Honda Civic Hatchback 4th Gen. 4th Generation Honda Civic 1988-1991 1988 1989 1990 1991 honda civic hatchback coupe sedan hatchback si and crx. The next-generation 11th gen Civics design is a great departure from the current generation.
The suspension had a radical re-configuration with what Honda called double-wishbone suspension on all four corners wheelbase was increased to 984 inches 250 cm and the body was redesigned with a lower hood line and more glass giving less drag. The third generation was released in September 1983 for the 1984 model year. New Honda Civic design cues revealed in patent images.
Hatchback Si and Type R models will follow.
Honda Civic Hatchback History. Honda stumbled a bit with the launch of the 2012 Civic which came to market with ho-hum styling and a spartan interior at a time when competitors were offering richer more enticing designs. The basic design seems to have cleaned up the third generation. The boxed rear end and quaint body style of the 4th-gen Civic immediately became a huge hit with the younger generation of the late 80sthe design has remained a favorite ever since.
