Honda Civic/Honda Ballade (ED/EF/EF). 1987–91 (prod. unknown). 3- and 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1187, 1343, 1396, 1493, 1590 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1590, 1595 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Sleeker development of AG, with rounder shape and larger in most dimensions, and nicknamed ‘Grand Civic’ in Japan. Designed around a flounder shape—Japanese designers were inspired by natural forms at this time—with same body styles as before. Wagon still named Shuttle. Large range: sports, luxury and 4WD models. Minor mid-term changes 1989, with VTEC engine following for SiR model, identifiable with bonnet bulge, and quite the hot hatch at the time. Also built in South Africa, with Ballade badge.

Manufacturing locations: Suzuka, Japan; East Liberty, Ohio, USA; South Africa

Marque: Honda | Models: Honda Civic, Honda Ballade | Predecessor: Honda Civic (1983–7) | Successor: Honda Civic (1991–5)