Getting 38 Miles a Gallon: The Honda Civic for 2005
Several things can be said about the Honda Civic series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2005 Honda Civic GX Specs
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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Honda.
The fuel system for the 2005 Civic is a PGM-FI system, running on CNG . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Civic GX are 66.70 inches wide by 175.40 inches long. It sits 55.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,910 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $12,719. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Honda Civic. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Civic GX received an fuel efficiency rating of 32 MPG driving in the city and 38 when it came to highway driving. The cng-powered Civic is a green car.
What We Think of the Honda Civic
The 2004 model began the promise of the Honda Civic. The 2005 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.