Honda Civic 2012

Honda Civic 2012 - Honda redesigned the Honda Civic for the 2012 model year, and now there are a total of seven models available: sedan, coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, hybrid, high fuel-efficiency (HF) and a natural gas model. The sedan, coupe, HF and natural gas models have a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower. The Si is the most powerful option. It gets a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower and 170 pound feet of torque.

Fuel economy for all models has improved. Honda says ratings will range from 31 mpg for the Civic Si to 45 mpg for the hybrid. The Civic starts at about $15,800 for the base model with a five-speed manual transmission.

 

 

Civic Performance - 8.0 (Very Good)

If you’re looking for a car that’s predictable, the automotive industry says the Honda Civic is perfect because it offers the same performance abilities year after year. "For those familiar with the Civics of old, sliding into the saddle of the ninth-generation feels just like pulling on your favorite pair of jeans,” writes Autoblog. “It's a level of familiarity that hasn't been lost through the modest exterior updates and bizarre interior.

 

Civic Safety - 10.0 (Excellent)

The federal government and the insurance industry have not tested the 2012 Honda Civic, and since it’s a new model, they probably won’t test it for some time. For 2012, the Honda Civic gets standard vehicle stability assist, a feature that was only available on the higher trims last year.

 

Civic Interior - 8.0 (Very Good)

The 2012 Civic has more interior features and more interior space, but Honda hasn’t managed to wow the automotive press, who is growing accustomed to driving affordable small cars that seem more expensive than they really are. "Compared with a few competitors, some interior surfaces look rather plain," says Cars.com.