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Summary
These are great compact cars. Honda's new line of Civic models feature improvements in power and efficiency, cabin space, safety equipment, and noise and vibration. They come with more standard equipment than before. With engines earning high fuel economy figures, all models qualify for ULEV status. Its improvements and positive environmental position moves the Honda Civic ahead of the curve in the compact class.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Coupes: DX ($12,810) (EM2122PW); LX ($14,910) (EM2152PW); EX ($16,510) (EM2192MW); HX ($13,610) (EM2172PW) / Sedans: DX ($13,010) (ES1512PW); LX ($15,110) (ES1552PW); EX ($17,010) (ES2572MW) / Hatchback: Si ($19,000) (EP3352EW) |
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Engines:
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1.7-liter sohc VTED-e inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, safety cage with front and rear energy management zones, front and rear door impact beams, collapsible steering column, three-point seatbelts for five seat positions with force-limiting pretensioners in front and height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors, child restraint seat anchor brackets, internal emergency trunk release standard |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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East Liberty, Ohio |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Civic EX Sedan ($17,010) (ES2572MW) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual front airbags, engine speed-sensing power steering, remote entry system, two-speed intermittent windshield wipers, manual tilt steering wheel, driver footrest, analog instruments with tachometer, rear bench seat with 60/40 split folding seatback, rear seat heat duct, remote releases for trunk lid and fuel door, air conditioning, power moonroof with tilt feature, central power locking system, power windows with express down for driver, power controls for two exterior mirrors, remote entry system, driver's seat manual height adjustment, rear bench seat with 60/40 split folding seatback, AM/FM/in-dash CD, 15-inch wheels, 185/65/HR15 |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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440 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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17450 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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127 @ 6300 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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114 @ 4800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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32/37 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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174.6/67.5/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.9/57.9 |
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Turning circle:
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34.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.8/52.6/42.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.2/52.0/36.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2564 |
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Tires:
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P185/65/HR15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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