Honda Civic 8th generation

Honda
Honda Civic five-door (2005-2008)
Civic
Production period:	2005-2011
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Sedan , station wagon , coupé
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.3–2.0 liters (61–148 kW) Diesel engines : 2.2 liters (103 kW)
Length:	4250-4550 mm
Width:	1750-1770 mm
Height:	1430-1460 mm
Wheelbase :	2620-2700 mm
Empty weight :	1240-1422 kg
Previous model	Civic 7th generation
successor	Civic 9th generation

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2007)

Stars in Euro-NCAP - crash test of the Honda Civic (2009)

Stars in US NCAP - Crash Test (After Facelift) (2011)

The eighth generation Honda Civic went on sale in Germany on January 14, 2006. It was available with various gasoline engines as well as with a diesel engine developed by Honda .

The appearance is based very much on a concept version that was shown in spring 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show . In 2006 the car was awarded the “best of the best” prize at the Red Dot Design Awards .

On May 20, 2006, German sales of the new Civic Hybrid (successor to the Civic IMA) began. The further developed hybrid version now has an output of 85 kW (115 PS) instead of 61 kW (83 PS).

A good year after the launch of the five-door, the Civic series was supplemented by the two three-door Type R (German sales start March 31, 2007) and Type S (May 12, 2007).

The European Civic versions were built at the Honda plant in Swindon, England. In November 2007, the millionth Civic rolled off the production line there.

In autumn 2007 the security system of the Civic was optimized. The single-stage front airbags have been replaced by two-stage airbags, the side airbags have also been enlarged and the timing of the belt tensioners has been adjusted. For the 2008 model year, the attachment points of the front floor mats were also moved from the seat frame to the floor carpet, which is why other floor mat sets are available from this model year.

In autumn 2008 the Civic was revised. It received different front aprons and headlights as well as modified rear lights.

In Canada, the model is also offered as the Acura CSX , where it replaces the Acura EL . The Acura CSX is largely identical to the four-door Honda Civic with notchback offered outside of North America. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, only the Civic Hybrid is available from this model series . The Honda Civic models offered in North America and China have a slightly modified headlight and taillight configuration and a slightly simpler interior.

In September 2011, the ninth generation of the Civic was presented at the IAA in Frankfurt.

Engines and equipment

The engines are the i-DSI engine with 1.3 l displacement known from the Jazz , a new 1.3 l and 1.8 l i-VTEC engine and the 2.2 already known from the Accord -l- i-CTDi diesel engine available from Honda. The Type R has a 2.0-li-VTEC engine with 201 HP. All engines have a 6-speed manual transmission. The 1.4-liter DSI engine and the 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine are also available with the iShift automated 6-speed manual transmission . From model year 2009 iShift is only available together with the 1.4-l i-VTEC engine. The smallest Otto engines have a capacity of 1339 cm³, but are referred to as "1.4".

Equipment versions

Base : 6 airbags, VSA ( v ehicle s tability a ssist) vehicle stability assistance such as ESP, power windows, multi-function display, the multifunction steering wheel, wireless central locking, electrically heated and adjustable mirrors

Comfort : additional automatic air conditioning, CD / MP3 radio, active headrests

Sport : additional 16 "or 17" alloy rims, fog lights, light and rain sensors, alarm system, electrically folding exterior mirrors, cruise control, leather steering wheel

Executive : additional xenon headlights , heated seats in the front, two-zone automatic air conditioning, panoramic glass roof, rear parking aid (special equipment)

GT , in addition to sport : front grille in a honeycomb design, seat covers in a fabric-leather design combination, front and rear bumpers, wheel arch surrounds and side skirts completely painted in the vehicle color, light-alloy wheels in a darkened design, door handles and fuel filler caps in a dark chrome design, rear parking aid.

Type S : similar to Sport, tighter suspension setup , Alcantara fabric seats. Advantage package with alarm system, electrically folding exterior mirrors, cruise control, light and rain sensor, fog lights, heated seats in the front and two-zone automatic air conditioning for an extra charge.

Type R : in addition to type S with Advantage package, xenon headlights, bucket seats, independent design features, 18 ″ alloy wheels.

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  Rear view

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  Honda Civic Type S (2007-2008)

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  Honda Civic Type R (2007-2008)

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  Lettering in the door sill of the special model "50 Years Edition"

Exterior colors

"Milano Red" was the only unilack available to order at no extra charge. The remaining exterior colors were metallic or pearl-effect paintwork, which was subject to a surcharge.

