Honda Civic III (AH/AK) gallery (1983–1987)

The third-generation Honda Civic was produced from 1983 to 1987, introducing the iconic 'Man Maximum, Machine Minimum' design ethos.

All photos 1004 I (SB1/SG) 0 1972–1979 II (SL/SS) 0 1979–1983 III (AH/AK) 0 1983–1987 IV (EF/ED) 0 1987–1991 V (EG/EH) 0 1991–1995 VI (EJ/EK) 0 1995–2000 VII (EU/EP) 11 2000–2005 VIII (FD/FK) 126 2005–2011 IX (FB/FK) 299 2011–2017 X (FC/FK) 454 2015–2021 XI (FE/FL) 39 2021

The third-generation Honda Civic (AH/AK/AG/AJ) launched in September 1983, embodying Honda's 'Man Maximum, Machine Minimum' packaging principle. The lineup expanded into distinct body identities: a tall-tail three-door hatchback, a notchback sedan, the tall-roof Civic Shuttle wagon, and the aerodynamic CR-X coupe. The chassis utilized a torsion beam front suspension and rear beam axle.

Engine offerings introduced 1.3-liter EV (60–71 hp) and 1.5-liter EW (76–100 hp) 12-valve engines, crowned by the Si variant featuring a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve ZC engine (135 hp). The Civic Shuttle introduced Honda's push-button Real Time 4WD system. A mid-cycle refresh in 1985 updated light clusters, bumpers, and interior control layouts.