth generation saw the introduction of a fully independent rear suspension across the entire model range.[16][not in citation given] [edit] Fifth generation (1992–1995) - EG, EH, EJ1, EJ2 Fifth-generation Civic sedan Main article: Honda Civic (fifth generation) Introduced in 1992, the redesigned Civic featured increased dimensions, as well as more aerodynamic styling. The wagon variant was now only available in the Japanese market where the previous generation wagon was carried over until 1995. The old HF model was brought back and renamed VX which was Honda's most fuel efficient model sold at the time. In North America the Si featured a SOHC VTEC valve train where as the VX featured VTEC-E and the Japanese Si featured a DOHC non-VTEC valve train D16A9. In New Zealand the powerful Civic GTi was revised. Continuing in the sporty tradition of the original Civic SiR, Honda sold several similarly equipped variants of the fifth generation car, still referred to as the Civic SiR, in Japan, Asia and Europe. [edit] Sixth generation (1996–2000) - EK9, EK4, EK3, EJ6, EJ8, EJ9, EM1 Sixth generation Main article: Honda Civic (sixth generation) The sixth generation featured updated styling although less radical than previous redesigns. Suspension and engine options were similar to the previous generation but several new variants were introduced, including two distinct wagon models: the "Orthia" based on the standard Civic which was sold in the Japanese market and the Domani based wagon which was offered in the European market. It also saw the introduction of the Acura 1.6EL, another version of the Civic introduced in the Canadian market. None of these models were offered in the US. Building on the success of the Japanese market-only Civic SiR a Type-R model was offered for the first time, available in Asia and Europe only. The Honda Civic Type R featured major reductions in weight as well as improved engine output and a number of other changes and additions designed to improve performance. The North American market saw the introduction of an upgraded Civic Si (SiR in Canada) with a more powerful Dual Overhead Cam 1.6L VTEC engine. In 1998, in the United States, Honda introduced their first Natural Gas Powered Civic, the GX. In 1996-2000 they made the EX, DX, LX, HX, CX, Si; all base models were made with 1.6L engines. The EX-CX are all SOHC (D16) and the popular Si is a DOHC (B16A2) The first civic SI coupe EM1 was introduced in 1999. [edit] Seventh generation (2001–2005) - EM2, ES1, EP3, EU1 2001-2003 Honda Civic sedan (US) Main article: Honda Civic (seventh generation) The seventh generation was released in 2001. While the redesign retained the previous generation's exterior dimensions, interior space was improved in part by using a flat rear floor thus bumping up Civic to a compact car size segment. The front suspension was changed from that of a double wishbone to a MacPherson strut, in order to lower costs, as well as allow more engine bay room for the newly introduced Honda K-series engine. Power was also increased on some trim levels. In North America, coupe and sedan body styles were available, except for the Si (SiR in Canada) which was offered only as a three-door hatchback.[17] The rest of the world received three and five-door hatchbacks. The Type-R was redesigned as well this time using a more powerful i-VTEC motor and using the three-door hatchback body style. This generation saw Honda introduce their first Civic Hybrid, powered by a 1.3 litre engine.[18] [edit] Eighth generation (2006-2011) - FD2, FA1, FG1, FG2, FA5, FK, FN US-spec Honda Civic LX sedan European Honda Civic 5-door Main article: Honda Civic (eighth generation) For the 2006 generation Honda split the model into two different platforms, one primarily for the home market and North America and the other designed for the European market using a simpler rear suspension from the Honda Fit and more aggressive styling. Although the North American 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/North American model is available as either sedan or coupe. Both Si and Type-R trim levels continue although the Japanese and European Type-R while sharing the same size engine are mechanically different. In the US an improved version of the Si tuned by Honda tuner Mugen is offered featuring cosmetic alterations and changes to the suspension and exhaust system. The Acura version of the Civic not only received the design change, but also saw a new nameplate, changing from the Acura EL to the Acura CSX. In Europe this Civic has a 3 or 5 door hatch featuring a 1.4 VTEC, 1.8 VTEC (5.5–9 km/litre in city, 11.2–13.7 km/litre on highway), or 2.0l (Type-R) engines (5.5–8.1 km/litre