Honda Civic (sixth generation)
Honda Civic Sixth generation (EJ/EK/EM) | ||
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Manufacturer | Honda | |
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Also called | Honda Ballade (South Africa) Honda Civic Ferio (sedan, Japan, Malaysia & Indonesia) Yancheng YC7150 (China; Curb weight 2,519 lb (1,143 kg) | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Honda Civic (fifth generation) | |
Successor | Honda Civic (seventh generation) |
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The sixth-generation Honda Civic is an
A 5-door hatchback was also on offer, replacing the
Trim packages and equipment (North America)
CX: The base trim package, available as a hatchback only. Appointed very sparingly (no standard radio or power steering), it came equipped with 13-inch wheels, 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension, dual airbags, split/folding rear seat, and seating for five people. In 1997, the CX added 14-inch wheels as standard equipment. In 2000, the CX added tilt steering as standard equipment.[3]
DX: Available as a hatchback, coupé, or sedan. It included all standard equipment from CX plus tilt steering and AM/FM high-power (4 x 20-watt) stereo with clock. Power steering was standard on all sedans, and on the coupes when ordered with automatic transmission. For 1997, the DX added 14-inch wheels as standard equipment.[4]
LX: Available as a sedan only. It included all standard equipment from DX plus 14-inch wheels, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power steering, front stabilizer bar, front center armrest with storage compartment, cargo area light, cruise control, and tachometer. For 1997, the LX added air conditioning as standard equipment.
HX: Available as coupé only, this trim package was specially tooled for higher
EX: Available as a coupé or sedan. It included all standard equipment from the LX plus a 1.6-liter
GX: Introduced in 1997 and available as a sedan for fleet-purchase only, this trim package was specially designed to run on natural gas. See Honda Civic GX for detail and references.
VP: Introduced in 1998 and available only as a sedan, this trim was designed as a “Value Package” above the DX. It included all standard equipment from DX plus an automatic transmission, power door locks, CD player, air conditioning, keyless entry, and special paint.
Si: The Civic Si returned to the lineup in 1999 (in Canada badged as an SiR), available only as a coupé. With the adoption of the VTi badge in Europe and the SiR and Type R badges in Japan for the sports variants of Civics, the Si became primarily a US-specific badge, a branding trend that would continue in subsequent Civic generations. Accelerating from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.1 seconds, the 1999 Civic Si featured a 1.6-litre DOHC VTEC B16A2 4-cylinder engine that made 160 hp (119 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 111 lb⋅ft (150 N⋅m) of torque at 7,000 rpm. While similar to the powerplant in the del Sol VTEC, the Civic Si saw some notable differences, which included a larger throttle body, improved intake manifold, strengthened connecting rods, low-friction/high-silicon pistons, a fully counterweighted crankshaft, and an exhaust system with larger-diameter piping. Due to its good fuel economy (27/31 city/hwy MPG), and a more popular coupe form, the trim package garnered a dedicated following in spite of its short production cycle.[8]
Changes from the Civic EX included stiffer, progressive-rate springs, stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars, and a tower brace, which contributed to a flatter-cornering ride. It was available with a 5-speed manual transmission only, the exhaust-piping diameter was increased to a 2 1/4 inch to reduce back pressure, standard equipment also included 4-wheel disc brakes. Aesthetic exterior changes from the LX/EX trims were minimal, with the Si trim package featuring a lower-profile and wider 15-inch wheel/tire package, a subtle chin-spoiler, painted side sills, and Si badging. The Si would only be available in three exterior colors: Electron Blue Pearl, Flamenco Black Pearl and Milano Red. There are power locks, power windows, a CD player, cruise control, air conditioning, power moonroof, and tilt steering.[9] For the interior, the sixth-generation Civic Si also had tilt adjustment for the bottom cushion, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry, and red-faced instrumentation with Si branding.
Canada
Canadian trim packages were mostly similar to the United States, though with different designations. Canadian Civic sedans came in LX and EX,
Canadian Si and SiR trims included ABS and heated mirrors. The Canadian SiR also was available in New Vogue Silver Metallic.
