1988 Honda Grand Civic [SH3]

1988 Honda Grand Civic [SH3] in Epen Cupen the Movie, Movie, 2015 IMDB

Class: Cars, Hatchback — Model origin: JP — Built in: ID — Made for: RI

1988 Honda Grand Civic [SH3]

[*][*] Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene 

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RushCars24ID ID

2021-12-25 15:11

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NissanSilviaKs AU

2022-04-29 11:35

Not 1987, the EF was launched in 1988 for Indonesia. :)

RushCars24ID ID

2022-05-02 05:08

Sorry about that, I listed this as 1987 by default because not much known about the EF Civic's first year introduction for that market.

dhill_cb7 US

2022-05-02 05:18

What motors did RI receive? Maybe we can pinpoint the 3rd digit of the chassis code :D

NissanSilviaKs AU

2022-05-03 03:08

@dhill_cb7 The Indonesian version of the EF Civic received the 12 valve SOHC D13 engine. :)
Edit: South East Asian models receive the chassis code of SH3 for the 3 door hatch.
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-- Last edit: 2022-05-03 03:11:49

dhill_cb7 US

2022-05-03 06:48

Thank you! Very interesting!

https://www.mobilmotorlama.com/2016/03/honda-grand-civic-nouva-sh3.html?m=1 - says Grand Civic Nouva?

NissanSilviaKs AU

2022-05-03 09:04

dhill_cb7 wrote Thank you! Very interesting!

https://www.mobilmotorlama.com/2016/03/honda-grand-civic-nouva-sh3.html?m=1 - says Grand Civic Nouva?

Grand Civic and Nouva is just a nickname for the car (which a very popular trend among car manufacturers and the public during the 1970s, 80s and 90s). :)
Grand Civic is for the sedan and Nouva is for the 3 door hatch.
Edit: Also, some might call the Nouva as Grand Civic Nouva as well. :)

-- Last edit: 2022-05-03 14:41:56

RedBoy9199 DE

2022-05-03 09:05

1990-91 Front bumper.

dhill_cb7 US

2022-05-03 15:06

@nissansilviaKs there might be more labeled as [EF] from RI market that might need changing. Also, if you find any other Honda codes specific to certain markets let me know. I always try and compile complete lists of these codes in case 'Big Brother' decides to take everything down :wow:

@redboy9199 I know other markets had this bumper for 1990-1991 but was this true for RI?

NissanSilviaKs AU

2022-05-03 16:20

dhill_cb7 wrote @nissansilviaKs there might be more labeled as [EF] from RI market that might need changing. Also, if you find any other Honda codes specific to certain markets let me know. I always try and compile complete lists of these codes in case 'Big Brother' decides to take everything down :wow:

@redboy9199 I know other markets had this bumper for 1990-1991 but was this true for RI?

You got it, I also have more chassis codes. :D :king:
The EF sedan has its own chassis code as well, the chassis code for the sedan in South East Asia is SH4. And yes, I can confirm that Indonesia received updated bumpers in 1990 however this is a pre-facelift 1988-1990 model which can be determined by the headlamps with orange indicators instead of the headlamps with clear indicators for 1990. Also, the license license plate is invalid. :(
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dhill_cb7 US

2022-05-03 16:23

Thank you for this vital information :beer: much appreciated!

RedBoy9199 DE

2022-05-03 16:27

NissanSilviaKs wrote
You got it, I also have more chassis codes. :D :king:
The EF sedan has its own chassis code as well, the chassis code for the sedan in South East Asia is SH4. And yes, I can confirm that Indonesia received updated bumpers in 1990 however it is hard to determine since it still has the 1988-1990 headlamps with orange indicators and the fact that the license plate is invalid. :(
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Then it's quite possible that the facelift front bumper was installed on this one.

NissanSilviaKs AU

2022-05-03 16:28

RedBoy9199 wrote
Then it's quite possible that the facelift front bumper was installed on this one.

Indeed, that's what I was conveying. :)

NissanSilviaKs AU

2022-05-03 16:29

dhill_cb7 wrote Thank you for this vital information :beer: much appreciated!

No problem mate, I'm always happy to help! :king:

lucivex ID

2025-09-18 12:59

1988-1990 Grand Civic by the full amber turn signals.

1989-1991 Grand Civic Nouva had a half clear and half amber turn signals and a 1991-92 model had clear turn signals.

-- Last edit: 2025-09-18 12:59:51

RushCars24ID ID

2025-09-20 06:30

I say Civic Nouva without 'Grand' prefix at the start would be the more appropriate model name for 1988. Don't think Imora Motor didn't start applying that prefix to the hatch prior to 1989.

lucivex ID

2025-09-20 07:52

RushCars24ID wrote I say Civic Nouva without 'Grand' prefix at the start would be the more appropriate model name for 1988. Don't think Imora Motor didn't start applying that prefix to the hatch prior to 1989.


The hatchback version wouldn't be known as the Nouva until it would receive its official name of Grand Civic Nouva for 1989.

All 1988-1989 SH3s and 4s were known as the Grand Civic but the SH4 sedan received the sole LX trim until it was removed for 1990.

Here's a 1988-1989 brochure cover:
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And here is a full brochure for 1988-1989 models with a spec sheet:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8LX5PpwD5/

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