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Sixth generation (1996-2000)
<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>Sixth generation
(EJ/EK/EM)
</TH></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/96-98_Honda_Civic_sedan.jpg/250px-96-98_Honda_Civic_sedan.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:96-98_Honda_Civic_sedan.jpg)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Production</TH><TD>1996-2000</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), United Kingdom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom)
Suzuka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuka), Japan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan)
East Liberty (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Liberty%2C_Ohio), Ohio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio), United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States)
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)
>Shin-Jyu, Taiwan, Republic of China (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shin-Jyu%2C_Taiwan%2C_Republic_of_China&action=edit), Republic of China market only (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Republic_of_China_market_only&action=edit)
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) (EJ6/7/8/EM1)
3-door hatchback (EK)
4-door sedan (EJ6/8)
5-door hatchback (based on the Domani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Domani))[1] (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Civic_MA8.JPG)
4-door station wagon (based on the Domani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Domani))
</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) / All-Wheel drive (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=All-Wheel_drive&action=edit) (Various Civic Models)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Engine(s)</TH><TD>1.6 L D16Y4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y4) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4) (AUS version)
1.6 L D16Y5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y5) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L D16Y7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y7) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L D16Y8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y8) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L B16A2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16A2) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L B16B (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16B) 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
4-speed automatic
CVT - HX only (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Wheelbase (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase)</TH><TD>103.2 in (2.621 m)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Length</TH><TD>164.5 in (4.178 m) (1996-97 hatchback)
164.2 in (4.17 m) (1998-2000 hatchback)
175.1 in (444.8 cm) (coupe & sedan)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Width</TH><TD>67.1 in (1.70 m)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Height</TH><TD>54.1 in (1.37 m) (coupe)
54.7 in (1.39 m)(sedan)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Curb weight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight)</TH><TD>2,319 lb (1,052 kg)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee; whitespace: nowrap">Fuel capacity</TH><TD>45 L (11.9 US gal)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Related</TH><TD>Rover 400 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_400)
Rover 200 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_200)
Acura Integra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_Integra)
Isuzu Gemini (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Gemini)
Honda Ballade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Ballade)
Honda CRX Del Sol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CRX_Del_Sol)
Acura EL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_EL)
Honda CR-V (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-V)
Honda Domani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Domani)
Honda Integra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Integra)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Beginning in 1997, [2] (http://world.honda.com/news/1997/4970822b.html), Honda produced the first iteration of Civic to receive the "Type-R (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type-R)" appellation (applied first to the Integra Type-R (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_Integra#Type_R)), with the EK9 chassis Civic Type-R. The Civic Type-R had a B16B (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=B16B&action=edit) engine with maximum output in the range of 189 PS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower#PS) JIS (185 hp (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower)/132 kW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt)), increased over the more common 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) B16A (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16) engine in the SiR/VTi models, and included various alterations to the chassis to improve handling and reduce weight (such as better welding of the frame, and removal of the radio and noise-suppressing materials). The type R also came in a few special paint colors, namely Championship White, Flamenco Black Pearl, and Phoenix Yellow. the Civic Type R came in hatchback form only and included a few special features that were never available in the U.S.A. such as power folding side mirrors, city lights, red recaro bucket seats, five lug wheel hubs,airbag and radio blockoff plates, red carpet and door panel trim, and power windows and door locks (although the coupe and sedan civics came with these stock on the EX and HX trims, they were never available on the hatchback.)
Trims and equipment
Coupe: Trims available in the coupe body style were the DX, HX, EX and Si (only 1999 and 2000) (designated as the EJ6/7/8 and EM1, respectively).
Hatchback: Trims available in the hatchback body style were the CX and the DX (EK2 and EK3).
Sedan: Trims available in the sedan body style were the DX, Value Package, Vi-RS (EK3), LX (EJ6) and EX (EJ8).
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/99-00_Honda_Civic_coupe.jpg/200px-99-00_Honda_Civic_coupe.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:99-00_Honda_Civic_coupe.jpg)
1999-2000 Civic coupe(US)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/2000-Honda-Civic-hatchback.jpg/200px-2000-Honda-Civic-hatchback.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:2000-Honda-Civic-hatchback.jpg)
2000 Civic hatchback (US)
In 1999 the Civic had some updates for both the interior and exterior. The car received a face lift which included a new grille, new headlights, and a new front bumper and fenders and redesigned taillights. On the 1996 to 1998 sedans, the stop lights were on top of the reverse and turn lights, in 1999-2000 the reverse and turn lights were on top of the stop lights. For the coupe and hatchback the layouts remained as before; however, the rear turn signals became clear/white instead of amber to match the reverse lights. Inside the center console had a makeover. The sliding air system controls were replaced by rotary ones, which created free space.
The CX was the lightest and did not have features such as a sunroof, which made it even lighter. In Canada, the EX was called the Si and the Si was called the SiR.
