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Honda Civic vti EG6
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Introduced in 1992, the redesigned Civic featured increased dimensions, as well as more aerodynamic styling. The wagon variant was now only available in the Japanese market where the previous generation wagon was carried over until 1995. The efficiency of the previous HF model was replaced by the VX hatchback which, with an EPA rating of 48/55 MPG, was Honda's most fuel efficient model sold at the time. In North America the Si featured a SOHC VTEC valve train, whereas the VX featured the VTEC-E. The Japanese Si featured aDOHC non-VTEC valve train D16A9. In New Zealand the powerful Civic GTi was revised. Continuing in the sporty tradition of the original Civic SiR, Honda sold several similarly equipped variants of the fifth generation car, still referred to as the Civic SiR, in Japan, Asia, and Europe. In South Africa, MBSA(Mercedes Benz of SA) built the Civic as the Ballade only in 4dr. A special model was the 180i with the B18B4, that was fitted to Ballade models. Mercedes Benz of South Africa also released a special edition AMG version of the Ballade model. The Honda Ballade 160i(D16A) AMG had 16 inch AMG alloys, a 40mm lowered suspension, a bigger rear spoiler and AMG emblems on the spoiler, trunk lid and the centre caps of the wheels. The AMG version was purely aesthetic. standard equipment was leather interior, air con, power-steering and ABS. The fifth generation remains popular among tuners and racers alike.
