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1997 Honda Civic Review

Still the small car gold standard.

1997 Civic Review Summary & Specifications

From the very beginning, the Honda Civic has been an exceptional value

for buyers looking for a mix of sophistication, solid engineering and driving

pleasure in a low-maintenance, fuel-sipping small car. In its latest form,

the Civic continues the tradition.

The only caveat to be offered here is pricing. And the latter concern

has only to do with the EX model; pick an HX, LX or DX, or even an ultra-plain

CX hatchback, add those items you can't live without, and the value is

unquestionable.

In any case, give the CVT-equipped HX Coupe a trial spin. As a functional

and efficient innovation, it adds another techno-credit to the Civic's

long list of achievements. Honda is testing market response to the CVT

initially only in the coupe, but we expect to see it become an across-the-option

soon.

Ever since its debut in 1973, the Civic has been the car that defined

its class. And that's still true today.

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1997 Honda Civic Specs
Vehicle CategoryCompact Cars
EditorRay Thursby
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)1.6-liter sohc 16v 4-cyl.
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Engines (optional)115-hp 1.6-liter sohc 16v VTEC 4-cyl.; 127-hp 1.6-liter sohc VTEC 4-cyl.
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic, CVT automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InEast Liberty, OH
Manufacturer Phone1-800-33-HONDA
Manufacturer URLwww.honda.com
Base Price MSRP10945


1997 Honda Civic Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPCivic HX CVT Coupe
Standard Equipment(HX) AM/FM radio, tachometer, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, tilt steering, fold-down rear seat, aluminum alloy wheels
Options as Tested (MSRP)Air conditioning
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested15290
Horse Power106 @ 6200
Torque103 @ 4600
Fuel Economy30/36
Wheelbase103.2
Length/Width/Height175.1/67.1/54.1
Track Front/Rear58.1/58.1
Turning Radius32.8
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room58.8/50.0/42.7
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.2/49.3/34.1
Trunk Volume
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight2271
Stock TiresP185/65R-14
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum
Fuel Capacity11.9
1997 Honda Civic