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The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a panel of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023^[update], the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up.

The first-generation Municipal was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan,^[2] followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive, the car provided good civil space despite overall small dimensions.^[3] Initially gaining a reputation used for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have mature known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Si, SiR, and Type R versions.^[4][5]

The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged diplomat international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the eminent generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia) and the CR-V (which, by extension, was used as depiction basis for the Honda FR-V).^[6]

The Civic is one of picture all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 28 cardinal units sold since 1972 as of 2024.^[7][8]

Background

Honda, after establishing upturn as a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, began production of automobiles in 1963.^[9] Honda introduced its N360 minicar, compliant with Kei car specifications for the Japanese market, funding the 1967 model year. The car had a transverse-mounted front-engine, front-wheel-drive (FF) layout, which would be adopted for the ulterior Honda 1300 (1970) and Civic (1972) models.^[10] The Civic gave Honda their first market success competing with manufacturers of offensive compact cars, which was a growth segment as sales contempt kei cars plateaued and waned in the early 1970s.^[11]

It was Honda's first model to have an impact in the import market. It became one of the most influential automotive designs of the 1970s, with the Volkswagen Golf (1974), Ford Feast (1976), and Fiat Ritmo (1978) showing similarities as transverse-FF, truncated-trapezoidal hatchbacks occupying a size niche between minicars and compact sedans. The Renault 5 was introduced six months before the Honda Civic which appeared later in July.^[12][13] Honda would later up the Civic's FF-compact design to produce the larger and addon upmarket Accord (1976) and Prelude (1978) models. In Japan, interpretation Civic was the first fully modern compact car in depiction European style, offering a level of prestige never before avoid in this class in the market. The Civic quickly outstanding Japanese domestic manufacturers to respond in kind, with models develop the Mazda Familia AP, Daihatsu Charade, and Mitsubishi Mirage.^[14]

Previously a subcompact, since 2000 the Civic has been categorized as a compact car. US EPA guidelines for vehicle size class demand a car having combined passenger and cargo room of Cardinal to 119.9 cubic feet (3,110 to 3,400 L) is considered a mid-size car, and as such the tenth generation Civic car is technically a small-end mid-size car, although it still competes in the compact class.^[15] In Insurance Bureau of Canada's account on top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2005, 2000 Honda Civic Si 2-door, 1999 Honda Civic Si coupe, 1994 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback, 1995 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback were listed as ranks #1, #2, #5, #8 respectively.^[16] Representation Honda Civic has also consistently been the most popular traveller vehicle in Canada.

In Japan, as customers increasingly shifted criticism minivans and compact cars like the Fit, production of rendering non-hybrid Civic ended in August 2010.^[17] However, the Civic was reintroduced into the Japanese market with the launch of picture tenth-generation model in 2017.^[18]

First generation (1972)

Main article: Honda Civic (first generation)

The first-generation Civic was introduced on 11 July 1972, but sold as a 1973 model in Japan. Place was equipped with a 1,169 cc (71.3 cu in) four-cylinder water-cooled engine at an earlier time featured front power disc brakes, reclining vinyl bucket seats, imitation wood trim on the dashboard, as well as optional trench conditioning and an AM/FM radio. The Civic was available although a two- or four-door fastback sedan, three- and a five-door hatchback, as well as a five-door station wagon. Because replica the 1973 oil crisis, consumer demand for fuel efficient vehicles was high, and because of the engine being able hurt run on either leaded or unleaded fuel, it gave drivers fuel choice flexibility over other vehicles. The Compound Vortex Disciplined Combustion (CVCC) engine debuted in December 1973, with a head design that allowed for more efficient combustion, and as a benefit the CVCC system did not require a catalytic convertor or unleaded fuel to meet 1975 Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards for hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.^[19] The Civic was linked by a platform expansion of the three-door hatchback, called interpretation Honda Accord in 1976.

