Pros:
- Well-mannered in almost any situation
- Great fit and finish
- Useful storage space in cabin
Cons:
- Small trunk
- Controversial dash design
- Driving experience somewhat lacking in personality
Those seeking reliability, dependability and a serene driving experience
Who should not buy the Honda Civic:
Transporters of lots of adults and lots of stuff, and fans of going fast on twisty roads
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan
- Trim levels: DX, LX, EX, Si, GX, Hybrid
- Price range (including options): $15,504 - $24,945
- Base engine: 1.8 liter inline 4, 140 horsepower @ 6300 RPM, 128 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
- Optional engines: Si: 2.0 liter inline 4, 197 hp @ 7800 RPM, 139 lb-ft @ 6100 RPM; GX: 1.8 liter natural-gas-fueled inline 4, 113 hp @ 6300 RPM, 109 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM; Hybrid: 1.3 liter inline 4 + electric motor, combined output 110 hp @ 6000 RPM, 123 lb-ft @ 1000-2500 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, continuously variable transmission (Hybrid only)
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 30 MPG city/38 MPG highway (manual), 30/40 (automatic), 23/32 (Si), 49/51 (Hybrid), 28/39 (GX)
- Where built: US, Canada, England, Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted torso airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control (Si only)
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, tilt/telescope steering column
- Major options: GPS navigation system
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through, 8 years/80,000 miles hybrid driveline (Hybrid only)
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
