My Mom used to own a Honda Civic. That was in the old days when it was like a subcompact. Nowadays it's larger and more upmarket.
Neat! Did you like the car? What features does it have?
The original Civic appeared in 1972 and was a two-door car. Later that year it evolved to being a three-door hatchback (that's what my Mom had).
Wow! So it seems like it has evolved over the years. I'm guessing Honda has sold millions of Civics!
I would say so - they're excellent cars. They were initially known for being fuel-efficient and good for the environment. Today's models are more about performance and sportiness.
Interesting, so do you think Honda Civics have become more popular? Fuel efficiency and performance are so important nowadays!
They certainly are important factors. Honda originally planned to make the car bigger but, after the collapse of Lehman Brothers the company wanted to make the Civic lighter and more fuel efficient.
I didn't know that! It definitely comes off as a smaller lightweight vehicle.