in city, 8–10 km/litre on highway), as well as a powerful and economical 2.2 N22A i-CTDi diesel (140BHP) which does 0–60 mph in 8.6 seconds and fuel economy is 38.3 MPG 10–12 km/litre in city and 11–14 km/litre on the highway. There is also a saloon version for the Hybrid, which has a 1.4 IMA engine giving 61MPG with 0–60 in 12.41 seconds. The Hybrid is the only Civic in Europe that is a saloon. [edit] 2009 Facelift For 2009, the Civic received a minor face lift, including a slight redesign to the front and rear. The exterior changes include a new honeycomb-designed grill in the front, as well as revised wheels, with many more spokes than the original five-spoke rims, and a bar of chrome trim above the license plate area. The chrome strip where the Honda front logo is was also refined with sharper edges on both ends. The design for the area of the grill where the fog lights are placed was also slightly revised to include differing designs for Civic models with fog lights and those without. The interior changes included bluetooth compatibility and an optional leather wrapped steering wheel in the LX model. A sportier LX model was also added, called LX-S. This trim level adds a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tip, and black sports seats.[19][20] The car retains many of its design cues and technical specifications from the pre-2009 model, including its 1.8 liter inline-4 engine and two-tier dashboard with a digital speedometer. [edit] International marketing and platform derivatives The 2008 Civic LXS Flex is sold in Brazil with a flex-fuel engine capable of running on either gasoline or ethanol or any blend of both. While the Civic is sold in largely the same form worldwide, differences in the name of the models exist between markets. In Japan, the hatchback Civic is just called "Civic" while the sedan model was called the (Japanese: Civic Ferio) during the fifth to seventh generations. The sixth-generation sedan was also sold as the Integra SJ. In Europe and the United States, "Civic" generically refers to any model, though in Europe the coupe is branded the "Civic Coupe". A four-door station wagon model called the Civic Shuttle (also Civic Pro in Japan) was available from 1984 until 1991 (this brand name would later be revived for the mid-1990s Honda Shuttle people carrier, known in some markets as the Honda Stream). In South Africa, the sedan (the only model sold there until the 1996 launch of the sixth generation sedan and hatch) was known as the Ballade. Other models have been built off the Civic platform, including CR-X, Quint, Concerto, Domani, CR-X Del Sol, Integra, and CR-V. Also, at various times, the Civic or Civic-derived models have been sold by marques other than Honda — for example, Rover sold the 200, 400 and 45, each of which were Civic-based at some point (first 200s were the second generation Ballade; from 1990 the 200 and 400 were based on the Concerto; the 400 was the 1995 Domani), as was their predecessor, the Triumph Acclaim, based on the first Honda Ballade. 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. In Thailand, the sixth generation Civic was available as the four-door Isuzu Vertex. The sixth-generation station wagon was sold as the Honda Orthia, with the Partner as the downmarket commercial variant. The seventh generation minivan model is called the Honda Stream. In Canada, the sixth and seventh generation Civics were mildly redesigned to create the Acura EL until the advent of the eight generation Civic, which was used to create the Acura CSX, which was designed in Canada. Honda Japan adopted the CSX styling for the Civic in its home country. U.S. Honda Civic Hybrid (gasoline-electric) The three-door hatchback body style has been somewhat unpopular in the United States, but has achieved wide acceptance in Canada, as well as popularity in Japan and European markets, helping cement Honda's reputation as a maker of sporty compact models. Starting in 2002, the Civic three-door hatchback has been built exclusively at Honda's manufacturing plant in Swindon, England - previously the five-door "Civic"/Domani and the Civic Aerodeck (based on the Japanese Orthia) were built in this plant for sale in Europe along with the Japanese Civics. Accordingly, all instances of the current model (left or right hand drive, anywhere in the world) are British-made cars designed with Japanese engineering, except for the US-built two-door coupe and the sedan version built in Brazil for the Latin American market. In North America, the Civic hatchback was dropped for 2006. 