’95: production of the Honda Concerto successor begins; 98: minor stylistic changes, engine 1.8 VTEC 170 KM, enhanced standard equipment, station wagon called Aerodeck.
► Technical data
bodies: 5-door. htb: dim. 4325/ 1695/1390 mm capacity. trunk 375 l; combi: 5-door, length. 4425 mm, poj. trunk 415/1310 l.
Motors: gasoline: 1.4 16V/90 KM 1.6 16W115 hp with 6500 rpm, moment 138 Nm at 2300 rpm; 1.8 16V VTi / 170 hp.
Chassis: front drive, 5-manual gearbox, 4-run. automatic engine 1.6 i 1.8; suspension independent. front and rear suspension struts, rocker arm system.
► Faults
• skrzypienia w układzie hamulcowym
• Crackling suspension silent blocks
• possible problems with the electrical installation, especially in older models from before 1998 year
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 900
front fender 680
complete clutch 1150
brake pads (front) 310
front door glass 400
timing drive 480
Honda Civic 1.4, 1997 r.
► Summary
The car has an attractive body line, it is solidly finished and has a wide range of standard equipment: power steering, from 1998 two airbags year, electric windshields, driver seat adjustment, central locking and immobilizer.
High reliability Loud engine running 1.4 Little flexibility