The FA5 Civic was produced from 2006-2011. It was the fifth generation of Honda's Civic model and was based on the Euro-spec Honda Civic. The major changes for the FA5 compared to its predecessor were an increase in size, more aggressive styling, and a more powerful engine.
The base engine for the FA5 was a 2.0L inline-four that produced 140 hp @ 6500 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque @ 4300 rpm. The engines were mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. For those looking for more performance, Honda offered a turbocharged version of the 2.0L engine in the Si trim that made 200 hp @ 7000 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque @2500 rpm. This engine was only available with a 6-speed manual transmission.
In terms of styling, the FA5 featured more aggressive lines than its predecessor with larger headlights and taillights. The wheelbase remained unchanged at 106 inches but overall length increased by almost four inches to 174 inches while width grew by just over an inch to 69 inches. Curb weight also increased slightly to around 2700 pounds depending on trim level and equipment choices