“It will get you where you’re going,” was the slogan for the early Honda Civic’s, first introduced in 1972 as a two door coupe, and then later that year, a hatch-back version.  Although Honda was known only for producing small runabout motorcycles prior to the release of the Civic, the fuel and oil crisis of the early 1970’s prompted many consumers to demand smaller vehicles with high fuel efficiency.

Honda tried to fill part of this market demand with a small car that could comfortably transport 4 adults while achieving 40 mpg with its 1169 cc (about 70 cubic inch) engine.  Although the overall dimensions of the vehicle were small, with it’s front wheel drive and transverse engine mounting,  the Civic was able to offer relative comfort to driver and passengers.
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