Certifications. Held to the highest standards, we pride ourselves on being an IATF-16949 & ISO-9001 Certified manufacturer. Yes, Honda Civics are front wheel drive vehicles. Since its debut in 1972, the Civic has been known to be a practical, reliable, and fuel-efficient car. The vehicle has come a long way in its advancement technologically and mechanically while still retaining its front wheel drive configuration. k9JQL.