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{{Infobox Automobile
|name=Honda Civic
|image=[[Image:06-07 Honda Civic Coupe.jpg|250px|8th-gen Honda Civic EX coupe (US)]]
|manufacturer=[[Honda]]
|predecessor=[[Honda Z360]]<br/>[[Honda Z600]]
|class=[[Subcompact]] (1973-1995)<br/>[[Compact car|Compact]] (1996-present)
|related=[[Acura EL]]<br/>[[Acura CSX]]<br/>[[Honda Civic Hybrid]]<br/>[[Honda Civic GX]]<br/>[[Honda Civic Type R]]<br/>[[Honda Civic Si]]<br/>[[Honda Civic SiR]]
}}
The '''Honda Civic''' is a line of [[subcompact car|subcompact]]/[[compact car]]s manufactured by [[Honda]]. In the United States of America, the Civic is the second-longest continuously-running nameplate from a Japanese manufacturer; only the [[Toyota Corolla]], introduced in 1968, has been in production longer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2007/corolla/key_features/history.html|title=Toyota Corolla History|work=Toyota Motor Corp}}</ref> The Civic, along with the [[Honda Accord|Accord]] and [[Honda Prelude|Prelude]], comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more [[upmarket]], and it currently slots between the [[Honda Fit|Fit]] and Accord.

It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door [[coupe]], followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With the [[transverse engine]] mounting of its 1169&nbsp;cc engine and [[front-wheel drive]] like the British [[Mini]], the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.<ref name= "multiple">{{cite web|title=Generations|publisher=Edmunds|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=68272|accessdate=2006-11-05}}</ref> Early models of the Civic were typically outfitted with a basic [[AM radio]], a rudimentary heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. The current Civic has become much more luxurious with air conditioning, power locks, and power windows, plus options like leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become well-known for performance and sportiness, especially the [[Honda Civic Type-R|Civic Type-R]] and [[Honda Civic Si|Civic Si]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?revid=49131&indcriteria=ASSET_TYPE-Affiliate+Review%2CBuying+Guide%2CVehicle+Profile%7CM-_18_%7CD-_214_%7CY-_2006_%7CresultStructure-combined&makeid=18&modelid=214&year=2006&myid=&revlogtype=19&section=reviews&mode=&aff=national |title=2006 Honda Civic Expert Review|publisher=Cars.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/honda/civic/2006/|title=2006 Honda Civic Review|publisher=JB car pages|accessdate=2008-08-02}}</ref>

The Civic has been [[badge engineering|rebadged]] for international markets with such models as the [[Honda Ballade]] and [[Honda Domani]]/[[Acura EL]]. The Civic platform also served as the basis for the [[Honda CR-X|CR-X sport compact]], the [[Honda CR-X del Sol|CR-X del Sol targa convertible]], and the [[Honda CR-V|CR-V compact SUV]].

As of 2008, the Civic has been the top-selling car in Canada for eleven straight years.<ref>[http://www.honda.ca/HondaCA2006/StoryPopUp.asp?L=E&P=Gateway_Storyboard&N=6]</ref><ref>[http://www.carofthedecade.ca.php5-5.websitetestlink.com/index.php?lang=en]</ref><ref>[http://www.honda.ca/HondaCA2006/Splash_Default?L=E]</ref> With high gas prices and a weak economy in June 2008, the Civic supplanted the [[Ford F-150]] to become the top-selling vehicle in the United States for that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/03/BUUM11IVF4.DTL&type=autos|title=Why Honda is growing as Detroit falls behind|work=SFGate}}</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/sep/19/fuel-efficiency-pays-off-for-honda/]</ref>.

