In the 1970s, Honda’s Civic was in the right place at the right time. Americans shaken by a pair of Mideast oil crises saw salvation in the 40 mpg Civic; even if they didn’t need to save money, it meant waiting in gas lines less frequently.
Today’s Civic continues Honda’s tradition of helping owners avoid the gas pump, but with added comfort and power—while the first generation Civic produced 50 horsepower, the base engine in the current ninth generation generates 140.












