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Honda Civic (fifth generation)
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Introduced in July 1991 the fifth generation of the Honda Civic
had a more wedge-shaped body and the wheelbase was increased to 257 cm (101.3 inches) for the two-door hatchback and 262 cm (103.2 inches) for the four-door sedan. The wagon was also dropped for overseas markets, while the previous generation station wagon
continued in Japan. This generation of Civic used lightweight materials to create a fuel efficient economy car. In addition, vehicles with the 1.6L SOHC VTEC 125 PS engines such as the Si hatchback
and EX coupe
models found in the United States, provoked popularity of the (relatively) high performance 1.6L I4
segment. In South Africa a unique model with the B18B3 from the Acura Integra RS was specially built to fill the gap left by the absence of the DOHC B16A VTEC engine in the range.
), and the DX, DX "Special Edition" (EJ2) and Si (EJ1) for the Canadian Domestic Market (CDM).
DX: The DX was the base model equipped with all-manual features, driver's side door mirror, rear defroster and power brakes. The 1995 Canadian-only DX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheelcovers, center armrest console, clock, power steering and dual power mirrors.
EX/Si: The USDM EX/CDM Si included an AM/FM cassette player and upgraded sound system, cruise control, wheelcovers on 14 inches (355.6 mm) wheels, clock, 9K tachometer with 7.2K RPM redline, power steering and dual body-coloured power mirrors, with the USDM EX also receiving power locks and windows.
CX: The economical CX was the base model equipped with all-manual features, and power brakes. In the U.S., it came with the 8-valve 70 hp 1.5L D15B8 engine and manual transmission. With 42/48 miles per gallon (mpg) (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 35/43 mpg city/hwy] or 40/47 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 33/42 mpg city/hwy], the CX was the second most fuel-efficient Civic model of the fifth generation, after the VX. CX models in Canada came with the same 16-valve 102 hp 1.5L D15B7 engine as in the DX model, but could also be ordered with automatic transmission
which also came with power steering. Some later CDM CX models (colloquially known as the "CX-Plus") could be ordered from the factory with a rear wiper, side mouldings and manual passenger-side mirror.
VX: Fitted with only manual transmission, the VX was very similar to the base model CX but gained improved fuel efficiency through a 92 hp 1.5 L VTEC-E engine yielding 48/55 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 39/49 mpg city/hwy] or 44/51 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 36/46 mpg city/hwy]. In Canada, it was rated by Transport Canada fuel consumption estimate: 4.7L/100km city and 4.3L/100km hwy. Other features were an 8K tachometer with redline at 6K RPM, lightweight 13 inches (330.2 mm) aluminum alloy rims, as well as additional front & rear under-body trim additions to improve aerodynamic flow. To this day, the CX & VX models are lauded as one of the gasoline-powered cars that rival fuel economy
of hybrids and diesels -- in the March 2010 issue of Car & Driver, it mentions its long-term test car, a 2009 VW TDI Jetta with 6-speed dual-clutch auto transmission, got worse fuel mileage (38 mpg) than their 1992 Honda Civic VX test car (which got 41 mpg) and 2000 Honda Insight hybrid (48 mpg).
DX: The more powerful DX (pictured), with a 102 hp 1.5L D15B7 engine, added an AM/FM cassette player, manual passenger side mirror, tilt steering, side mouldings, rear wiper, power steering, wheelcovers, and rear cargo shelf as standard equipment.
Si: The Si replaced rear drum brakes with disc, added rear speakers (beginning 1994), a power sunroof, clock, 9K tachometer with redline at 7.2K RPM, ABS (some 1994 models), wheelcovers on 14 inches (355.6 mm) wheels and power side mirrors (body coloured, beginning 1993), and a 125 hp 1.6L D16Z6 VTEC
engine.
In the European Domestic Market (EDM
) the trims available were the DX (EG3/1.3 L; 75 PS), LSi (EG4/1.5 L 90 PS), VEi ((EG4/1.5 L SOHC VTEC-E 92 PS), ESi (EG5/1.6 L SOHC VTEC 125 PS), and VTi (EG6/1.6 L DOHC VTEC 160 PS)
sold at Honda Clio.
The USDM DX/CDM LX was the base model, and equipped with all-manual features and power brakes. The Canadian-only LX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheelcovers, center armrest console, clock, power steering, dual power mirrors and air conditioning. The USDM LX/CDM EX included an AM/FM cassette player, cruise control, center armrest console, clock, tachometer, power steering, and power windows, locks and mirrors. For 1994-95, the USDM LX had wheelcovers on 14 inches (355.6 mm) wheels with 175/65 sized tires; in 1992-93, the wheels were 13 inches (330.2 mm) with 175/70 tires. On the USDM EX/CDM EX-V, Honda added the VTEC engine, a power sunroof, body coloured mirrors (beginning 1993), rear sway bar, ABS, upgraded stereo and deluxe wheelcovers.
