Honda Civic has been on the market for a few decades and it had ups and downs.
But with 2005 generation, it nailed it. The market was in a fever, the customers stormed the doors. Soon it became the most sold Civic in model’s history.

The exterior look was arguably the most important attribute of the car. The sharp nose with a mirror-like grille covered with clear plastic, the angular headlights, and the short hood was a shocking presence. The raked A-pillars were followed by a rounded, bubble-like greenhouse. In the rear, a horizontally split rear windscreen incorporated into the tailgate completed the overall shape. The triangular air-intake shapes in the front apron were found into the rear, as side exhaust tips.

The interior was focused on the driver, with a center-stack tilted toward the driver. The instrument cluster was installed on two levels, with the speedometer on top and the tachometer and the rest of the dials in a regular cluster behind the steering wheel. The high seating position was not so welcomed by Honda fans, but it was appreciated by the first-time buyers. In the back, there was enough room for three passengers and the Magic Seats system allowed the bench to be raised or lowered. The seatback was foldable in a split, 60:40 way.

The eighth generation of the Civic was criticized by the Honda community due to its McPherson front struts and rear trailing arms. Most of its predecessors featured double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link in the rear. That compromise was made by Honda to provide a bigger trunk space. The car was offered with a choice of two gasoline and one diesel engine. Standard transmission was a 6-speed manual. A robotized 5-speed version was offered for the 1.8-liter unit.