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2008 Honda Civic Review
Broad line of superb compacts.
2008 Civic Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda Civic is the benchmark for compact cars. The Civic LX sedan is a superb choice for someone who wants a practical compact that is smooth, comfortable and quick. The EX models add all the conveniences, including heated leather seats in the EX-L. The GX offers basic transportation with the potential economy and real emissions reduction of natural gas. The Hybrid makes a good commuter car with its fuel-saving electric motor. The Si Coupe and Si Sedan deliver sporty performance for driving enthusiasts. The new Mugen Si is a quick ticket into the Fast and Furious.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Detroit. With John F. Katz reporting on the Hybrid, GX, and Mugen Si from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honda Civic DX Coupe ($14,810); Civic LX Coupe ($16,760); Civic EX Coupe ($18,710); Civic EX-L Coupe ($19,910); Civic Si Coupe ($21,110); Civic DX Sedan ($15,010); Civic LX Sedan ($16,960); Civic EX Sedan ($18,710); Civic EX-L Sedan ($19,910); Civic Si Sedan ($21,310); Civic Mugen Si Sedan ($29,500); Civic Hybrid Sedan ($22,600); Civic GX Sedan ($24,590) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.0-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 140-hp, 1.8-liter inline-4; 197-hp, 2.0-liter inline-4; 110-hp, 93-hp, 1.3-liter inline-4 combined with 20-hp electric motor; 113-hp, 1.8-liter, natural gas inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; continuously variable automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS with EBD and Brake Assist; dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; side-curtain airbags; front seat active head restraints; child safety seat anchors (LATCH); emergency inside-trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Alliston, Ontario, Canada; East Liberty, Ohio; Suzuka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-334-6632 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14810 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Civic Si Sedan ($21,510) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; engine speed-sensitive power steering; cruise control; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; center console with sliding armrest; 350-watt, seven-speaker, AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 and WMA playback capability and road speed-sensitive volume adjustment; trip computer; engine maintenance minder; floor mats; trunk light |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 635 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 22145 |
| Horse Power | 197 @ 7800 |
| Torque | 139 @ 6100 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/29 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 176.7/69.0/56.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/51.9/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.7/51.0/34.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.0 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | not recommended |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, double wishbones, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 2945 |
| Stock Tires | 215/45ZR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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