An Evolutionary Model: The 2006 Civic Revisited
The Honda Civic is a 4-door car available at your Honda dealer. The Civic came in six configurations: Si, GX, DX, EX, Hybrid, and LX. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 38 highway miles and 30 city. The Civic competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.
Standard equipment in the Civic for 2005 and 2006 includes the 1.3 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 4-speed Automatic CVT Transaxle puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Civic.
The fuel system for the 2006 Civic is a PGM-FI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 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.
The dimensions of the Civic Hybrid are 69.00 inches wide by 176.70 inches long. It sits 56.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The retail price (MSRP) was $14,560 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $13,317. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The Civic Hybrid received an fuel efficiency rating of 30 MPG driving in the city and 38 when it came to highway driving. The electric/gas-powered Civic is a green car.
The vehicle is available in Alabaster Silver Metallic, Atomic Blue Metallic, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Royal Blue Pearl, and Taffeta White.
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 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
In summation the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid was a pivotal vehicle. Honda responded to critisims about the 2005 Civic and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better sedan. Let’s hope the Honda Civic for 2006 is a sign of the future.
Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Honda Civic, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal Civic Hybrid is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?