Ten generations of Civic have experienced nearly 50 and a half years of automobile development history.

Recently, many auto companies announced their sales in February, but under the influence of the COVID-19 epidemic, their sales were not optimistic. However, no matter what the market environment is, high-value and high-quality products are always sought after by consumers, just like Honda Civic has witnessed the vicissitudes of the ten generations of automobile market since it launched its first model in 1972, and it still stands firm in the global automobile market. Until today, as long as you mention sports, fashion and homesickness every second, who can't be tempted? Today, Bian Xiao will show you the past lives of the 10th Civic.

The first generation Civic (1972- 1979)

1972 In July 1 1 day, Honda launched the first generation Civic. This car is equipped with a two-valve in-line four-cylinder engine, with CVCC displacement of 1.2L, maximum power of 44KW(60PS) and maximum torque of 93n·m；; With a 4-speed manual transmission. The acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 12.3 seconds, and the top speed is 143 km/h.

In order to meet the market demand, Honda added ordinary three-door and five-door models in the same year. 1974, civic sports version came out, with 100 km acceleration 1 1.9 seconds and top speed 157km/h. 1979, Honda launched civic travel version.

1979 the production of the first generation civic exceeded 1 10,000 vehicles. The first generation Civic was positioned as an economical car, which was deeply loved by consumers after it came out. Although it can't be compared with European performance cars, it has begun to emerge in the global automobile market. It has won many awards in various car competitions around the world, such as becoming the first car to pass the muskie Act, the most stringent environmental protection policy in the United States, and winning the third place in the European Car of the Year.

The Second Generation Civic (1979- 1983)

1July, 979, Honda launched the second generation Civic model. Equipped with an improved CVCC engine, there are two power versions, 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter. The maximum power of the former is 50 kW (68 HP), and the maximum power of the latter is 59 kW (80 HP). Compared with the first generation, the new car pays more attention to practical performance and its sports performance is more prominent. 1980, the second generation Civic launched five models. The acceleration of 100 kilometers is 1 1.9 seconds, and the top speed can reach161km/h. At the same time, a luxurious version of Country Civic Travel Edition with American brands comes out.

1983 civic production exceeded 3 million vehicles. The second generation Civic began to become a truly global car. In addition to building factories in Japan, Honda has also established factories in Europe and Africa, which has greatly improved the sales and popularity of Civic. By "motor? Trend Automotive Media (USA) was rated as the best imported model.

The Third Generation Civic (1983- 1987)

In September, 1983, the third generation Honda Civic went on the market, and it is still divided into two displacement versions: 1.3L and 1.5L. Among them, the maximum power of1.5l reaches 73KW( 100 PS), and it is equipped with.

1984, Honda introduced the Civic with the "Si" logo, which is superior to the original model in all aspects of power performance. The Japanese version of "Si" Civic is equipped with a 1.6L inline four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, with a maximum power of 88KW( 1 19PS) and a maximum torque of152n m. Under such strong parameters, it can achieve 8./kloc-.

Compared with the previous two generations, the third generation Civic pays more attention to the performance of the interior space, and the body size and wheelbase have increased. For example, the overall size of a common three-door model is 4145 *1630 *1385 mm, and the wheelbase is 2380mm, which is 180mm longer than the first-generation model, while the wheelbase of a four-door car model is 2438 mm In addition, in order to improve driving comfort,

Whether it is a longer wheelbase and larger size, or a four-wheel drive model and a "Si" model, these changes have made Civic sporty and performance-oriented.

The Fourth Generation Civic (1987- 199 1)

1987, the fourth generation Civic came out. I believe that this generation of Civic is an impressive generation for car fans. The fourth generation introduced the "SiR" Civic, which is equipped with the famous B 16A engine. When VTEC technology was first used, the engine exploded with great power. The maximum power of SiR Civic is117kW (160ps), the maximum torque is152n m, the acceleration of 100km can reach 7.4s, and the top speed is 222km/h..

The change of the fourth generation Civic is not limited to this. In order to pursue higher efficiency, "SiR" Civic also uses a four-wheel double fork suspension system, which makes the whole vehicle have excellent performance and bring excellent driving experience.

These technological changes have turned driving from a means of transportation into a pleasure, which is why Civic has a group of fans who follow it.

The Fifth Generation Civic (199 1- 1995)

199 1 year, Honda launched the fifth generation civic. In appearance, it changed the straight line and angular design of the previous generation, and adopted a rounded design. In terms of models, three doors and five doors were launched, and the travel version was not launched.

When it comes to the unforgettable fifth-generation Civic, there must be "initial d" and "sir", right? II Civic, this car is commonly known as a small steel gun. Compared with the fourth generation "SiR" Civic, it has improved in performance. It is equipped with engine B 16A, but the maximum power is increased to 125 kw( 170 PS), and the maximum torque is157N m. ..

The fifth generation Honda Civic has improved both in appearance and interior, which may be due to its lovely appearance and powerful performance. Consumers always have reasons to like it. In short, the fifth-generation Civic has a place in the global automobile market.

The Sixth Generation Civic (1995-2000)

1995, Honda introduced the sixth generation Civic. At this time, the era of Civic TYPE-R began, and Civic ushered in the era of high-performance models. At the same time, the appearance has also changed from the past, adopting a big eye shape.

Civic TYPE-R is a hatchback and three-door model with a body size of 4180 *1695 *1360mm and a wheelbase of 2620mm. It is equipped with a B 16B naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 1.6L, with a maximum power of 136 kw( 185 PS) and a maximum torque of160N m ... Type-R version originally originated from racing cars and was later used by Honda as some models. Among the Honda models still in production, only the Accord and Civic retain the TYPE-R version.

The Seventh Generation Civic (2000-2005)

In 2000, Honda launched the seventh generation Civic. In order to meet the needs of users, the seventh generation Civic pays more attention to home use. To this end, this model has changed compared with previous generations, for example, the design is more rounded and full, and McPherson suspension is adopted. Although these changes have reduced the sports performance of the seventh generation Civic, the space and practicality have been improved.

In addition, in order to be more suitable for home use, the "Si" and TYPE-R high-performance vehicles no longer use the B series engine of B 16A, but use the K20 series engine. At the same time, in order to improve engine performance, Honda upgraded the VTEC technology engine used by Civic to i-VTEC engine. 200 1 Civic TYPE-R is equipped with K20A2 engine with displacement of 2.0L, with maximum power 147 kw(200 PS), maximum torque196 N m, acceleration of 6.8 seconds per 100 km and top speed of 235 km/h.

The seventh-generation Civic launched the hybrid version for the first time, becoming the world's first hybrid production model. This hybrid vehicle adopts the dual power of 1.3L displacement engine and motor, which effectively achieves the effect of reducing fuel consumption and environmental protection, and the comprehensive fuel consumption is 4L/ 100km.

Article 8 Civic (2005-20 1 1)

In 2006, the Civic produced by Dongfeng Honda was listed in China, and the eighth generation Civic ushered in the first domestic Civic. The price is14.78-188,800 yuan. After the eighth generation Civic entered the China market, with its high performance and sense of science and technology, it became a storm that swept the domestic mid-level automobile market. The eighth generation Civic adopted the scientific interior style for the first time in the cockpit and dashboard. In terms of models, except for Europe, other regions have abandoned the hatchback version and only retained the sedan version.

Since the eighth generation, Civic has gone to the road of localization. The listing time of the ninth generation Civic is 20 1 1, and the listing time of the tenth generation Civic is 20 16. After nearly 50 years' experience, the 10th Civic has occupied a decisive position in the market segment of compact cars in China.

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