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Description
In 1973, Honda launched its two-door sub-compact in both coupe and hatchback styles. Not only was it inexpensive (around $2,200) and frugal, with a 40-mpg highway rating, but the high-revving runabout was great fun to drive. The Civic’s optional CVCC engine also made it one of the cleanest-burning cars around. Civics sold by the boatload then and has continued to enjoy strong sales throughout its numerous redesigns. The eighth-generation Civic that was introduced for 2006, featured both coupe and sedan body styles, including sporty Si coupe and hatchback versions, a gasoline/electric-powered Hybrid sedan and even a natural-gas-burning sedan. Following an unusually long six-year cycle, Honda introduced a new series of Civics for the 2012 model year.