The four-door wagon was not updated for this generation platform, and continued to use the previous generation internationally until February 21, 1996, when it was replaced by the Honda Orthia
and Honda Partner sold only in Japan.
All weights listed in this table are in lbs.
D15B7 engines were available in the 1994-95 civic coupe LSi.
In Japan and Europe, as well as a few other export locations, the VTi was offered in 2 motors: the B16a2/3 (160 hp DOHC VTEC) and the D15B. (130 hp VTEC SOHC) The D15B shares the same head as the US Civic SI (D16Z6) but a unique block, crank, and rods. the car shared the 1.5L displacement of the other D15 blocks, but the rods were the same length as the B16's. Despite this, the crank and bearing sizes were not the same.
In the Middle East the EX had the D16Z9 (Sedan)(EH5) and VTi (hatchback & coupe(EJ1)) had the B16A3 engine.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact and subsequently compact cars made and manufactured by Honda. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded...
had a more wedge-shaped body and the wheelbase was increased to 257 cm (101.3 inches) for the two-door hatchback and 262 cm (103.2 inches) for the four-door sedan. The wagon was also dropped for overseas markets, while the previous generation station wagon
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
continued in Japan. This generation of Civic used lightweight materials to create a fuel efficient economy car. In addition, vehicles with the 1.6L SOHC VTEC 125 PS engines such as the Si hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
and EX coupe
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
models found in the United States, provoked popularity of the (relatively) high performance 1.6L I4
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
segment. In South Africa a unique model with the B18B3 from the Acura Integra RS was specially built to fill the gap left by the absence of the DOHC B16A VTEC engine in the range.
Coupe
Trims available in the two-door coupe body style (introduced in 1993) were the DX (EJ2) and EX (EJ1) for the United States Domestic Market (USDMUSDM
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), and the DX, DX "Special Edition" (EJ2) and Si (EJ1) for the Canadian Domestic Market (CDM).
DX: The DX was the base model equipped with all-manual features, driver's side door mirror, rear defroster and power brakes. The 1995 Canadian-only DX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheelcovers, center armrest console, clock, power steering and dual power mirrors.
EX/Si: The USDM EX/CDM Si included an AM/FM cassette player and upgraded sound system, cruise control, wheelcovers on 14 inches (355.6 mm) wheels, clock, 9K tachometer with 7.2K RPM redline, power steering and dual body-coloured power mirrors, with the USDM EX also receiving power locks and windows.
Hatchback
Trims available in the hatchback body style were the CX, DX, VX (EH2) and Si (EH3) initially for both the U.S. and Canada, however the VX and Si models were discontinued in Canada after model year 1993. With a total interior room (passenger and luggage) of 90 cu.ft., the hatchback was classified by EPA of U.S. as subcompact.CX: The economical CX was the base model equipped with all-manual features, and power brakes. In the U.S., it came with the 8-valve 70 hp 1.5L D15B8 engine and manual transmission. With 42/48 miles per gallon (mpg) (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 35/43 mpg city/hwy] or 40/47 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 33/42 mpg city/hwy], the CX was the second most fuel-efficient Civic model of the fifth generation, after the VX. CX models in Canada came with the same 16-valve 102 hp 1.5L D15B7 engine as in the DX model, but could also be ordered with automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
which also came with power steering. Some later CDM CX models (colloquially known as the "CX-Plus") could be ordered from the factory with a rear wiper, side mouldings and manual passenger-side mirror.
VX: Fitted with only manual transmission, the VX was very similar to the base model CX but gained improved fuel efficiency through a 92 hp 1.5 L VTEC-E engine yielding 48/55 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 39/49 mpg city/hwy] or 44/51 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 36/46 mpg city/hwy]. In Canada, it was rated by Transport Canada fuel consumption estimate: 4.7L/100km city and 4.3L/100km hwy. Other features were an 8K tachometer with redline at 6K RPM, lightweight 13 inches (330.2 mm) aluminum alloy rims, as well as additional front & rear under-body trim additions to improve aerodynamic flow. To this day, the CX & VX models are lauded as one of the gasoline-powered cars that rival fuel economy
Fuel efficiency
Fuel efficiency is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the efficiency of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a carrier fuel into kinetic energy or work. Overall fuel efficiency may vary per device, which in turn may vary per application, and this spectrum of variance is...
of hybrids and diesels -- in the March 2010 issue of Car & Driver, it mentions its long-term test car, a 2009 VW TDI Jetta with 6-speed dual-clutch auto transmission, got worse fuel mileage (38 mpg) than their 1992 Honda Civic VX test car (which got 41 mpg) and 2000 Honda Insight hybrid (48 mpg).