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. In Brazil, although being considered for local manufacturing since the early 1980s (it was illegal to import cars in Brazil from 1973 until 1990), the Civic wasn't available until 1992, via official importing. In 1997, production of the sixth generation Civic sedan started in the Sumaré (a city near Campinas, in the state of São Paulo) factory. The only differences between the Japanese model and the Brazilian model were a slightly higher ground clearance, due to the country's road conditions and adaptations to make the engine suitable to Brazilian commercial gasoline, which contains about 25% ethanol (E25). The seventh generation production started in 2001, displacing the Chevrolet Vectra from the top sales record for the mid-size sedan segment, however it lost that position to the Toyota Corolla the following year. In 2006, the eighth generation was released and regained the sales leadership. Identical to the North American version, it lacks options such a moonroof, and standard security equipment like VSA and side and curtain airbags were removed due to lack of car safety laws in the Mercosur. Furthermore, the Brazilian subsidiary began producing flex-fuel versions for the Civic and the Fit models, capable of running on any blend of gasoline (E20 to E25 blend in Brazil) and ethanol up to E100.[21] [edit] Safety [edit] USA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA has determined frontal crash test ratings of Honda Civics of different model years.[22] Model year Make Model Type Curb weight (lb) Frontal driver rating Frontal passenger rating Side Driver passenger rating Side Rear passenger rating 1979 Honda Civic 2-DR 2,166 1980 Honda Civic 2-DR HBK 2,298 1981 Honda Civic 2-DR HBK 2,160 1981 Honda Civic 4-DR HBK 2,456 1984–1987 Honda Civic 2-DR 2,311 1984–1987 Honda Civic 4-DR Wagon 2,510 1988-1989? Honda Civic 2-DR 2,542 1990?-1991 Honda Civic 4-DR 2,252 1992–1993 Honda Civic 2/4-DR 2,348 1994–1995 Honda Civic 2-DR 2,498? 1994–1995 Honda Civic 4-DR 2,317 1996–1997 Honda Civic 2-DR 2,337 1996–1997 Honda Civic 4-DR 2,313 1998–2000 Honda Civic 2-DR 2,313 1998–2000 Honda Civic 4-DR 2,379 2001–2005 Honda Civic 4-DR w/+w/o SAB 2,522 2001–2005 Honda Civic 2-DR w/o SAB 2,502 2001–2005 Honda Civic 2-DR w/SAB 2,502 2002–2005 Honda Civic 2-DR HBK w/o SAB 2,502 2006- Honda Civic 2-DR w/SAB 2,640 2006- Honda Civic 4-DR w/SAB 2,749 The current eighth-generation Civic sedan's crash test performance has been rated highly by both the US Government's NHTSA[23] and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS awarded the Civic sedan with a rating of "Good" on both frontal and side impact crash tests[24] and lists the Civic as the second-best 2007 small car in overall crashworthiness.[25] The Civic coupe is rated "Acceptable" in the side impact test.[26] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings[23] Frontal Impact: Side Impact Front Seat: Side Impact Rear Seat: Rollover: In Australia, 1984–2005 Civics were assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 on their level of occupant protection regardless of size or era.[27] (1984–1987) - "significantly worse than average" (1988–1991) - "average" (1992–1995) - "average" (1996–2000) - "better than average" (2001–2005) - "average" Honda Motor Co said on Friday July 31, 2009 that it is recalling 440,000 vehicles sold in the US, including some of its best-selling Accord and Civic models for a potentially lethal airbag defect.[28] Honda said that the airbag inflators in some of its top-selling sedans can rupture because of too much air pressure causing metal fragments to shoot through the airbag and strike vehicle occupants. One fatality and a number of injuries have been linked to the defect, Honda spokesman Sage Marie said. The recall covers certain 2001 and 2002 Accords, 2001 Civics and some 2002 and 2003 model Acura TL sedans. The driver's side airbag is the defective component on the affected vehicles. Honda said owners of those models can check to see if their vehicle is covered by the recall by checking the automaker's website at www.owners.honda.com/recalls. The Japanese automaker said it was encouraging owners to wait until they received a recall notice to go to a dealership and have the inflator for the steering-wheel airbag replaced. Honda had originally announced that it would recall some 2001 Accord and Civic sedans for the defect in November 2009. [edit] Modifications and the enthusiast community Despite being a front wheel drive economy car, the Civic is popular as a platform for modification and customization by an enthusiast community. Starting with the fourth generation and continuing until the 2000 model year, Civics had front and rear double wishbone suspension, something common in midsize and larger cars but rarely found in compacts. This advanced four-wheel independent suspension was inspired by Honda's racing research and allowed class-leading handling. Also, because of parts interchangeability, many Civics which were originally equipped with lower-power engines can later be equipped with a newer Honda engine (a process called engine swap), or many other upgrades.