Seventh-generation Honda Civic

Infobox Automobile generation
name=Seventh generation
(EU/ES/EP/EM)


production=2001-2005
body_style=2-door coupe (EM)
3-door hatchback (EP)
4-door sedan (ES)
5-door hatchback (EU)
layout=FF layout
assembly=Swindon, England
Suzuka, Japan
East Liberty, Ohio
Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Lahore, Pakistan
Shin-Jyu, Taiwan
Sumaré, Brasil
engine=
I4
1.5 L "D15Z6" I4
1.5 L "D15y2" I4
1.7 L "D17A1" I4
1.7 L "D17A6" I4
1.7 L "D17A2" I4
2.0 L "K20A3" I4
2.0 L "K20A" I4
transmission=5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
CVT
wheelbase=103.1 in (262 cm) (sedan & coupe)
101.6 in (258 cm) (3-door hatchback)
length=174.7 in (441 cm) (2001-03 coupe)
174.6 in (441 cm) (2001-03 sedan)
168.4 in (426 cm) (3-door hatchback)
175.4 in (445.5 cm) (2004-05 sedan & coupe)
width=67.7 in (172 cm)
height=55.1 in (139 cm) (coupe)
56.9 in (144.5 cm) (sedan)
58.7 in (149 cm) (3-door hatchback)
weight=2744 lbs. (2-door hatchback) 2405 lbs. (2-door coupe) 2421 lbs. (4-door sedan)
fuel_capacity=13.2 US gal
related=Honda Element
Rover 200
Rover 25
Acura Integra
Acura RSX
Honda Ballade
Honda Integra
Acura EL
Honda CR-V

The Civic was redesigned in 2001, retaining exterior dimensions, but increasing significantly in interior space. There was now a flat rear floor, giving better comfort to the rear seat passengers. A convert|115|hp|abbr=on engine now powered the Non-EX or Si Civic up 9 from the previous model's 106. Power in the EX remained at 127, but all non Si engines were stroked to 1.7 liters.

For 2004, Civic was given a facelifted front end with new headlights, bumper, and grille. The tail lights remained the same but when illuminated created a circle. [cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/honda/civic/2004/|title=2004 Honda Civic Review|publisher=JB car pages|accessdate=2008-08-02]

The hybrid version became available in 2003. It used both a small 1.3 L I4 main gasoline engine and auxiliary electric motors, producing a combined 93 hp. [cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/honda/civic/2003hybrid/|title=2003 Honda Civic Hybrid Review and Specs|publisher=JB car pages] The electric motors are powered by a battery array which is charged by regenerative braking during deceleration, thus reducing exhaust emissions and extending fuel mileage to 47 mpg City / 51 mpg Highway with the manual transmission.

The new Civic Si, a Sport Hatchback model with futuristic styling, was unveiled in August 2005 for the European market only. This model featured from launch a 1.4 L I-DSI and a 1.8 L i-VTEC rated at 83 PS (81 hp/61 kW) and 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) respectively, with 177 and 207 km/h (110 and 129 mph) top speeds and 14.2 and 13.6 s 0-100 km/h sprint. The Sport Hatchback is also available with a 2.2 L I-CTDI diesel engine from the Accord, Edix/FR-V and CR-V, rated at 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) and is capable of 205 km/h (127 mph) and accelerating from 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds.

Trim levels

Coupe: Trims available in the coupe body style were the DX (up to 2003), EX, HX, LX (EM2), and Si.Hatchback: The Si (EP3), marketed as the SiR in Canada, was the only hatchback of its generation sold in North America.Sedan: Trims available in the sedan body style were the DX, EX, GX, LX (ES1/2, EN2, ES1, respectively), and Si. EX trim includes sunroof, ABS, larger 15-inch wheels and a more powerful engine (see below).

For the Canadian market, there were different models, up until 2003, there were DX and LX models on both Sedan's and Coupes, with the Coupes having the Si trim as well. In 2003, there was also the addition of a 30th Anniversary Edition of all models, as well as a Sport model for Sedans. For 2004, the DX model was replaced by a Special Edition model and the previous Sport model was replaced by a LX-g trim. That year also saw the inclusion of a Si trim for the sedan, giving it an engine used by the Si coupe, new wheels, new seats and Carbon Fiber trim pieces on the interior.

Engines

Most DX and LX models had the "D17A1". The HX had the "D17A6" and the EX had the "D17A2". The Si had the "K20A3". The GX runs on CNG.The Philippine version of the Honda Civic 7th gen also used the VTEC3 mechanism for their VTi/VTi-S/RS civics,equipped with a "D17A6" and not the 1.6L D16W7 engine as stated in their brochure to lower the Philippine duties on importation.

References