2012 Honda Civic Sedan

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2012 Honda Civic Sedan

Summary

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Featuring several exterior enhancements for 2012 including a more angular windshield, retouched rear taillights and a more defined side profile, the 9th generation Honda Civic Sedan comes in a wide-ranging model line-up. 2012 Honda Civic DX, LX, EX, EX-L and the higher performance Si models offer many individual standard features. Benefiting from a reshaped outer shell, interior surroundings is considerably roomier in the 2012 Honda Civic reaching 94.6 cubic feet in cargo volume. Safety features such as anti-lock braking system, Vehicle Stability Assist and a full array of airbags protects occupants. Most models of the 2012 Civics are powered by a 1.8 liter, 140 horsepower engine offering up to 32 miles per gallon in fuel economy through a five-speed automatic gearbox. The 2012 Civic Si provides a unique powertrain in the form of a 201 horsepower, 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission. For an additional mile per gallon in average fuel economy, the 2012 Honda Civic Sedan is also available in a HF trim level employs lightweight alloy wheels and special aerodynamic enhancements. An alternative to gasoline, the natural gas powered GX model is also included in the 2012 Honda Civic model line-up.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan

For decades the Civic has offered one of the best compact-car picks for those who want to keep their ownership costs low and plan to keep their cars a long time.

What's new for 2012?

The Civic has been extensively redesigned this year; appearance-wise, it gets a new, more finely detailed evolution of last year's Civic design as well as a reconfigured interior. While the Civic is about the same size, overall, as the previous model, Honda has tapped into more interior space with new seats and door panels along with new instrument panel.

Model Strengths

• Eager, responsive driving feel
• roomy interior in the sedan
• good ride quality

Model Review

The new 2012 Honda Civic remains offered in Sedan and Coupe versions. And with several trim levels (DX, LX, EX and EX-L) to suit needs ranging from basic commuter car to compact family tourer--along with the high-performance Civic Si--there's a Civic for nearly every potential small-car need. Meanwhile, those looking for a greener car have plenty of options: the Civic HF, which has the same engine as the base car but a host of fuel-saving measures; the Civic Hybrid, with an updated version of Honda's mild-hybrid system; and the Civic Natural Gas, a special version that's powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

2012 Honda Civic Sedan

2012 Honda Civic Sedan

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Honda Civic Sedan

4dr Auto HF

2012 Honda Civic Sedan

4dr Auto HF