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2003 Honda Civic Review
Sporty handling, miserly fuel economy.
2003 Civic Review Summary & Specifications
You can't go wrong buying a Honda Civic, regardless of trim level. They are reliable, practical, and fuel efficient. Civics are fun to drive and all models offer excellent handling. EX models bring a responsive engine to the party and the Si hatchback is a hoot. All of them feature Honda's durability and reliability. Civics are available with anti-lock brakes and side-impact airbags. All models deliver high fuel economy figures, and qualify for ULEV (ultra low emissions) status.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | DX coupe ($12,810); LX coupe ($15,010); EX coupe ($16,810); HX coupe ($13,710); DX sedan ($13,010); LX sedan ($15,210); EX sedan ($17,060); Si hatchback ($19,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.7-liter sohc VTED-e 16-valve 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; Alliston, Ontario; Swindon, U.K.; Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-334-6632 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12810 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Civic EX Sedan ($17,060) |
| Standard Equipment | dual front airbags, engine speed-sensing power steering, 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 with remote keyless entry, power windows with express down for driver, power controls for two exterior mirrors, driver's seat manual height adjustment, AM/FM/in-dash CD, 15-inch wheels, 185/65/HR15 tires |
| Destination Charge | 460 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17520 |
| 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 | 38.0/51.2/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.3/49.8/36.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.9 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2601 |
| Stock Tires | 185/65/HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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