Honda Civic (fifth Generation) - Wikipedia A Honda Civic 1994
| Honda Civic Fifth generation (EG/EH/EJ) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | September 1991 – August 1995 |
| Assembly | Japan: Suzuka United States: East Liberty, Ohio (ELAP) Canada: Alliston, Ontario (HCM) Pakistan: Lahore (Honda Atlas) Taiwan: Hsinchu Thailand South Africa New Zealand: Nelson (Honda New Zealand) Indonesia: North Jakarta Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Designer | Kohichi Hirata (1988)[1] |
| Body also chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé (EJ1/2) 3-door hatchback (EG3/6, EH2/3) 4-door sedan (EG8/9, EH9) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Honda Ballade Honda City Honda Concerto Honda CRX Del Sol Honda Domani Honda Integra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed S24A automatic 5-speed S20 A000 manual 5-speed S20 B000 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in (2,576 mm) (hatchback) 103.2 in (2,621 mm) (coupé & sedan) |
| Length | 160.2 in (4,069 mm) (hatchback) 172.8 in (4,389 mm) (coupé) 173.0 in (4,394 mm) (sedan) |
| Width | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) |
| Height | 50.7 in (1,288 mm) (hatchback) 50.9 in (1,293 mm) (coupé) 51.7 in (1,313 mm) (Sedan) |
| Curb weight | 925–1,130 kg (2,039–2,491 lb)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Civic (fourth generation) |
| Successor | Honda Civic (sixth generation) |
The fifth generation Honda Civic debuted within Japan supported by September 9, 1991. The Civic was larger than its predecessor, had a more aerodynamic physique also the wheelbase was increased to 257 cm (101.3 inches) for the three-door hatchback also 262 cm (103.2 inches) for the four-door sedan. The wagon was too dropped for overseas markets, during the time that the previous generation station wagon ("Shuttle") continued within Japan also Europe.
At its introduction, it won the Car about the Year Japan Award for the second time.
This generation about Civic used lightweight materials to create a oil efficient economy car. Compared to the previous generation, the cowl was raised, which allowed for more suspension travel. Along in the company of that change, the ride became softer than that about the previous generation, which provided a more compliant ride at cost about crisper handling.
In addition, vehicles in the company of the 1.6 L SOHC VTEC 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) engines such as the Si hatchback also EX coupe models found within the United States, provoked popularity about the (relatively) high-performance 1.6 L inline-four segment. In South Africa a special representation in the company of the B18B3 from the Acura Integra RS was specifically built to fill the gap left-hand by the absence about the DOHC B16A VTEC engine within the range.
Body styles[edit]
Coupé[edit]
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Coupé
Trims available within the two-door coupé physique style, introduced for the 1993 representation year, were the DX (EJ2), EX, also EX-S (EJ1), for the United States Domestic Market (USDM), also the DX, DX "Special Edition" (EJ2), also Si (EJ1) for the Canadian Domestic Market (CDM). The coupé, built within both Canada also the United States, was too exported to European also Japanese markets.[2] A left-hand ride (by car) variety about the Civic Coupé was released as a limited edition within Japan, imported from the United States, to celebrate the tenth anniversary about the Honda Primo dealer network within 1994.
| USDM | CDM | Engine | Transmission | Features | |
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| EJ2 | DX | DX | 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 | Manual: S20 A000
Automatic: S24A |
Driver's side entry mirror
Front chin spoiler/lip Rear defroster Power brakes Power steering (with AT only) |
| DX "Special Edition" (1994-95 only) | 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 | Manual: S20 A000
Automatic: S24A |
AM/FM cassette player in the company of 4-speaker sound system
Wheelcovers Centre armrest console Clock Power steering Power mirrors | ||
| EJ1 | EX | Si | 125 hp (93 kW) 1.6 L D16Z6 VTEC | Manual: S20 B000
Automatic: S24A |
AM/FM cassette player
with AR (Acoustic Research) 6-speaker sound arrangement (1994-95 only) Cruise control Wheelcovers supported by 14-inch (360 mm) wheels Clock Passenger's vanity mirror 9,000 RPM tachometer in the company of 7,200 RPM redline Power steering Dual body-coloured power mirrors also entry handles Power moonroof in the company of tilt Cargo area light 21mm start stabilizer bar Dual start SRS (beginning 1994) USDM only: Power locks also windows |
| EX-S (1993 only) | 125 hp (93 kW) 1.6 L D16Z6 VTEC | Manual: S20 B000
Automatic: S24A |
(O Package or Optional Package, one choice available sole supported by the EX)
Dual start SRS AM/FM cassette player with AR (Acoustic Research) 6-speaker sound system |
Hatchback[edit]
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Introduced within 1992, trims available within the hatchback physique way within the U.S. also Canada were the CX, VX, DX (EH2 models) also Si (EH3), however the VX also Si models were discontinued within Canada after representation year 1993, during the time that the DX was discontinued after 1994 (leaving sole the floor CX model). With a total inside room (passenger also luggage) about 90 cu.ft., the hatchback was classified by EPA about U.S. as subcompact.
