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January 24th, 2008, 11:04 PM
Eighth generation (2006-Present)
<TABLE class=infobox style="FONT-SIZE: 90%; WIDTH: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><TBODY><TR><TH style="FONT-SIZE: larger; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee; TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2>Eighth generation
(FA/FG/FN/FD)
</TH></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/06-07_Honda_Civic_LX_Sedan.jpg/250px-06-07_Honda_Civic_LX_Sedan.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:06-07_Honda_Civic_LX_Sedan.jpg)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Production</TH><TD>2006-present</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Assembly</TH><TD>Swindon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swindon), England (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England)
Suzuka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuka), Japan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan)
East Liberty, Ohio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Liberty%2C_Ohio)
Alliston, Ontario (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliston%2C_Ontario), Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada)
Lahore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahore), Pakistan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan)
Ping-Dong (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ping-Dong&action=edit), Taiwan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan)
Sumaré (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumar%C3%A9), Brasil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasil)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Body style(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style)</TH><TD>2-door coupe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe) (FG1/FG2)
3-door hatchback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback) (FN)
4-door sedan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan) (FA1/FA5/FD2)
5-door hatchback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback) (FN)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Layout (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout)</TH><TD>FF layout (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_layout)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Engine(s)</TH><TD>1.3 L LDA-MF5 I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4), IMA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Motor_Assist) engine (Hybrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_electric_hybrid_vehicle))
1.4 L L13A7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_L_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4) (European model only)
1.6 L R16A1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_R_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.8 L R18A1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_R_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
2.0 L K20Z3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
2.0 L K20Z2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Transmission(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29)</TH><TD>5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Wheelbase (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase)</TH><TD>104.3 in (264 cm) (coupe)
106.3 in (270 cm) (sedan)
103.7 in (263.5 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Length</TH><TD>174.8 in (441 cm) (coupe)
176.7 in (447 cm) (sedan)
167.3 in (425 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Width</TH><TD>68.9 in (172 cm) (coupe)
69.0 in (175 cm) (sedan)
69.3 in (176 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Height</TH><TD>53.5 in (134 cm) (coupe)
56.5 in (142 cm) (sedan)
57.5 in (146 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Curb weight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight)</TH><TD>2600 lb (1179 kg) (DX coupe)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee; whitespace: nowrap">Fuel capacity</TH><TD>50 L (13.2 US gal)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Related</TH><TD>Honda Element (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Element)
Acura RSX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RSX)
Honda Integra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Integra)
Acura CSX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_CSX)
Honda CR-V (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-V)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
For 2004, Honda redesigned the Civic, giving it a curvier look. In many countries (USA, UK, New Zealand), all models (including the base model) come standard with ABS and side and curtain airbags. Additionally, the 2006 models acquired ULEV-2 (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_Low_Emission_Vehicle)) certification and boast a more powerful 1.8 litre engine than the 2005 counterparts while retaining almost equal fuel economy. In the North American (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America) market, the sedan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan), coupe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe), sedan Si (in Canada as the Acura CSX Type-S), coupe Si, and Hybrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car) models are available. An Si sedan began manufacture for the 2007 model year. The sedan and coupe are available in three trims (DX, LX, EX); however, the Civic Si and Hybrid are sold with relatively few options (such as a navigation system, automatic day/night compass mirrors, and wheel locks). The 2008 model brought some new features and a Si Sedan to Canada.
Trims and models
The base DX model is equipped with LATCH (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LATCH), immobilizer theft-deterrent system, power windows, daytime running lights (DRL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRL)), 15-inch wheels with covers, driver's seat height adjustment, and other features (All Canadian sold Civics have the 160 watt stereo system) as well as the DX-G model in Canada adds 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels (from the Hybrid model), air conditioning, auxiliary input jack for portable audio players, power door locks, remote keyless entry and storage console armrest. A hidden antenna was still embedded despite not having a radio.
The LX model adds a 160 watt 6-speaker stereo system (a 4-speaker system in the Canadian model), air conditioning, 16-inch wheels with covers (alloy wheels in Canadian LX models), cruise control, MP3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3)/audio jack, passenger side walk in with memory (coupe only), floor mats, security system with remote entry and Canadian sold models (except for DX) include heated exterior mirrors.
