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    1997 Honda Civic

    The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in 3D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback, 4D Coupe and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $19,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the CXI variant and topping out at $34,950 for the Vti-r.

    There are 5 variants of the Civic available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/144Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (118kW/148Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Civic is offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $19,950 - $34,950†

    Transmission

    4-speed auto, 5-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

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    Retail Price

    $19,950 - $34,950†

    Transmission

    4-speed auto, 5-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    1997 Honda Civic

    Available Variants

    The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being CXI and the most expensive being Vti-R.

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    Power to Weight
    78.85 - 104.33 kW/t
    63.06 kW/t
    123.51 kW/t
    Price
    $19,950 - $34,950
    $18,547
    $44,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    1 year
    5 years
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    Dimensions

    4,180 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,375 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,180 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,375 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle9,800 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Honda Civic is the CXI that starts from $19,950.

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    The most expensive Honda Civic is the Vti-R that starts from $34,950.

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    The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is null kg offered by the following variants: CXI, GLI, VTI, Base and Vti-R.

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    The largest Honda Civic is the GLI which measures 1695mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.

    The most powerful Honda Civic is the Vti-R which has 118kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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    The heaviest Honda Civic is the Vti-R which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.

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