A Canadian SE sedan trim that slotted between the LX and EX was available for the 1999-2000 model years, which included all standard equipment from DX plus automatic transmission, power locks, CD player, air conditioning, and keyless entry.[11]
The Civic DX Special Edition (SE) hatchback was a special trim package released for the model year 2000 only. The car was similar to the Canadian DX hatchback, but came with additional standard features including mesh 14-inch wheels (identical to an optional wheel in the Japanese market beginning with the previous generation of Civic, and similar in design to the common third generation 15-inch Integra mesh wheels), body-coloured side mirrors and side mouldings, a mid-wing and a Special badge on the rear of the hatch.
Facelift
In 1998, for the 1999 model year, the Civic received updates for both the interior and exterior.
The Civic received a facelift which included a new grille, new headlights, new front bumper, fenders and hood and redesigned taillights. The coupe and sedan models also received a slight redesign to the bottom of the rear bumper. On the pre-facelift sedans, the brake lights were on top of the reverse lights and turn signals; for the facelift version, the reverse and turn signals were on top of the brake lights. For the coupe and hatchback, the layouts remained as before; however, the rear turn signal lenses became clear/white instead of amber to match the reverse lights (the turn light bulbs themselves now were amber).
Inside, the center console had a makeover. The sliding HVAC controls were replaced by rotary knobs and relocated, which freed up space to accommodate an enlarged radio, which included the cassette player or Compact Disc player. Previously, the large size of the ventilation controls reduced the size of the radio, necessitating a slave cassette player or Compact Disc player at the bottom of the console.
These redesigns could vary according to the country of origin for the car. In some European countries there was no redesign to the climate control area or to the rear of the sedan models.
Engines
Japan
In Japan, the least expensive trim package was the EL (and also a short-lived special EL-II trim), powered by a 1,343 cc D13B engine with 91 PS (67 kW) at 6,300 RPM. As for most of the sixth-generation Civics, it was a SOHC 16-valve design.[12]
In Japan, the Civic Ferio SiR used the second-generation B16A engine while the other trims used D15B, D16A or D13B engines.
United States
The CX, DX, VP and LX trim packages was equipped with the 1.6-liter SOHC 16-valve D16Y7 4-cylinder engine. It produced 106 hp (79 kW) at 6,200 RPM and 103 lb⋅ft (140 N⋅m) of torque at 4,600 RPM, with a compression ratio of 9.6:1. Fuel injection was multi-point.[13]
The HX trim was equipped with the 1.6-liter SOHC VTEC-E 16-valve D16Y5 lean-burn 4-cylinder engine. It produced 115 hp (86 kW) at 6,300 RPM and 104 lb⋅ft (141 N⋅m) of torque at 5,400 RPM, with a compression ratio of 9.4:1. Fuel injection was multi-point.[14][15]
The EX trim (Canadian Si trim) came equipped with the 1.6-liter
The Si trim (Canadian SiR trim) used the 1.6-liter DOHC VTEC 16-valve B16A2 4-cylinder engine. It produced 160 hp (119 kW) at 7,600 RPM and 111 lb⋅ft (150 N⋅m) of torque at 7,000 RPM, with a compression ratio of 10.2:1. Fuel injection was multi-point.[18][19]
The GX trim had the D16B5 engine designed to run on compressed natural gas. It had a compression ratio of 12.5:1.
Australia
in Australia, most trims came such as the CXi and GLi came with the D16Y4 engine; the VTi sedan trim had the D16Y5, the VTI coupe the D16Y8 and the VTi-R EK4 Hatchback and Coupe had the B16A2 engine.
Other markets
In the UK, Europe and South Africa, there were a number of sedans and Aerodecks between 1996 and 2000 produced with the B16A1, B16A2, B18B and even B18C motors.
In the Middle East market, the Civic came with a 105 hp (78 kW) D15Z4 engine for LXi and EXi trims.
In the Philippines, a high-performance version, badged as the Civic SiR, was powered by the 1.6-liter DOHC VTEC P6ZD1 4-cylinder engine, which was a renamed JDM B16A engine, and was available in 1999–2000.
Transmissions
Most trim packages (DX, LX, EX) were available with a standard 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch, or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The Si however was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission. Various gear sets and final drives were used between trims and model years.
The HX trim was offered with the 5-speed manual or a CVT
Colors and trim
Sixth-generation Civics came in as many as ten different exterior colors[a] and available color options changed during the mid-cycle refresh in 1999. Interior trim was dictated based on the exterior color and trim package selected. Some models had as few as three exterior choices while other models had as many as six exterior colors.