The EX model adds a moonroof, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels, an additional 12-volt accessory outlet (for a total of two), a 350 watt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt) stereo system with seven speakers (coupe only, the sedan EX comes with a 160 watt stereo system), exterior temperature indicator, a foldable rear arm rest with integrated cupholders (sedan only), and an optional voice-activated navigation system.
The EX-L model adds a leather interior with heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors (adds to US EX, standard on Canadian LX, EX), a leather steering wheel and a centre console.
All coupes come standard with a rear lip-spoiler and EX models (only) have round chrome finish on the exhaust pipe. Coupes are intended to be sportier than their sedan counterparts and cost US$ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US%24)200 less in the US and CDN$ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDN%24)200 more in Canada at base MSRP. It should be noted that the EX model of both the coupe and sedan have slightly less interior space (because of the moon-roof, which takes up head-room) than their DX and LX counterparts. MSRP is US$ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USD)14,810 (18.881) for the DX manual coupe to approximately $21K for the Si models.
The Honda Civic GX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_GX) is an LX that has been manufactured to run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). Due to the limitations of the CNG tanks, the 6-speaker stereo system is not installed.
Only a continuously variable transmission (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission) (CVT) is offered for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_electric_hybrid_vehicle), which gains more power and a mileage boost to an EPA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPA) estimated 40/45 mpg (city/highway). It achieves an AT-PZEV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_zero-emissions_vehicle) emission rating. The 1,3L L13A i-DSI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_L_engine#L13A_i-DSI) engine (in EDM marketed as 1,4L engine) has been upgraded to acheve 95HP, instead of 83HP in earlier model. Accompanied by the electric engine with 15kW (20HP) which gives in total 115HP for the Hybrid vehicle. Top speed is rated 186km/h (116mph), CO<SUB>2</SUB> emission is 109g/km and the mass of the car is 1386kg - not much for a car equipped with IMA electric motor & Nical-metal hybrid bateries (5,5Ah, 158V).
<TABLE class=infobox style="FONT-SIZE: 90%; WIDTH: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><TBODY><TR><TH style="FONT-SIZE: larger; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee; TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2>Eighth generation
(FA/FG/FN/FD)
</TH></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/06-07_Honda_Civic_LX_Sedan.jpg/250px-06-07_Honda_Civic_LX_Sedan.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:06-07_Honda_Civic_LX_Sedan.jpg)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Production</TH><TD>2006-present</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Assembly</TH><TD>Swindon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swindon), England (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England)
Suzuka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuka), Japan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan)
East Liberty, Ohio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Liberty%2C_Ohio)
Alliston, Ontario (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliston%2C_Ontario), Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada)
Lahore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahore), Pakistan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan)
Ping-Dong (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ping-Dong&action=edit), Taiwan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan)
Sumaré (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumar%C3%A9), Brasil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasil)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Body style(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_body_style)</TH><TD>2-door coupe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe) (FG1/FG2)
3-door hatchback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback) (FN)
4-door sedan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan) (FA1/FA5/FD2)
5-door hatchback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchback) (FN)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Layout (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_layout)</TH><TD>FF layout (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FF_layout)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Engine(s)</TH><TD>1.3 L LDA-MF5 I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4), IMA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Motor_Assist) engine (Hybrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_electric_hybrid_vehicle))
1.4 L L13A7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_L_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4) (European model only)
1.6 L R16A1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_R_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.8 L R18A1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_R_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
2.0 L K20Z3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
2.0 L K20Z2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Transmission(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_%28mechanics%29)</TH><TD>5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Wheelbase (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase)</TH><TD>104.3 in (264 cm) (coupe)
106.3 in (270 cm) (sedan)
103.7 in (263.5 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Length</TH><TD>174.8 in (441 cm) (coupe)
