Car of the Year for 2000: The Honda Civic GX
The 2000 Honda Civic GX was introduced to compete in the sedan market. There are 7 trim levels for the Civic in 2000: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive Civic makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sedan market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.
Honda Civic Engine Specs
Honda Civic Engine Specs: The Civic GX comes outfitted with a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 8 valves. The engine, manufactured by Honda, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by Honda. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Honda.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Civic comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2000 Civic is a PGM-FI system, running on CNG . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 11.90-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The Civic is 175.10 inches long, 67.10 inches wide, and 54.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Civic is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
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.
MPG Ratings
The 2000 Civic gets 35 miles/gallon on the highway and only 28 - 30 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.
In 2000 the Civic GX was availble in the exterior colors of Clover Green Pearl, Flamenco Black Pearl, Iced Teal Pearl, Taffeta White, Titanium Metallic, and Vintage Plum Pearl. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
We Think…
The 1999 model began the promise of the Honda Civic. The 2000 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.