Colors available in the US were as follows:
1996: Cyclone Blue Metallic (sedan), Cypress Green Pearl (coupe and sedan), Midori Green Pearl (hatch), Granada Black Pearl (hatch, coupe), Frost White (coupe and sedan), New Vogue Silver Metallic (hatch), Milano Red (coupe), Island Coral Pearl (coupe and sedan) and Roma Red (hatch).
1997: Cyclone Blue Metallic (DX and LX sedan), Cypress Green Pearl (DX and EX coupe and sedan), Granada Black Pearl (LX and EX sedan, coupe and DX hatch) Frost White (DX and EX coupe and sedan), New Vogue Silver Metallic, Dark Amethyst Pearl (hatch), Milano Red (coupe), Inza Red Pearl (LX sedan) and Roma Red (hatch).
1998: Cyclone Blue Metallic (sedan), Cypress Green Pearl (coupe and sedan), Taffeta White (coupe and sedan), New Vogue Silver Metallic, Flamenco Black Pearl, Dark Amethyst Pearl (hatch), Milano Red (coupe) and Roma Red (hatch).
1999: Electron Blue Pearl (Si coupe only), Iced Teal Pearl (sedan), Clover Green Pearl (coupe and sedan), Taffeta White (coupe and sedan), New Vogue Silver Metallic (hatch), Flamenco Black Pearl(hatch and coupe), Dark Amethyst Pearl (hatch), Milano Red (coupe) and Roma Red (hatch).
2000: Electron Blue Pearl (Si coupe only), Iced Teal Pearl (sedan), Clover Green Pearl (coupe and sedan), Taffeta White (coupe, hatch and sedan), New Vogue Silver Metallic, Flamenco Black Pearl, Milano Red (coupe), Roma Red (hatch), Vintage Plum Pearl (sedan) and Titanium Metallic (sedan).
Weights
CX Hatch | DX Hatch | DX Coupe | HX Coupe | EX Coupe | ||||||
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Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | |
1996 | 2,297 lb (1,042 kg) | 2,222 lb (1,008 kg) | 2,317 lb (1,051 kg) | 2,242 lb (1,017 kg) | 2,339 lb (1,061 kg) | 2,262 lb (1,026 kg) | no data | 2,313 lb (1,049 kg) | 2,513 lb (1,140 kg) | 2,483 lb (1,126 kg) |
1997 | 2,304 lb (1,045 kg) | 2,238 lb (1,015 kg) | 2,319 lb (1,052 kg) | 2,253 lb (1,022 kg) | 2,271 lb (1,030 kg) | 2,337 lb (1,060 kg) | 2,399 lb (1,088 kg) | 2,324 lb (1,054 kg) | 2,496 lb (1,132 kg) | 2,460 lb (1,116 kg) |
1998 | 2,357 lb (1,069 kg) | 2,295 lb (1,041 kg) | 2,392 lb (1,085 kg) | 2,339 lb (1,061 kg) | 2,385 lb (1,082 kg) | 2,342 lb (1,062 kg) | 2,429 lb (1,102 kg) | 2,361 lb (1,071 kg) | 2,551 lb (1,157 kg) | 2,504 lb (1,136 kg) |
1999 | 2,423 lb (1,099 kg) | 2,359 lb (1,070 kg) | 2,434 lb (1,104 kg) | 2,388 lb (1,083 kg) | 2,405 lb (1,091 kg) | 2,335 lb (1,059 kg) | 2,445 lb (1,109 kg) | 2,370 lb (1,075 kg) | 2,560 lb (1,161 kg) | 2,513 lb (1,140 kg) |
2000 | 2,423 lb (1,099 kg) | 2,359 lb (1,070 kg) | 2,434 lb (1,104 kg) | 2,388 lb (1,083 kg) | 2,405 lb (1,091 kg) | 2,359 lb (1,070 kg) | 2,445 lb (1,109 kg) | 2,370 lb (1,075 kg) | 2,560 lb (1,161 kg) | 2,513 lb (1,140 kg) |
DX Sedan | LX Sedan | EX Sedan | Si Coupe | Value Package Sedan | ||||
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Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Manual | Auto | |
1996 | 2,370 lb (1,075 kg) | 2,319 lb (1,052 kg) | 2,430 lb (1,102 kg) | 2,387 lb (1,083 kg) | 2,568 lb (1,165 kg) | 2,518 lb (1,142 kg) | ||
1997 | 2,319 lb (1,052 kg) | 2,370 lb (1,075 kg) | 2,387 lb (1,083 kg) | 2,438 lb (1,106 kg) | 2,568 lb (1,165 kg) | 2,518 lb (1,142 kg) | ||
1998 | 2,385 lb (1,082 kg) | 2,339 lb (1,061 kg) | 2,458 lb (1,115 kg) | 2,412 lb (1,094 kg) | 2,558 lb (1,160 kg) | 2,511 lb (1,139 kg) | ||
1999 | 2,388 lb (1,083 kg) | 2,339 lb (1,061 kg) | 2,456 lb (1,114 kg) | 2,410 lb (1,093 kg) | 2,562 lb (1,162 kg) | 2,513 lb (1,140 kg) | 2,612 lb (1,185 kg) | |