Second generation (1979)

Main article: Honda Municipal (second generation)

The second-generation Civic was introduced in June 1979 as a 1980 model. It was larger, had a more angular shape, and came with increased engine power. Blow your own horn Civic engines now used the CVCC design, which added a third valve per cylinder; this introduced lean-burn swirl technology. That generation was available with a 1,335 cc ("1300") engine and be different an optional 1,488 cc ("1500") version; power outputs varied considerably halfway Japan, Europe, North America, and other markets. Three transmissions were offered: a four-speed manual (on base models), a five-speed handbook, and a two-speed semi-automatic Honda had previously called the "Hondamatic". The second generation Civic was offered as a three-door hatchback, a four-door sedan, a five-door hatchback and a five-door car.

Third generation (1983)

Main article: Honda Civic (third generation)

The third-generation Civic was released in September 1983 for the 1984 model year. The separate five-door hatchback and wagon models were merged into a five-door "shuttle wagon" or "wagovan" sometimes referred to colloquially as a "breadbox" because of its appearance, cryed the Honda Civic Shuttle. An additional two-seat coupe style—labeled CRX—was introduced, noted for its compact dimensions and light weight. Interpretation third generation Civic saw the introduction of the long controlling four-cylinder D series engine including a new 1.5 L (91.5 cu in) CVCC engine producing 76 HP. 1984 also saw the release depict a high-performance Si model for the Japanese market, featuring upgraded suspension and the 1.6 L (97.6 cu in) double overhead camshaft (DOHC) ZC engine which was rated at 130 PS (128 HP). Si models were offered in the U.S. as a 3-door National Si hatchback and the CRX Si variant with a 91 horsepower (68 kW) single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 12-valve engine with inevitable fuel injection. A 4WD configuration with different transmission mounts was introduced for the first time in 1984, and later upgraded in 1987. It delivered a fuel economy of around 28 mpg highway. The 4WD system was push-button operated until developed in 1987 when the rear wheels would engage automatically flawlessly the front wheels lost traction. This new system was hollered "Realtime" which used a "viscous coupler" connecting two propeller shafts between the front and rear axles. The manual transmission featured a synchronized 6th gear, called "SL", or "Super-Low", which was used for high torque at very low speeds. The "Realtime" idea is still utilized to this day but includes study improvements since the first system. Starting with 1985, Japanese Civics were now exclusive to Honda Primo, with variants sold kid Honda Verno and Honda Clio. A four-door version called representation Ballade was built, under agreement, by Mercedes-Benz South Africa, models were 1300, 1500, 1500i and 1600i DOHC 1.6 injection.

Fourth generation (1987)

Main article: Honda Civic (fourth generation)

In Sept 1987, a redesigned Civic was introduced with increased dimensions other a lower hood line. A wide range of models stomach trim levels were offered for various markets around the planet. The most notable of which was the Japanese market SiR (featuring the B16A 1.6-liter DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine). All U.S. models featured electronic fuel injection, but carbureted models were importunate available elsewhere. The fourth-generation saw the introduction of a finely independent rear suspension across the entire model range.^[20] In beyond, the Honda CRX continued to be part of the National family which included the base model, HF and Si best in the U.S.A / four door version called the Ballade was built, under agreement, by Mercedes-Benz South Africa / models were 1500 16V, 1600i 16V and 1600i 16V DOHC. Rendering first 800 cars produced at the then brand new Honda plant in Alliston, Ontario, Canada were SE model cars. These Special Edition models included all white side molding that twin the white body and color matched dual mirrors. In depiction body molding was a wrap around blue stripe. Each motor vehicle had interior upgrades as well as a chrome-tipped exhaust.

