2005 Honda Civic Review (continued)
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Summary

Now in the latter part of its product cycle, the Honda Civic remains a class standard. You can't go wrong with a Civic regardless of trim level, and there are a broad range of choices to suit budgets, needs or tastes. All are practical, fuel efficient and fun to drive. Other small cars might beat the Civic in a particular area or category of performance, but few match its overall balance of strengths.

New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Southern California.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Honda Civic DX sedan ($13,160); DX Coupe ($13,810); LX coupe ($15,310); LX sedan ($15,510); EX coupe ($17,010) EX sedan ($17,410); Si hatchback ($19,220); HX coupe ($13,860); Hybrid sedan ($19,800); GX sedan ($20,190);
Engines:	1.7-liter sohc VTEC 16-valve inline-4
Transmissions:	5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, child restraint seat anchor brackets, internal emergency trunk release
Saftey Equipment (optional):	side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario; Swindon, U.K.; Japan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Honda Civic EX sedan ($17,410)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning, power moonroof with tilt feature, central power locking system with remote keyless entry, power windows with express down for driver, power mirrors, driver's seat manual height adjustment, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, engine speed-sensing power steering, 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, 15-inch aluminum wheels, 195/60R15 tires
Options As Tested (MSRP):	none
Destination Charge:	515
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	17925
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	127 @ 6300
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	114 @ 4800
Transmission:	5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	32/37
Wheelbase:	103.1
Length/width/height:	175.4/67.5/56.7
Track, f/r:	57.8/57.8
Turning circle:	34.1
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.8/51.2/42.2
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.2/49.8/36.0
Cargo volume:	12.9
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	2449
Tires:	195/60/R15
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum with ABS
Fuel capacity:	13.2