Honda Civic (eighth Generation) - Asia, Australia, South Africa and Russia

Asia, Australia, South Africa and Russia

In the Asian, Pakistan, Russian, South African and Middle East, Canary Islands: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria markets, the new Civic has slight but noticeable styling differences from the American version. While the arcing line sweeping across the front fascia is retained, the main headlights dip away from the main arc for a more sporty appearance. The front bumper also has more vents with a steeper angle and sharper corners than the U.S. Civic. Meanwhile, the taillights are more reminiscent of the Integra, with the main round brake lights dipping slightly down into the indicators. By contrast, the taillights of the U.S. Civic resemble those of an Audi A4. On the interior side, the Asian-market Civic has contrasting two tone colour scheme. The three-spoke steering wheel from the American Civic Si and the European hatchback is standard.

Engines include a 1.8 litre SOHC i-VTEC (R18A) engine that produces 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) at 6300 rpm and a 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC(K20Z2) engine that produces 155 bhp (116 kW; 157 PS) at 6200 rpm, both are mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic (with paddle shifting available on the 2.0 L model) with drive by wire throttles. There is a 1.6 litre variant available in Singapore and Turkey. A (1,600 cc and below) vehicles in the vehicle numbers curbing system in Singapore, while maintaining a higher standard than the 1.3 L variant. It uses an SOHC i-VTEC engine, similar to that of the 1.8 litre variant. It produces 123 bhp (92 kW; 125 PS) at 6500 rpm. For the hybrid, there is the 1.3 litre SOHC i-VTEC with the IMA (Integrated Motor Assist).

In Israel, South Africa, Australia, Turkey (4-door sedan variant – very similar appearance with JDM version one of the major differences is side-turn markers integrated onto door mirrors – is produced there) and Republic of Ireland, both the 4-door Asian and 5-door European Civic models are available. In certain European countries, the four-door JDM Civic is available with the hybrid powertrain, being the only Civic sedan available in the UK. In other markets where sedans are more popular (such as Ireland and Finland), a range of sedans similar to the JDM models are available with the 1.8 L i-VTEC. In Singapore and Brunei, the 3-door European Civic Type R was available.

In the Philippines, the Civic is offered in 3 grades; the entry-level 1.8 V, producing 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) at 6300 rpm, and mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission. The 1.8 S has the same features as the V, however, it had different wheels, which is a 15" alloy, and equipment level such as ABS Brakes and SRS Airbags (2) while the S has a 16" alloy, 5-spoke wheels. The 2.0 S (dubbed by Honda Philippines as the 2.0 S-L, though on its badge, only the 2.0 is shown) produces 155 bhp (116 kW; 157 PS) at 6000 rpm. The S-L is only mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, while the manual transmission version has been discontinued. The S-L variant also has a 17" 7-spoke alloy wheels, 3-spoke leather steering wheel, HID lamps, and has blue leather seats. All of the variants has a digital instrumental gauge. Since the current generation is first introduced to the market in April 2006, its total sales has exceed its nearest competitor, Toyota Altis.

In Pakistan, the Civic is offered in 2 trim levels; the Civic i-VTEC and the Civic VTi Oriel, both versions are powered by a 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC engine, offered with manual or automatic(Prosmatec) transmissions. The difference between the two models is that the VTi Oriel gets additional features, not available in the i-VTEC, such as sunroof, alloy wheels and door mirrors with integrated turn signals.

The Indonesian market is offered in only two models, 1.8 and 2.0. The 1.8 is available in both manual (5-speed) and automatic (5-speed) transmissions. The 1.8 has dual airbags, ABS, EBD, a single-CD player, a 16-inch 5 spoke alloy wheels and air-conditioning, whereas the 2.0 adds a 6-disc CD changer, automatic air-conditioning, ESP, a 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and navy blue/light gray interior instead of the dark gray/beige offered on the 1.8. The facelift model adds an 18-inch 8-spoke alloy wheels replacing the 17-inch offered on the 2.0 trim.

The South Korean market Civic is the only Civic sedan available, three Engine Type, Four Trims Hybrid and 1.8,(1.8,1.8 Style) 2.0 Korea Ver has oniy automatic (5-speed) transmissions(Hybrid is CVT).

The Japanese-market Civic is in fact a rebadged Acura; Honda Japan chose the Canadian-designed Acura CSX as the template for the JDM Civic. In Canada, the Acura CSX has features and options not available to American Civics, such as a 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC engine rated at 155 hp (116 kW), chrome door handles, paddle shifters, and high-intensity discharge headlights. Due to the width dimensions exceeding Japanese government regulations for exterior dimensions, the Civic is no longer regarded as a "compact" sedan in Japan, which has been passed onto the smaller Honda Fit Aria for the compact sedan segment.

Honda Japan has recently removed from its webpage of the sale of petrol engine Honda Civic. The Civic Hybrid and Civic Type-R webpages are retained.