Honda FD1.I and FD2.I Civic Sedan (2006-09)

Overview

Released in February 2006, the Honda FD1 and FD2 Civics were small, front-wheel drive sedans. Manufactured in Ayutthaya, Thailand, the FD2 Civic was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (for VTi and VTi-L variants), while the FD1 Civic had a 2.0-litre engine (for Sport variants). As per the table below, the FD1 and FD2 Civics were available with five-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions.

Please note that the FK2 Civic Si and FN2 Civic Type R hatchbacks – which were manufactured in Swindon, England – have been reviewed separately.

R18A1 and K20Z2 engines

The 1.8-litre R18A1 engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, a dual stage intake manifold, compression ratio of 10.5:1 and a computer-controlled ‘drive by wire’ throttle system which reduced pumping losses. In contrast, the 2.0-litre K20Z2 engine had double overhead cams, roller rockers to reduce friction and a compression ratio of 9.6:1. Both engines, however, were fitted with Honda’s i-VTEC system which consisted of:

Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) which could select from two camshaft profiles for low and high RPM operations; and,
Continuously variable timing of camshaft phasing on the intake camshaft (Variable Timing Control or VTC).

Dimensions and suspension

Compared to its ES1 Civic sedan predecessor, the FD1/FD2 Civic was 80 mm longer (at 4550 mm), 35 mm wider (1750 mm), 5 mm taller (1435 mm) and had an 80 mm longer wheelbase (2700 mm). The FD1/FD2 Civic had ‘Control Link’ MacPherson strut front suspension and double wishbone, multi-link rear suspension.

Honda FD1/FD2-I Civic specifications
Variants	Engine	Trans.	Peak power	Peak torque
VTi, VTi-L	1.8-litre petrol I4	5sp man., 5sp auto	103 kW at 6300 rpm	174 Nm at 4200 rpm
Sport	2.0-litre petrol I4	5sp man., 5sp auto	114 kW at 6200 rpm	188 Nm at 4200 rpm

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Civic VTi included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and front seatbelt pretensioners. The Civic VTi-L added front side (thorax) airbags, while the Sport was also fitted with full-length curtain airbags (i.e. for front and rear occupants).

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the Civic VTi received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 28.9 out 37. In the offset crash test, protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver. In the side impact test, there was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Features: Civic VTi, VTi-L and Sport

Standard features for the Civic VTi included a four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, single-fold rear seat, remote central locking, power windows, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, a height adjustable driver’s seat and immobiliser.

Beyond this, the Civic VTi-L added 15-inch alloy wheels, a six-stack CD player, climate control air conditioning, 60/40 split and folding rear seat and alarm. The Civic Sport was further equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, leather seats and front fog lamps.

2006 and 2007 updates

Cruise control was standard across the range from December 2006. From March 2007, standard features were further extended to include an auxiliary input jack for MP3 players, while the boot was also fully lined; the VTi-L variant gained 16-inch alloy wheels, while the Sport was fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels (including an alloy spare).

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