The ninth-generation Honda Civic is a range of compact cars (C-segment) manufactured by Honda between 2011 and 2016, replacing the eighth-generation Civic. It was launched in the North American market in April 2011, Europe in February 2012 and Asia-Pacific in early 2012. Four body styles were introduced throughout its production run, which are sedan, coupe, hatchback and a station wagon version marketed as the Civic Tourer. The latter two make up for the European-market Civic range, which was produced in Swindon, United Kingdom, and received a completely different design and smaller exterior size. The hatchback version forms a basis for a Civic Type R (FK2) model, which was released later in 2015.

Apart from the 750-unit limited run Civic Type R, versions of the ninth-generation Civic were not sold in Japan, creating a seven-year absence in the market until the release of the tenth-generation Civic in Japan in 2017. However, the ninth-generation Civic sedan was temporarily produced in Japan for exports in early 2012 due to suspended production in the Ayutthaya plant as the result of 2011 Thailand floods.

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Sedan/coupe (FB1–6, FG3–4; 2011)

In May 2010, a Honda executive stated that the ninth-generation Civic was to be delayed into 2011 because of changing market conditions and tougher fuel economy and emissions regulations. On 13 December 2010, Honda unveiled a sketch of the new ninth generation Civic which was described as "energetic, sleek and aerodynamic." Both coupe and sedan concepts for the North American market were shown in January 2011. The production version of the ninth-generation North American Civic based on the revealed concepts went on sale in April 2011.

For markets outside North America, the Civic sedan received an altered styling as it is the case with the eighth-generation Civic. The styling debuted in China in October 2011, featuring redesigned front end, headlight clusters, rear trunk panel, redesigned centre console, as well as updated seats. It was also presented in Brazil in November 2011, and Thailand in March 2012, while it was sold in Australia from March 2012, and Europe in June 2012.

The vehicle features an all-new sheet metal, with a longer hood but still a familiar profile—Honda calls it the "one-motion" design. The new model is slightly smaller and lighter than the outgoing models. The Civic was originally planned to become bigger, but after the global crisis in 2008, Honda wanted to make the car smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient, while increasing space inside.

Honda CEO Takanobu Ito explained that the ninth-generation Civic was developed during the 2008 financial crisis, which led the company to believe that consumers would be willing to forego upscale content and quality in new vehicles as long as they were fuel efficient and affordable. The decision backfired, as rival automakers increased the quality and feature content of their compact vehicles around the same time, pushing sales of Civic rivals such as the Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra to new heights in the US. Following negative response from journalists and decreasing sales figures, Ito took responsibility for the vehicle's abysmal performance in the US.

North America After the coupe and sedan prototype model for the North American market were showcased on 10 January 2011, at the North American International Auto Show, the production version went on sale on 20 April 2011, for the 2012 model year. Petrol, hybrid and natural gas variants were offered. The petrol-engine lineup included a sedan and coupe. Both of them were also offered in Si performance versions.

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Coupe

Petrol (DX, LX, EX and EX-L), hybrid and natural gas variants were offered. The non-hybrid petrol-engined lineup included a sedan and coupe, and Si (sport injected) performance versions were available as coupe and sedan.

Honda also released the Civic HF sedan, a model with aerodynamic and fuel efficiency enhancements which revived the "HF" moniker last used for the 1991 CRX HF. It featured a Honda R18 1.8 L inline-four engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission like the regular gas-powered models, but was tuned so that it returned . It came with 15-inch alloy wheels with low rolling-resistance tires that reduce rolling resistance by 20%, additional underbody covers, a rear decklid spoiler and keyless entry with a security alarm. This resulted in a 4% improvement in aerodynamic performance. The Civic GX NGV (Natural Gas Vehicle) has been available since late 2011.

The "two-tier" instrument panel from the previous generation saw a significant redesign. All models (except for the base model DX) come with an Intelligent Multi-Informational Display (iMID), situated on the enlarged upper tier and to the right of the digital speedometer. The 5-inch colour LCD screen replaces the trip computer below the analog tachometer on the lower tier while integrating information of the vehicle with that from compatible personal electronics and steering wheel controls. It displays information such as current odometer and trip mileage, time and date, fuel economy, audio system, climate control information, and more. The Maintenance Minder now includes interval reminders for scheduled maintenance, such as air filter, cabin pollen filter, tire rotations, drive belt inspections as well as an oil change reminder.

Honda's Eco Assist technology, introduced earlier on the Insight, is added to most models (except Si), and becomes the first petrol-only powered Honda to employ such technology in North America. It is an information system to help the driver adopt a more fuel-efficient driving style, and is proven to improve fuel economy by about 10% for Honda's hybrid vehicles in Japan by providing visual feedback to promote or confirm efficient driving.

