Honda Civic (USA) generations

The iconic Honda Civic (USA) - a car manufactured by Honda since 1972. Initially, it was a subcompact vehicle, but evolved into the compact category by 2000. The first Honda model to make an impact on the global automotive industry in the 70s, it now forms part of the Japanese manufacturer's worldwide lineup. Originally designed for the US market, where fuel-efficient and compact cars were in high... read all demand due to the oil crisis, the Civic quickly gained popularity. As of 2020, it ranks sixth in the list of best-selling cars globally, with over 18 million units sold since 1972. The US has contributed significantly to these numbers, which comes as no surprise - American models differ from their European counterparts not only in speedometer units or amber reflectors, but also in better features and a different engine lineup.