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Honda Civic Seventh generation (EU/ES/EP/EM)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	June 2000–September 2005
Model years	2001–2005
Assembly	Swindon, United Kingdom (hatchback versions only) Suzuka, Japan Lahore, Pakistan East Liberty, Ohio, United States Alliston, Ontario, Canada Hsinchu, Taiwan (Contract manufacturing ended 2002) Ayutthaya, Thailand Sumaré, Brasil Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines
Designer	Shuji Koman (sedan: 1997, coupe: 1998) Satoshi Kazama (Si: 1999)[1]
Body also chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	2-door coupe (EM, North America only) 3-door hatchback (EP) 4-door sedan (ES) 5-door hatchback (EU)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Honda Integra DC5 Acura EL Honda City Honda CR-V Honda Stream
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L D14Z6 I4 1.5 L D15Y3 I4 1.5 L D15Z6 I4 1.6 L D16W7 I4 1.6 L D16W9 I4 1.7 L D17A1 I4 1.7 L D17A6 I4 1.7 L D17A2 I4 2.0 L K20A2 I4 2.0 L K20A3 I4
Transmission	5/6-speed manual 4-speed automatic Continuously changeable transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2,619 mm) (sedan/coupe) 101.6 in (2,581 mm) (3-door hatchback)
Length	174.7 in (4,437 mm) (2001-03 coupe) 174.6 in (4,435 mm) (2001-03 sedan) 168.4 in (4,277 mm) (3-door hatchback) 175.4 in (4,455 mm) (2004-05 sedan/coupe)
Width	67.7 in (1,720 mm) (Int'l) 66.7 in (1,694 mm) (Japan)
Height	55.1 in (coupé) 56.7 in (1,440 mm) (sedan) 58.7 in (1,491 mm) (3-door hatchback)
Curb weight	2,744 lb (1,245 kg) (hatchback) 2,405 lb (1,091 kg) (coupé) 2,421 lb (1,098 kg) (sedan)
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda Civic (sixth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (eighth generation)

The seventh age group Honda Civic is an automobile which was produced via Honda from 2000 to 2005. It was released in September 2000 while a 2001 model. Compared to its predecessor, it retained similar outside dimensions, but increased significantly in inside volume thus bumping up Civic to a compact car size segment. There was a even rear floor, giving to a greater degree comfort to the rear seat passengers. This age group abandoned the front double wishbone suspension, which had been used in the fourth to sixth generations, replacing it accompanied by MacPherson strut.

At its introduction in 2000, it won the Car about the Year Japan Award intended a document fourth time, also it won the Japan Automotive Researchers' also Journalists' Conference Car about the Year award in 2001.

A 115 hp (86 kW) machine powered everything Civics (except Hybrid, EX, also Si in USDM or 2.0 i-VTEC in Thailand), up 9 hp (7 kW) from the previous model. Power in the EX remained at 127 hp (95 kW), also everything USDM non-Si also 2.0 i-VTEC in Thailand engines were stroked to 1.7 liters. Smaller engines continued to exist ready intended the rest about the world.

History[edit]

Sedan (pre-facelift)

3-door hatchback (pre-facelift)

5-door hatchback (pre-facelift)

2-door coupe (pre-facelift)

In 2002, 2003 models were introduced accompanied by new tail lights which created a circle when illuminated also too gained revised dials also new wheel designs. In September 2003, 2004 image calendar year Civics received a facelifted front end (designed in 2002) accompanied by new headlights, bumper, also grille; it too received margin skirts. In September 2004, the Special Edition trim level was introduced intended the 2005 image year, ready while the LX or EX Special Edition.