==First generation (1973-1979)==
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[[Image:Honda Civic 1st generation-1.jpg|200px|left|thumb|1976-77 Honda Civic)]]
The first generation Honda Civic was introduced in 1973.  Equipped with a {{convert|1169|ml|cuin|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-4|four-cylinder]] engine, the first generation Civic was designed to compete with American compact vehicles and offered features such as front power disc brakes and reclining vinyl [[bucket seats]] and [[AM radio]].  The Civic was available as [[coupe]], both three and five door [[hatchback]] as well as a five door station wagon body style. Due to the [[1973 oil crisis]] demand for fuel efficient vehicles was high and the Civic's build quality matched its fuel economy allowing it to succeed in the  market.
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==Second generation (1980-1983)==
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[[Image:civic 2g.jpg|200px|right|thumb|1982 Honda Civic DX wagon]]
In 1980 the Civic was redesigned.  The new model featured more angular and larger body styles and increased engine power in the form of an optional {{convert|1.5|L|cuin|1|abbr=on}} engine.  A "3-box" four door [[Sedan (car)|sedan]] was also introduced as well as a three-speed automatic to replace the two-speed unit available in the previous generation.  In 1983 a sport-oriented "S" model was introduced offering firmer suspension, sports tires, and a five-speed manual transmission.
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==Third generation (1984-1986)==
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[[Image:Honda Civic Shuttle 1984 Utrecht.jpg|200px|left|thumb|European-spec third generation Honda Civic Shuttle (wagon)]]
The third generation was released in 1984.  The five-door hatchback and wagon were merged into a four-door "shuttle wagon" and an additional coupe style was introduced, labeled [[Honda Civic CRX|CRX]].  A new 12-valve {{convert|1.5|L|cuin|1|abbr=on}} four-cylinder engine was also offered, once again with increased power.  1984 saw the release of a high performance [[Honda Civic Si|Si]] model for the Japanese market featuring a more powerful {{convert|1.6|L|cuin|1|abbr=on}} and uprated suspension.  The Si model was offered in the US as a 3-door model and the CRX variant.  [[4WD]] model was introduced for the first time in 1984 and latter upgraded in 1987.
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==Fourth generation (1987-1993)==
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[[Image:1988CivicLX.jpg|200px|right|thumb|1988 Civic LX sedan]]
For 1988 the Civic was redesigned again with increased dimensions and a lower hood line.  A wide range of models and trim levels were offered for various markets around the world.  All US models now featured [[fuel injection]], but carbureted models were available elsewhere.  The fourth generation saw the introduction of the long running [[Honda D engine|D series engine]].
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Looks like a Rover and shares many parts due to Honda/Rover collaboration

==Fifth generation (1992-1995)==
[[Image:5th-gen Honda Civic Coupe.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Fifth-generation Civic coupe]]
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Introduced in 1991 the redesigned Civic featured the usual increased dimensions as well as more aerodynamic styling.  The wagon variant was now only available in the Japanese market where the previous generation wagon was carried over.  The old HF model was brought back and renamed VX which was Honda's most fuel efficient model sold at the time.  In the US the Si featured a [[VTEC]] valve train where as the VX featured a [[VTEC#SOHC VTEC-E|VTEC-E]].  In Canada the Si model was referred to as an SiR as the Si name was already used on the highest Canadian trim level which was equivalent to the US market EX.{{clear}}

==Sixth generation (1996-2000)==
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[[Image:96-98 Honda Civic sedan.jpg|200px|right|thumb|1996-1998 Civic sedan (US)]]
The sixth generation featured updated styling although less radical than previous redesigns.  Suspension and engine options were similar to the previous generation but several new variants were introduced, including two distinct wagon models: the "Orthia" based on the standard Civic which was sold in the Japanese market and the [[Honda Domani|Domani]] based wagon which was offered in the European market. It also saw the introduction of the [[Acura 1.6EL]], an upscale version of the Civic introduced in the Canadian market. None of these models were offered in the US.  Building on the success of the Japanese market Civic SiRII a [[Honda Type R|Type-R]] model was offered for the first time, available in Asia and Europe only.  The [[Honda Civic Type R]] featured major reductions in weight as well as improved engine output and a number of other changes and additions designed to improve performance.  The North American market saw the introduction of an uprated Civic Si (SiR in the Canada) with a more powerful Dual Overhead Cam 1.6L VTEC engine. In 1998, in the United States, Honda introduced their first Natural Gas Powered Civic, the GX.

