Development history of Honda Civic 1972- 1979

Development history of Honda Civic 1972- 1979

After a period of developing idiosyncratic automobiles such as the lukewarmly received domestic Honda 1300, Honda considered pulling out of automobile manufacturing altogether by the early 1970s. However, the more conventional Civic's release in 1972 immediately changed things, thanks to its economy, reliability and low cost in an era of rising fuel prices. Honda's CVCC technology helped it make it affordable, meeting 1970s and early 1980s emission standards without an expensive catalytic converter.

First generation (1972–1979)

The first generation Honda Civic was introduced on 11 July 1972, but sold as a 1973 model in Japan

Second generation (1979–1983)

The second generation Honda Civic was introduced in June 1979 as a 1980 model. 

Third generation (1983–1987)

The third generation was released in September 1983 for the 1984 model year.

Fourth generation (1987–1991)

In September 1987, a redesigned Civic was introduced with increased dimensions and a lower hood line.

Fifth generation (1992–1995)

Introduced in September 1991 for the 1992 model year, the redesigned Civic featured increased dimensions, as well as more aerodynamic styling

Sixth generation (1996-2000)

Introduced in September 1995 for the 1996 model year, the sixth generation featured updated styling although less radical than previous redesigns. Suspension and engine options were available along with their first Natural Gas Powered Civic

Seventh generation (2001–2005)

The seventh generation was released in September 2000, for the 2001 model year. 

Eighth generation (2006–2011)

The eighth generation was released in September 2005, for the 2006 model year

Ninth generation (2012–2015)

Tenth generation (2016–present)

The tenth generation Civic is based on an all-new Honda compact global platform . The sedan was first unveiled in September 2015, for the 2016 model year.

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