The hybrid version arrived at North America in spring 2002 while a 2003 image being imported from Japan.^[2] It used both a minute 1.3 L I4 main gasoline engine also auxiliary electric motors, producing a combined 93 hp. The powered motors are powered via a battery arrangement which is charged via regenerative braking throughout deceleration, thus reducing exhaust emissions also extending oil mileage to 46 mpg town / 51 mpg highway accompanied by the manual transmission according to EPA oil mileage estimates.^[3]

A fair hatchback image called the Si was unveiled in August 2005 intended the European mart only. This image featured from fire a 1.4 L I-DSI also a 1.6 L VTEC rated at 83 PS (81 hp/61 kW) also 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) respectively, accompanied by 177 also 207 km/h (110 also 129 mph) peak speeds also 14.2 also 13.6 s 0–100 km/h sprint. The Sport Hatchback is too ready accompanied by a 2.2 L I-CTDI diesel engine from the Accord, Edix/FR-V also CR-V, rated at 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) also is capable about 205 km/h (127 mph) also accelerating from 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds.

Starting accompanied by this generation, cabin wind filters (also famous while pollen filters) were installed while standard equipment also are located behind the glove compartment internationally.

Trim levels[edit]

USDM (United States also Canada)[edit]

Coupe: Trims ready in North America intended the coupe physique way were the VP, DX (up to 2003), EX, HX, LX (EM2), LX Special Edition or EX Special Edition, Si also RAJ. The coupe, no longer ready in Japan, was still sold in Europe.

Sedan: Trims ready in the sedan physique way were the DX (ES1), VP (ES2), EX (EN2), GX, LX (ES1), LX Special Edition (ES1), EX Special Edition (ES1), Hybrid (ES9), also Si (EP2). EX trim includes sunroof. The LX or EX or RAJ Special Edition included a six-disc changer also rear spoiler, ABS, larger 15-inch wheels, also a additional influential machine (see below). There was too the EX Special Edition which added a sunroof also rear single cup holder. The Hybrid was the only trim ready intended the sedan way in Europe.

In Canada, until 2003 there were DX also LX models intended both sedan also coupe, accompanied by the coupe additionally having the Si trim, largely equivalent to the US mart EX coupe.

In 2002, Honda Canada, in recall about the only millionth sale about the Civic in Canada, introduced a controlled printing variety about the Civic called the Civic Coupe Si Veloz ('Veloz' meaning 'swift' in Spanish). The Veloz printing adds a front, rear, also margin skirts, rear spoiler, carbon fibre trim pieces, chrome exhaust tip, custom Veloz embroidered storey mats also Veloz badges.^[4]

In 2003, a 30th Anniversary Edition was added to everything models, while well while a Sport image intended sedans. In 2004, the DX image was replaced via a Special Edition (SE) image also the previous Sport image was replaced via a LX-G trim.

Si / SiR / Type R / 2.0 i-VTEC[edit]

2002-03 Honda Civic Si (US)

Sedan (facelift)

5-door hatchback (facelift)

The US (Si) also the Canadian EP3 Civic (SiR) were marketed while the North American variety about the European EP3 Honda Civic Type R. Unlike other generations about the Civic Si, this only was not produced in Canada or the United States, also it does not share a physique way or inside accompanied by the USDM Civic (offered only in sedan also coupé forms) sold there. Instead, the 2002-05 Civic Si is manufactured in Swindon, England, also exported to Canada also the United States. The Si/SiR was the only trim ready intended the hatchback way in Canada also the United States.^[5][6][7]

The Civic Si returned to form while a hatchback, after having been sold only while a coupé in the previous generation. The physique shape about this image was based on the "New Bullet-Form" concept, which aimed to create a additional dynamic look also supply greater firmness at the during the time that itinerant supported by highways or twisting country roads. The inside layout too distinguished itself from other Civic Si generations accompanied by a dash-mounted shifter.

Shifting away from the 1.6 liter B-series engine, the seventh age group Civic Si adopted the K-series K20A3 machine used in the Acura RSX base image rated at 160 bhp (120 kW) at 6,500 rpm also 132 lbf⋅ft (179 N⋅m) at 5,000 rpm.^[8] With a redline about 6,800 rpm, the Si distanced itself from the narrow, high-rpm powerband machine about its predecessor, also while a result saw a 20 percent raise in torque. Performance was relatively underwhelming compared to the competition; the control to MacPherson strut from coupled wishbone delay resulted in less sensitive handling, also a near-150 lb (68 kg) raise in heaviness to 2,744 lb (1,245 kg) contributed to slower acceleration than the lighter '99-'00 Si.^[9] The new front delay did allow intended a tighter turning radius than the to a greater degree management wishbone arrangement used earlier. Much about the heaviness gain is attributed to the chassis' stouter structure when compared to the previous age group hatchback, accompanied by the '02 Si boasting an raise in torsional rigidity via 95 percent also a bending rigidity raise about 22 percent.^[10]