Looks like a Rover and shares many parts due to Honda/Rover collaboration

==Seventh generation (2001-2005)==
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[[Image:2001-2003 Honda Civic sedan.jpg|200px|left|thumb|2001-2003 Honda Civic sedan (US)]]
The seventh-generation was released in 2001.  While the redesign retained the previous generations exterior dimensions, interior space was improved in part by using a flat rear floor.  The front suspension was changed from that of a [[Double wishbone suspension|double wishbone]] to a [[MacPherson strut]], in order to lower costs, as well as allow more engine bay room for the newly introduced [[Honda K-series engine]]. Power was also increased on some trim levels. Coilovers are a popular modification, but tend to be very unreliable, and the replacement parts are very hard to come by, unless your name is Mr. A'Pexi.Coilover  In North America the coupe and sedan body styles were available except for the Si (SiR in Canada) which was offered only as a three-door hatchback.  The rest of the world received three and five-door hatchbacks.  The Type-R (Available in Europe and Asia only) was redesigned as well this time using a more powerful [[i-VTEC]] motor and using the three-door hatchback body style. This generation saw Honda introduce their first Civic Hybrid.

It is this model of civic which is most popular on the modified scene - with many aftermarket parts available.
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==Eighth generation (2006-present)==
[[Image:06-07 Honda Civic LX Sedan.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''US'''-spec Honda Civic LX sedan]]
[[Image:2006 Honda Civic 5-door.jpg|thumb|left|'''European''' Honda Civic 5-door]]

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For the 2006 generation Honda split the model into two different platforms, one primarily for the home market and North America and the other designed for the European market using a simpler rear suspension from the [[Honda Fit]] and more aggressive styling.  Although the North American and the home market model differ externally, they are mechanically identical.  The European model is available as a three and five-door hatchback while the Japanese/North American model is available as either sedan or coupe.  Both Si and Type-R trim levels continue although the Japanese and European Type-R while sharing the same engine are mechanically different.  In the US an improved version of the Si tuned by Honda tuner [[Mugen]] is offered featuring cosmetic alliterations and changes to the suspension and exhaust system.  The Acura version of the Civic not only received the design change, but also saw a new nameplate, changing from the [[Acura EL]] to the [[Acura CSX]].

===2009 facelift===
For 2009, Honda has announced that the Civic will receive a minor face lift, including a slight redesign to the front and rear.  The interior changes will include [[bluetooth]] compatibility and an optional leather wrapped steering wheel in the LX model.<ref>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/17/facelifted-2009-honda-civic-sedan-gets-scantastic-reveal/</ref>

==International marketing and platform derivatives==
[[Image:Brazilian Honda Civic LXS Flex 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The 2008 Civic LXS Flex is sold in [[Brazil]] with an [[flexible-fuel vehicle|flex-fuel engine]] capable of running on either [[gasoline]] or [[ethanol (fuel)|ethanol]] or any blend of both.]]
While the Civic is sold in largely the same form worldwide, differences in the name of the models exist between markets. In Japan, the [[hatchback]] Civic is just called "Civic" while the sedan model was called the "Civic Ferio" during the fifth and sixth generation. The sixth-generation sedan was also sold as the [[Honda Integra#Integra SJ|Integra SJ]]. In Europe and the United States, "Civic" generically refers to any model, though in Europe the coupe is branded the "Civic Coupe". A four-door [[station wagon]] model called the Civic Shuttle (also Civic Pro in Japan) was available from 1984 until 1991 (this brand name would later be revived for the mid-1990s Honda Shuttle people carrier, known in some markets as the [[Honda Stream]]). In South Africa, the sedan (the only model sold there until the 1996 launch of the sixth generation sedan and hatch) was known as the [[Honda Ballade|Ballade]].

Other models have been built off the Civic platform, including [[Honda CRX|CR-X]], [[Honda Quint|Quint]], [[Honda Concerto|Concerto]], [[Honda Domani|Domani]], [[Honda Del Sol|CR-X Del Sol]], [[Honda Integra|Integra]], and [[Honda CR-V|CR-V]].

