Chosen by Carlover as their showcase car.
- Made in
- Japan
- Years built
- 1995–2000
- Engine
- Offered a range of 1.3-litre to 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines with notable VTEC options.
- Power
- Outputs ranged from around 75 horsepower in economy trims up to 182 horsepower in the Civic Type R.
- Performance
- The sporty Type R could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 6.6 seconds, while standard models prioritised economy.
Worth knowing
This generation marked the historic debut of the first-ever Civic Type R badge (the EK9) in 1997.