The first 2-litre diesel is introduced, in the 86 and 105 HP versions. With the sixth generation, introduced in 1996, the Civic further specialises.

The lines are now more rounded, without any sharp edges and with a sportier character. The stylistic evolution that began with the third series continues with the fifth generation in 1992. The biggest novelty is the introduction of a 160HP 1.6 with V-TEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control). With the usual four-year frequency, the Civic IV is launched on the market in 1987. Among the engineering innovations, the debut of the DOHC unit (Double Over Head Camshaft). The third series is introduced just four years later. Compared to the first series, the car looks boxier, it is larger and the passenger compartment is better designed.

It is replaced in 1979 by the second generation. 1169 cc, 51 HP, it featured a manual gear lever with 4 gears (the 5th gear was introduced in 1974). Remarkably, the engine is mounted crosswise, entirely made in aluminium with the exception of the sleeves of the 4 cylinders. Its success is decreed by its breaking away from the traditional constructive dicta of the Land of the Rising Sun, with front engine and rear-wheel drive. The car is launched in July 1972, and is immediately successful with both reviewers and the public, leading it to be awarded the “Car of the Year Japan Award” (1972-74) for three years in a row. The Civic’s adventure starts in the Seventies. Today’s analysis focuses on a Honda Civic equipped with the 1.6L i-DTEC 120CV Euro 6 engine and Bosch EDC17C58 control unit.Let us now look at the Honda Civic’s history.

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