CX: The economical CX was the floor representation equipped in the company of all-manual features, also power brakes. In the U.S., it came in the company of the 8-valve 70 hp (52 kW) 1.5L D15B8 engine also manual transmission. With 42/48 miles per gallon (mpg) (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 35/43 mpg city/hwy[3]] or 40/47 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 33/42 mpg city/hwy[4]], the CX was the second the majority fuel-efficient Civic representation about the fifth generation, after the VX. CX models within Canada came in the company of the similar 16-valve 102 hp 1.5L D15B7 engine as within the DX -model, however could too exist ordered in the company of automatic transmission which too came in the company of power steering. The 1995 CDM CX models (sometimes colloquially referred to as the "CX-Plus") more the rear wiper/washer as a standard feature, also could exist ordered in the company of side mouldings also physical passenger-side mirror.
VX: During the late 1980s, also the in good time 1990s, as a result about tall gasoline prices, also the consumer demand for relief, car companies, particularly Toyota, also Honda competed to note who could field the the majority oil efficient making automobile. The '92 Civic VX was Honda's entry for 1992.
Fitted in the company of the similar physical transmission as the USDM CX, the VX was identical to the floor representation CX except that it gained improved oil power from various weight reduction methods such as reduced nice also molding, VX model-specific lightweight 13" aluminum alloy wheels, 165/70/R13 tires, also through a 92 hp (69 kW) 1.5 L (D15Z1) VTEC-E engine. The VX too included a drift brightness which illuminates at the proper period to upshift for the optimum oil economy. These features supported by the VX yielded 48/55 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 39/49 mpg city/hwy[5]] or 44/51 mpg (city/hwy) [revised to 2008 EPA rating: 36/46 mpg city/hwy[6]]
The D15Z1 engine's power was enhanced by placing cam followers(bearings) at every cam lobe, to cut friction, the use about sole two piston rings per cylinder, to cut friction, also the ability to blaze an ultra lean(for the time) oil blast blend at idle, also beneath 2,500 rpm at low load. This was achieved by sole first only valve during the intake stroke, as opposed to than both, beneath 2,500 RPM engine speed, placing the multiport oil injectors highly near the intake valves, also by using an ultra sensitive oxygen (lambda) sensor. The oxygen sensor is mounted supported by the cast iron exhaust manifold, to exist as close to the cylinders as possible, thus the sensor will exist as hot as viable for more accurate readings. It has two O2 size electrochemical cells, as opposed to than the one cell that at the period was universal. This similar representation sensor has been adopted by racing teams to monitor the combustion within every single cylinder about racing engines during the tuning process, only per cylinder, because about its sensitivity.
The first about sole only intake valve beneath 2,500 RPM results within much more about the pressure drop between ambient pressure, also the inside about the cylinder to exist across the valve than would otherwise exist the case. This results within an exceptionally turbulent flow, highly good mixing about the charge, highly tall pace flame propagation at ignition, tall resistance to predetonation (knock), also highly low amounts about unburned hydrocarbons, also carbon monoxide, also increased engine torque, also power within both lean blaze mode, also at more usual fuel-air mixtures, beneath 2,500 rpm. As a result of, the increased torque, also power at low rpm, the engine's torque, also power curves are between those about generally aspirated gasoline, also diesel engines. Since the VX has what was for the period an ultra low[citation needed] coefficient about aerodynamic drag about 0.30 cd, the motor could operate at highway speeds within lean blaze mode.