[29] The most common swaps are B16A(Civic SI), B18C(Acura Integra GSR), or the new powerful K20(06-present Civic SI/RSX Type-S). Most recent seventh and eighth generations, now rated as compacts rather than subcompacts, are still competitive as tuner projects. However, they have succumbed to added weight, and higher centers of gravity which has significantly reduced their appeal amongst passionate drivers. Particularly unwelcome among the tuner community[citation needed] was the replacement of the front double-wishbone suspension with MacPherson struts, which provide inferior handling[citation needed] and do not allow dynamic camber angle control. Styling of the seventh generation was more mainstream but the eight generation returned to a more aggressive look.[30] [edit] Awards From 1972 to 1974, the Civic was awarded "Car of the Year Japan." In 1973, the Civic ranked third in the European Car of the Yearawards, the highest ranking for a Japanese vehicle at that time. It also took the top prize among imported vehicles in the U.S. Road Test magazine’s "1974 Car of the Year."[31] The Civic was Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1980[32] as well as its 2006 Car of the Year. In 2006, the Civic earned the 2007 "Semperit Irish Car of the Year" title. In 1996, Automobile Magazine honored the Civic as its Automobile of the Year. The Civic has been on Car and Driver magazine's yearly Ten Best list six times, in 1985, 1988–91, and 1996. The Civic GX, a natural gas version of the vehicle was named Greenest Car of 2005 by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. Honda claimed 5 of the top 10 Greenest car slots, 3 of which were models of the Civic.[33] The Civic Si was named "Best New Sport Car" and the sedan was named "Best New Economy Car" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. The Civic also won the North American Car of the Year and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Car of the Year awards for 2006. In November 2006, the Civic received the prestigious "Car of The Year" award from Brazilian magazine Auto Esporte. The four-door Civic VXi sedan won the South African Car of the Year award for 2007. NASA conducted studies on the usability of Honda Built motors to be used in the newer "rover" space vehicles being redeployed to Mars. [edit] Racing [edit] Touring car racing Civics have been used for racing ever since their introduction. In 1973, a Civic was entered, alongside cars of much larger engine sizes, in the Australian Bathurst 1000 endurance race. In recent years the Civic has been used in a wide variety of racing series, particularly in Japan. It is also used in touring car races in Europe and the United States. In the UK, the Civic is used in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with Synchro Motorsport, and in endurance series such as Barwell Motorsport and Cartek Motorsport. In 2002, Honda entered the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with a works effort to win the title in the new Civic Type R. In 2002 JAS Motorsport entered the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) with a Super 2000 spec Civic and was used until restart season of the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in 2005. For 2007 BTCC season, Team Halfords ran Honda Civics for Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden with limited success and continued to use the Civic into the 2008 season. In December 2005, on the date of the new 2006 Civic Si's launch in the USA, Honda's R&D Engineering Team completed 645 laps in an 8th generation Civic Si coupe (FG2) to place first in the E1 class of the famous '25 Hours of Thunderhill' marathon race. The drivers on Honda's team were Road & Track journalist Kim Wolfkill, Lee Niffenegger, Chad Gilsinger, Sage Marie , John Sherk, Rich Hays, Andrew Frame, Matt Staal and Car and Driver journalist Tony Swan.[34] [edit] Drag and street racing With the huge availability of modification parts to make the Civic quicker and its popularity in street racing, the Civic has become a popular choice for sports compact drag racing, where in the United States, it has helped to launch the career of numerous drag racers such as Ron Sharman, Kenny Tran, Jacob Abercrombie, Lisa Kubo, and J.D. Eisenhart.[35] [edit] Grassroot racing In autocross, the low, wide, sub-2,000 pound 1988-1991 Civic Si hatchback (notably the 1989 model year) has been dominant in SCCA's Solo II ST (Street Touring, previously Street Touring Sedan) class for a number of years. For example, 1988-1991 Civics captured all of the top 20 positions at the 2009 national finals. The only other vehicle to manage a win during the last 20 years was the Chrysler Civilian.[36] [edit] References and footnotes ^ "Generations". Edmunds. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=68272. Retrieved 2006-11-05.  ^ "2006 Honda Civic Expert Review". Cars.com. http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?revid=49131&indcriteria=ASSET_TYPE-Affiliate+Review%2CBuying+Guide%2CVehicle+Profile%7CM-_18_%7CD-_214_%7CY-_2006_%7CresultStructure-combined&makeid=18&modelid=214&year=2006&myid=&revlogtype=19&section=reviews&mode=&aff=national.  ^ "2006 Honda Civic Review". 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Do you agree with this sentiment? Or are the critics talking rubbish? Join the debate and send us a review to give your take on the New Honda Civic. Information Manufacturer: Honda Engine Sizes: 1.8 Litre Body Style: Hot Hatch Average Ratings for New Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC Performance Practicality Reliability Value for Money Reviewer Ratings Overall Rating 21 Reviews For New Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC allegrocyprus 10th May 2010 Reviewer rating: allegrocyprus's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review Major safety issues such as hand-break going off all of a sudden and car rolling down the hill.. I know it sounds unbeleivable but It happened to me and 2 other friends here in Cyprus. It is so dangerous, I was shocked when I saw my car rolling down the slope as I was sitting in the living room, luckily no one was injured and there wasnt dramatic damage. It hit a tree. Honda blamed me for not pulling the hand break properly. The thing is these cars do not have the classical P-R-N-D style transmission, you end up leaving it in Neutral, and you only rely on the hand break, which is a dramatic engineering mistake. Im so dissappointed and still trying to let my voice heard... Read allegrocyprus's full review and ratings (127 words) Guest 13th Nov 2009 Reviewer rating: Guest's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I have 55 plate honda civic automatic(old style) review good, but this new honda 1.8 automatic(59 plate) fuel performance very, very poor (27mpg in town0, motorway 40mpg. takes too long to warm up, when waiting in traffic with heater on the engine seems to using too much fuel, switch off heat and the revcounter goes down, this happens also when you switch the rear heater. Read Guest's review (64 words) Guest 4th Jul 2009 Reviewer rating: Guest's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review Have had a number of the "old style" civics-last one the "s" I have had since 2004 and changed to the new Civic GS (1.8) in March this year-it is very disappointing-old civic was a thoroughbread, this car is a carthorse-smooth v-tech engine is ruined by lumpy 6 speed gearbox-visibility is appalling and headroom seems a lot more limited-i negotiated an optional spare wheel-puncture repair kits are for bicycles not cars, and I have noticed hairline cracks appearing in the paintwork, barely noticea ... Read Guest's review (140 words) IEJones 6th Jan 2009 Reviewer rating: IEJones's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I have own a 1.8 SE for nearly 3 years and I find it a joy to drive. It is certainly the most comfortable and safe car I have driven(I have owned a Focus, Citron Zara, Mitsubishi Lancer + Carisma .Megam ), While the fords road holding is excellent the overall feel of the Civic is better. The quality of finshed is good . It is a car built to be driven. I am now in the process of buying another The !.8 ES. Read IEJones's review (95 words) Guest 5th Jan 2009 Reviewer rating: Guest's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review The Honda Civic is the best looking car in its class - mean and certainly not boring like the Ford Focus etc. I used to have an older smaller car and although I have only driven this 3 times I cant wait to get back in it tomorrow. It has lots of lovely extras like heated seats and dual climate control. The massive wing mirrors compensate totally for the lack of rear view, but you can always see if there is a car behind you. I quite like not having to watch other drivers pick their noses. Plus th ... Read Guest's review (197 words) SmithKL 15th Nov 2008 Reviewer rating: SmithKL's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I have had a 1.8 petrol