Honda Civic GX Second generation

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The GX was originally introduced with a 1.6 liter I4 engine. The 2001 model make-over carried a 1.7 liter engine. Beginning in model-year 2006, the 1.8 liter inline four-cylinder engine was introduced to the Civic lineup.

Compression in the Civic GX is 12.5:1. This is to accommodate the 130-octane natural gas that powers the car. Performance of the Civic GX (113hp is significantly less than that of the comparable LX model (140hp).

The CNG cylinder (fuel tank) is carried in the trunk of the car and holds according to Honda, 8.0 GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent) at 3600 psi. Although most owners report that its rare to see 8GGE fillups - 5-6GGE fillups are typical from an "empty tank."

Range on a full 3600 psi fill is variable, depending on driving conditions and driving technique. While Honda claims an estimated 225-250 miles from a full CNG tank charge, independent tests have found a lower ranges, at 180-200 miles and "just over 200 miles". The EPA rates the 2009 Honda Civic GX at 24 equivalent MPG city and 36 equivalent MPG highway. Independent tests with mixed driving usage found rates of "nearly 32" and 26.8 equivalent MPG. The estimated fuel cost for this vehicle to drive 25 miles for a combination of city and highway driving is $1.47 using CNG. The GX qualifies for HOV Lane access in California.

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Honda Civic Hybrid

The Honda Civic Hybrid is a hybrid powertrain version of the Honda Civic sedan. Honda added a continuously variable transmission and Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the earlier Honda Insight thus creating a first fuel-efficient hybrid sedan in its model lineup. Honda Honda hybrid system is built around assist hybrid technology.

It was first introduced in February 2002 as a 2003 model, based on the seventh generation Civic. Along with the conventional Civic, it received updated styling for 2004. The second generation Civic Hybrid is based on the eighth generation, with some styling differences between the USDM and JDM models. Due to a delay in rolling out the second generation, the first generation Civic Hybrid continued to be sold alongside the eight generation Civics for several months in 2006.

Manufacturer : Honda
Production : 2003–present
Assembly :Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Successor : Honda Insight sedan
Class : Compact car
Body style(s) : 4-door sedan
Layout : Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related: Honda Civic

Comparison with Toyota Prius

The Honda Civic Hybrid is frequently compared to the Toyota Prius. Civic Hybrid has a smaller but more powerful gasoline four-cylinder engine 1.3L 95BHP, versus 1.5L 76BHP for the Prius. Civic electronic motor assist is 20BHP, while Prius has a significantly more powerful electronic motor, 67BHP. Prius is credited as having better fuel mileage. The base-MSRP for the Civic is (US) $22,600, and the Prius base-MSRP is $21,500 to $23,770.

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Acura CSX

The Acura CSX, or Honda Civic for Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), is Acura's entry-level luxury car exclusively designed for the Canadian market. The CSX is the first Acura model with two predecessors, the Integra sedan (1986-1996) and the EL (1997-2005). Like the EL, it is only available in Canada and built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada.

The CSX is not a rebadged JDM Honda Civic, rather Honda Japan chose the Canadian-designed CSX as the template for the JDM Civic.[1][2] The CSX shares some features with the JDM Civic, most notably the 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC engine rated at 155 hp (116 kW) at 6000 rpm and 139 ft·lbf (188 N·m) at 4500 rpm. Also shared with the JDM Civic are the front and rear fascias and the steering wheel (also used in the USDM Civic Si and Euro Civic).

Manufacturer : Acura
Parent company : Honda
Also called : Honda Civic
Production : 2005–present
Model year(s) : 2006–present
Assembly :Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor :Acura EL
Class Entry-level :luxury car
Body style(s) :4-door sedan
Layout : FF layout
Engine(s) : 2.0 L K20Z2 I4
2.0 L K20Z3 I4 (Type-S)
Transmission(s) : 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
6-speed manual (Type-S)
Wheelbase : 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length : 4,544 mm (178.9 in)
Width :1,752 mm (69.0 in)
Height : 1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Curb weight : 1317 kg (MT)
1322 kg (AT)
Fuel capacity : 50 L (13 US gal; 11 imp gal)
Related : Honda Civic
Acura RSX
Honda CR-V
Honda Element

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Acura EL

In 1996, the Acura EL is a rebadged Honda Civic sold as a compact entry-level luxury car developed by Honda as an entry-level vehicle (the EL in the car name), and sold only in Canada. It replaced the Integra sedan in the lineup, while the Integra sedan continued to be sold in the United States until 2001. The car had two different generations, and was sold from 1997 to 2005. The first generation was a subcompact car, while the second generation became a compact car. The Acura EL was the first B-segment luxury car in North America. All ELs were built at Honda's Alliston, Ontario, Canada plant (home of the Civic), and also the first Acura built in Canada. Representing 51% of Acura Canada's annual new-vehicle sales in its first full year, the EL remained Acura's top seller in Canada from 1997 to 2003. The Acura EL was replaced for the 2006 model year by the Acura CSX. Like the EL, the CSX is available only in Canada.

