This is a rare 2004 Honda Civic SiR. This car is being offered for sale to serious car enthusiasts who recognize the value of this vehicle as a collectible. Only a limited number of this particular model was produced, and only a select number were made available to Canada.
The US (Si) and the Canadian EP3 Civic (SiR) were marketed as the North American version of the European EP3 Honda Civic Type R. Unlike other generations of the Civic SiR, this one was not produced in Canada or the United States, and it does not share a body style or interior with the USDM Civic. Instead, the 2002-05 Civic SiR is manufactured in Swindon, England, and exported to Canada and the United States. The SiR was the only trim available for the hatchback style in Canada and the United States.
The Civic SiR returned to form as a hatchback, after having been sold only as a coupé in the previous generation. The body shape of this model was based on the "New Bullet-Form" concept. The interior layout also distinguished itself from other Civic SiR generations with a dash-mounted shifter.
The seventh generation Civic SiR adopted the K-series K20A3 engine used in the Acura RSX base model rated at 160 bhp with a redline of 6,800 rpm and as a result saw a 20 percent increase in torque. A new front suspension allowed for a tighter turning radius.
Features of this generation 2004 SiR include: Dash mounted shifter, 16 inch wheels, air conditioning, electronic power steering, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio, CD player, clock, cruise control, cloth bucket seats, 4 interior cup holders, center console, and folding rear seats.
The EP3's uniquely rare body style in the U.S., having been designed for the Japanese and European markets, has significantly more distinct lighting than most North American designs. The 2004 and 2005 models have dual separate high and low beam headlights, individual parking lights in the headlight housings, amber turn signals, amber side fender turn signals, four individual side markers at all corners, and the ability to shut off all lights while driving.
The 2004–05 models received minor revisions. Cosmetic changes included revised headlight (dual bulb setup) and taillight designs and standard side skirts. The suspension was updated with a change from 4 lug to 5 lug bolt pattern, a larger rear sway bar, and a change from 15-inch wheels to 16-inch wheels. The interior received more silver accents in place of the chrome ones.
The EP3 Civic SiR hatchback bodyshell is also used for the second generation Civic Type R which was sold only in Europe and Japan.