model with all the extras as a temporary car for 2 months. On 1st receiving the car I was amazed how bad some cars can be. It looks good but beyond the image there is nothing. The engine and road noise are comparable with cars from 10 years ago. Below 3000rpm it is very slow [no torque] but at least the engine is acceptably quite. Above 4000rpm the engine becomes much better but is rediculously noisy. I have to say that I found the best way of making progress on is to ke ... Read SmithKL's review (196 words) stephaniescholey 7th Jul 2008 Reviewer rating: stephaniescholey's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I have the Honda Civic on loan while my S2000 is fixed. When I'm too old and sore to get into the S2000, I'll buy a Civic. It has nearly the same speed, is less aggressive, has much more visibility and my only disquiet is that you can reach similar speeds without noticing! I wanted to hate it, it is ugly, but it is a beautiful drive if you don't care about sheer power, noise and mental torque. Read stephaniescholey's review (89 words) Guest 12th Mar 2008 Reviewer rating: Guest's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I've had a 56 plate 1.8 ex vtec for 8 months and I have to say its not great: There is basically zero rearward vision, the 'spoiler' presents your from see whats behind you, the lack of a rear wiper is a shame too. In anything other than 25 degree temperature you have to drive with the de-mister on to keep the screen clear. The traction control is useless, basically setting off at any sort of pace in the wet is impossible, the traction cuts the power. The vtec engine is real hard work, you have ... Read Guest's review (216 words) richard rees 25th Jun 2007 Reviewer rating: richard rees's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review Purchased the 2006 Honda Civic in Jan 2007. The car has been back to the garage 3 times, with 3 faults, 2 driver door seals and 1 with a grinding fault coming from the rear, this normally happens on cold start. There has been a call back on the rear shocks and they have been changed............. but today June 25 I picked up a courtesy car, while mine was being locked at the 2nd time, and this car also has this grinding noise from the rear. Today the garage tell me that there is no fault after i ... Read richard rees's review (251 words) retriever100 16th Feb 2007 Reviewer rating: retriever100's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review This is my second review now I've had the New Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC for a while. I still love it and the styling. The handling is spot on and the engine is performing great, with 42mpg returned on average, particularly on motorway cruising. However the niggles:- The fuel cap has been fixed twice as the internal release didn't work. Found out this is a common problem and the garage knew, but waited for me to report it!! Fortunately for me I had enough fuel to get from the petrol station to ... Read retriever100's review (178 words) Keith2 26th Dec 2006 Reviewer rating: Keith2's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review What's that saying... oh yeah - 'Honda's Do Not Go Wrong'... they do! This car isn't a patch on my previous Accord but it was good to see a motor manufacturer removing the spare wheel and using an aerosol repair outfit instead - after all motorcyclists have been using this method successfully for years. Would I buy another Civic? Probably not? Read Keith2's review (154 words) shazmatt 4th Oct 2006 Reviewer rating: shazmatt's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I bought the Honda New Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC and absolutely love it! It is such a fun car to drive and you really feel close to the driving experience. There are nice touches for this, the pedals are in drilled metal like a sports car, the acceleration pedal goes down like a sports car. The gears are very short, but offer great power and performance. There are other touches too, like gently touching the indicators and it will indicate for 3 turns for you - handy for motorway lane changing. On ... Read shazmatt's review (229 words) retriever100 18th Aug 2006 Reviewer rating: On average, people found this review very helpful Report this review I ordered a 1.8 ES I-shift in March 06 and took delivery on June 29th. The car had a paint problem and a small crease in the near side panels that were sorted by the dealership satisfactorily. However the speedo reads 5mph high and the auto lights do not operate in conjunction with the auto wipers. Both faults were reported to the dealer and both faults are still there after the paint repair (the car was in for a week). The car itself is great to drive, particularly in the manual mode, effec ... Read retriever100's review (456 words) basha 19th Apr 2006 Reviewer rating: basha's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review Got given the top of the range Honda New Civic 1.8 EX i- VTECH, as a courtesy car, while mine went in for a water leak, (never found). After driving the V Tech for a day, I am so so pleased I bought the 2.2 diesel sport. It's faster smoother, more economical, and so much torque, and feels better to drive altogether. Read basha's review (86 words) Steve Fernandes 26th Mar 2006 Reviewer rating: On average, people found this review very helpful Report this review I've had by 1.8 EX for just over 2 weeks now and can say with my hand on my heart "What A Car". Although some people have a problem with the exterior styling (namely the back end takes a bit of getting used too) I find the styling spot on. Honda have really grabbed the bull by the horns on this one! The front styling is great, although I do have some concerns as to the clear plastic front - how bad will this look after it's been stone chipped? I guess only time will tell. I have taken the opt ... Read Steve Fernandes's review (428 words and 1 comment) D Whitehead 26th Mar 2006 Reviewer rating: On average, people found this review very helpful Report this review Had my Honda New Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC for a week and am more delighted with it each day as I discover clever touches in terms of design and user-friendly aspects. I especially love the look of the car and so do my friends, if they are telling me the truth! The car is responsive and acceleration is really impressive. The stereo system is excellent and the aerial works beautifully even though I was dubious about having one built in to the rear window. Stations can be picked up easily and ther ... Read D Whitehead's review (208 words) jastulewis 17th Mar 2006 Reviewer rating: jastulewis's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I drive a lot of different cars through the course of my business, using hire cars almost 2 times per week. To date I have mostly driven the new Astra, Golf and Megan and found these to be adequate, if a little more thirsty than expected from 1.6 motors. Got a Civic 1.8 SE with leather trim on hire last week - what can I say - an absolute revalation! Right from the off this car knocks the others into nowhere. The whole feel of the car, the dash layout, level of comfort, ride, speed and looks ... Read jastulewis's review (234 words) Darwen 8th Mar 2006 Reviewer rating: On average, people found this review very helpful Report this review I've done 3000 miles in my new Civic EX 1.8 VTEC and I must admit I'm in love with it. It's great at speed on motorways, it's great going around corners - even in the wet because of the traction control - and it's very comfortable on long trips. However let's deal with the basics. I have never owned a car which I find people gawping at and looking around in car parks. Until now. The looks are truly stunning, and even after having it for nearly two months now I still look back and smile eve ... Read Darwen's review (291 words) KillingJoker 21st Feb 2006 Reviewer rating: KillingJoker's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review Had my 1.8EX Petrol Honda Civic for a fortnight now and really enjoying driving it. Had a couple of niggles to begin with (but could be dealer issues??) i.e. discovered two door 'dings' when I got the car home (and I had driven straight home from the dealer) and the steering wheel had a slight left hand bias when driving straight. Got on to the dealer who had a specialist dent repairer sort the dents the following day, and had the steering sorted the following week (needed a tracking adjustment) ... Read KillingJoker's review (425 words and 4 comments) ihamshaw 30th Jan 2006 Reviewer rating: On average, people found this review very helpful Report this review What can I say, I'm 23 and I've bought the Honda Civic. Fantastic package, superb value for money. I bought the top spec 1.8EX with everything, on a BMW 1 Series this would have cost £30k. Mine was £17.5k ordered via Sainsburys bank. It is cool, it does turn heads, people email me at work to comment! Space is fantastic, dash looks crazy but eveything fits and works perfectly. There is slight overkill on the voice control front, seeing as there are then three ways (voice, knob, via sa ... 