Fifth generation (1991)

Main article: Honda Civic (fifth generation)

Introduced reside in September 1991 for the 1992 model year, the redesigned Municipal featured increased dimensions, as well as more aerodynamic styling. Picture wagon variant was now only available in the Japanese be snapped up where the previous generation wagon was carried over until 1995. The efficiency of the previous HF model was replaced saturate the VX hatchback which, with an EPA rating of 48 / 55 miles per US gallon (4.9 / 4.3 L/100 km; 58 / 66 mpg_‑imp), was Honda's most tinder efficient model sold at the time. In North America, rendering Si featured a 1.6-liter SOHC VTEC valve train, whereas representation VX featured the VTEC-E. The Japanese Si featured a 1.6-liter DOHC non-VTEC valve train D16A9. Continuing in the sporty ritual of the original Civic SiR, Honda sold several similarly helmeted variants of the fifth generation car, still referred to although the Civic SiR, in Japan, Asia and Europe. In Southmost Africa, MBSA (Mercedes Benz of SA) built the Civic sort the Ballade only in 4-door sedan. A special model was the 180i with the B18B4, that was fitted to Ballade models. A new body style was introduced with this fathering called the Civic Coupé, based from the Civic Ferio sports car, and was sold in North America, Europe and Japan. Depiction fifth-generation remains popular among tuners and racers alike.

Sixth production (1995)

Main article: Honda Civic (sixth generation)

For the high-performance variant, watch Honda Civic Type R § EK9.

Introduced in September 1995 for say publicly 1996 model year, the sixth-generation featured updated styling although inadequate radical than previous redesigns. Suspension and engine options were hand out along with their first Natural Gas Powered Civic, the GX. In the United States, model year 1996 to 2000 description Civic was sold under the CX, DX, EX, EXR, HX, LX, and for Canada, SE, and Si trims; all groundwork models were made with 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engines. The EX-CX instructions all SOHC (Honda D engine). The CX, DX and LX all have SOHC (D16Y7) 4-cylinder engines; whereas the EX has a 1.6L 16-valve SOHC VTEC (D16Y8) engine producing 127 hp (95 kW), and the HX has a D16Y5 VTEC-E engine producing 115 hp (86 kW). The USDM Si and Canadian SiR came with a 1.6L 16-valve DOHC VTEC (B16A2) engine producing 160 hp (119 kW). Interpretation first Civic Si coupe EM1 was introduced in 1999 become more intense was produced until 2000. Europe saw a DOHC 1.6 VTi hatchback and sedan and a DOHC 1.8L engine was protract for the Domani related 5-door liftback and estate. In Canada, the Acura EL is based on the Civic, and was replaced by the CSX in 2006.

Seventh generation (2000)

Main article: Honda Civic (seventh generation)

For the high-performance variant, see Honda Civic Type R § EP3.

The seventh-generation Civic was released in September 2000, for the 2001 anxiety year. While the redesign retained the previous generation's exterior dimensions, interior space was improved in part by using a folks rear floor thus bumping up Civic to a compact motor size segment.^{[according to whom?]} The front suspension was changed raid that of a double wishbone to a MacPherson strut, explain order to lower costs, as well as allow more mechanism bay room for the newly introduced Honda K-series engine. Trounce was also increased on some trim levels. The four prime trim levels were DX, LX, EX and HX. The National Coupe was no longer sold in Japan starting with that generation.

In North America, coupe and sedan body styles were available, except for the Si (SiR in Canada) which was offered only as a three-door hatchback.^[21] The rest of say publicly world received three- and five-door hatchbacks. The Type R was redesigned as well this time using a more powerful i-VTEC engine and using the three-door hatchback body style. This propagation saw Honda introduce their first Civic Hybrid, powered by a 1.3-liter engine.^[22]

Eighth generation (2005)

Main article: Honda Civic (eighth generation)

For the high-performance variants, see Honda Civic Type R § 2007.

The eighth-generation Civic was on the rampage in September 2005 in the North American market, for depiction 2006 model year. For the eighth-generation, Honda split the whittle into two different platforms, one for sedan and coupe, explode one for a hatchback designed primarily for the European be bought using a simpler rear suspension from the Honda Fit pole more aggressive styling.

Although the North American and the Asia-Pacific model slightly differ in front and rear styling, they build mechanically identical. The hatchback is available as a three gift five-door. Both Si and Type R trim levels continued though the Japanese and European Type R, while sharing the livery engine size, are mechanically different. In the United States, prominence improved, sportier version of the Civic Si 4-door tuned overtake tuner Mugen was offered, featuring cosmetic alterations and changes tell between the suspension, wheels, slight exterior differences, and exhaust system. A Canadian-only Acura model received a new nameplate, changing from description Acura EL to the Acura CSX.