All exterior colors (five-door and three-door)

Nighthawk Black Pearl until 2008	Crystal Black Pearl from 2008	Milano Red	Deep Bronze Pearl until 2008	Ionized Bronze Metallic from 2008	Cosmic Gray Pearl 2006 only	Blueish Silver Metallic	Galaxy Gray Metallic	Champagne Silver Metallic
Polished metal metallic	Urban Titanium Metallic	Vivid Blue Pearl through 2008	Royal Blue Pearl from 2008	Cerulean Blue Metallic	Alabaster Silver Metallic	Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl from 2008	Tangerine Orange Metallic from 2008	Premium White Pearl from 2008

All exterior colors (Type R)

Nighthawk Black Pearl until 2008

Crystal Black Pearl from 2008

Alabaster Silver Metallic

Milano Red

Deep bronze pearl

Championship White limited special edition

Five-door

model	Model code	execution	Displacement	Output kW ( PS ) at 1 / min	Torque Nm at 1 / min	Engine code	Motor type	0-100 km / h	Construction period
Gasoline engine
1.4	FK1	Basic, comfort, sport	1339 cc	61 (83) / 5700	119/2800	L13A7	i-DSI	14.6 s	11/2005–11/2008
1.4	FK1	Basis, Comfort, Sport, GT (in Austria)	1339 cc	73 (99) / 6000	127/4800	L13Z1	i- VTEC	13.0 s	11/2008 - 09/2011
1.8	FK2	Comfort, Sport, Executive, GT	1799 cc	103 (140) / 6300	174/4300	R18A2	i-VTEC	8.9 s	11/2005–09/2011
diesel
2.2 i-CTDi	FK3	Comfort, sport, executive	2204 cc	103 (140) / 4000	340/2000	N22A2	i-CTDi	8.6 s	01 / 2006-08 / 2010

i-DSI = intelligent dual & sequential ignition

Three-door (Type S / Type R)

model	Model code	execution	Displacement	Output kW ( PS ) at 1 / min	Torque Nm at 1 / min	Engine code	Motor type	0-100 km / h	Construction period
Gasoline engine
1.4	FN4	Type S	1339 cc	73 (99) / 6000	127/4800	L13Z1 / L13Z2	i- VTEC	13.0 s	11/2008 - 09/2011
1.8	FN1	Type S	1799 cc	103 (140) / 6300	174/4300	R18A2	i-VTEC	8.9 s	03/2007–09/2011
2.0 type R	FN2	Type R	1998 cc	148 (201 )/7800	193/5600	K20Z4	i-VTEC	6.6 s	01/2007–12/2010
diesel
2.2 i-CDTi	FN3	Type S	2204 cc	103 (140) / 4000	340/2000	N22A1	i-CDTi	8.6 s	06 / 2007-08 / 2010

Coupe

Honda Civic Coupe (US)

The eighth generation Civic coupe is not available in Europe. The coupé has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (type K20A2) with an output of 147 kW (200 hp). It has a maximum torque of 196 Nm and is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Notchback

The notchback sedan is not sold in Germany; the only exception was the Civic Hybrid. See article Civic Hybrid

model	Model code	execution	Displacement	Output kW ( PS ) at 1 / min	Engine code	Motor type	0-100 km / h
Gasoline engine
1.3i-DSI IMA Hybrid	FD3	Comfort, elegance	1339 cc	70 (95) / 6000 + 15 kW (20 HP) / 2000	LDA2	Electric / gasoline engine hybrid	12.1 s

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  Honda Civic Sedan (US)

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  Honda Civic Hybrid

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  Honda Civic DX-G (Canada)

Facelift

The facelift for the eighth generation of the Civic was presented at the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'automobile) from October 4th to 19th, 2008 and introduced at the beginning of 2009. The main changes:

• the five-door received a modified front with grid inserts, the front of the Type S was visually more the Type R equalized
• The five-door and Type S received modified taillights, the five-door also received modified front and rear aprons
• the aprons on the Type S with Advantage package are now painted in the vehicle color
• the 1.4 i-DSI engine was replaced by the 1.4l i-VTEC engine with 100 hp, which was already introduced in the new Honda Jazz. This engine is now available for the Type S available
• the revised iShift transmission is available for the new 1.4l i-VTEC engine
• For the 1.8 l i-VTEC engine, a new version of the iShift transmission with sport mode is only available for the Type S , while a conventional 5-speed automatic transmission is available for the five-door model

Furthermore, the upholstery fabrics were changed, and the high gloss cockpit screen at five-door and Type S by matt plastic as in the Type R replaced. The equipment has been upgraded.

Due to the Euro V emissions standard , the diesel and Type R were deleted from the model range in Germany without replacement. As a result, from January 1, 2011, the vehicle was only available with the two petrol engines with 61 and 103 kW.

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  Honda Civic (2008-2011)

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  Rear view

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  Honda Civic Type S (2008-2011)

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  Rear view

Special model

From January 2011 the 50 years edition was offered, with metallic paintwork, 18 "alloy wheels, rain and light sensor, electrically folding exterior mirrors, cruise control, leather steering wheel, Type R design rear spoiler , fog lights, reversing sensors , blue illuminated Civic lettering in the front door sills as well as pedals and fuel filler cap in racing look. Xenon light and DVD navigation system with Bluetooth hands-free system were optionally available.

Awards

• 2009: Top Safety Pick 2010

Web links

Commons : Honda Civic (8th generation)  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ http://www.euroncap.com/tests/honda_civic_2007/307.aspx
2. ↑ http://de.euroncap.com/de/results/honda/civic/2009/356.aspx
3. ↑ Crash test results. US NCAP, accessed February 18, 2011 . 
4. ↑ New Civic Type R and Type S
5. ↑ euroncap.com - Honda Civic (English)
6. ↑ zeit.de
7. ↑ autozeitung: Sales of the Civic Type R are discontinued
8. ↑ honda.de - The new Civic
9. ↑ http://www.autobild.de/artikel/die-sicherheitsten-us-autos-2010_1012142.html