Honda Civic

Honda Civic
2017 Honda Civic hatchback
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda Ballade (1980–2001) Honda Integra SJ (1996–2001) Honda Domani (1997–2000) Honda Integra (China, 2022–present) Acura EL (Canada, 1997–2005) Acura CSX (Canada, 2005–2011) Isuzu Gemini (Japan, 1997–2000) Isuzu Vertex (Thailand, 1996–2001) Rover 200 (1984–1989) Triumph Acclaim (1981–1984)
Production	1972–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car (1972–2000) Compact car (2000–present)
Body style	2-door fastback sedan/saloon (1972–1979) 4-door fastback sedan (1973–1978) 3-door hatchback (1972–2011) 5-door hatchback (1977–1983, 2000–2021) 5-door station wagon (1974–2006,[a] 2014–2017) 4-door sedan (1980–present) 2-door coupé (1993–2020)[1] 5-door liftback (1995–2001, 2021–present)
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda N600 Honda Z600

The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023^[update], the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up.

The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan,^[2] followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.^[3] 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 VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si.^[4][5]

The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia) and the CR-V (which, by extension, was used as the basis for the Honda FR-V).^[6]

The Civic is one of the all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 27 million units sold since 1972 as of 2021.^[7][8]

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