An Improved Sedan: The Honda Civic for 2004
The Civic GX is equipped with a Honda 1.7 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
The Civic uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-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
The dimensions of the Civic GX are 66.70 inches wide by 174.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,410 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $12,263. This price was high compared to the industry standard price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2004 Civic is a PGM-FI design, running on CNG fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.
The Civic GX received an fuel efficiency rating of 32 MPG driving in the city and 38 when it came to long-distance. The cng-powered Civic is a hybrid car.
We Think…
The 2003 model began the promise of the Honda Civic. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Honda hopes that the Civic GX will continue to be a profitable vehicle.