Honda civic

The Honda Civic is a long-running and highly popular compact car series made by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1972. It’s known globally for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and practicality, and has been one of the best-selling cars in automotive history. 

🚗 Overview
• Manufacturer: Honda (Japan). 
• Class: Compact / C-segment car. 
• Production: 1972–present, spanning 11+ generations. 
• Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive (most versions). 
• Body Styles: Sedan, hatchback, coupe (historically), and liftback. 
• Reputation: Efficient, dependable, and comfortable daily driver with a good resale value. 

🛠️ Key Features
• Engines:
• Available in petrol and hybrid powertrains (e.g., 1.5 L turbo petrol, 1.5–2.0 L conventional engines).
• Hybrid e:HEV versions combine petrol engine with electric motors. 
• Fuel Economy: Typically very good for a compact car; hybrid versions are especially efficient. 
• Handling: Comfortable ride and easy handling suited for both city and highway driving. 
• Safety & Technology: Recent models often include advanced driver-assist systems (e.g., collision mitigation, lane assist). 

📊 Performance & Specs (varies by region and generation)

Here’s a general idea of what recent Civics offer (specs can differ by market/model year):

Typical Petrol Variant
• Engine: ~1.5 L turbo petrol
• Power: ~130–140 hp
• Drive: FWD
• Transmission: CVT or manual (market dependent) 

Diesel Variant (some markets)
• Engine: ~1.6 L diesel
• Power: ~118 hp
• Torque: ~300 Nm
• Transmission: Manual 6-speed 

Hybrid Variant
• Combines a petrol engine with electric motors
• Strong fuel efficiency with good real-world economy (~49 mpg in U.S. testing) 

📌 Recent Highlights
• The Honda Civic Hybrid was recognized in the 2026 Edmunds Top Rated Vehicle Awards for its excellent fuel efficiency and overall performance. 
• Older Civics (2016–2021) have been subject to some recalls in certain regions, including wheel nut and airbag sensor issues; owners are advised to check recall coverage. 

🚘 Why People Like the Civic

✅ Great balance of performance and efficiency
✅ Comfortable and user-friendly interior
✅ Strong resale value
✅ Long history of reliability 

If you want to know specific details about pricing, trim levels, or availability in Nepal, let me know — I can provide more localized information!