Engine- 1.6 Liter DOHC Inline 4
Chassis- Front engine/ Front Wheel Drive
Suspension- F/R double wishbone
US- 1992-1995
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Car
    Following the EF series, the EG retained all of the Civic's characteristics. Light weight, Fwd, high revving engine, and good value. The civic formula has always been to be economical, and this is the idea of all civics today. Been economical doesn't  necessarily mean boring. The Civic SiR carried a DOHC 1.6 Liter that become a bench mark for it's time. Producing 160 HP and seemingly limitless revs, it made the EG6 more than just a commuter car. While not producing the most HP per liter for it's time, the power was much more usable than that of the Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg's 175 PS

    The North American version of the EG6 SiR is the Civic SI. De-tuned in every aspect,  the civic became more of an economy than anything else. The 1.6 liter SOHC made 127 hp. While still able to motivate the light weight hatchback, it lack the high rpm punch of the DOHC. Disc brakes on all four corners are standard.  Double wishbones suspension is good, but does not seem to have a big advantage over struts in this package. The suspension even more susceptible to understeer than the SiR. Even though the North American version might be softer, it still retains the basis for a fast hatch.

Driving
    When driving a stock EG Si, it is becomes very apparent that it is no sports car. Very heavy understeer at turn in and power understeer seems impossible to drive around. Soft springs and chassis make the car feel less than stable. Interior is comfortable, but nothing special and controls arrangements are classic Honda. Interior is good for a car in this price range and is very easy to live with. Although it's nimble natural can be felt, the car still feels very economy.

    While the North American version may lack some of the Japanese car's most exciting characteristics, the potential to build a very fast hatchback are there. Suspension modifications, engine modifications or a complete swap, turns the civic into a very respectable car. The DOHC B16As are available in the used variety and for a decent price and really make the top of the line EG what it was supposed to be. The big weaknesses that remain are front weight bias, as in any FWD, and soft chassis. A good roll cage help stiffen the chassis, but it is best to avoid overly stiff suspension on ruff pavement. Acceleration is good at high rpm and the DOHC is unbelievably smooth when approaching redline. Grip is good, but even when modified, understeer is the dominate characteristic.

Opinion
    EG is a great base for learning all the nuances of building a car for sports driving. Power train and drive train are very reliable and the body can take beating. It's predictable nature and incredible after market support make this one of the best cars for all skill levels.