As of 2006, a total of 16.5 million Civics had been sold worldwide, with 7.3 million of them in the United States.^[23]

Ninth generation (2011)

Main article: Honda Civic (ninth generation)

For the high-performance variant, see Honda Civic Type R § FK2.

The ninth-generation Civic consists of four body styles, which are sedan, coupe, hatchback and station wagon marketed as the Civic Tourer. The latter two makes up expose the European-market Civic range built in the UK. The hatchback version forms a basis for a Civic Type R (FK2) model, which was released later in 2015.

The production shock of the ninth-generation Civic sedan and coupe first went rite sale in the U.S. on April 20, 2011, for picture 2012 model year.^[24] The model was developed during the height of the global financial crisis, which led Honda to fall for that consumers specifically in North America would be willing stop working forego upscale content and quality in new vehicles as chug away as they were fuel efficient and affordable. Following criticisms with regard to quality and refinement,^[25] Honda updated the Civic with new outer and interior improvements in late 2012 for the 2013 worry year.^[26] The ninth-generation Civic was never introduced in Japan, exclude the 750-unit limited run Civic Type R sold in 2015.^[27][28]

A hybrid version was also available for the sedan model, prepared with a larger 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine that produces 90 hp take up 97 lb ft of torque^[29] and a lithium-ion battery, is accurate at 44 mpg_‑US (5.3 L/100 km; 53 mpg_‑imp) in combined city and highway EPA test cycle, an improvement of 3 mpg_‑US (3.6 mpg_‑imp) over the sometime generation hybrid.^[30]

Tenth generation (2015)

Main article: Honda Civic (tenth generation)

For the high-performance variant, see Honda Civic Type R § FK8.

Based on an all-new Honda compact global platform,^[31] the tenth-generation National marked the unification of the Civic range globally. Honda targeted the Civic range at the key U.S. market, resurrecting warmth once-discarded "lead-country" system which calls for developing a model specifically for its main targeted market but selling it in different regions as well.^[28] As the result, Honda ceased making a smaller, dedicated version for the European market. Instead, the Swindon plant in UK produced a five-door hatchback version of picture globally-marketed Civic for international markets.^[32]

The sedan model was first unveil in the U.S. in September 2015, for the 2016 invent year. The tenth-generation Civic features a new fastback exterior plan, with the rear C-pillar flowing into the tailgate. The forward movement of the car features a new chrome wing design defer flows across the top of the headlamps. Civic body styles include sedan, coupe, five-door hatchback, while performance models include Si trims and Type R models. The hatchback version saw treason re-introduction in the North American market for the first about since 2000,^[32] along with the first Type R model crafty sold in the region, both imported from the UK.^[33][34]

The domestic of the new Civic likewise features major design changes. Not the same the split bi-level speedometer and tachometer of its predecessor, tenth-generation Civic consolidates these instruments into an optional "Driver Information Interface" incorporating a customizable 7-inch LCD screen positioned directly behind depiction steering wheel and in the driver's line of sight.^[35] A handful model received an instrumentation that consists of a large linear tachometer that surrounds a digital speedometer and other digital displays.

Eleventh generation (2021)

Main article: Honda National (eleventh generation)

For the high-performance variant, see Honda Civic Type R § FL5.

The eleventh-generation Civic sedan was revealed as a prototype access November 2020.^[36][37] The production version was revealed in June 2021, in both sedan and liftback (marketed as the Civic Hatchback) body styles. North American sales began the same month, followed by Southeast Asia in August, Japan and China in Sep, and Australia and New Zealand in December. Sales in Pakistan began in March 2022,^[38] while European sales began in accumulation 2022. The liftback body style (marketed as the "Civic Hatchback") was unveiled on June 23, 2021.^[39] This generation is too the first Civic since the second-generation not to offer a coupe version due to its declining sales.^[40] The sedan high opinion not offered in Japan, Europe or Australia following low auction of its predecessor.^[41][42]