All Civic models have better fuel economy in the U.S. EPA ratings, by as much as 8% on the highway for models with an automatic transmission compared to 2011 versions. Two versions achieve (17.54 km/L) or above in U.S. government testing. Aerodynamics and weight reduction play important role in fuel economy improvement: aero parts are placed under the engine bay, fuel tank, and the rear underbody to enhance airflow; front spoiler and strakes ahead of tires direct airflow around the wheel wells; there is a new flat underfloor; resulting in 3.4% lower coefficient of drag. Increase use of high-strength steel to 55% on the sedan (56% for the coupe) from 50% contributes to a 7% reduction in body weight. The electric power steering system is lighter by 1.3 kg (2.9 lb); the front subframe is lighter by 1.7 kg (3.7 lb); a thinner-walled fuel tank saves 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) and a laser-welded exhaust silencer that is 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) lighter. As a result, the LX trim with an automatic transmission is almost 50 lb (23 kg) lighter. On the other hand, for the 2012 sedan, passenger volume is increased by 3.8 ft³ (108 L) to 94.7 ft³ (2682 L), with three more inches of elbowroom in the front and about two more inches of legroom in the back. The piston assembly was the source of the most significant losses in an engine. To reduce friction loss in the engine, pistons in the 1.8 litre engine have a molybdenum treatment applied in a polka-dot pattern.

A HF model, the most fuel-efficient petrol-only powered Civic in the lineup, gets (17.54 km/L) under EPA highway test cycle, compares with (15.38 km/L) for previous generation, increasing the combined fuel economy rating to (14.08 km/L).

The Civic hybrid, with a larger 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that produces 90 hp and 97 lb ft of torque and a lithium-ion battery, is rated at in combined city and highway EPA test cycle, an improvement of over the previous generation hybrid. A new stronger electric motor produces 23 hp and 78 lb ft of torque. The new lithium-ion battery is lighter and more powerful compared with the nickel-metal hydride one in previous model. Both the Civic HF and Civic Hybrid models have improved aerodynamics.

Other petrol-only powered Civic sedans and coupes get in highway tests, an improvement of over previous generation, and for city driving. The Civic GX natural gas model will have a 7% improvement in fuel economy. The above models are also equipped with the Honda ECO Assist technology.

Si The ninth-generation Civic Si was available as a coupe and as a sedan. It is powered by a new 2.4-litre K-Series (K24Z7) inline-four engine which has increased displacement through longer piston stroke than the K20Z3 from the eighth generation Civic Si, yet the K24Z7 retains the 11.0:1 compression used in the K20Z3. It produces and of torque. Honda retuned the exhaust system in early 2014, increasing the output to and of torque.

The redline of the K24Z7 is 7,000 rpm with a fuel cut at 7,200 rpm. A 6-speed manual transmission with a helical LSD (Limited Slip Differential) was offered as the only available transmission option for the Civic Si. The wing spoilers are different from the 8th generation, and the interior of the car received slight updates with the addition of a rev limit indicator and a power meter displayed in the new i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display). Sway bars have been changed to F18mm/R15mm from the F28mm/R17mm in eighth generation. The chassis is also more rigid, and the curb weight is slightly lower than the eighth generation. The Civic Si achieves an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of , an increase of .

In 2012, Honda recalled 50,000 2012 Civics because the process required during assembly to seat the driver's side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed.

Other markets Chinese models went on sale on 29 October 2011. Early models include a choice of two engines: 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre; 5-speed manual (1.8 EXi), 5-speed automatic (1.8 EXi, 1.8 VTi) or 5-speed tiptronic transmission (2.0 Type-S) and navigation system for 1.8 VTi and 2.0 Type-S.

Starting from September 2015, models for the Turkish market were available with factory converted LPG version with the commencement of a new LPG-only assembly line in Honda's Turkey plant. Turkish models had been available with dealer-installed LPG conversion since 2011.

In Pakistan, Honda Atlas launched the ninth generation Civic in mid-September 2012 for the 2013 model year.

In the Philippines, the ninth generation Civic was initially launched in early 2012 and was initially launched in one sole variant, 1.8 EXi, paired to a 5 Speed Automatic. Due to the Thailand floods, both the Honda CR-V of the same year and the Honda Civic were being imported from Honda's Assembly Plant in Saitama and Suzuka, respectively. A little later, production moved to the Thailand plant, giving the Philippines the full lineup. Consisting of 1.8 S MT/AT, 1.8 E AT, 1.8 EXi AT, 2.0 EL AT. By 2014, HCPI updated the Civic, dropping the EXi, as well as the MT options, and giving the E a Modulo bodykit while the EL gets a Mugen kit, leaving the 1.8 S as the sole trim level with no special bodykit. All AT models are paired to a 5 Speed Automatic, and depending on the year model and trim level, have paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The only MT model was paired to a 5 Speed Manual transmission.

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North America

2013 model year Reviews of the 2012 Civic were generally lackluster, with many reviewers citing as drawbacks the car's cheap interior materials, along with worsened driving dynamics and insubstantial exterior styling changes from the previous generation. Consumer Reports went so far as to remove the 2012 Civic from its 'Recommended' list of compact cars, which the vehicle had been on for many years. In addition to Consumer Reviews, Edmunds reported issues with excessive wind noise, cheap interior plastics, and a small trunk.