So, EM or EX?
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So, EM or EX?
So which is it? Do I have a Civic EX or a Civic EM? I've been seeing it called an EM in mags recently and on the forum a bit too, but what the hell does it mean? not that I know what EX stands for either, but its what I'm used to. Which is technically correct?
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Rep Power: 0 Both are correct. EX refers to the trim level, EM refers to the generation. We all (most of us anyway) have EM civics, but you and I have EX's, some have LX's, etc.
The EX has the VTEC-E 1.7Liter SOHC engine, whereas the LX and DX are non-VTEC, if I'm not mistaken (the HX is VTEC as well). The EX also comes standard with A/C, power moonroof, colored mirrors and door handles, and a couple of other goodies. You can't tell the difference between two EM civics from a distance, but you should be able to tell the difference between the EM (7th Gen) and EK (6th Gen) civic from any distance.
Good question, haven't heard that one asked in a while. . .
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The EX has the VTEC-E 1.7Liter SOHC engine, whereas the LX and DX are non-VTEC, if I'm not mistaken (the HX is VTEC as well). The EX also comes standard with A/C, power moonroof, colored mirrors and door handles, and a couple of other goodies. You can't tell the difference between two EM civics from a distance, but you should be able to tell the difference between the EM (7th Gen) and EK (6th Gen) civic from any distance.
Good question, haven't heard that one asked in a while. . .
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Rep Power: 0 from what I remember em1 and em2 (or something like that)are 6th and 7th gen chassis codes,.......Neomagus, knows,....I could be wrong though[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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I thought the 6th gen was an EK Civic, not an EL? and yeah, HX does have VTEC, but I believe it's VTEC-E and geared more towards economy than performance, though the VTEC on the EX helps fuel economy as well.
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92-95 = EG
96-00 = EK
01+ = EM
Honda Civic
US Badging
Hx(economy car with CVT tranny),
Dx, Lx, EX,Si(DOHC)
Honda Civic
Canadian/Japan
Dx, Lx, Si, SiR(DOHC)
Acura (Civic chassis with different head and tailights)basically a top of the line Civic with the exterior changes
98-00 1.6 EL
01+ 1.7 EL
US Si is supposed to be SiR like in Japan and Canada
92-95 = EG
96-00 = EK
01+ = EM
Honda Civic
US Badging
Hx(economy car with CVT tranny),
Dx, Lx, EX,Si(DOHC)
Honda Civic
Canadian/Japan
Dx, Lx, Si, SiR(DOHC)
Acura (Civic chassis with different head and tailights)basically a top of the line Civic with the exterior changes
98-00 1.6 EL
01+ 1.7 EL
US Si is supposed to be SiR like in Japan and Canada
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92-95 = EG
96-00 = EK
01+ = EM
Honda Civic
US Badging
Hx(economy car with CVT tranny),
Dx, Lx, EX,Si(DOHC)
Honda Civic
Canadian/Japan
Dx, Lx, Si, SiR(DOHC)
Acura (Civic chassis with different head and tailights)basically a top of the line Civic with the exterior changes
98-00 1.6 EL
01+ 1.7 EL
US Si is supposed to be SiR like in Japan and Canada >>
you sure we have DOHC? last time i checked, we all had SOHC
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How the hell are you Ultimate member if you didn't know SiR/ (US Si) is DOHC
Yes i know our cars are SOHC it's pretty obvious... unless amzingly one day i find a B series or K series under the hood...
How the hell are you Ultimate member if you didn't know SiR/ (US Si) is DOHC
Yes i know our cars are SOHC it's pretty obvious... unless amzingly one day i find a B series or K series under the hood...
