Hybrid Car Specs

The 2000 Civic is an important vehicle to Honda for the sedan market segment. The GX is a member of a series of seven trim levels for the Civic which include Si, DX, EX, HX, CX, GX, and LX. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Honda. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.

Honda Civic Engine Specs

The restyled Civic GX is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.

For the 2000 Civic, the fuel configuration is a electronic PGM-FI, using CNG for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 11.90 gallons.

The Civic uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

103.20 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 54.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Civic GX are 175.10 inches long by 67.10 inches wide.

Pricing is an important consideration when buy a car. The Honda Civic lists at $16,830 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $15,204. This price was high compared to the industry average price for a 4-door sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Civic is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Civic gets 35 miles/gallon on the highway and only 28 - 30 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Honda Civic GX sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Honda, specifically a Civic.

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