The D15Z1 engine was considered revolutionary for its day.[citation needed] To this day, the VX leftovers a favorite about Hypermilers.[citation needed]
One about the one or two rocks Honda left-hand unturned within search about better oil economy was increasing the latest ride (by car) proportion about the VX, usually expressed as the number about engine revolutions per mile within the transmission's top gear. Since the proportion about the VX is identical to the CX, despite the engine's greater power, low end torque, also the car's under coefficient about drag the use about a higher latest ride (by car) proportion would have resulted within a drivable car, in the company of even higher oil economy. The under than necessary latest ride (by car) proportion results within a vehicle that is remarkably quick off the line, for only that can get 50 MPG supported by the highway. A higher proportion could have been able by transmission modifications, such as an overdrive top gear, a double series transmission, or just by using larger diameter wheels, within union in the company of a wide proportion transmission, thus there would exist sufficient torque supported by the driving wheels within first gear.
In Canada, the VX was rated by Transport Canada oil use estimate: 4.7L/100 km metropolis also 4.3L/100 km hwy.[7] Other more features were an 8,000 rpm tachometer in the company of redline at 6,000 rpm, lightweight 13-inch (330 mm) aluminum alloy wheels, as well as more start & rear under-body nice additions to improve aerodynamic flow.[citation needed] The VX was too equipped in the company of an aluminum alternator bracket, an aluminum start driver's side engine mount, also a lightweight crank pulley. In addition, the instrument cluster about the CX also VX featured a drift indicator brightness that would inform the chauffeur when to drift upwards within order to achieve optimum mileage. To this day, the CX & VX models are lauded as only about the sole gasoline-powered cars that rival the fuel economy about today's hybrids also diesels.[citation needed] In the March 2010 issue about Car & Driver for example, it mentions its long-term test car, a 2009 VW TDI Jetta in the company of 6-speed dual-clutch car transmission, got worse oil mileage (38 mpg) than their 1992 Honda Civic VX test motor (which got 41 mpg) also 2000 Honda Insight hybrid (48 mpg).[8]
DX: The more influential DX, in the company of a 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 engine, physical traveller side looking-glass (after '92), tilt steering, periodic wipers, side mouldings, rear wiper/washer, also rear cargo rack as standard equipment. Despite the higher horsepower powerplant, the DX returns real-world mileage about 38 metropolis / 45 hwy.[citation needed]
Si: The Si representation replaced rear drum brakes in the company of discs, more a power moonroof in the company of tilt, cruise control, a dashboard clock, a 9,000 rpm tachometer in the company of a 7,200 rpm redline, artificial wheel covers supported by 14 inch wheels, power side mirrors (body coloured, start within 1993), body-coloured entry handles, also a 125 hp (93 kW) 1.6 L single-overhead cam D16Z6 VTEC engine in the company of physical transmission. It enabled the motor to hit 0–60 mph (97 km/h) within 7.5 seconds also a quarter-mile period about 16.3 seconds at 86 mph (138 km/h).[9] VTEC activated supported by the intake side also not the exhaust side, which was the result about the spark cork blocking the area where the cam follower would be. In 1994, rear speakers also voluntary ABS were too added.
In other markets (Australia, Japan, Latin America) the Si received the 1.6 D16A8/9 DOHC non-VTEC engine, in the company of 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp). At this time, however, the Si was not the the majority influential variant about the Civic sold elsewhere: In Europe, Honda too offered the Civic VTi, which featured a 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) B16A2 engine, also the JDM SiR, SiR-II, also SiR-S carried an even more influential B16A engine, which made 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp).[10] Japan too received a VTi representation in the company of a 1.5 litre engine alike to the D16Z6, in the company of 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp).
In European markets the trims available were the DX (EG3/1.3 L; 75 PS Engine code:D13B2), LSi (EG4/1.5 L 90 PS Engine code:D15B2), VEi (EG4/1.5 L SOHC VTEC-E 92 PS Engine code:D15Z1), ESi (EG5/1.6 L SOHC VTEC 125 PS Engine code:D16Z6), also VTi (EG6/1.6 L DOHC VTEC 160 PS Engine code:B16A2)
| USDM | CDM | Engine | Transmission | Features | |
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| EH2 | CX | CX | USA: 70 hp (52 kW) 1.5L D15B8
Canada: 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 |
Manual: S20 A000
Automatic (Canada only): S24A |
Power brakes
CDM only: Automatic Transmission (AT) option Power Steering (with AT) Intermittent wipers Rear wiper/washer (1995 only) |
| VX | VX | 92 hp (69 kW) 1.5 L D15Z1 VTEC-E | Manual: S20 A000 |
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| DX | DX | 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 | Manual: S20 A000
Automatic: S24A |
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| EH3 | Si | Si (1992-93 only) | 125 hp (93 kW) 1.6 L D16Z6 VTEC | Manual: S20 B000 |
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Sedan[edit]
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Trims available within the USDM sedan physique way were the DX, LX (EG8) also EX (EH9), during the time that the CDM models were branded slightly differently as the LX, LX "Special Edition" (1994–95), EX (EG8) also the EX-V (1992–93) (EH9). In Japan, a four-door sedan was introduced called Japanese: Civic Ferio, sold at Honda Primo dealerships, during the time that a more upscale variety was called the Honda Domani sold at Honda Clio. In Japan, the "Ferio" name was used from 1992 until 2006 supported by all sedans, regardless about nice packages installed.
