Honda Civic Generations
Explore 11 generations of innovation — from 1972 to today
⚙️ 1st Gen
Chassis SB
1972–1979
Power 50–70 hp
Engines 1.2L EB1/EB2/EB3, 1.5L ED1 CVCC
Key CVCC stratified-charge engine, first mass-market Honda
⚙️ 2nd Gen
Chassis SL/SS/SR/ST
1979–1983
Power 45–69 hp
Engines 1.3L EN1/EN4/EJ, 1.5L EM CVCC
Key Increased length, 4-door sedan introduced
💉 3rd Gen
Chassis AG/AH/AJ/AK/AT
1983–1987
Power 54–101 hp
Engines 1.3L I4, 1.5L I4
Key First fuel-injected models, CR-X coupe introduced
🔧 4th Gen
Chassis EC/ED/EE/EF
1987–1991
Power 70–160 hp
Engines 1.3L D13B, 1.5L D15B, 1.6L ZC, 1.6L B16A DOHC VTEC
Key DOHC VTEC (B16A), first Civic SiR, double-wishbone rear
🌀 5th Gen
Chassis EG/EH/EJ
1991–1995
Power 70–160 hp
Engines 1.3L D13B, 1.5L D15B7/B8/Z1, 1.6L D16Z6 SOHC VTEC, 1.6L B16A DOHC VTEC
Key Aerodynamic "Aero-deck" design, del Sol (targa top)
🏁 6th Gen
Chassis EJ/EK/EM/MA/MB/MC
1995–2000
Power 75–185 hp
Engines 1.3L D13B, 1.5L D15B, 1.6L D16Y7/Y8 SOHC VTEC, 1.6L B16A2/B16B DOHC VTEC
Key First Civic Type R (EK9), larger dimensions
⚡ 7th Gen
Chassis EM/EP/ES/EU
2000–2005
Power 90–200 hp
Engines 1.4L D14, 1.6L D16, 1.7L I4, 2.0L K20A DOHC i-VTEC
Key First K-series (K20A), EPS steering, EP3 Si in US
🌍 8th Gen
Chassis FA/FD/FG/FK/FN
2005–2011
Power 110–197 hp
Engines 1.4L I4, 1.8L R18A SOHC i-VTEC, 2.0L K20Z DOHC i-VTEC, 1.3L Hybrid
Key Global platform, R18 engine, hybrid variant, rear multi-link
🍃 9th Gen
Chassis FB/FG/FK
2011–2015
Power 100–205 hp
Engines 1.8L R18Z SOHC i-VTEC, 2.0L K24Z DOHC i-VTEC (Si), 1.5L Hybrid
Key K24Z7 (Si), Eco Assist system, larger dimensions
🚀 10th Gen
Chassis FC/FK
2016–2021
Power 158–306 hp
Engines 2.0L K20C2 DOHC i-VTEC, 1.5L L15B7 DOHC Turbo, 2.0L K20C1 DOHC Turbo (Type R)
Key Turbo engines, Honda Sensing, dual-axis front strut (Type R)
🔋 11th Gen Current
Chassis FE/FL
2021–present
Power 150–315 hp
Engines 2.0L K20C2 DOHC i-VTEC, 1.5L L15B7 DOHC Turbo, 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid, 2.0L K20C1 DOHC Turbo (Type R)
Key e:HEV hybrid, redesigned chassis, FL5 Type R