Honda Civic (eighth generation)
| Honda Civic Eighth generation (FA/FG/FK/FN/FD) |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called |
Ciimo Si Ming Acura CSX |
| Production | August 2005–December 2010 (North America) August 2005–2011 (International) August 2005–2012 (Asia-Pacific) |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Assembly |
Swindon, England (HIKM) Wuhan, China (Dongfeng Honda) Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio, USA (ELAP) Greensburg, Indiana, USA (HMI) Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM) Lahore, Pakistan Pingtung, Taiwan Gebze, Turkey (Honda Gebze Plant) Sumaré, Brazil (Honda Brazil) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (Honda India) Ayutthaya, Thailand (Honda Ayutthaya Plant) Alor Gajah, Malaysia Karawang, Indonesia (Honda Karawang Plant) Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Designer | Motoaki Minowa (sedan, 2003); Manabu Konaka (coupe, 2003) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe (FG1/FG2) 3-door hatchback (FN1/FN2/FN3/FN4) 4-door sedan (FA1/FA3/FA4/FA5/FD1/FD2/FD3/FD4/FD7) 5-door hatchback (FK1/FK2/FK3) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Honda Element Acura RSX Honda Integra Acura CSX Honda City Honda CR-V |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L LDA-MF5 I4, IMA engine (Hybrid) 1.4 L L13A7 I4 (European model only) 1.6 L R16A1 I4 1.8 L R18A1 I4 2.0 L K20Z3 I4 2.0 L K20Z2 I4 2.2 L N22A2 I4 turbodiesel 2.4 L K24Z5 I4 185 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in (2,649 mm) (coupe) 106.3 in (2,700 mm) (sedan) 103.7 in (2,634 mm) (hatchback) |
| Length |
174.8 in (4,440 mm) (2006–08 coupe) 177.3 in (4,503 mm) (2009–11 sedan) 4,276 mm (168 in) (2009–11 3-door) 4,245 mm (167 in) (2009–11 5-door) |
| Width |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) (coupe) |
| Height | 53.5 in (1,359 mm) (2006–08 coupe) 55.0 in (1,397 mm) (2009–10 coupe) 56.5 in (1,435 mm) (sedan) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) (2006–08 hatchback) 1,460 mm (57 in) (2009–11 hatchback) |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb (1,179 kg) (FG DX coupe) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Civic (seventh generation) |
| Successor | Honda Civic (ninth generation) |
174.8 in (4,440 mm) (2006–08 coupe)
176.7 in (4,488 mm) (2006-08 sedan)
167.3 in (4,249 mm) (2006–08 hatchback)
68.9 in (1,750 mm) (coupe)
69.0 in (1,753 mm) (sedan)
69.3 in (1,760 mm) (2006–08 hatchback)
The eighth generation of the Honda Civic was introduced in September 2005, for the 2006 model year. This generation introduced the "two-tier" instrument panel. In many countries (USA, UK, New Zealand), all models (including the base model) come standard with power windows, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and side/curtain airbags (for a total of six airbags). Additionally, the 2006 models acquired ULEV-2 (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) certification and boast a more powerful 1.8-litre engine than the 2005 counterparts while retaining almost equal fuel economy.
In the North American market, the sedan and coupe styles are available, which were designed in Japan and Ohio, respectively. The sedan and coupe are available in several trim levels (DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L, and Si). The Hybrid only comes as a sedan, while the Si coupe was joined by a sedan in 2007, and the Si sedan entered the Canadian lineup in 2008. 2008 saw the addition of new interior features such as a 60/40 rear folding seat and remote trunk release for LX models (previously only available on EX models), while 2009 models had a mid-generation refresh most notable on the front grille. In Canada, the Japanese-market type Civic 2.0GL is sold as the Acura CSX, and uses a 155 hp (116 kW) K20Z2. A CSX Type-S is also sold, which is similar, but instead is equipped with the Civic Si drivetrain (197 hp K20Z3 and 6-speed transmission).
In the Asian, Pakistan, Russian, South African and Middle East, Canary Islands: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria markets, the new Civic has slight but noticeable styling differences from the American version. While the arcing line sweeping across the front fascia is retained, the main headlights dip away from the main arc for a more sporty appearance. The front bumper also has more vents with a steeper angle and sharper corners than the U.S. Civic. Meanwhile, the taillights are more reminiscent of the Integra, with the main round brake lights dipping slightly down into the indicators. By contrast, the taillights of the U.S. Civic resemble those of an Audi A4. On the interior side, the Asian-market Civic has contrasting two tone colour scheme. The three-spoke steering wheel from the American Civic Si and the European hatchback is standard.
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