The four-door wagon was not updated for this generation platform, also continued to use the previous generation internationally until February 21, 1996, when it was replaced by the Honda Orthia also Honda Partner sold sole within Japan.
| USDM | CDM | Engine | Transmission | Features | |||||||||
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| EG8 | DX | LX | 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 | Manual: S20 A000
Automatic: S24A |
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| LX "Special Edition" (1994-95 only) | 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 | Manual: S20 A000
Automatic: S24A |
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| LX | EX | 102 hp (76 kW) 1.5 L D15B7 | Manual: S20 A000
Automatic: S24A |
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| EH9 | EX | EX-V (1992-93 only) | 125 hp (93 kW) 1.6 L D16Z6 VTEC | Manual: S20 B000
Automatic: S24A |
9,000 RPM tachometer in the company of 7,200 RPM redline
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Specifications[edit]
North America[edit]
All DX also LX models used the D15B7 a 16-valve SOHC engine rated at 102 bhp (76 kW; 103 PS) also 98 ft⋅lbf (133 N⋅m) about torque. DX also LX models were aimed towards the economy wise to market. The USDM CX models had the D15B8 which is an eight-valve non-VTEC engine rated at 70 bhp (52 kW; 71 PS) during the time that the CDM models came in the company of the D15B7. The VX had the D15Z1 (VTEC-E engine) capable about 92 bhp (69 kW; 93 PS). The USDM EX / CDM EX-V, also the Si had the D16Z6 DOHC VTEC engine (125 hp (93 kW)).
USDM Curb Weights[edit]
| CX Hatch | VX Hatch | Si Hatch | DX Hatch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | Manual | Manual | Auto | Manual | |
| 1992–1993 | 2094 | 2094 | 2326 | 2275 | 2178 |
| 1994–1995 | 2108 | 2094 | 2390 | 2264 | 2178 |
| DX Sedan | LX Sedan | EX Sedan | DX Coupe | EX Coupe | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Manual | |
| 1992–1993 | 2343 | 2275 | 2388 | 2319 | 2524 | 2480 | 2317 | 2224 | 2445 | 2390 |
| 1994–1995 | 2392 | 2313 | 2456 | 2403 | 2575 | 2522 | 2326 | 2231 | 2575 | 2520 |
All weights listed within this counter are within lbs.
Other markets[edit]
In Europe, the DX has the D13B2 (hatchback EG3), the LSI has the D15B2 (hatchback EG4, sedan EG8) also D15B7 (coupé EJ2), the VEi has the D15Z1 VTEC-E (hatchback EG4 also sedan), the ESi has the D16Z6 (hatchback EG5 also sedan), also the VTi had the B16A2 (EG6/EG9).
In Japan, as well as a one or two other export locations, the SIR was offered the B16A2/3 (160 PS DOHC VTEC) also VTI in the company of D15B (130 PS SOHC VTEC). The D15B shares the similar head as the US Civic Si (D16Z6) however features a special block, crank, also rods. the motor shared the 1.5 L displacement about the other D15 blocks, however the rods were the similar length as the D16's (137mm) also a better rod to stroke proportion (1.63) as opposed to than the usual D15's proportion about 1.59. Despite this, the crank also bearing sizes were not the same.
In the Middle East, the EX has the D16Z9 (sedan EH5) also the VTi (hatchback & coupé, EJ2) has the B16A2/3 engine.
In the Philippines, the DX also LX has the D15 SOHC engine (sedan also hatchback) also the ESi (sedan) has the PH16 SOHC engine.
Japan only. There is EL, MX, ETI, VTI, EXI, SIR.
EL is D15B one carb, MX is D15B double carb, ETI D15B oil injected VTEC E, VTI D15B oil injected in the company of VTEC, EXI is 1.6 liter With VTEC although the power position is the similar as VTI (128hp-130ps) the torque is a bit higher than the VTI. for the sedan or saloon within Japan it was called the Civic Ferio.
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