What is the Honda Civic called?
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Honda Civic is called Honda Civic in Chinese, available in three-door hatchback, hardtop coupe, coupe, hybrid, and five-door sedan versions. In terms of exterior design, the Honda Civic adopts Honda's family-style winged handsome front face design. The chrome-plated front grille extends from the center to both sides, forming a unified whole with the chrome strip above the headlights, together outlining a three-dimensional and dynamic front face. Regarding body dimensions, the Honda Civic measures 4649mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1416mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. In terms of the powertrain, the Honda Civic offers two engine options: a 1.0T and a 1.5T turbocharged engine. The 1.0T engine is a three-cylinder, while the 1.5T is a four-cylinder. For the transmission system, manual transmission models are equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and automatic transmission models come with a CVT continuously variable transmission.
The Honda Civic is commonly known as 'Siyu' in China, which is an interesting name derived from the transliteration of the English word 'Civic.' It sounds elegant yet down-to-earth. I remember it became famous right from its first generation in 1972, and now in its eleventh generation, it remains one of Honda's flagship models. Globally, it's called 'Civic,' but the translation varies slightly in different regions—for example, it's simply 'Civic' in the U.S., while in Taiwan, China, it's called 'Ximei.' It delivers strong performance while being fuel-efficient, especially the sportier feel from the ninth generation onward, making it a favorite among young people. In short, the name 'Siyu' has become deeply rooted in people's hearts, representing a perfect blend of reliability and style.
I often drive Honda cars, and in our circle, the Civic is simply called 'Civic'—a name that's concise and easy to remember. As a compact sedan, the Civic offers excellent handling, especially for flexible and convenient city driving. It has been sold in mainland China for many years, accumulating a large fan base. The name sounds poetic, evoking a sense of longing for distant places. Besides the standard version, there's also a hatchback model called the Civic Hatchback, which shares the same naming convention. Overall, it's a cost-effective choice.