The Civic base price was around $ 2200 and early slogan of the Honda, «I'll take it where you go," said the practical and economical mission of the Civic and made no pretenses otherwise.
(Almost every other car on the U.S. market this year has been the change in exhaust catalysts and the requirement to use only unleaded fuel.) Due to stricter emissions standards of California, only the Civic CVCC was available in this situation.
Rectangular headlamps and black bumpers appeared on the 1982 Civic. A new gas-sipping model, the five-speed "FE" (Fuel Economy) was introduced and was rated at 41 mpg city and 55 mpg on the highway.
A new wheelbase of 96.5 cm in an increase of 5 cm, making Civic four doors and wagons identical to the Accord in this dimension.
A neatly chiseled exterior devoid of gimmickry, an intelligent interior design with supportive seats, large gauges and high-quality fit and finish out the 1984 Civic line attractive and immediate success.
Other Civics continued unchanged for this year, excluding the vehicle, which later this year model was available with four-wheel drive and six-speed manual gearbox.
Other changes included a four-speed automatic and an Si version of the Civic hatchback, the latter geared towards those who want the performance of the CRX Si, but need a four-seater vehicle.
"Real Time" 4WD automatically channeled power to the wheels that had optimum grip and ended with the driver having to decide (and then move a lever) if four-wheel drive was needed.
A family of new engines complemented the stylish Civics. Power to the hatchback DX / sedan, new sedan LX and the wagon came from a 1.5-liter engine 16-valve that produced 92 horsepower.
Inspired by Formula One motor race, this design promotes flexible behavior and a comfortable ride by precisely controlling wheel travel and keeping the tire contact surface square to the road.
The EX sedan had a few more items added to the already extensive list of standard features including air conditioning and sound system high power cassette player.
In front of the del Sol, a new model debuted called the VTEC. Named after engine 1.6-liter DOHC that boasted a sizzling 160 horsepower, this del Sol came with bigger brakes, a firmer suspension and high-performance (195/60VR14) rubber.
The base model (S) got a new 1.6-liter 106-horse engine fitted to the new Civic, Si models got the beefier suspension of the VTEC, and all versions got a freshened front fascia.
In 1997, all Civics came with 14-inch wheels, DX models got full wheel covers, the sedan LX has air conditioning and, strangely, EX coupes with manual transmissions no longer had the possibility of brake wheels.
The redesigned seventh generation Civic debuted for 2001. Riding a 103.1-inch wheelbase that was virtually identical to the outgoing model, the new Civic has been, however, significant changes.
Honda offers a typical mainstream of carpeting - DX, LX and EX - plus a few specialty decorative caps as HX and GX. Most models had a slightly enlarged 1.7-liter engine good for 117 hp - or model EX - 127 hp.
Exceptions were the coupe-only HX, whose efficiency-biased 1.7-liter mill made 115 hp, and gas-powered sedan-only GX. Transmission choices consisted of a five-speed manual, a four-speed automatic and (on GX and - optionally - HX models) a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
A more spacious cabin characterized Honda's trademark large, simple controls, but a more widespread use of hard plastic trim seemed to indicate that the company had been resting on their laurels a bit.
Performance numbers were actually down smidge from the previous generation coupe Si, and this version of hopped-up Civic, although still fun to drive, was softened a bit in terms of management than the previous, harder-edged coupe Si .
On the other hand, excessive noise of the road - a feature of the citizen from time immemorial - have continued to plague venerable compact offering Honda, as well as the increased use of hard plastic on the dashboard.
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