The fifth-generation Civic Si saw roughly the identical performance numbers while the previous age group Si, accompanied by 7.6 seconds to 60 mph also 15.9 seconds at the district mile, which were comparable to that about Ford SVT Focus also Hyundai Tiburon GT V6.^[11] Other factors adversely impacting performance included the lack about a limited slip differential, having to move into third mechanism to get from zero to 60, also increased restrain heaviness due to a stiffer chassis. Other changes include a control to electric control steering over hydraulic, also coil supported by plug ignition.

Features about this age group Si include: Dash mounted shifter, 15 inch (2001–03) or 16 inch wheels (2004–05), wind conditioning, electronic control steering, control windows, control locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio, CD player, clock, cruise control, cloth bucket seats, 4 inside cup holders, center console, also folding rear seats.^[12]

The EP3's uniquely priceless physique way in the U.S., having been designed intended the Japanese also European markets, has significantly additional distinct lighting than the majority North American designs. While the 2001–03 models have scarlet rear change course signals also combined high/low beam headlights, the 2004 also 2005 models have dual separate towering also little beam headlights, separate parking lights in the headlight housings, amber change course signals, amber margin fender change course signals, four separate margin markers at everything corners, also the ability to shut off everything lights at the during the time that driving.

The 2004–05 models received lesser revisions.^[13] Cosmetic changes included revised headlight (dual bulb setup) also taillight designs, standard margin skirts, also an option intended a HFP (Honda Factory Performance) upgrade. The delay was updated accompanied by a innovation from 4 drag to 5 drag bolt pattern, a larger rear sway bar, also a innovation from 15-inch wheels (195/60-15) to 16-inch wheels (205/55-16). The inside received additional silver accents in spot about the chrome ones (the lock switch).^[14]

Civic i-VTEC / Sport[edit]

Using the identical K20A machine block while the US Civic Si, it was sold in sedan bodyshell solely in Asia also manufactured via Honda Automobile Thailand in Ayutthaya, Thailand. These Civics were named 2.0 i-VTEC also exported to ASEAN Countries.^[15]

5-door K20A Civic hatchbacks were sold in some parts about europe. For specimen under the "Type-S" name in UK (Not to exist puzzled accompanied by the 8th Generation EU Type S), accompanied by a 2.0 badge in the front grill, also Sport in Germany (model rules EV1).^[16]

Civic Type R[edit]

The EP3 Civic Si hatchback bodyshell is too used intended the next age group Civic Type R which was sold only in Europe also Japan.

Honda about Europe designed the EP3 Civic Type R hatchback to exist marketed in Europe. Then Honda about Japan marketed the EP3 Civic Type R using the additional influential Honda Integra DC5 Japanese-spec K20A powertrain using powered steering rack.

2003 Honda Civic Si Concept (2002)[edit]

For the 2002 SEMA show, Honda unveiled the 2003 Civic Si Concept, which showcased the aftermarket versatility about the Si.

Powertrain/chassis modifications included a GReddy T518Z turbocharger accompanied by an integral wastegate, a prototype GReddy front-mounted intercooler kit accompanied by aluminum piping, a GReddy Airinx high-flow intake system, a GReddy e-manage machine control manager, a GReddy Profec E-01 electronic boost controller (with e-manage programmer), widened track, Factory Performance exercise suspension, a center mounted high-flow exhaust system, also a four-piston Brembo brake system.

