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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN
Overview:- Since its launch in 1973, the Honda Civic has been one of the most
popular compact cars sold in America. Its success can be attributed to
its consistently high level of fit and finish and an impressive
reputation for reliability and low running costs. High fuel economy,
environmental awareness and engaging performance have also played a
large role in making the Honda Civic a top choice for many Americans.
The latest Honda Civic comes highly recommended thanks to its clever interior, sharp design and wide range of models. It is also the most radically designed Civic to date, inside and out. For small car shoppers looking for a used vehicle, the Civic is again a smart choice, as its long production run and wide range of models make it easy to find what you want.
The 2010 Honda Civic compact sedan/coupe is one iconic car whose reputation is well-deserved. Icons often get complacent after establishing their excellence, but the Civic continues to be a leader more than three decades after its first appearance on American soil. The fact that the current-generation Civic is still one of our top compact-car picks in its fifth year on the market speaks volumes about Honda's commitment to excellence with this bread-and-butter vehicle. Offered in a variety of flavors to suit a wide range of tastes, the 2010 Civic belongs on every compact-car shopping list.
Trim Levels:
- The 2010 Honda Civic is a compact car available as a sedan or coupe.
For both, there are five main trim levels: DX, LX, EX, EX-L and Si. On
the Civic sedan, Honda also offers the DX Value package, the LX-S, the
Hybrid and the GX.
The DX comes with just the basics, including 15-inch steel wheels, power windows, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a height-adjustable driver seat. It doesn't even have a stereo, though the DX sedan's optional Value package includes a four-speaker CD/MP3 audio system, an auxiliary audio jack and air-conditioning. The LX adds 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, cruise control, full power accessories, a center console with a sliding armrest, a folding rear seatback and cruise control. The LX-S sedan tacks on alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust outlet, a rear spoiler, front sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Going with a
Civic EX gets you 16-inch alloys, a sunroof, a six-speaker sound system
(coupes also feature an exclusive subwoofer) with steering-wheel-mounted
audio controls and a USB input, ambient console lighting and a
60/40-split rear seatback with a fold-down armrest.
The EX-L comes with heated exterior mirrors, leather upholstery and heated front seats. The sporty Civic Si has most of the EX's features plus a more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels with high-performance tires, foglights, sport seats and special interior trim.
As for the efficiency-minded Civics, the GX has a feature list similar to the LX's, while the Hybrid is equipped similarly to the EX but adds automatic climate control.
- The front-wheel-drive 2010 Honda Civic has a whole bunch of available
engines and transmissions. DX, LX and EX models are powered by a
1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower and 128
pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a
five-speed automatic is optional. With an automatic transmission, the
Civic sedan goes from zero to 60 mph in a class-typical 9.6 seconds.
Manual transmission models are notably quicker.
The GX also has a 1.8-liter engine, but it's fueled by compressed natural gas and makes 113 hp. It has a cruising range of 200 miles, and a refueling machine can be installed in your garage. The GX is also America's cleanest mass-production internal-combustion engine car in terms of tailpipe emissions.
The Civic Hybrid uses a gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain to maximize fuel economy. Its 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine makes 110 hp and is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). For the Civic Si, Honda installs a 197-hp 2.0-liter engine and a limited-slip front differential; a six-speed manual is the only available transmission. The Civic Si zips from zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds.
Nearly all Civic models boast above-average fuel efficiency. Civics fitted with the standard 1.8-liter engine earn EPA estimates of 25 mpg city/36 highway and 29 mpg combined (26/34/29 with the manual shifter). The GX posts similar 24/36/28 mpg ratings. The Hybrid tops the Civic lineup with fuel mileage of 40 city/45 highway and 42 combined. Civic Si models have 21/29/24 mpg estimates.
Safety:
All Civics come with front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Antilock brakes are also standard; however, only EX and Si models have four-wheel disc brakes, while the rest have rear drums. Stability control comes on EX-L, Hybrid and Si trims but is unavailable on the others.
In government crash testing, the 2010 Honda Civic earned a perfect five stars for its protection of occupants in frontal impacts. Side-impact tests resulted in a five stars rating for protection of rear passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Civic sedan its top rating of "Good" for the car's performance in frontal-offset and side-impact tests.