Whether installed in plain hatchbacks or fancy sedans, Civic interiors are well-designed, neatly executed and, even if fully equipped with features, more functional than ostentatious. Interior materials seem to have been
selected more for durability than maximum eye appeal. The monochromatic gray hue that covered the cabin of our
HX from headliner to floor reinforced the utilitarian nature of the design. Beige and a darker gray are also
available.
Four adults can ride comfortably in the Civic; it will also accommodate two adults with three children. Civics
offer 12 cubic feet of luggage space and that can be augmented by folding down the rear seats. Pockets and bins
provide storage for small items.
Instruments and controls are simple in layout and function. A base Civic has but three gauges--speedometer,
fuel level and coolant temperature--while up-level models add a tachometer. The switch layout is generally good;
the radio buttons are somewhat small and fussy, but sliders and buttons for the climate control are large and
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