Honda Civic Hatchback
Civic (1972) · 1973–1979 · 7 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: 1977 Honda Civic 1200 Luxe Hondamatic front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Civic 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1976 Honda Civic AT Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1977 Honda Civic 1200 Luxe Hondamatic rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978 Honda Civic interior (4794336191) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1977 Honda Civic 1200 Luxe Hondamatic front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Honda Civic AT Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Honda Civic 1200 Luxe Hondamatic rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Honda Civic interior (4794336191) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | |||||
| CVCC Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| CVCC MT · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) | FWD |
| 1978 | |||||
| CVCC Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| CVCC MT · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) | FWD |
| 1977 | |||||
| CVCC Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| CVCC MT · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) | FWD |
| 1976 | |||||
| CVCC Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| CVCC MT · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) | FWD |
| 1975 | |||||
| CVCC Auto · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| CVCC MT · Hatchback | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 CVCC | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) | FWD |
| Standard Auto · Hatchback | 1.2L SOHC Inline-4 | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| Standard MT · Hatchback | 1.2L SOHC Inline-4 | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (optional) | FWD |
| 1974 | |||||
| Auto · Hatchback | 1.2L SOHC Inline-4 (EB2) | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
| MT · Hatchback | 1.2L SOHC Inline-4 (EB2) | — | — | 4-speed manual (standard); 5-speed manual (new for 1974, optional) | FWD |
| 1973 | |||||
| 4MT · Hatchback | 1.2L SOHC Inline-4 (EB1) | — | — | 4-speed manual | FWD |
| Auto · Hatchback | 1.2L SOHC Inline-4 (EB1) | — | — | 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic | FWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.