Production : 1996–2005
Assembly : Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor : Acura Integra sedan
Successor : Acura CSX
Class : Entry-level luxury car
Body style(s) : 4-door sedan
Layout :FF layout
Transmission(s) : 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is a line of compact cars developed and manufactured by Honda. In North America, the Civic is the second-longest continuously-running nameplate from a Japanese manufacturer; only the Toyota Corolla, introduced in 1968, has been in production longer. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more upmarket, and it currently slots between the Fit and Accord.

It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With the transverse engine mounting of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Early models of the Civic were typically outfitted with a basic AM radio, a rudimentary heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. The current Civic has become much more luxurious with air conditioning, power locks, and power windows, plus options like leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become well-known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type-R and Civic Si.

The Civic has been rebadged for international markets with such models as the Honda Ballade and Honda Domani/Acura EL. The Civic platform also served as the basis for the CR-X sport compact, the CR-X del Sol targa convertible, and the CR-V compact SUV.

As of 2008, the Civic has been the top-selling car in Canada for eleven straight years. With high gas prices and a weak economy in June 2008, the Civic supplanted the Ford F-Series to become the top-selling vehicle in the United States for that month.

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First-generation Fit

Also called : Honda Jazz
Production : 2001–2008
2006-2008 (North America)
Predecessor : Honda Logo
Class North America: Subcompact
Europe: Supermini
Body style(s) : 5-door hatchback
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Global Small Car; GD1/2/3/4
Engine(s) : 1.2 L L12A i-DSI I4
1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4
1.5 L L15A i-DSI I4
1.5 L L15A VTEC I4
Transmission(s) : 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
CVT / CVT-7
Wheelbase :2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length : 3,845 mm (151.4 in)
Width: 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height: 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Curb weight : 1084 kg (2390 lb) for 1.4 L LS with manual transmission
Related : Honda Airwave
Honda City


Second-generation Fit



Also called : Honda Jazz
Production : 2008-present
Assembly : Japan
Thailand :
Body style(s): 5-door hatchback
Layout :FF layout
Platform : GE
Engine(s) : Europe and Asia markets

* 1.2 L (~73 cu in) I4 i-VTEC
* 1.3 L (~79 cu in) I4 i-VTEC
* 1.5 L (~92 cu in) I4 i-VTEC

North American market

* 1.5 L (~92 cu in) I4 i-VTEC

Wheelbase : 2500 mm (98.4 in)
Length : 3985 mm (156.9 in)
Width :1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height :1525 mm (60 in)
Curb weight: 1,070 kg (2,359 lb)
Fuel capacity : 42 L (11 US gal; 9 imp gal)
Related : Honda City

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Honda Fit

The Honda Fit is a five-door hatchback subcompact car, manufactured by the Honda Motor Company of Japan, first introduced in June 2001 and now in its second generation. The Fit uses Honda's Global Small Car platform, also used by the City/Fit Aria, Airwave, Mobilio, and the Mobilio Spike.

The nameplate Jazz is used in Europe, some parts of Asia, Australia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa - while retaining the name "Fit" in Japan, China, and the America.

Also called Honda Jazz
Production 2001–present
Assembly Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Karawang, Indonesia
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Class North America: Subcompact
Europe: Supermini
Platform Honda Global Small Car

The Honda Fit is a five-door hatchback subcompact car, manufactured by the Honda Motor Company of Japan, first introduced in June 2001 and now in its second generation. The Fit uses Honda's Global Small Car platform, also used by the City/Fit Aria, Airwave, Mobilio, and the Mobilio Spike.

The nameplate Jazz is used in Europe, some parts of Asia, Australia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa - while retaining the name "Fit" in Japan, China, and the America.

Also called : Honda Jazz
Production : 2001–present
Assembly : Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Karawang, Indonesia
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Class North America: Subcompact
Europe: Supermini
Platform :Honda Global Small Car

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