Honda Civic

Honda Civic
Honda Civic
	2024 Honda Civic liftback
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 (1972–1995); Compact car (1995–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, 2014–2017); 4-door sedan (1980–present); 2-door coupé (1993–2020); 5-door liftback (1995–2001, 2021–present)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (1983-2005)
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, 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, 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. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Si, SiR, and Type R versions.

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).

The Civic is one of the all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 28 million units sold since 1972 as of 2024.