176.7 in (447 cm) (sedan)
167.3 in (425 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Width</TH><TD>68.9 in (172 cm) (coupe)
69.0 in (175 cm) (sedan)
69.3 in (176 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Height</TH><TD>53.5 in (134 cm) (coupe)
56.5 in (142 cm) (sedan)
57.5 in (146 cm) (hatchback)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Curb weight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight)</TH><TD>2600 lb (1179 kg) (DX coupe)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee; whitespace: nowrap">Fuel capacity</TH><TD>50 L (13.2 US gal)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Related</TH><TD>Honda Element (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Element)
Acura RSX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_RSX)
Honda Integra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Integra)
Acura CSX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_CSX)
Honda CR-V (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-V)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
For 2004, Honda redesigned the Civic, giving it a curvier look. In many countries (USA, UK, New Zealand), all models (including the base model) come standard with ABS and side and curtain airbags. Additionally, the 2006 models acquired ULEV-2 (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_Low_Emission_Vehicle)) certification and boast a more powerful 1.8 litre engine than the 2005 counterparts while retaining almost equal fuel economy. In the North American (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_America) market, the sedan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan), coupe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe), sedan Si (in Canada as the Acura CSX Type-S), coupe Si, and Hybrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car) models are available. An Si sedan began manufacture for the 2007 model year. The sedan and coupe are available in three trims (DX, LX, EX); however, the Civic Si and Hybrid are sold with relatively few options (such as a navigation system, automatic day/night compass mirrors, and wheel locks). The 2008 model brought some new features and a Si Sedan to Canada.
Trims and models
The base DX model is equipped with LATCH (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LATCH), immobilizer theft-deterrent system, power windows, daytime running lights (DRL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRL)), 15-inch wheels with covers, driver's seat height adjustment, and other features (All Canadian sold Civics have the 160 watt stereo system) as well as the DX-G model in Canada adds 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels (from the Hybrid model), air conditioning, auxiliary input jack for portable audio players, power door locks, remote keyless entry and storage console armrest. A hidden antenna was still embedded despite not having a radio.
The LX model adds a 160 watt 6-speaker stereo system (a 4-speaker system in the Canadian model), air conditioning, 16-inch wheels with covers (alloy wheels in Canadian LX models), cruise control, MP3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3)/audio jack, passenger side walk in with memory (coupe only), floor mats, security system with remote entry and Canadian sold models (except for DX) include heated exterior mirrors.
The EX model adds a moonroof, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels, an additional 12-volt accessory outlet (for a total of two), a 350 watt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt) stereo system with seven speakers (coupe only, the sedan EX comes with a 160 watt stereo system), exterior temperature indicator, a foldable rear arm rest with integrated cupholders (sedan only), and an optional voice-activated navigation system.
The EX-L model adds a leather interior with heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors (adds to US EX, standard on Canadian LX, EX), a leather steering wheel and a centre console.
All coupes come standard with a rear lip-spoiler and EX models (only) have round chrome finish on the exhaust pipe. Coupes are intended to be sportier than their sedan counterparts and cost US$ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US%24)200 less in the US and CDN$ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDN%24)200 more in Canada at base MSRP. It should be noted that the EX model of both the coupe and sedan have slightly less interior space (because of the moon-roof, which takes up head-room) than their DX and LX counterparts. MSRP is US$ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USD)14,810 (18.881) for the DX manual coupe to approximately $21K for the Si models.
The Honda Civic GX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_GX) is an LX that has been manufactured to run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). Due to the limitations of the CNG tanks, the 6-speaker stereo system is not installed.
Only a continuously variable transmission (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission) (CVT) is offered for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_electric_hybrid_vehicle), which gains more power and a mileage boost to an EPA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPA) estimated 40/45 mpg (city/highway). It achieves an AT-PZEV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_zero-emissions_vehicle) emission rating. The 1,3L L13A i-DSI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_L_engine#L13A_i-DSI) engine (in EDM marketed as 1,4L engine) has been upgraded to acheve 95HP, instead of 83HP in earlier model. Accompanied by the electric engine with 15kW (20HP) which gives in total 115HP for the Hybrid vehicle. Top speed is rated 186km/h (116mph), CO<SUB>2</SUB> emission is 109g/km and the mass of the car is 1386kg - not much for a car equipped with IMA electric motor & Nical-metal hybrid bateries (5,5Ah, 158V).