Si: The Si replaced rear drum brakes with disc, added rear speakers (beginning 1994), a power sunroof, clock, 9K tachometer with redline at 7.2K RPM, ABS (some 1994 models), wheelcovers on 14 inches (355.6 mm) wheels and power side mirrors (body coloured, beginning 1993), and a 125 hp 1.6L D16Z6 VTEC
VTEC
VTEC is a valvetrain system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine. The VTEC system uses two camshaft profiles and electronically selects between the profiles. It was invented by Honda R&D engineer Ikuo Kajitani, and was the first system...
engine.
In the European Domestic Market (EDM
EDM
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) the trims available were the DX (EG3/1.3 L; 75 PS), LSi (EG4/1.5 L 90 PS), VEi ((EG4/1.5 L SOHC VTEC-E 92 PS), ESi (EG5/1.6 L SOHC VTEC 125 PS), and VTi (EG6/1.6 L DOHC VTEC 160 PS)
Sedan
Trims available in the USDM sedan body style were the DX, LX (EG8) and EX (EH9), while the CDM models were branded slightly differently as the LX, LX "Special Edition" (1994-95), EX (EG8) and the EX-V (1992-93) (EH9). In Japan, a four door sedan was introduced called Honda Civic Ferio, sold at Honda Primo dealerships, while a more upscale version was called the Honda DomaniHonda Domani
The is a car made by Honda and marketed in east Asia, including Japan. It was introduced in November 1992, replacing the Concerto in Honda's lineup, although that model lasted until 1995 in Europe...
sold at Honda Clio.
The USDM DX/CDM LX was the base model, and equipped with all-manual features and power brakes. The Canadian-only LX "Special Edition" added an AM/FM cassette player, wheelcovers, center armrest console, clock, power steering, dual power mirrors and air conditioning. The USDM LX/CDM EX included an AM/FM cassette player, cruise control, center armrest console, clock, tachometer, power steering, and power windows, locks and mirrors. For 1994-95, the USDM LX had wheelcovers on 14 inches (355.6 mm) wheels with 175/65 sized tires; in 1992-93, the wheels were 13 inches (330.2 mm) with 175/70 tires. On the USDM EX/CDM EX-V, Honda added the VTEC engine, a power sunroof, body coloured mirrors (beginning 1993), rear sway bar, ABS, upgraded stereo and deluxe wheelcovers.
The four-door wagon was not updated for this generation platform, and continued to use the previous generation internationally until February 21, 1996, when it was replaced by the Honda Orthia
Honda Orthia
The Honda Orthia is a Japanese domestic market car model manufactured by the Honda Motor Corporation. It is a small station wagon based on the sixth generation Honda Civic. Introduced in February 1996 as what Honda called a Sport Utility Wagon it was available as 2WD or 4WD. It is powered by an...
and Honda Partner sold only in Japan.
North America
All DX and LX models used the D15B7 a 16 valve SOHC engine rated at 102 bhp and 98 ft.lbf of torque. DX and LX models were aimed towards the economy conscious market. The USDM CX models had the D15B8 which is an 8 valve non-VTEC engine rated at 70 bhp while the CDM models came with the D15B7. The VX had the D15Z1 (VTEC-E engine) capable of 92 bhp. The USDM EX, CDM EX-V, and the Si had the D16Z6 SOHC VTEC engine (125 hp (93 kW)).USDM Curb Weights
| CX Hatch | VX Hatch | Si Hatch | DX Hatch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | Manual | Manual | Auto | Manual | |
| 1992–1993 | 2094 | 2094 | 2326 | 2275 | 2178 |
| 1994–1995 | 2108 | 2094 | 2390 | 2264 | 2178 |
| DX Sedan | LX Sedan | EX Sedan | DX Coupe | EX Coupe | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | |
| 1992–1993 | 2343 | 2275 | 2388 | 2319 | 2524 | 2480 | 2317 | 2224 | 2445 | 2390 |
| 1994–1995 | 2392 | 2313 | 2456 | 2403 | 2575 | 2522 | 2326 | 2231 | 2575 | - |
All weights listed in this table are in lbs.
Other markets
In Europe the DX had the D13B2, LSi had the D15B2 (hatchback) and D15B7 (Sedan), VEi had the D15Z1, ESi had the D16Z6 and VTi had the B16A2.D15B7 engines were available in the 1994-95 civic coupe LSi.
In Japan and Europe, as well as a few other export locations, the VTi was offered in 2 motors: the B16a2/3 (160 hp DOHC VTEC) and the D15B. (130 hp VTEC SOHC) The D15B shares the same head as the US Civic SI (D16Z6) but a unique block, crank, and rods. the car shared the 1.5L displacement of the other D15 blocks, but the rods were the same length as the B16's. Despite this, the crank and bearing sizes were not the same.
In the Middle East the EX had the D16Z9 (Sedan)(EH5) and VTi (hatchback & coupe(EJ1)) had the B16A3 engine.