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2002 Honda Civic Review
Hot Si puts some performance back into the lineup.
2002 Civic Review Summary & Specifications
These are great compact cars. Honda's new line of Civic models feature improvements in power and efficiency, cabin space, safety equipment, and noise and vibration. They come with more standard equipment than before. With engines earning high fuel economy figures, all models qualify for ULEV status. Its improvements and positive environmental position moves the Honda Civic ahead of the curve in the compact class.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-chief |
| Model Lineup | Coupes: DX ($12,810) (EM2122PW); LX ($14,910) (EM2152PW); EX ($16,510) (EM2192MW); HX ($13,610) (EM2172PW) / Sedans: DX ($13,010) (ES1512PW); LX ($15,110) (ES1552PW); EX ($17,010) (ES2572MW) / Hatchback: Si ($19,000) (EP3352EW) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.7-liter sohc VTED-e inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 115-hp 1.7-liter sohc inline 4-cylinder; 117-hp 1.7-liter sohc VTEC-e lean-burn inline-4; 127-hp 1.7-liter sohc VTEC-e inline-4; 160-hp 2.0-liter dohc i-VTEC inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; CVT |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, safety cage with front and rear energy management zones, front and rear door impact beams, collapsible steering column, three-point seatbelts for five seat positions with force-limiting pretensioners in front and height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors, child restraint seat anchor brackets, internal emergency trunk release standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | East Liberty, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-33-HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12810 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Civic EX Sedan ($17,010) (ES2572MW) |
| Standard Equipment | dual front airbags, engine speed-sensing power steering, remote entry system, 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, air conditioning, power moonroof with tilt feature, central power locking system, power windows with express down for driver, power controls for two exterior mirrors, remote entry system, driver's seat manual height adjustment, rear bench seat with 60/40 split folding seatback, AM/FM/in-dash CD, 15-inch wheels, 185/65/HR15 |
| Destination Charge | 440 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17450 |
| Horse Power | 127 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 114 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 32/37 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.6/67.5/56.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | 57.9/57.9 |
| Turning Radius | 34.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/52.6/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/52.0/36.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.9 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2564 |
| Stock Tires | P185/65/HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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