Also, at various times, the Civic or Civic-derived models have been sold by marques other than Honda — for example, [[Rover (car)|Rover]] sold the [[Rover 200|200]], [[Rover 400|400]] and [[Rover 45|45]], each of which were Civic-based at some point (first 200s were the second generation Ballade; from 1990 the 200 and 400 were based on the Concerto; the 400 was the 1995 Domani), as was their predecessor, the [[Triumph Acclaim]], based on the first Honda Ballade. The Honda Domani, an upscale model based on the Civic, was sold as the [[Isuzu Gemini]] in Japan (1992-2000), and confusingly the 5-door Domani was sold as the Honda Civic (along with the "real" hatchback and sedan Civics) in Europe from 1995 to 2000. In [[Thailand]], the sixth generation Civic was available as the four-door Isuzu Vertex. The sixth-generation station wagon was sold as the [[Honda Orthia]], with the Partner as the downmarket commercial variant. The seventh generation minivan model is called the [[Honda Stream]]. In [[Canada]], the sixth and seventh generation Civics were mildly redesigned to create the [[Acura EL]] until the advent of the eight generation Civic, which was used to create the [[Acura CSX]]. Honda Japan adopted the CSX styling for the Civic in its home country.

The three-door hatchback body style has been somewhat unpopular in the [[United States]], but has achieved wide acceptance in [[Canada]], as well as popularity in Japan and European markets, helping cement Honda's reputation as a maker of sporty [[compact car|compact]] models. Starting in 2002, the Civic three-door hatchback has been [http://www.mfg.honda.co.uk/Internet/HUM00254.nsf/All/5DEBYCJSEO?opendocument built exclusively at Honda's manufacturing plant] in [[Swindon]], [[England]] - previously the five-door "Civic"/Domani and the Civic Aerodeck (based on the Japanese Orthia) were built in this plant for sale in Europe along with the Japanese EK-series Civics. Accordingly, all instances of the current model (left or right hand drive, anywhere in the world) are [[United Kingdom|British]]-made cars designed with Japanese engineering, except for the US-built two-door coupe and the sedan version built in [[Brazil]] for the [[Latin America]]n market.

In [[North America]], the Civic hatchback was dropped for 2006. The 2006 model year standard Civics for North America are manufactured in [[Alliston, Ontario]], [[Canada]] (sedans, coupes and Si Coupes) and [[East Liberty, Ohio]] (sedans), while the Hybrid version is manufactured in Japan.

In [[Asia]], the oldest [[Honda]] [[Assembly line|assembly]]/[[manufacturing]] facility is near [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]] and the Civic has been produced in large numbers since 1994. The 2006 Civic was launched in the local market with a firm view of exporting this model to other countries by 2007. In [[India]], the Civic sedan was launched in July 2006 for the first time.

In [[Brazil]], although being considered for local manufacturing since the early 1980s (it was illegal to import cars in Brazil from 1973 until 1990), the Civic wasn't available until 1992, via official importing. In 1997, production of the sixth generation Civic sedan started in the [[Sumaré]] (a city near Campinas, in the state of São Paulo) factory. The only differences between the Japanese model and the Brazilian model were a slightly higher ground clearance, due to the country's road conditions and adaptations to make the engine suitable to Brazilian commercial gasoline, which contains about 25% [[ethanol fuel|ethanol (E25)]]. The seventh generation production started in 2001, displacing the [[Chevrolet Vectra]] from the top sales record for the mid-size sedan segment, however it lost that position to the [[Toyota Corolla]] the following year. In 2006, the eighth generation was released and regained the sales leadership. Furthermore, the Brazilian subsidiary began producing [[flexible-fuel vehicle|flex-fuel]] versions for the Civic and the [[Honda Fit|Fit]] models, capable of running on any blend of gasoline ([[w:Common_ethanol_fuel_mixtures#E20|E20 to E25 blend]] in Brazil) and [[ethanol (fuel)|ethanol]] up to [[w:Common_ethanol_fuel_mixtures#E100|E100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.honda.com.br/web/index.asp?pp=noticias&ps=noticia&ps2=carros&id=1564|title=Honda Civic atinge 300 mil unidades produzidas|language=Portuguese|publisher=[[Honda]] Brazil|month=September | year=2008|accessdate=2008-09-07}}</ref>

==Safety==
The current eighth-generation Civic's crash test performance has been rated highly by both the US Government's NHTSA<ref name="2008nhtsa">{{cite web|url=http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.94b0130be143aeb342252f0835a67789/?vgnextoid=68adf2905bf54110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD|title=Honda Civic Crash Test Ratings|publisher=NHTSA|accessdate=2008-08-02}}</ref> and the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]]. The IIHS awarded the Civic with a rating of '''Good''' on both frontal and side impact crash tests<ref>{{cite web|title=IIHS-HLDI: Honda Civic|publisher=IIHS|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=300|accessdate=2007-06-09}}</ref> and lists the Civic as the second-best 2007 small car in overall crashworthiness<ref>{{cite web|title=IIHS-HLDI: Small cars - Current|publisher=IIHS|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/summary.aspx?class=40|accessdate=2007-06-09}}</ref>.

