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    Honda Civic LXI (1996) price & specs

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    $26,500†
    1.6L petrol4D Sedan4 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    LXI

    Overview

    The 1996 Honda Civic LXI is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Civic is regarded as a small Car built in New Zealand with prices starting at $26,500 before on-road costs.

    This Honda Civic is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 144 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank

    The Honda Civic measures 1390mm (54.7 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1088kg (2398.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic LXI comes standard with 175/65 R14 front tyres and 175/65 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.13 - 84.45 kW/t
    59.07 kW/t
    84.45 kW/t
    Boot Space
    210 - 410 litres
    210 litres
    420 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    8 years

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    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,390 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,390 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm

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    LXI

    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $26,500†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 75
    Engine (cc): 1590
    Compression Ratio: 9.4
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 90
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
    Maximum Power (kW): 85
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 106
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 144
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 410

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
    Front Track (in): 58.1
    Front Track (mm): 1475
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
    Overall Height (in): 54.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1390
    Overall Length (in): 175.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4450
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 58.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1475
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37.2
    Front Headroom (mm): 945
    Rear Headroom (in): 35.2
    Rear Headroom (mm): 895
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1395
    Rear Hip Room (in): 48.8
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1240

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 700
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1543
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1088
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2399

    Antenna

    Type: A Pillar

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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