The CX hatchback and all DX models with a manual transmission did not have power steering. DX models with automatic transmission did have power steering standard. DX models also did not come with options such as power locks and windows, cruise control, and sunroof. Value Package trims came with a CD player and remote entry system. The LX trim (sedan only) added the power windows and locks and cruise control while the EX trim added the sunroof. HX trim levels were similar to LX sedans but without cruise control. Canadian SiR models included ABS brakes and heated mirrors which were not included on US Si models.
Special Edition (SE) models were available in various North American markets. 1996 coupes could be had in a rosewood color in limited production. This color was a common color outside North America, but was fairly rare to see in US models.
Most models had a standard AM/FM radio in the center dashboard with a backlit LCD display (except CX had no radio) but a slave cassette player or CD player was available through dealer-installed options and was installed in the forward portion of the console and was hidden from view when the cupholder was open. EX models had the slave cassette player standard. Dealers also offered AM/FM cassette and AM/FM CD decks to replace the stock radio. All vehicles were equipped with four speakers (except for the EX which included two extra tweeters located on the front doors), radio wiring (prep), and an antenna regardless of whether or not they had a radio.
Two distinctly different wagons were made- the Orthia, based on the "regular" Civic sedan, for Japan, and a Domani-based model for Europe. Neither were offered in North America.
Engines
All CX, DX, Value Package, and LX models used the D16Y7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y7). The HX had the D16Y5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y5) and the EX had the D16Y8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y8). The Si (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic_Si) used the B16A2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16A2). In the UK, Europe, Australia and the Philippines, there were a number of sedans and aerodecks produced with the B18C4.
Transmissions
Most models (DX, LX, EX, Si) were available with a standard 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch, or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The HX model was offered with the 5-speed manual or a CVT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission which offered three driving ranges, D (for normal driving), S (for spirited driving with higher engine speeds), and L (to keep the engine running as high a speed as possible). The conventional 4-speed automatic was not available on the HX model.
Canada Si and SiR
In 1996, Honda Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada) called the American Ex version an Si, while calling the American Si the SiR in Canada. There was a change that occurred in this model from 1998 to 1999. The front bumper was altered to give two in-slots, which allowed customization to fit fog lights. The tail lights also changed to two pieces of red and white lights instead of the yellow, red and white. The exterior paint was also changed, giving the newer models much shinier complexions. Many of the Si and SiR from 1999 to 2000 featured high tip wings, though low tip wings were also common.
Asian SiRII
From 1996 to 2000, Honda produced civic SIRII which possess B16A4 engine but it was only available in Asian market.The civic SiRII engine, B16A4 produces 170HP@7800RPM with the same Displacement 1595 cm³. The engine is considered the fastest in the B16A series.
<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>Sixth generation
(EJ/EK/EM)
</TH></TR><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/96-98_Honda_Civic_sedan.jpg/250px-96-98_Honda_Civic_sedan.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:96-98_Honda_Civic_sedan.jpg)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Production</TH><TD>1996-2000</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), United Kingdom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom)
Suzuka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuka), Japan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan)
East Liberty (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Liberty%2C_Ohio), Ohio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio), United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States)
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)
>Shin-Jyu, Taiwan, Republic of China (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shin-Jyu%2C_Taiwan%2C_Republic_of_China&action=edit), Republic of China market only (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Republic_of_China_market_only&action=edit)
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) (EJ6/7/8/EM1)
3-door hatchback (EK)
4-door sedan (EJ6/8)
5-door hatchback (based on the Domani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Domani))[1] (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Civic_MA8.JPG)
4-door station wagon (based on the Domani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Domani))
</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) / All-Wheel drive (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=All-Wheel_drive&action=edit) (Various Civic Models)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Engine(s)</TH><TD>1.6 L D16Y4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y4) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4) (AUS version)
1.6 L D16Y5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y5) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L D16Y7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y7) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L D16Y8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y8) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L B16A2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16A2) I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight-4)
1.6 L B16B (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16B) 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
4-speed automatic
CVT - HX only (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Wheelbase (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbase)</TH><TD>103.2 in (2.621 m)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Length</TH><TD>164.5 in (4.178 m) (1996-97 hatchback)
164.2 in (4.17 m) (1998-2000 hatchback)
175.1 in (444.8 cm) (coupe & sedan)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Width</TH><TD>67.1 in (1.70 m)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Height</TH><TD>54.1 in (1.37 m) (coupe)
54.7 in (1.39 m)(sedan)
</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Curb weight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight)</TH><TD>2,319 lb (1,052 kg)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee; whitespace: nowrap">Fuel capacity</TH><TD>45 L (11.9 US gal)</TD></TR><TR><TH style="WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #eeeeee">Related</TH><TD>Rover 400 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_400)
Rover 200 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_200)
Acura Integra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_Integra)
Isuzu Gemini (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Gemini)
Honda Ballade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Ballade)
Honda CRX Del Sol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CRX_Del_Sol)
Acura EL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_EL)
Honda CR-V (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-V)
Honda Domani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Domani)
Honda Integra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Integra)
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Beginning in 1997, [2] (http://world.honda.com/news/1997/4970822b.html), Honda produced the first iteration of Civic to receive the "Type-R (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type-R)" appellation (applied first to the Integra Type-R (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_Integra#Type_R)), with the EK9 chassis Civic Type-R. The Civic Type-R had a B16B (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=B16B&action=edit) engine with maximum output in the range of 189 PS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower#PS) JIS (185 hp (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower)/132 kW (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt)), increased over the more common 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) B16A (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16) engine in the SiR/VTi models, and included various alterations to the chassis to improve handling and reduce weight (such as better welding of the frame, and removal of the radio and noise-suppressing materials). The type R also came in a few special paint colors, namely Championship White, Flamenco Black Pearl, and Phoenix Yellow. the Civic Type R came in hatchback form only and included a few special features that were never available in the U.S.A. such as power folding side mirrors, city lights, red recaro bucket seats, five lug wheel hubs,airbag and radio blockoff plates, red carpet and door panel trim, and power windows and door locks (although the coupe and sedan civics came with these stock on the EX and HX trims, they were never available on the hatchback.)