''[[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]] (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings''<ref name="2008nhtsa"/>

Frontal Impact: [[Image:5 stars.svg|80px]]

Side Impact Front Seat: [[Image:4 stars.svg|80px]]

Side Impact Rear Seat: [[Image:5 stars.svg|80px]]

Rollover: [[Image:4 stars.svg|80px]]

In [[Australia]], 1982–2004 Civics were assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 on their level of occupant protection regardless of size or era.<ref>{{cite web|title=Used Car Safety Ratings|publisher=Vic Roads|url=http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ucsr|accessdate=2006-11-05}}</ref>
*(1982–1983) - "worse than average"
*(1984–1987) - "significantly worse than average"
*(1988–1991) - "worse than average"
*(1992–2004) - "average"

==Modifications and the enthusiast community==
In many areas, the Civic is popular as a platform for modification and customization by an [[import scene|enthusiast community]]. Civics in fourth, fifth, and sixth generations had a high [[power-to-weight ratio]] and a higher hp-to-liter output compared to many of their direct competitors which allowed for naturally better acceleration, braking and handling given similar parts. As well, starting with the fourth generation and continuing until the 2000 model year, Civics had front and rear [[double wishbone suspension]], something common in midsize and larger cars but rarely found in compacts. This advanced four-wheel independent suspension was inspired by Honda's racing research and allowed class-leading handling. Also, because of parts interchangeability, many Civics which were originally equipped with lower-power engines can later be equipped with a newer Honda engine, or many other upgrades.

The recent seventh and eighth generations, now rated as compacts rather than subcompacts, are still competitive as tuner projects. However, they have succumbed to added weight, and higher centers of gravity which has significantly reduced their appeal amongst passionate drivers. Particularly controversial among the tuner community was the replacement of the front double wishbone suspension with a [[MacPherson strut]], as a double wishbone is easier to tune but this freed up front seating legroom. These changes made the car safer on the whole though, and broadened its appeal to the average consumer. The seventh generation's styling was more mainstream, though the eight generation returned to a more aggressive look.<ref>[http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=reviews&crpPage=reviews.jsp&makeid=18&modelid=214&year=2006&myid=&acode=&mode=&aff=national]</ref>

However, even as advanced and powerful the Honda Civic appears to be, Civics tend to give the import scene a stained name. "Ricers," fake car enthusiast, rice out these Honda Civics to look like cartoon cars. Respect is hard to earn amongst fellow car enthusiasts with a Honda Civic, although an elite few do achieve true car enthusiast status. Solution to riced out Civics is pending.

==Awards==
From 1972 to 1974, the Civic was awarded "Car of the Year Japan." In 1973, the Civic ranked third in Europe’s "Car of the Year" awards, the highest ranking for a Japanese vehicle at that time. It also took the top prize among imported vehicles in the U.S. Road Test magazine’s "1974 Car of the Year."<ref>{{cite web|title=First Generation (1972|publisher=Honda Worldwide|url=http://world.honda.com/CIVIC/generation01/|accessdate=2006-11-05}}</ref> The Civic was ''[[Motor Trend]]'''s [[Car of the Year|Import Car of the Year]] for 1980<ref>{{cite web|title=Second Generation (1972)|publisher=Honda Worldwide|url=http://world.honda.com/CIVIC/generation02/|accessdate=2006-11-05}}</ref>
as well as its 2006 [[Car of the Year]]. In 1996, Automobile Magazine honored the Civic as its Automobile of the Year. The Civic has been on ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine's yearly [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best]] list six times, in 1985, 1988-91, and 1996. The Civic GX, a natural gas version of the vehicle was named Greenest Car of 2005 by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. Honda claimed 5 of the top 10 Greenest car slots, 3 of which were models of the Civic.<ref>{{cite web|title=A Red-Letter Year for Green Vehicles: Gasoline-Powered SUV Earns Spot on "Greenest Vehicles of 2005" List|publisher=Greenercars|url=http://www.greenercars.com/pr11.html|accessdate=2006-11-05}}</ref> The Civic Si was named "Best New Sport Car" and the sedan was named "Best New Economy Car" in the 2006 [[Canadian Car of the Year]] awards. The Civic also won the ''[[North American Car of the Year]]'' and the [[North American International Auto Show]] (NAIAS) Car of the Year awards for 2006. In November 2006, the Civic received the prestigious "Car of The Year" award from Brazilian magazine Auto Esporte.
The four-door Civic VXi sedan won the South African Car of the Year award for 2007.

