Which Japanese brand produces the Civic?

Honda is the Japanese brand that produces the Civic.

The Honda Civic is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1972. Honda introduced the first-generation Civic in July 1972, initially as a compact, front-wheel-drive model designed to provide useful interior space while keeping its exterior dimensions and running costs modest.

The timing helped the Civic succeed. The 1973 oil crisis increased demand for economical cars, while Honda’s CVCC engine, introduced in the 1970s, helped the company meet strict emissions standards in the United States without relying on the same emissions-control approach used by many competitors.

The Civic has appeared as a sedan, hatchback, coupe, wagon, and liftback across different generations and markets. Performance versions such as the Civic Si, SiR, and Type R can cause confusion because they are distinct trims or derivatives, not separate manufacturers. Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota make competing Japanese cars, but none produces the Civic.