Sixth-generation Honda Civic
| Honda Civic Sixth generation (EJ/EK/EM) |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda Ballade (South Africa) |
| Production | September 1995–August 2000 |
| Assembly |
Swindon, England (HUM) Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio, U.S. (ELAP) Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM) Ayutthaya, Thailand Lahore, Pakistan Aragua, Venezuela Sumaré, Brasil (Honda Brazil) South Africa Hsinchu, Taiwan Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) Gebze, Turkey (Honda Gebze Plant) Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines |
| Designer | Masakazu Udagawa; Yoshi Kigoyoshi (1993) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe (EJ6/7/8/EM1) 3-door hatchback (EJ6/EK1/2/3/4/9) 4-door sedan (EJ6/9) 5-door hatchback (Domani based, MA/MB/MC) 5-door wagon (Orthia) 5-door wagon (Aerodeck - Domani based) |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Related |
Honda City Honda CR-V Honda Domani Honda Integra Honda Orthia Honda Partner Acura EL Isuzu Gemini Rover 200 Rover 400 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L D13B4 I4 1.4 L D14A3/A4/A7/A8 I4 1.5 L D15Z4 I4 1.6 L D16Y4 I4 (AUS version) 1.6 L D16Y5/Y7/Y8 I4 1.6 L B16A2 I4 1.6 L B16B VTEC I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic CVT - HX only |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in (2,621 mm) |
| Length | 164.5 in (4,178 mm) (1995-98 hatchback) 164.2 in (4,171 mm) (1999–2000 hatchback) 175.1 in (4,448 mm) (coupe & sedan) |
| Width | 67.1 in (1,704 mm) (Int'l) 66.7 in (1,694 mm) (Japan) |
| Height | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) (coupe) 54.7 in (1,389 mm) (sedan) |
| Curb weight | 2,519 lb (1,143 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Civic (fifth generation) |
| Successor | Honda Civic (seventh generation) |
The sixth-generation Honda Civic was introduced in 1995. It retained its class-leading handling, thanks in part to its front double wishbone suspension. However, the sixth iteration of Civic did not have the high power-to-weight ratio of its predecessors. Two wagons were also made on the platform; the JDM Orthia, based on the Civic sedan, and a Domani-based model, sold as Civic Aerodeck, in Europe. Neither were offered in North America. A Domani-based five-door liftback was also offered for sale in Europe alongside the regular Civic model from 1995 to 2001.
At its introduction in 1995, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the third time.
Coupe: Trims available in the coupe body style were the EJ6 (US DX, Canadian DX and DX-V), EJ7 (US HX), EJ8 (US EX, Canadian Si) and EM1 (only 1999 and 2000; US Si, Canadian SiR).
Hatchback: Trims available in the hatchback body style were the EJ6 (US CX and DX, Canadian CX/CX-G/DX/SE), EJ9 (1.4L SOHC model), EK1 (1.5L SOHC VTEC-E model), EK2 (1.3L model), EK3 (1.5L SOHC VTEC-E model), EK4 (Japanese SiR, European SiR and/or VTi), EK6 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC model), EK7 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC model) and the EK9 (Japanese Type R).
Sedan: Trims available in the sedan body style were the EJ6 (US DX/LX/VP, Canadian EX/LX), EJ8 (US EX), EJ9 (1.4L SOHC model), EK1 (1.5L SOHC VTEC-E model), EK2 (1.3L model), EK3 (1.5L SOHC model), EK4 (Japanese SiR, European SiR and/or VTi), EK5 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC 4WD model), EK8 (Japanese 1.6L SOHC model) and EN1 (US GX).
CX: The base trim package, available as a hatchback only. Appointed very sparingly (no standard radio or power steering), it came equipped with 13-inch wheels, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, dual airbags, tinted windows, split/folding rear seat, and seating for five people. In 1997, the CX added 14-inch wheels as standard equipment. In 2000, the CX added tilt steering as standard equipment.
DX: Available as a hatchback, coupé, or sedan. It included all standard equipment from CX plus tilt steering and AM/FM radio. Power steering was standard on all sedans, and on the coupes when ordered with automatic transmission. For 1997, the DX added 14-inch wheels as standard equipment.
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