==Racing==

===Touring car racing===
Although Civics are not designed to be performance cars nor hold any legitimate racing victories, they have been used for racing ever since their introduction. In 1973, a Civic was entered, alongside cars of much larger engine sizes, in the Australian [[Bathurst 1000]] endurance race.

In recent years the Civic has been used in a wide variety of racing series, particularly in Japan. It is also used in touring car races in Europe and the United States. In the UK, the Civic is used in the [[British Touring Car Championship]] (BTCC) with Synchro Motorsport, and in endurance series such as Barwell Motorsport and Cartek Motorsport. In 2002, Honda entered the [[British Touring Car Championship]] (BTCC) with a works effort to win the title in the new Civic Type R.

In 2002 JAS Motorsport entered the [[European Touring Car Championship]] (ETCC) with a Super-2000 spec Civic and was used  until restart season of the [[World Touring Car Championship]] (WTCC) in [[2005 World Touring Car Championship season|2005]].

For [[2007 British Touring Car Championship season|2007 BTCC season]], Team Halfords ran Honda Civics for [[Matt Neal]] and [[Gordon Shedden]] and  continued to use the Civic into the 2008 season.

In 2007 Honda's R&D Engineering Team completed 645 laps in an 8th generation Civic Si coupe (FG2) to place first in the E1 class of the famous '25 Hours of Thunderhill' marathon race.  The drivers on Honda's team included were Kim Wolfkill, Lee Niffenegger, Marie Sage, John Sherk, Rich Hays, Matt Staal and Car and Driver journalist Tony Swan.

===Drag and Street Racing===
With the huge availability of modification parts to make the Civic quicker and its popularity in street racing, the Civic has become a popular choice for sports compact [[drag racing]], where in the United States, it has helped to launch the career of numerous drag racers such as JoJo Callos, Kenny Tran and Lisa Kubo.

In the [[Tuner (car)|Tuner Car]] world, the ease with which the Civic's engine can be swapped out makes it practical to use as both a family car during the week and a performance vehicle at the tracks though its performance is no better than any economy car.  older models of the Civic remain popular among car enthusiasts today and enjoy ready availability of aftermarket parts.

===Grassroot Racing===
In autocross,  the 1988-1991 Civic Si hatcback (notably the 1989 model year) is the car of choice in SCCA's Solo II STS (Street Touring Sport) class. It is believed to be the most competitive car for that class, and is often rivaled by the 98-01 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS.

==References and footnotes==
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==External links==
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*Official Honda Civic sites for the [http://automobiles.honda.com/ U.S.], [http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/civic5door/ U.K.], [http://www.honda.com.pk/ Pakistan], [http://www.hondacarindia.com/civic/ India], [http://www.honda.de/content/automobile/modelle_civic.html Germany], and [http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Honda.com.au/Home/Showroom/Civic/ Australia]
*{{dmoz|Recreation/Autos/Makes_and_Models/Honda/Civic/|Honda Civic}}
*[http://www.mycivictype-r.co.uk The Honda Civic Type-R Resource]
*[http://www.car-specs.info/honda-civic-si-coupe/ Honda Civic Si Coupe Information] - Honda Civic Si Coupe Information
*[http://www.civinfo.com Civinfo - 8th Generation Euro-Civic information]
*[http://www.customcivics.com/ Custom Civics]
*[http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-Honda_model-Civic.html Honda Civic @ IMCDB]
*[http://www.jbcarpages.com/honda/civic/ JB car pages: Honda Civic]
*[http://www.stevelarkins.freeuk.com/honda_civic_review.htm Detailed Euro Civic Ctdi review]

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