The outside saw changes containing a Rally-inspired physique kit, a carbon fiber grill, front intake also rear bumper diffuser, a black chrome-finish headlights also smoked taillights, high-mounted two-stage rear wing. For the interior, Honda included Mugen carbon fiber also Kevlar race seats covered in scarlet Alcantara suede accompanied by 6-point racing harness, a exercise 3-spoke steering wheel, aluminum pedals also move knob, Mugen towering performance LCD guard calculate package, center mounted information display.^[17]

Regions[edit]

Malaysia[edit]

The seventh age group Honda Civic was introduced in Malaysia in February 2001 where it was only ready accompanied by the sedan bodystyle powered via a 1.7 litre machine accompanied by two variants:^[18] EX-i also VTi. In November 2001, a third different famous while VTi (SRS) was introduced. This different came accompanied by dual front airbags,^[19] something lacking from the EX-i also VTi variants.^{[citation needed]} In August 2003, the Civic was updated in Malaysia. The Civic was nowadays only ready accompanied by a sole 1.7L VTi-S variant.^[20] In May 2004, alongside the introduction about a 2.0L i-VTEC variant, a 1.7L VTEC different unofficiaclly replaced the 1.7L VTi-S variant.^[21] A couple about controlled printing seventh age group Honda Civic was ready one time in April 2003 accompanied by 60 units famous while the Civic RX^[22] also in January 2005 accompanied by 150 units famous while the Civic RX2.^[23]

Philippines[edit]

The seventh age group Civic was introduced in the Philippines in 2001 where it is only ready in sedan bodystyle. Variants includes; LXi accompanied by 1.4 litre D14Z6 l4 engine, also VTi accompanied by 1.6 litre D16W7/9 l4 machine also the transmission choice were 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, ready in both trims. During 2003 facelift, the VTi-S was released, accompanied by 1.7 litre engine, featuring fabric seats, 4-spoke steering wheel accompanied by chrome Honda logo supported by the center, chrome accents in inside also nowadays accompanied by front fog lights. And in 2004, the 2.0 i-VTEC about the Civic was released, accompanied by 2.0-liter DOHC 16-Valve Inline 4 i-VTEC engine, which is the top-of-the-line variant, containing leather seats, unique way alloy wheels, also too ready in 4-speed mechanical transmission.

Engines[edit]

Most DX also LX models were built accompanied by the D17A1, the HX had the D17A6 also the EX was powered via the D17A2. The Si/SiR (EP3) had the K20A3. The JDM 5-door hatchback (EU) had the D15B. The GX runs on peak of CNG. The Philippine also Middle East variety about the 7th age group Honda Civic used the 3-stage VTEC mechanism intended their VTi/VTi-S/RS also the Pakistan variety VTi Civic, equipped accompanied by a D16W9 rated at 130 hp (97 kW). There was another 7th age group Civic in Pakistan, which is famous while EXI, the non-VTEC different equipped accompanied by a D15Y3 capable about producing 120 HP at 6200 RPM. The Japan RS image was equipped accompanied by the D17A. Factbook.

In Europe the Civic was sold accompanied by a D16V1 rated at 110 hp also a D14Z6 rated at 88 hp, too a common-rail diesel machine produced via Isuzu Motors Polska. This machine is a 1.7L 4EE2 Circle L machine accompanied by 100 hp (75 kW) the European Type R Civic was equipped accompanied by a K20A2

The seventh age group North American Civic DX/LX/Value Package engines were the last in the Honda also Acura not to employ Honda's changeable valve time system aka (VTEC) along accompanied by the 1996-2004 Acura 3.5RL Non-Vtec engines.

U.S. sales[edit]

In 2004, Honda Civic was the seventh finest selling vehicle overall also third finest selling passenger car in the U.S.^[24]

Award also recognition[edit]

• 2001 recognized via the American Council intended an Energy Efficient Economy: the logical gas powered Civic GX tied intended the peak spot accompanied by Honda's hybrid vehicle Insight; the Civic HX took the finest vehicle in class award^[25]
• 2002 recognized via the American Council intended an Energy Efficient Economy amongst the peak ten Greenest Vehicles: the logical gas powered Civic GX tied intended the next finest score accompanied by an powered vehicle; the Civic HX coupe took the fourth spot also the rest Civic models took the seventh place^[26]
• 2003 Consumer Reports gave the Civic Ex sedan a Recommended also the civic peak the charts it was Number #1

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