Honda Civic - One of the most desireable cars

ENGINE:

The heart of any Honda is, and will always be, its engine. The VTEC system has always been a unique feature of Honda engines. This has allowed Honda to extract a relatively high horsepower from a small 1.8-liter engine. This engine is also highly efficient, as we have been able to earn some exceptional fuel economy.

INTERIORS:

Fairly decent and good quality interiors, high quality plastics, dashboard and placement of dials, comfortable seats and controls.

EXTERIORS:

Superb aerodynamic body shape, creates its own unique road presence. The front looks dandy with the wrap-around head lights, though the rear or the car looks a bit out dated and one needs to get installed a spoiler to give it a better sporty looks.

STEERING, SUSPENSION & BRAKING:

The steering on Civic is also very good, aided by the 16-inch tyres. The electric power steering is nicely weighted, not too heavy, and just light enough for low speed maneuvers.The suspension is much, much improved over previous versions. It is much firmer in the front and a tad softer in the rear. This translates to very controlled body roll, and minimal dive under braking. However, the ride is still compliant enough to be all-day comfortable.

The braking power is only adequate and need further improvement. Wind and road noise are far reduced , although some still does make it into the interior, but not enough to hinder conversation.

SAFETY ASPECTS - HONDA LIVES UP TO ITS COMMITMENT

The Civic begins with a very strong body developed with what Honda calls its Advanced Compatability Engineering. This term basically means that the structure is defined to perform well in crashes with a wide variety of vehicle types and sizes. All Civics also come with anti-lock brakes (ABS) for controllable stopping power.

RELIABILITY AND RESIDUAL VALUE: ANOTHER HONDA TRADEMARK

Civic has always been a very desirable car in its class, leading to slightly less flexible dealer pricing. While you may not get that fantastic deal at the dealership as compared to other competitor models, this will pay dividends when it comes time to sell or trade in your Civic.

COST OF OWNERSHIP:

Owning a Civic is a relatively inexpensive affair due to the infrequent maintenance intervals and low fuel consumption.  

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