| One of the world’s
favourite cars, the Honda Civic, turns 25
this month. More
than 11 million Civics, over six
generations, have been built since the
first model began rolling off
Honda’s production line at Suzuka in
July 1972.
On its release, the
1.2 litre Civic 1200 was lauded for its
classic "wheel at all four
corners" packaging, and its
up-to-the-minute technology such as an
overhead-cam engine and four-wheel
independent suspension.
Australia received
the Civic in 1973, becoming its third
export market after the US and Hong Kong.
So far, more than 120,000 Civics have
been registered here and the majority are
still running today.
Now in its sixth
generation, Civic is built in 15
countries and sold in about 140 markets
at the rate of more than 600,000 a year.
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It’s the same name – Honda
Civic circa 1997. Happy Silver
Anniversary!
The original 1972 Honda Civic – 25
years old but a breakthrough in its day.
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