2010 HONDA CIVIC

MSRP $15,455 - $25,340

Honda's compact Civic is available in both the coupe and sedan body styles; it's positioned between the subcompact Fit hatchback and midsize Accord in Honda's lineup. Civics compete with the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra. Five distinct models are available: the Civic sedan and coupe, Civic Si sedan and coupe, and the Civic Hybrid sedan. In addition, approved Honda dealers in California, Utah and New York carry a Civic GX that's powered by natural gas. Civic Si models feature a high-performance 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. 

 

Honda Civic GX

There are no significant changes for 2010.

Honda says the Civic features an "expressive and futuristic design." Design touches include a steeply raked windshield, minimal front and rear overhangs, and small gaps between the tires and fenders.

• Standard 15-inch wheels
• Optional 16-inch wheels
• Optional power moonroof
• Optional rear deck spoiler and chrome exhaust finisher

Inside each five-seat Civic, the driver faces a two-tier instrument panel and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. There is a multifunction center console.

• Power windows
• Optional navigation system with voice recognition
• Optional Bluetooth limited to navigation-equipped vehicles
• Optional USB audio interface for MP3 players and flash drives
• Optional leather interior
• Optional XM Satellite Radio

Regular Civic coupes and sedans use a 1.8-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder. All models use drive-by-wire throttle control.

• 140 hp and 128 pounds-feet of torque
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Optional five-speed automatic
• MacPherson strut front suspension and a compact multilink double-wishbone rear suspension

As in previous years, the electronic stability system is not available on lower trim levels, but it's standard on EX-L trims and above.

• Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution
• Side-impact and side curtain airbags
• Active head restraints for front seats

Civic Si
Honda's performance-oriented Si model — offered as both a sedan and coupe — features a rear deck spoiler, cladding and Si badging that's different from the coupe's rear spoiler and cladding. The most notable change for 2010 is that the engine cover is black instead of silver.

• 2.0-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder
• 197 hp at 7,800 rpm and 139 pounds-feet of torque at 6,200 rpm
• Six-speed manual gearbox
• Limited-slip differential
• Deeply bolstered seats with red fabric stitching
• Alloy wheels with 17-inch tires
• USB audio interface for MP3 players and flash drives
• Navigation system with voice recognition available