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2004 Honda Civic Review
Economy without sacrifice.
2004 Civic Review Summary & Specifications
You can't go wrong buying a Honda Civic, regardless of trim level. All 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.The Civic Hybrid does not make a lot of sense, based purely on economics. It has less power than the regular Civic, a slightly smaller trunk and it costs about $2,500 more. Its only real advantage is fuel economy, but compared to the already fuel-stingy conventional Civic, it might save you only about $100 a year. On the other hand, drivers who want to help advance a new technology that can improve the environment in the long run should consider the Civic Hybrid. It is a nice, almost luxurious small car that has a different feel to it without giving up any creature comforts. It's a car for people who don't want to follow the crowd and, instead, prefer to lead it.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Honda Civic DX sedan ($13,010); LX sedan ($15,360); EX sedan ($17,260); GX sedan ($TBA); LX coupe ($15,160); EX coupe ($16,860); HX coupe ($13,710); Si hatchback ($19,000); Hybrid sedan ($19,650) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.7-liter sohc VTEC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 115-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve inline 4; 117-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve VTEC-e lean-burn inline-4; 127-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve VTEC inline-4; 160-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve i-VTEC inline-4; 85-hp 1.3-liter sohc 16-valve VTEC inline-4 plus 13-hp electric motor; 100-hp 1.7-liter sohc 16-valve natural-gas inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; CVT |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, child restraint seat anchor brackets, internal emergency trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) |
| 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 | 13010 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Civic EX sedan ($17,260) |
| 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 mirrors, driver's seat manual height adjustment, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, 15-inch aluminum wheels, 195/60R15 tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 460 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17720 |
| Horse Power | 127 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 114 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 32/37 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 175.4/67.5/56.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| 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, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2601 |
| Stock Tires | 195/60/HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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