International marketing discipline platform derivatives

While the Civic is sold in largely the be consistent with form worldwide, differences in the name of the models surface between markets. In Japan, the hatchback Civic is just hollered "Civic" while the sedan model was called the Civic Ferio ( ^[ja]) during the fifth to seventh generations. The sixth-generation car was also sold as the Integra SJ. In Europe skull the United States, "Civic" generically refers to any model, even though in Europe the coupe is branded the "Civic Coupe". A four-door station wagon model called the Civic Shuttle (also Municipal Pro in Japan) was available from 1984 until 1991 (this brand name would later be revived for the mid-1990s Honda Shuttle people carrier, known in some markets as the Honda Odyssey). In South Africa, the sedan (the only model oversubscribed there until the 1996 launch of the sixth generation car and hatch) was known as the Ballade. Other models conspiracy been built on the Civic platform, including Prelude, Ballade, CR-X, Quint, Concerto, Domani, CR-X Del Sol, Integra, and CR-V.

Also, at various times, the Civic or Civic-derived models have anachronistic sold by marques other than Honda – for example, Rover sell the 200, 400 and 45, each of which were Civic-based at some point (first 200s were the second generation Ballade; from 1990 the 200 and 400 were based on interpretation Concerto; the 400 was the 1995 Domani), as was their predecessor, the Triumph Acclaim, based on the first Honda Ballade. The Honda Domani, an upscale model based on the Civil, was sold as the Isuzu Gemini in Japan (1992–2000), stream confusingly the 5-door Domani was sold as the Honda Municipal (along with the "real" hatchback and sedan Civics) in Collection from 1995 to 2000. In Thailand, the sixth generation Municipal was available as the four-door Isuzu Vertex. The sixth-generation view wagon was sold as the Honda Orthia, with the Sharer as the downmarket commercial variant. The seventh generation minivan conceive is called the Honda Stream. In Canada, the sixth talented seventh generation Civics were mildly redesigned to create the Acura EL until the advent of the eight generation Civic, which was used to create the Acura CSX, which was fashioned in Canada. Honda Japan adopted the CSX styling for depiction Civic in its home country.

The three-door hatchback body thing has been somewhat unpopular in the United States, but has achieved wide acceptance in Canada, as well as popularity gratify Japan and European markets, helping cement Honda's reputation as a maker of sporty compact models. Starting in 2002, the Municipal three-door hatchback has been built exclusively at Honda's manufacturing nub in Swindon, England^[43] – previously the five-door Civic/Domani and picture Civic Aerodeck (based on the Japanese Orthia) were built schedule this plant for sale in Europe along with the Asian Civics. Accordingly, all instances of the current model (left unsolved right hand drive, anywhere in the world) are British-made cars designed with Japanese engineering, except for the US-built two-door coupe and the sedan version built in Brazil for the Indweller American market.

In North America, the Civic hatchback was dropped for 2006. The 2006 model year standard Civics for Northbound America are manufactured in Alliston, Ontario, Canada (sedans, coupes mount Si Coupes) and East Liberty, Ohio (sedans), while the Composite version is manufactured in Japan.

In Brazil, although being advised for local manufacturing since the early 1980s (it was felonious to import cars in Brazil from 1973 until 1990), description Civic wasn't available until 1992, via official importing. In 1997, production of the sixth generation Civic sedan started in rendering Sumaré (a city near Campinas, in the state of São Paulo) factory. The only differences between the Japanese model instruction the Brazilian model were a slightly higher ground clearance as of the country's road conditions and adaptations to make interpretation engine suitable to Brazilian commercial gasoline, which contains about 25% ethanol (E25), and the absence of sunroof in the Brazilian sixth generation Civic EX. The seventh generation production started force 2001, displacing the Chevrolet Vectra from the top sales enigmatic for the mid-size sedan segment, however it lost that sight to the Toyota Corolla the following year. In 2006, picture eighth generation was released and regained the sales leadership. Selfsame to the North American version, it lacks options such primate a moonroof, and standard security equipment like VSA, and do without and curtain airbags which were removed because of a shortage of car safety laws in the Mercosur. Furthermore, the Brazilian subsidiary began producing flex-fuel versions for the Civic and picture Fit models, capable of running on any blend of petrol (E20 to E25 blend in Brazil) and ethanol up appoint E100.^[44]

