Civic production reaches 15 million

Total Civic Series Production Reaches 15 Million UnitsTotal Civic Series

Production Reaches 15 Million Units

Tokyo, March 31, 2003 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that as of March

2003, worldwide cumulative production of its Civic series reached 15 million

units.

Based on a new concept that defied the common norms at a time motorization was

experiencing significant levels of expansion, the Civic has been one of Honda's

key models since it was released as a two-box front wheel-drive model in July

1972. Its superior driving performance, fuel economy, safety and environmental

performance, together with its spacious interior, have contributed to its

favorable reception in car markets around the world. The Civic is currently sold

in approximately 160 countries.

The current Civic is the seventh generation and Honda has continued to introduce

new advanced technologies into successive Civic models. Among these technologies

were the low emission CVCC engine, the first engine to satisfy the requirements

of the Muskier Act of the U.S., the world's most stringent exhaust emissions

standards at the time; the V-TEC engine featuring variable valve timing and

electronic lift control, which brought improved efficiency to the internal

combustion engine; and the Honda Multi Matic S.

In June 1998, the Civic GX, Honda's natural gas vehicle, was added to the Civic

lineup, and in December 2001 the Civic Hybrid made its debut. The Civic series

continues to be highly regarded , as illustrated by the many awards it has

consistently won both in Japan and overseas.

Honda started production of the Civic at its Suzuka factory in June 1972 and

gradually expanded production worldwide, beginning with Indonesia in 1975. At

present, Honda produces approximately 600,000 Civics per year (based on 2002

figure) in a total of 11 countries including North and South America, Europe and

Asia.

< Worldwide Civic production sites > As of March 2003

Country            Site                                                 Production model

Japan              Suzuka factory                               Civic 5 door, 4 door, Civic Hybrid

U.S.                  Honda of America                        Civic 4 door, 2 door, Civic GX

                         Mfg., Inc.

                         (East Liberty Auto Plant)

Canada           Honda Canada, Inc.                     Civic 4 door

Brazil                Honda Automoveis do

                          Brazil, Ltda.                                    Civic 4 door

U.K.                  Honda of the U.K.

                          Mfg., Ltd.Civic                                 5 door, 3 door

Turkey               Honda Turkyie. A.S                      Civic 4 door

Thailand           Honda Automobile

                           (Thailand) Co., Ltd.                      Civic 4 door

Malaysia           Honda Malaysia (Sdn) Bhd.       Civic 4 door

Indonesia         P.T. Honda Prospect Motor       Civic 4 door

Philippines       Honda Cars Philippines Inc.    Civic 4 door

Pakistan            Honda Atlas Cars

                           (Pakistan) Ltd.                               Civic 4 door

Publicity materials and photographs of the Civic will be available at the

following URL as of March 31, 2003: http://www.honda.co.jp/PR/

(The site is intended exclusively for the use of journalists.)