|
2009 Honda Civic Review
New look, more choices.
2009 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.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Detroit. With John F. Katz reporting on the Hybrid and GX from South Central Pennsylvania.
|
|
| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honda Civic DX Coupe ($15,305); Civic LX Coupe ($17,255); Civic EX Coupe ($19,305); Civic EX-L Coupe ($20,855); Civic Si Coupe ($21,905); Civic DX Sedan ($15,505); Civic DX-VP Sedan ($16,255); Civic LX Sedan ($17,455); Civic LX-S Sedan ($18,055); Civic EX Sedan ($19,305); Civic EX-L Sedan ($20,855); Civic Si Sedan ($22,105); Civic Hybrid Sedan ($23,650); Civic GX Sedan ($25,190) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.8-liter sohc 16-valve Inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 140-hp, 1.8-liter inline-4; 197-hp, 2.0-liter inline-4; 110-hp hybrid ( 93-hp, 1.3-liter inline-4 combined with 20-hp electric motor); 113-hp, 1.8-liter, natural gas inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; continuously variable automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS with EBD; 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, Brake Assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Alliston, Ontario, Canada; East Liberty, Ohio; Greensburg, Indiana; Suzuka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-334-6632 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15305 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Civic LX Sedan automatic ($18,255) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; four-speaker, 160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary input jack, CD text display, and speed-sensitive volume control; power windows with express up/down for the driver; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; height-adjustable driver's seat; fold-down rear seatback; cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls; power door locks with keyless entry; center console with sliding armrest; overhead map lights; P205/55R16 tires on steel wheels with covers |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 18925 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 140 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 128 @ 4300 |
| Fuel Economy | 26/34 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.3/69.0/56.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/51.9/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/51.0/34.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.0 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | not recommended |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 2687 |
| Stock Tires | 205/55HR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
|
|