2000 | 2,388 lb (1,083 kg) | 2,339 lb (1,061 kg) | 2,456 lb (1,114 kg) | 2,410 lb (1,093 kg) | 2,562 lb (1,162 kg) | 2,513 lb (1,140 kg) | 2,612 lb (1,185 kg) | 2,418 lb (1,097 kg) |
Worldwide
Japan
The JDM Civic Sedan (known as the
Type-R style shift knob, unique seating fabric and the same 15-inch alloy wheels that also appeared on the 1999–2000 US market Civic Si Coupé. Other JDM Ferio models included a model with the RealTime 4-wheel drive and a rear wiper on the sedan, which was not seen in other markets.Civic Type R
In 1997, the Honda
Civic Ferio Vi-RS
Considered as the "extra sporty" version of the Honda Civic Ferio, the Honda Civic Ferio Vi-RS 1.5-litre, 4-door sedan was sold in the Japanese domestic market only. It has the 1.5-liter D15B three-stage VTEC 4-cylinder engine, a CVT or a 5-speed manual transmission. The Civic Vi-RS had a three-way switch installed on the right side of the steering wheel marked D, S1, or S2. These settings affected which cam was used, the ECU's air-fuel mapping, and gearbox behaviour (on CVT). S2 was the sportiest mode.
Australia
The Civic was introduced in 1996 initially with two 1.6-litre engines; the 1.6-litre SOHC VTEC D16Y8 4-cylinder engine producing 95 kW (127 hp) was found in the VTI coupe (EJ8), while the 1.6-litre SOHC D16Y4 4-cylinder engine producing 88 kW (118 hp) was standard across the range in the GLi and CXi models (EK1), with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission in both the CXi and GLi or CVT in the VTi. The high output 118 kW (158 hp) 1.6-litre DOHC VTEC B16A2 4-cylinder engine was introduced later and available in the EK4 hatchback, known as the VTi-R. In 2000, the Vti-R body was no longer available as a EK4 hatchback and instead sold as the EM1 2-door coupe.
Indy Special
Also available in Australia was a special edition yellow version of the EK1 civic called the Indy Special. The name was inspired by Indy car racing.[22]
Asian SiR-II
From 1996 until 2000, Honda produced the Civic SiR-II which came with a B16A, B16A5 and B16A6 engine, but it was only available in Asian market. This engine produced 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 7,800 rpm and 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) with a displacement of 1,595 cc.
Philippines
[23] The sixth-generation Civic was initially launched in 1996 with two trim packages: the LXi with a 1.5L SOHC D15Z4 4-cylinder engine, and the VTi with a 1.6L SOHC D16Y5 VTEC-E 4-cylinder engine. Both came with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Transmission choices were a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic, available in both trims. During the 1999 facelift, an SiR version was introduced. It came with a P6ZD1 (B16A2) 1.6L DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine and was initially available in Nighthawk Black, Tafetta White and Passion Orange variants. Formula Red and Sunburst Yellow color variants followed afterwards with silver accents on the center console. Other notable differences were a mesh grill (similar with the EK9), three-spoke red-stitched steering wheel, 15-inch Enkei alloy wheels (similar to the USDM Si & JDM Vi-RS), leather-stitched shift knob (similar to the JDM SiR), front upper strut bar, Kenwood CD player, bigger front and rear disc brakes, unique interior fabric colors and an optional front chin and spoiler. The only transmission available was a 5-speed manual.
