Last Year’s Sedan: The 2002 Honda Civic GX
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Honda Civic are very enthusiastic about their new car. The Civic has held a place among the top of the Civic line of car for a long time. Honda has reason to be proud; the Honda Civic comes under the heading of sedan models that are suitable for families.
Performance
The restyled Civic GX is equipped with a Honda 1.7-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Honda 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Honda.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Civic has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel 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 2002 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.
Civic GX Statistics
103.10 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 55.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Civic GX are 174.70 inches long by 66.70 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the Civic is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $14,910, with an invoice cost of $13,631. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 Civic gets 38 - 39 miles/gallon on the highway and only 30 - 33 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
In 2002 the Civic came in the exterior colors of Clover Green Pearl, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Rallye Red, Satin Silver Metallic, Taffeta White, and Titanium Metallic. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
The 2001 model began the promise of the Honda Civic. The 2002 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.