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2005 Honda Civic Review
Big satisfaction in a small package.
2005 Civic Review Summary & Specifications
Now in the latter part of its product cycle, the Honda Civic remains a class standard. You can't go wrong with a Civic regardless of trim level, and there are a broad range of choices to suit budgets, needs or tastes. All are practical, fuel efficient and fun to drive. Other small cars might beat the Civic in a particular area or category of performance, but few match its overall balance of strengths.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Honda Civic DX sedan ($13,160); DX Coupe ($13,810); LX coupe ($15,310); LX sedan ($15,510); EX coupe ($17,010) EX sedan ($17,410); Si hatchback ($19,220); HX coupe ($13,860); Hybrid sedan ($19,800); GX sedan ($20,190); |
| Engines (standard) | 1.7-liter sohc VTEC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 100-hp 1.7-liter such 16-valve natural-gas inline-4;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 with 13.4-hp electric motor; |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; continuously variable 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) with 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 | 13160 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Civic EX sedan ($17,410) |
| Standard Equipment | 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, 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, 15-inch aluminum wheels, 195/60R15 tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 515 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17925 |
| 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 | 39.8/51.2/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/49.8/36.0 |
| 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 | 2449 |
| Stock Tires | 195/60/R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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