South Africa
In South Africa, the 3-door hatchback was sold under the "Civic Coupe" (pre-facelift) and "Civic" (facelift) nameplates. The 4-door sedan was marketed under the "Ballade" nameplate. The Type R and the 2-door Civic coupe (Si) was not available. Chassis codes also differed to other markets: SO3 (civic hatchback) and SO4 (Civic sedan/Ballade). South African model options were Civic 150i (D15Z4), Civic 160i (D16Y9), Civic VTEC (B16A6), Ballade 150i (D15Z4), Ballade 160i (D16Y9), Ballade 180i (B18B4) and Ballade VTEC (B16A6). The VTEC model Civic and Ballade were the highest specification model one could purchase at the time. Leather seats, electric power windows and better performance all came with the VTEC models (Civic or Ballade). As Honda were distributed by Mercedes Benz South Africa at the time, many models used some Mercedes trim, such as their leather trim and alarm system on the Ballade and Civic VTEC models. An AMG/Sport version Ballade was also released featuring a performance exhaust system, Type R style gearshift knob and AMG body pieces.[citation needed]
Europe - MA/MB/MC five-door Civic / Civic Aerodeck
Based on the
1.8 /1.6 VTi
As with all Honda models of the age, VTi denoted the inclusion of Honda's
The 1.8 VTi Civic came with a host of standard equipment, some of which was not available on the three-door (1.6) equivalents. Standard 1.8 spec includes:
Exterior: Front lip/spoiler, rear-boot spoiler with integral brake light, headlight washers, electric sunroof, colour-coded mirrors, colour-coded door handles, colour-coded front rear bumpers, front fog lights and lightweight Speedline 5-spoke alloy wheels.
Interior: Unique half leather sports style seats (full leather optional), front and rear electric windows, heated side mirrors, air conditioning, dashboard instrument light dimmer, front and rear head rests and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching.
United Kingdom Limited Editions
- VTi-S
The MB6 VTi-S 5-door was made in a limited run of 500 of each body type, and only sold in the Honda colour 'Pirates Black', with body coloured bumpers. The VTI-S improved on the appearance of the standard Civic VTi 5-door with a more pronounced front lip and also a rear lip on the bumpers, and different side skirts. The VTi-S specification also included chrome/aluminium gear-knob(silver/black plastic on later VTiS models), VTI-S floor-mats and tailgate badging. It also came fitted with lightweight 15-inch Speedline Chrono alloy wheels, with a split spoke design. The later VTi-S models came fitted with the lightweight Speedline "fan" alloy wheels. Other than this, it is identical to the regular VTi. The instrument dials on later VTi-S models changed slightly, now with italic numbering.
The 3-door EK4 VTi-S was produced in 1998 only and 200 were produced in this time, all on 'R' registration plates. Like the MB6 VTi-S, the EK4 VTi-S was based on the standard VTi hatch, with differences being the Starlight Black paint, front and rear bumper lips/skirts, rear mid-spoiler, 15-inch speedline chrono alloy wheels, the dashboard cluster used white numbering on the speedometer, fuel gauge etc., rather than orange/red as in the regular VTi, however it still retained the red needles. The boot badges spelling out 'Honda' 'Civic' '1.6VTi' and 'VTEC' were all replaced with a single VTi-S badge, and there was an alloy gear knob and VTi-S floor mats. Mechanically and in performance terms it is identical to a regular EK4 VTi. Due to a problem with the registration process, many genuine VTi-S' were not on the log books as a VTi-S, but a VTi, and regular VTi Civics were logged as VTi-S; this problem also affected the special edition EK4 Civic Jordan, of which some were also logged as a VTi-S.
- Civic Jordan
To commemorate the Honda (Mugen)
Rover 400, 45 and MG ZS
Rover developed these vehicles from the Honda Domani-based European Civic, using their own engines. UK produced with styling and interior specifications were aimed primarily at the UK market. Early automatic 400s used the Honda 1.6-liter D-series engine carried over from the R8 Rover 200/400, meanwhile, Honda used Rover’s competitive L-Series diesel for the European Civic in this generation.
Awards
- At its introduction in 1995, the Civic won the Car of the Year Japan Award, which was the nameplate's third such win.
- 1996: The Honda Civic is included in Car and Driver's 10Best[24]
Notes
- ^ Nine colors were available from 1996-1998 but a 10th exterior color was added to the Si model beginning in 1999.
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