The Good Old Days
Several years back, the 1975 Honda Civic CVCC became the first vehicle to pass the emissions requirements of the Clean Air Act without using a catalytic converter.
The Good New Days
The 2010 Civic features technological achievements that are every bit as impressive as its predecessor’s. Today's Civic Coupe sports a 1.8-liter engine that provides exceptional fuel economy (25 mpg city/36 mpg highway)[1], and qualifies as an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2)[2].
[1] 25 city/36 hwy/29 combined mpg for automatic transmission models. Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[2] ULEV-2 rated by California Air Resources Board (CARB).