Trims and equipment
Coupe: Trims available in the coupe body style were the DX, HX, EX and Si (only 1999 and 2000) (designated as the EJ6/7/8 and EM1, respectively).
Hatchback: Trims available in the hatchback body style were the CX and the DX (EK2 and EK3).
Sedan: Trims available in the sedan body style were the DX, Value Package, Vi-RS (EK3), LX (EJ6) and EX (EJ8).
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/99-00_Honda_Civic_coupe.jpg/200px-99-00_Honda_Civic_coupe.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:99-00_Honda_Civic_coupe.jpg)
1999-2000 Civic coupe(US)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/2000-Honda-Civic-hatchback.jpg/200px-2000-Honda-Civic-hatchback.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:2000-Honda-Civic-hatchback.jpg)
2000 Civic hatchback (US)
In 1999 the Civic had some updates for both the interior and exterior. The car received a face lift which included a new grille, new headlights, and a new front bumper and fenders and redesigned taillights. On the 1996 to 1998 sedans, the stop lights were on top of the reverse and turn lights, in 1999-2000 the reverse and turn lights were on top of the stop lights. For the coupe and hatchback the layouts remained as before; however, the rear turn signals became clear/white instead of amber to match the reverse lights. Inside the center console had a makeover. The sliding air system controls were replaced by rotary ones, which created free space.
The CX was the lightest and did not have features such as a sunroof, which made it even lighter. In Canada, the EX was called the Si and the Si was called the SiR.
The CX hatchback and all DX models with a manual transmission did not have power steering. DX models with automatic transmission did have power steering standard. DX models also did not come with options such as power locks and windows, cruise control, and sunroof. Value Package trims came with a CD player and remote entry system. The LX trim (sedan only) added the power windows and locks and cruise control while the EX trim added the sunroof. HX trim levels were similar to LX sedans but without cruise control. Canadian SiR models included ABS brakes and heated mirrors which were not included on US Si models.
Special Edition (SE) models were available in various North American markets. 1996 coupes could be had in a rosewood color in limited production. This color was a common color outside North America, but was fairly rare to see in US models.
Most models had a standard AM/FM radio in the center dashboard with a backlit LCD display (except CX had no radio) but a slave cassette player or CD player was available through dealer-installed options and was installed in the forward portion of the console and was hidden from view when the cupholder was open. EX models had the slave cassette player standard. Dealers also offered AM/FM cassette and AM/FM CD decks to replace the stock radio. All vehicles were equipped with four speakers (except for the EX which included two extra tweeters located on the front doors), radio wiring (prep), and an antenna regardless of whether or not they had a radio.
Two distinctly different wagons were made- the Orthia, based on the "regular" Civic sedan, for Japan, and a Domani-based model for Europe. Neither were offered in North America.
Engines
All CX, DX, Value Package, and LX models used the D16Y7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y7). The HX had the D16Y5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y5) and the EX had the D16Y8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine#D16Y8). The Si (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic_Si) used the B16A2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B16A2). In the UK, Europe, Australia and the Philippines, there were a number of sedans and aerodecks produced with the B18C4.
Transmissions
Most models (DX, LX, EX, Si) were available with a standard 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch, or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The HX model was offered with the 5-speed manual or a CVT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission which offered three driving ranges, D (for normal driving), S (for spirited driving with higher engine speeds), and L (to keep the engine running as high a speed as possible). The conventional 4-speed automatic was not available on the HX model.
Canada Si and SiR
In 1996, Honda Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada) called the American Ex version an Si, while calling the American Si the SiR in Canada. There was a change that occurred in this model from 1998 to 1999. The front bumper was altered to give two in-slots, which allowed customization to fit fog lights. The tail lights also changed to two pieces of red and white lights instead of the yellow, red and white. The exterior paint was also changed, giving the newer models much shinier complexions. Many of the Si and SiR from 1999 to 2000 featured high tip wings, though low tip wings were also common.
Asian SiRII
From 1996 to 2000, Honda produced civic SIRII which possess B16A4 engine but it was only available in Asian market.The civic SiRII engine, B16A4 produces 170HP@7800RPM with the same Displacement 1595 cm³. The engine is considered the fastest in the B16A series.