What is the History of the Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic arrived in North America at the perfect time
1973. The oil crisis of the 1970's was in full effect and Americans were
craving more fuel efficient options for transportation. While Ford and Chevy
had attempted to offer compact, gas sipping cars in the past (e.g. Ford's Pinto
and Chevrolet's Vega), the Honda Civic found much more popularity and sales
success in America. The 1973 Honda Civic offered a seating capacity for four
occupants, over 40 miles per gallon and a base price of just over $2,000. The
1973 Civic's style may have been a bit on the "quirky" side, but no one could
argue with the value and efficiency it provided. Honda continued to refine and
tweak the Civic over the next years, but the most notable change to the model
came in 1981.
It was during this time that Honda released the first
four-door Civic model. This was an important milestone in the car's history, as
it marked the beginning of its evolution away from being solely an "economy" car.
It also marked a shift in the vehicle's
size. In fact, by 1984, the Civic Sedan and Wagon were almost of equal size to
that of Honda's Accord model. This increase in the Civic's size and features
would be a continuing theme over the next two decades. The car sold well year
after year and became one of the most popular vehicles in the market.
If there was any "knock" on Civic throughout the
years, it was on the conservative exterior styling aspects of the vehicle. That
all changed, however, with the launch of the redesigned 2016 Civic model. The
car featured aggressive, sport-inspired styling to complement its legendary
reputation for quality, reliability and value.
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At Barbour Hendrick Honda, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning services and pristine Honda models, such as the Honda Civic. We continually provide our clients with a painless car-shopping experience. Our top-notch staff are a fundamental to our success. With our expert and knowledgeable Honda team, our Honda dealership in Greenville, NC will not only meet your high expectations, but surpasses them. If you happen to be in New Bern, Wilson, or Rocky Mount and are looking for unbeatable Honda Civic specials then stop by our dealership today!
