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Car Specifications1997 Honda Civic
The 1997 Honda Civic is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $33,000.
There is 1 variant of the Civic available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1997.
The 1997 Civic was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Honda Civic is only available with a petrol engine that produces 118kW and 148Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $33,000 - $35,000†
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $33,000 - $35,000†
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Honda Civic
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Available Variants
The Honda Civic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Vti-R and the most expensive being Vti-R.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,180 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,375 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1997 Honda Civic
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Honda Civic is the Vti-R variant that starts from $33,000.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe most expensive Honda Civic is the Vti-R variant that starts from $35,000.
See all Honda Civic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is offered by the Vti-R variant which can tow 1000 kg.
See all Honda Civic towing capacityThe largest Honda Civic is the Vti-R variant which measures 1695mm wide, 4180mm in length and sits 1375mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Vti-R variant which has 118kW of power and 148nm of torque.
The Honda Civic is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.
The Honda Civic uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† 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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