h veneration of Honda Civics builds on SUCCESS | From page 31 in sync with the manual rack and pinion steering to produce a sur- prisingly stable ride and spirited handling. The manual transmission was obviously the most popular transmission choice but some people opted for the semi- automatic ‘‘Hondamatic”’ transmission, which required manual shifting of the gears (without a clutch). The all-new third-generation : Civic arrived in 1984 with a host _ of changes, including new 1.3- and 1.5-litre aluminum-block engines. Both engines featured a three- . valve-per-cylinder design, improv- ing the ‘engine’ s breathing, thus . increasing the power output to 68 hp and 83 hp, respectively. The most significant change, however, was the new clean shape. . The three-door hatch models were now shaped more like a sta-" tion wagon — with the roof ex- tending all the way to the rear be- fore meeting the near-vertical hatch. It did look somewhat utili- tarian but no one in the back seat ‘ complained about'the large knee . and headroom. - The efficient style and the huge increase in wheelbase (130 mm) and length (51 mm) helped the Civic hatchback reach a new level in interior space. "With improvements in both ‘front’ and rear suspension, the third-generation Civics were a real joy to toss around the corner. The price ranged from $6, 195 to "38, 295 This year, by the way, was the first year that the Civic CRX run- about joined the lineup. ” Sticking rigorously to Honda’s four-year cycle program, the fourth-generation Civic once again received major revisions and changes for the 1988 model year. : By now, the cheapest Civic was “ costing $8,995, and the most ex- pensive model ‘314, 495 (CRX Si). We're no longer talking about ‘cheap'cars here... “The three-door hatchbacks, four-door sedans, five-door sta- tion wagons, and three-door CRX coupes all sported a fresh, modern look. with aerodynamically friend- yy. flush headlights. “With fuel injection and 16-valve design, the new 1.5-litre fours pumped out 92 hp, while the ‘Jarger 1.6-litre engines set all new records with 105 hp. The 100 kph . {62 mph) sprint can now be reached in less than 10 seconds — a far ery from the first Civic models. : Last year, the fi fth-generation Civics arrived in the showrooms, again gaining more length, width, LN. Van driver ~ gets jail term A: 24-YEAR-OLD North Vancouver man was jailed recently for eight months in connection with two charges of driving while prohibited. Robert’ Edward Vesty pleaded guilty’ to the charges stemming from incidents that happened on June 4, 1992 and Sept. 17, 1992 in ‘North Vancouver City. Judge Jerome Paradis sentenced Vesty in. North Vancouver provin- cial’ court : on Wednesday, April . 28... Sy es ; 64 1984 was the first year that the Civic CRX runabout joined the lineup. 99 height, and weight. The latest Civic three-door hatch, for example, has gained ail together 338 mm in length and 230 kg in weight when compared to the 1973 models. No longer available in a station wagon, the all-new Civic lineup boasted excellent powertrain choices — including the fuel champ VX’s 1.5-litre with astonishing fuel economy (3.9 litres/100 km in highway) and the EX-V sedan’s 1.6-litre, with a surprising 125 hp." The engines installed in these two models, as well as in the Si hatchbacks, utilize Honda’s in- novative VTEC variabie valve tim- ing — a technology borrowed from the $80,000 Acura NSX. The latest of the Civic series also has an excellent front and - rear double-wishbone suspension, driver’s-side airbag, anti-lock brakes (on top models), and other changes too numerous to mention here. For ’93, Honda has expanded the Civic lineup by introducing an attractive coupe model and the handsome del Sol targa-top coupe. The price now ranges from 310,395 for the CX models all the way up to $19,275 for the top EX-V sedans equipped with various powered accessories. With a stylish shape and class- leading performance, the new , range of Honda Civic is ready to fight the competition for many more years to come. Keep reminding yourself: it’s not me they’ re staring at. It’ 5 my car. The new J3o by Infiniti. Its classic elegance is so striking it breaks the tymony of the wedge that has dominated automotive design lo these many years. But it is not just a pretty face. [t is also a beautiful example of ‘To that end, it comes with a patented “multi-link _ Midland Appliance Centre's Darcy Barron and John Shannon with Shelley Wiliams. NEWS ADVERTISER SAYS: hat, nc cing the the sale U ee Monday that the sale {r's fun working with ¥ Sincerely. 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