<P> The seventh generation was released in September 2000, for the 2001 model year . While the redesign retained the previous generation's exterior dimensions, interior space was improved in part by using a flat rear floor thus bumping up Civic to a compact car size segment . The front suspension was changed from that of a double wishbone to a MacPherson strut, in order to lower costs, as well as allow more engine bay room for the newly introduced Honda K - series engine . Power was also increased on some trim levels . The four main trim levels were DX, LX, EX, and HX . The Civic Coupe was no longer sold in Japan starting with this generation . </P> <P> In North America, coupe and sedan body styles were available, except for the Si (SiR in Canada) which was offered only as a three - door hatchback . The rest of the world received three and five - door hatchbacks . The Type R was redesigned as well this time using a more powerful i - VTEC motor and using the three - door hatchback body style . This generation saw Honda introduce their first Civic Hybrid, powered by a 1.3 - liter engine . </P> <P> The eighth generation was released in September 2005, for the 2006 model year . For the eighth generation, Honda split the model into two different platforms, one for sedan and coupe, and one for a hatchback designed primarily for the European market using a simpler rear suspension from the Honda Fit and more aggressive styling . As of 2006, a total of 16.5 million Civics had been sold worldwide, with 7.3 million of them in the United States . Although the North American and the home market model differ externally, they are mechanically identical . The hatchback is available as a three and five - door . Both Si and Type R trim levels continued although the Japanese and European Type R, while sharing the same engine size, are mechanically different . In the US, an improved, sportier version of the Civic Si 4 - door tuned by tuner Mugen was offered, featuring cosmetic alterations and changes to the suspension, wheels, slight exterior differences, and exhaust system . A Canadian only Acura model received a new nameplate, changing from the Acura EL to the Acura CSX . The end of this model generation also marked a hiatus of the Civic Type R in Japan, with no successor model until the later tenth generation, going on sale mid-2017 . </P> <P> On 13 December 2010, Honda unveiled a sketch of the new ninth - generation Civic which was described as "energetic, sleek and aerodynamic ." Both coupe and sedan concepts were shown on 10 January 2011 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show . The production version of the ninth - generation Civic (previewed by the concept) went on sale in the U.S. on 20 April 2011 . In late 2012, Honda updated its Civic model with new exterior and interior trims for the 2013 year . </P>

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