Civic (1972 to 2021)

First introduced in 1972, the Honda Civic is one of the most important and successful compact cars ever produced, playing a central role in establishing Honda as a global automotive powerhouse. Designed with efficiency, reliability, and clever packaging at its core, the Civic has evolved through eleven generations, adapting to changing emissions rules, safety standards, and buyer expectations while retaining a reputation for durability and strong engineering. Over its lifespan, the Civic has spawned some of Honda’s most celebrated performance models, including the Si, Type R, and motorsport-derived homologation specials, cementing its place in enthusiast culture alongside its mainstream appeal. Total global Civic production exceeds 27 million units, making it one of the best-selling nameplates in automotive history. In the Australian market, the Civic has been officially sold since the 1970s and has consistently ranked among the country’s most popular small cars, with modern interest increasingly focused on performance variants and earlier analogue-era models, where values are driven by generation, drivetrain, originality, and condition as enthusiast demand continues to grow.