Introduction
The 1996 Honda Civic is available in eight models: DX, LX, and EX 4-door sedans; DX, HX and EX 2-door coupes; and CX and DX 2-door hatchbacks. Redesigned for 1996, all models come standard with dual airbags, reclining bucket seats and tinted glass. An anti-lock brake system (ABS) is standard on the EX sedan, and optional on the LX sedan and EX coupe. The HX coupe, new for 1996, has a VTEC-E engine that produces 115 horsepower while providing up to 45 mpg. The HX is also available with a unique Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
