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$ » Ten million cars later, the Civic enters its sixth generation of change and has evolved into the indlustry ?Jt(‘\('”t‘r lor the compact market. With an eve to shortcomings identified in an extensive customer survey Honda has effected advance ments in areas of safety, nde juality, wind noise and intenor spaciousness It has now been 23 years since the first Honda Civic burst on to the scene, exploiting the thenâ€"cnergy crisis to become an instant icon to a new generation of economy minded buyer. At the time, Detroit paid no mind to this small afienâ€"looking car and sat patiently on its hands hoping the fad would end. This survey also emphasized the public feeling that the last telease of Civics (i.e. Hatchâ€" back. Coupe ond Sedan) were not distinguished enough from one another. Honda has responded with a modest refreshening ©! body lines and by differentiating the taillights of each model. For cost reasons the Civic lineâ€"up will continue to share identical front ends each now possessing a proper grille and overâ€"sized reflector headlamps that are 60 per cent bnghter than before. The result is more substantial and expenâ€" sive looking family of Civics Honda Civic is still the best compact by lan Macpherson rocket that is equally capable on our highways. The standard transmission is a 5â€"speed manual that possesses a buttery srhoothness that only Honda can build. The selection of gear ratios is now perfect with optimal shift points for unerring high economy driving. This would be a great car to learn how to drive a standard on. With the 5â€"speed, fuel economy remains class leading at 5.8 L/100km (49 mpg) highway and 7.6 L/100 km (37 mpg) city. A 4â€"speed automatic is optional and you can keep your eyes open for a new CVT (conâ€" tinuously variable transmisâ€" ~ sion) which should eventually find its way into the "hatch" Probably the most imporâ€" tant goal of the Civic design team was to rework the chassis to improve structural rigidity and reduce noise and harshâ€" ness. The advances are immeâ€" diately noticeable with a much quieter cabin and noâ€"nonsense tide. The 4â€"wheel double wishbone suspension is back with numerous improvements that continue the Hatchback‘s tradition of lively, stable hanâ€" dling. The goâ€"cart feeling lives on without the goâ€"cart ride thanks to a redesigned Honda Progressive Valve Shock absorber that adjusts to proâ€" vide damping, not only on severe bumps but also the less noticeable vibrations associâ€" ated with traveling at higher 25 Bruce Street, Kitchener, N2H 6K8 (519) 578â€"6030 1â€"800â€"268â€"2628 Fax (519)576â€"7390 Jms OR TIRG SsERYIE3 Complete Collision and Refinishing Service \ 430 Albert Street, WaterI00® fl‘ [@] 4 Northdal Auto Bod By career professionals dedicated to being the best at what they do. â€" _ C 26 Eim Street, Kitchener 745â€"3831 * Bonding * Financial Services * Insurance mmagemermeictr