The first generation Honda Civic was a car manufactured by Honda in Japan from July 1972 to 1979.
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Honda started selling 1169 cc (70 inches) inverted cross-inline four Civic engines around US $ 2,200. The Civic is largely developed as a new platform, and is the result of taking the previous Honda N600 and increasing the length, width, height, and axle spacing. Engine displacement almost doubled from previous N600 (599 cc) at 1,170 cc, with two more cylinders added. This car produces approximately 50 hp (37 kW) and includes electric front disc brakes, vinyl seating, reclining chair, and woodgrain accented dashboard that has much in common with the later R1 SD1. The hatchback version adds folding rear seats, AM radios, and upholstery. The car has a front and rear independent suspension. Manual four speed transmission is standard. The choice for the Civic is kept to a minimum, consisting of AC, a two-speed semi-automatic transmission called the Hondamatic, radial tires, and rear glass eraser for hatchbacks. The car can reach 40 mpg -US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg -imp ) on the highway, and with 86.6 inches (2,200 mm)) Wheelbase and overall length is 139.8 inches (3,550 mm), this vehicle weighs 1,500 pounds (680 kg).
The Civic was the first Honda car to be sold in Britain when it was launched there in 1972, when Japanese car sales from competitors Honda, Nissan and Toyota surged. Its compact design and economical engine ensured that it was selling well in the UK after the 1973 oil crisis.
The four-door sedan version of the bodystyle is never available in the United States and the five-door hatchback did not appear until 1978, just before the introduction of the second generation model. It was presented in Japan in September 1977 and the fourth door was retired in June 1978. In the United States after 1976, the advertising campaign used to introduce the Civic was, "Honda, we made it simple." (replacing the tagline "What's going to happen in the world.") Tagline (also known as WMIS acronym) is then used with other Honda motor vehicles up to 1984 models when the company updated its product lineup.
The smaller Civic size allows it to outperform American competitors such as Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto. When the 1973 oil crisis hit, car buyers turned to economy cars. Good fuel mileage benefits the Honda Civic's position in a profitable US market.
For 1974, the size of the Civic engine grew slightly, to 1237 cc and power rose to 52 hp (39 kW). In order to meet the new North American bumper impact standards of 5 mph (8 km/h), the Civic bumper grew 7.1 inches (18 cm), increasing the overall length to 146.9 inches (373 cm). The CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) machine debuted in 1975 and was offered with a standard Civic engine. The 53 hp CVCC engine (40Ã, kW) replaces 1488 cc and has a head design that enhances cleaner and more efficient combustion. The CVCC design eliminates the need for catalytic converters or unleaded fuels to meet changes in emissions standards, unlike almost every other US car market. Due to California's more stringent emissions standards, only CCCs are supported by the CVCC available in the state. This creates Honda's profitable sales advantage in CVCC equipped with Honda products that give the buyer the ability to choose the type of fuel the buyer wants, and because the emissions equipment is not damaged by using leaded fuel, the buyer can use the available gasoline products. This is also an advantage as some regions in North America have to ration the available supply of gasoline due to periodic shortages at the time.
A five-speed manual transmission became available in 1974, as did the station wagon (with only the CVCC 1500 engine), which has a wheelbase of 89.9 inches (228 cm) and an overall length of 160 inches (406 cm). The power for this version is 75 PS (55 kW) in the Japanese domestic market. Civic sales also increased and exceeded 100,000 units for the year.
1978 brings a slight cosmetic change: black grille; rear-facing hood vents instead of side vents; the tail light is changed from 1/3 the yellow signal to 1/2 amber signal from the grooved lens; the reverse light is duplicated and mounted in the rear bumper that is integrated with the reflector; and the turning indicator is integrated with position lights mounted on the front bumper instead of on the grille. CVCC engines are now rated at 60 hp (45 kW).
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Rusting
The first generation of Honda Civics is notoriously rusty in less than three years since the purchase of salt spots used in winter. American importer, American Honda Motor Company, signed a final approval agreement with the Federal Trade Commission which granted the owner of PKV 1975-1978 with rusted fenders the right to receive reimbursement or replacement of cash. In the end, nearly 1 million Honda owners were told that their fenders could be repaired or replaced by car makers at no cost. About 10% of all Honda sales will be checked by dealers, and the automaker has 180 days to replace the front fenders and supporting parts showing rust in the first three years of use.
Honda is highly vulnerable to corrosion which the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) also issues safety withdrawals. This is because the lateral suspension arm of the car, the front cross, and the lower spring coil strut coil may weaken with salt exposure. A total of 936,774 vehicles built between 1 September 1972 and 1 August 1979 were subject to extensive repairs because Honda had to replace the suspension component, or the car maker repurchased the entire car with serious corrosion.
At that time, Honda's rust recall was the biggest security act among all brands imported into the US Civic. Being famous for their "typical carats" in the used car market.
New Zealand Assembly
The first generation Civic - 1.2 liter, three-door manual, assembled in 1976 from a CKD kit in New Zealand by importer and distributor of New Zealand Motor Corporation (NZMC) at the Petone plant near Wellington. This is the first time a Honda car has been assembled outside of Japan. The first NZ Civic generation is also offered with a two-speed semi-automatic 'Hondamatic' transmission. The previous cars, since 1973, were imported from the Moller Group before NZMC took over the Honda franchise but limited availability due to import restrictions being built. All subsequent Civic generations gathered in New Zealand until the automobile there stopped in 1998.
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