Getting 38 Miles a Gallon: The Honda Civic for 2006
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 GX configuration is powered by the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 38 highway miles and 30 city. The Civic competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Honda Civic Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the Civic for 2005 and 2006 includes the 1.8 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the i-VTEC engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
The fuel system for the 2006 Civic is a traditional PGM-FI, running on CNG fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Civic GX 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 manufacturer retail price (MSRP) was $14,560 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $13,317. 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 Civic GX received an fuel efficiency rating of 30 MPG driving in the city and 38 when it came to long-distance. The cng-powered Civic is a green car.
What We Think of the Honda Civic
The 2005 model began the promise of the Honda Civic. The 2006 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.