As a legendary model with a history spanning many years, the Civic has undergone eight generations of evolution over the more than thirty years since its release, and has also become one of Honda's most successful models. Since Dongfeng Honda introduced the production of the eighth-generation Civic in 2006, it has gained the favor and pursuit of many consumers domestically in the two plus years since. Its streamlined exterior and futuristic interior design have contributed to its popularity.