CIVIC EK

About the Civic EK

The sixth-generation Civic arrived in America for 1996 as a coupe, hatchback and sedan. Coupes and sedans grew about 2.3 inches, and the hatchback 4.3 inches, putting it on the same wheelbase as the others. CX, DX and LX models used a 106 hp 1.6 with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The HX coupe got a 115 hp engine and the option of a CVT, and the EX had 127 hp. Dual airbags were standard. For 1999 Honda freshened the nose and tail, fitted a new dashboard with rotary climate controls and added the 160 hp Si coupe. In Japan the same body became the EK9 Civic Type R in 1997. The American range ran to 2000.