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NEXT STEP NEXT STEP Recent HONDA CIVIC Deals Model RRP Target Bought at Savings 1.4 i-Dsi ES 4d IMA CVT Auto 2009£19,135£16,761£13,000£6,135Details1.4 i-VTEC SE 5d£16,415£13,449£12,773£3,642Details1.7i CTDi SE Hatchback 3d 1686cc£13,675£10,777£10,311£3,364DetailsCIVIC SALOON 1.4 i-Dsi ES 4d IMA CVT Auto [Leather]£17,440£16,685£16,350£1,090DetailsCIVIC HATCHBACK 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5d [Leather]£15,727£14,532£14,250£1,477Details HONDA customer feedback on our service and the vehicle purchased Date Vehicle Customer Comments 08-Nov-2010 HONDA ACCORD DIESEL TOURER 2.2 i-DTEC EX 5d Service rating : Great service, very pleased with the outcome.Car Review:Excellent car, very happy with this 03-Nov-2010 HONDA CR-V ESTATE 2.0 i-VTEC SE-T 5d Good prompt service 22-Aug-2009 HONDA JAZZ HATCHBACK 1.4 i-VTEC ES 5d i-SHIFT Auto Service rating : Website was easy to use, comprehensive, able to answer all my questions and concerns, and had links to 3rd party recommendations and; write ups that gave me confidence to give the system a try. Car Review: Well built, robust and; good looking. Storage in front seating area and flexibility with rear seats excellent. Excellent vision (except for rear quarterlights - can't see kerb while reversing round corner) with large side mirrors. Tight turning circle - easy to park. Fuel economy not as good as expected. Front passenger seat too low with no height adjustment (C.f. driver's seat), and cramped foot-well. No spare wheel option, despite full size storage well. 19-Aug-2009 HONDA CR-V ESTATE 2.0 i-VTEC EX [ACC/CMBS/HID/AFS] 5d Auto EXCELLENT SERVICE, QUICK, SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE 13-Aug-2009 HONDA S2000 (2004) 2.0 GT Convertible 2d 1997cc A rather clever mechanism for getting dealers to agree to your price not theirs. View More Customer Feedback Model specification Model first introduced 01/04/2009 Technical Information Manufacturer Warranty (mths/mi): 36 / 90000 Insurance Group: 21E CO2: 155 EURO NCAP Impact Rating: 9 Cylinders: 4 Valves: 16 CC: 1799 Camshaft: SOHC BHP: 140 Torque (Nm): 174 Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Fuel Type: Petrol Fuel Capacity (l): 50 Aspiration: MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION Transmission Type: MANUAL Transmission Gears: 6 SPEED Length (mm): 4255 Width (mm): 1765 Height (mm): 1460 Kerb Weight (kg): 1321 Top Speed (mph): 127 0-62 MPH: 8.9 MPG Urban: 32.1 MPG Extra-urban: 51.4 MPG Combined: 42.2 Exterior Features Automatic rain sensing wipers Electric front/rear windows Safety ABS+EBD+Brake assist Technical Vehicle stability assist Driver Convenience Bluetooth phone integration system Cruise control PAS Rear parking sensor Engine start/stop button Fuel filler release Audible lights on warning Multi function computer Outside temperature gauge Voice recognition DVD satellite navigation Exterior Features Auto dimming rear view mirror Body colour electric adjustable heated door mirrors Power foldback door mirrors Entertainment 6 speakers Auxillary socket for external MP3 player MP3 compatible radio/single CD player Steering wheel mounted audio controls USB Connection Exterior Features Body coloured bumpers Panoramic glass sunroof Rear boot spoiler Silver front door handles Twin chromed exhaust pipes Type-R style matt black radiator grille Automatic headlamp levelling Automatic headlights with dusk sensor Front fog lights Headlight washers HID Headlights Internally adjust headlights Interior Features Dual climate control air conditioning system Pollen filter Adaptable boot storage Aluminium foot rest Centre armrest console Drilled aluminium sports pedals Front and rear bottle holders Front and rear power sockets Front ashtray Front cupholders Illuminated air conditioned glovebox Leather upholstery Leather wrapped steering wheel Parcel shelf Rear centre armrest Tilt/telescopic adjust steering wheel Adjustable dashboard illumination Boot light Footwell illumination Front map lights Front/rear courtesy lights Safety 5 three point seatbelts Active front headrests Dual front SRS airbags Dual side SRS airbags Front and rear dual curtain SRS airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners Tyre pressure warning Interior Features 60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats Driver's seat height adjustment Heated front seats Isofix child seat restraint mechanism Passenger seat back pocket Three adjustable rear head restraints Security CAT 1 interior + perimeter alarm Deadlocks ECU immobiliser Locking wheel nuts Remote keyless entry Interior Features Illuminated Driver/Pass vanity mirrors with cover Wheels Instant mobility system See available options Home New Cars New Vans New Car Reviews Finance How We Work Contact Us Terms & Conditions Site Map Motoring Blog © 2002 - 2010 Auto eBid Woollyeyes