<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Chronology </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Predecessor </Th> <Td> Honda N600 Honda Z600 </Td> </Tr> <P> The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ ・ シビック, Honda Shibikku) is a line of cars manufactured by Honda . Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upmarket and moving into the compact car segment . EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of 110 to 119.9 cubic feet (3,110 to 3,400 L) is considered a compact car, and as such the tenth generation Civic sedan is technically a small - end compact car, although it still competes in the compact class . The Civic coupe is still considered a compact car . The Civic currently falls between the Honda Fit and Accord . </P> <P> The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two - door model, followed by a three - door hatchback that September . With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front - wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions . Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel - efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR / Si . </P>

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