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1996 Honda Civic
The 1996 Honda Civic is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $22,900 for the CXI variant and topping out at $34,900 for the Vti-R variant.
There are 5 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1995.
The 1996 Civic was offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Honda Civic include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (88kW/144Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (88kW/145Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (93kW/145Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (160kW/148Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (118kW/148Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $22,900 - $34,900â€
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto, 5-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $22,900 - $34,900â€
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto, 5-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe, Hatchback, or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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1996 Honda Civic
Features & Specs
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1996 Honda Civic
Available Variants
The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being CXI and the most expensive being Vti-R.
1996 Honda Civic
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Power to Weight
78.85 - 141.47 kW/t
61.4 kW/t
141.47 kW/t
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 9 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Ground Clearance Unladen
104 - 106 mm
104 mm
160 mm
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Vti-Lx
2023
$44,986
E:Hev-L
2025
$47,400
E:Hev-Lx
2025
$52,935
Type R
2025
$75,121
Year
2025
2023
Engine Type
2.0L Hybrid
2.0L Combustion
1.5L Combustion
Fuel
Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Body Type
Hatchback
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
Maximum Power
135 kW
235 kW
131 kW
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1996 Honda Civic
Dimensions
4,180 mm
1,695 mm
1,375 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,180 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,375 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
2024966Total Sales
2025933Total Sales
2026118YTD Sales
Honda Civic Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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1996 Honda Civic
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Honda Civic is the CXI variant that starts from $22,900.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe most expensive Honda Civic is the Vti-R variant that starts from $34,900.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe largest Honda Civic is the GLI variant which measures 1695mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Vti-R variant which has 160kW of power and 148nm of torque.
The Honda Civic is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Honda Civic may be manufactured in Japan or USA.
The Honda Civic uses Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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