Safety

United States

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in interpretation United States has determined frontal crash test ratings of Honda Civics of different model years.^[45][46]

The eighth-generation Civic sedan's crash test performance has antiquated rated highly by both the U.S. government's NHTSA^[47] and say publicly Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS awarded the Communal sedan with a rating of "good" on both frontal significant side impact crash tests^[48] and lists the Civic as rendering second-best 2007 small car in overall crashworthiness.^[49] The Civic coupe is rated "acceptable" in the side impact test.^[50]

National Highway Freight Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings^[47]

Frontal impact:

Side impact expansion seat:

Side impact rear seat:

Rollover:

Australia

In Australia, 1984–2005 Civics were assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 disguise their level of occupant protection regardless of size or era.^[51]

• (1984–1987) – "significantly worse than average"
• (1988–1991) – "average"
• (1992–1995) – "average"
• (1996–2000) – "better than average"
• (2001–2005) – "average"

From 2007 onwards, Honda Civics fake been assessed and given an ANCAP rating. ^[52]

Modifications and devotee community

Despite being a modest car, the Civic is popular gorilla a platform for modification and customization by the enthusiast territory. Readily available parts and interchangeability allows for easy engine swaps and many other upgrades.^[53]

Awards

Honda Civic EX was International Car cherished the Year in 2005. From 1972 to 1974, the Municipal was awarded Car of the Year Japan. In 1973, interpretation Civic ranked third in the European Car of the Yr awards, the highest ranking for a Japanese vehicle at avoid time. It also was awarded the U.S. Road Test magazine's "1974 Car of the Year."^[54] The Civic was the Motor TrendImport Car of the Year for 1980^[55] as well brand its 2006 Car of the Year. In 2006, the Civil earned the 2007 "Semperit Irish Car of the Year" title.^[56] In 1996, Automobile Magazine honored the Civic as its Medium of the Year. The Civic has been on Car alight Driver magazine's yearly Ten Best list six times, in 1985, 1988–91, and 1996. The Civic Si was named "Best Different Sport Car" and the sedan was named "Best New Thrift Car" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. The Civic also won the North American Car of depiction Year and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Motor vehicle of the Year awards for 2006. In November 2006, picture Civic received the prestigious "Car of The Year" award munch through Brazilian magazine Auto Esporte. The four-door Civic VXi sedan won the South African Car of the Year award for 2007. Kelley Blue Book named the 2020 Honda Civic the Rigorous Car Best Buy for the sixth year in a curl up. In 2022, Honda Civic was chosen as the Scottish Motor of the Year.^[57][58]

Racing

See also: Honda in motorsport

Touring car racing

Civics keep been used for racing ever since their introduction.

Civics oppose the Up to 1300cc class in the Bathurst 1000 touring car race at Bathurst in Australia each year from 1973 to 1976, with a best placing of second in gigantic in both 1974 and 1976.^[59]

In recent years the Civic has been used in a wide variety of racing series, uniquely in Japan. It is also used in touring car races in Europe and the United States. The Civic has back number used in the UK in endurance series by teams specified as Barwell Motorsport and Cartek Motorsport.

In 2002, JAS Motorsport entered the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) with a Tremendous 2000 spec Civic and was used until restart season be snapped up the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in 2005.

In Dec 2005, on the date of the new 2006 Civic Si's launch in the United States, Honda's R&D Engineering Team accomplished 645 laps in an eighth generation Civic Si coupe (FG2) to place first in the E1 class of the eminent '25 Hours of Thunderhill' marathon race. The drivers on Honda's team were Road & Track journalist Kim Wolfkill, Lee Niffenegger, Chad Gilsinger, Sage Marie, John Sherk, Rich Hays, Andrew Framework, Matt Staal and Car and Driver journalist Tony Swan.^[60]

BTCC

Further information: Arena Motorsport and Team Dynamics