Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997
In 1995, Honda owned the Rover brand and decided to build a hatchback together for the European market. It was the sixth generation, but it wasn't the success it wants.
Rover was in a difficult position, and the Unions complained about the new Japanese management and its rules. But the brand had to survive. Both R&D departments started to work on a new project, with a different approach. The result was the right car with slow sales.
The exterior was clearly far from any Civic before due to the two-and-a-half bodywork. With its tailgate raked and a short decklid, it was far from what Honda used to build. It was more like a Peugeot 309 or Renault 19 hatchback-style than the Civic. While it was highly successful in the British market, the European customers didn't fall too much for it. It was the Japanese branded Rover 45, with Honda technology.
Inside, there was a big step up in the look and quality segments. The instrument cluster was similar to the other Honda models, but the center stack was different. It wasn't a boxy-looking one anymore. Due to its rounded edges and curved dashboard design, it was much more appealing. For the first time in the Honda Civic history, it wasn't mounted as low as before. The back's room was better due to its longer wheelbase, and the space in the trunk was considerably increased due to its sloped rear end and longer rear overhang.
Under the hood, the first Honda designed and built in the U.K. featured a wide choice of gasoline and diesel engines. The base version was fitted with a 1.4-liter unit, while the most fuel-efficient was a 1.5-liter one, which made the 2.0-diesel from Rover obsolete.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6100 RPM 90 HP @ 6100 RPM 89 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 117 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 131 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 6500 RPM 126 HP @ 6500 RPM 125 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 144 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122.4 mph (197 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (133 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1590 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 6200 RPM 113 HP @ 6200 RPM 111 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 5100 RPM 140 Nm @ 5100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |