Katha Pollitt

The Honda Civic is an automobile manufactured by Honda. It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a 3-door hatchback version that September. With the transverse engine placement of its 1169 cc engine and front wheel drive, like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.

Early models of the Civic were typically outfitted with a basic AM radio, rudimentary heater, foam cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers, and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. The current Civic has become much more luxurious with satellite-linked navigation, a six-speed manual, power locks and power windows available. Still, many regard the Civic as representing a good value for the money, combining good performance, reliability and economy, as well as a very low rate of depreciation.

The Civic evolved from having a 1170 cc engine (1973) to having engines with larger capacities and more creature comforts (air conditioning, power windows, etc.) through the 1980s, 1990s and into the 2000s.

In 2001, Honda announced the release of the Civic Type-R for the EP chassis, a more sporty variant of the most recent model of Civic and successor to the EK9 Civic Type-R. Unlike the EK9 version, which was produced solely in Japan, the EP Civic Type-R is produced in the United Kingdom and exported to Japan. The EP Civic Type-R has a specific output of 200 PS (197 hp/147 kW) at 8000 rpm, a six-speed manual transmission, a reworked exterior with a bullet-like hatchback design, aeroform bumpers, spoiler, and 17 in wheels. The interior of the Type-R includes Recaro seats and a Momo steering wheel, and the model also includes Type-R-specific badging, a helical limited-slip differential, and has been reported to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 6.6 seconds (6.4 in facelifted model).

The hybrid version became available in 2003, which uses both a small (1.3 L) main gasoline engine and auxiliary electric motors. The electric motors are powered by a battery array which is charged by regenerative braking during deceleration, which reduces exhaust emissions and extends fuel mileage.

The new Sport Hatchback model with futuristic styling was unveiled in August 2005 for the European market only. This model featured from launch a 1.4 L I-DSI and a 1.8 L i-VTEC rated at 83 PS (81 hp/61 kW) and 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) respectively, with 177 and 207 km/h (110 and 129 mph) top speeds and 14.2 and 8.6 sec 0-100 km/h sprint. The Sport Hatchback is also available with a 2.2 L I-CTDI Diesel engine from the Accord, Edix/FR-V and CR-V, rated at 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) and is capable of 205 km/h (127 mph) and accelerating from 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds.
Honda Civic Coupe
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Honda Civic Coupe
Honda Civic Coupe
Honda Civic Coupe

Honda Civic Coupe Black
Honda Civic Coupe Black
Honda Civic Coupe Black
Honda Civic Coupe Black
Honda Civic Coupe Black
Honda Civic Coupe Black
Honda Civic Coupe Black

Our first album short, in 2006 Honda Civic Si has left us with a very positive impression, and last week the car at the headquarters of CNET did nothing to change that. Praise for the rev-happy engine and slick transmission was universal, and everyone who drove the Si came out smiling.

The previous generation Honda Civic Si was a great disappointment to the faithful himself, without running and agility that had defined the earlier versions. This eighth iteration is heavier and bigger than the car it replaces, but it is significantly faster, making it more comfortable and inspiring at the wheel.

Also satisfy the longtime fans is the return to a schema true two-door coupe with a decidedly aggressive style, the more separate the new hatchback car loved it replaces. trunk volume is slightly below rated capacity of the hatchback, but the rear seats for 2006 Honda Civic Si and trunk both offer usable space, given the overall dimensions of the car.

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Honda Civic Coupe Red
Honda Civic Coupe Red
Honda Civic Coupe RedThe interior of the Honda Civic Si 2006 is distinguished from their siblings less sporty Civic enhanced with sports seats, a thick steering wheel rim, three-spoke, aluminum pedals and texture. The short-throw shifter for the six-speed transmission is also aluminum with a leather grip.

The Civic coupe raked windshield makes a lot of space for the layout of the dashboard on two levels with a large analog tachometer dominates the lower part and a digital speedometer flanked by temperature gauges and fuel hump on top. The low, wide trace visibility translates to large front and rear over the stumps of displacements beltline rise rear wing and to the point of view in the back very nice. A standard power sunroof increases the airy feel in the cockpit.
Honda Civic Coupe Red
Honda Civic Coupe Red
Honda Civic Coupe Red
Interior features are well designed technology with satellite navigation to differentiate the two trim levels available. Our test car was not equipped with the navigation system voice recognition, which also includes a PCMCIA card reader and an in-dash XM radio tuner, but the auxiliary audio input and MP3/WMA playback capability are pretty standard features. We tested the navigation system in our previous analysis of 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid and concluded that it is one of the first, the option is worth.

At a list price of $ 20,540, including a $ 550 destination and handling charge, the 2006 Honda Civic Si offers an overall performance of any of its direct competitors and are better able to complete the value equation with good build quality, up- to-date technology resources, and fuel economy that will save dollars over the property.