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2008 Honda Civic: adds some new models to its lineup. These compact cars come in 4-door sedan and 2-door coupe body styles and include a gas/electric Hybrid sedan. Sedans and coupes come in DX, LX, EX, new-for-2008 EX-L, and sporty Si trims. Also new is the Civic MUGEN Si sedan. MUGEN is a 3rd-party firm that supplies high-performance parts for Hondas. DX, LX, EX, and EX-L have a 140-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. All Si models have a 197-hp 2.0-liter four.

The Hybrid combines a gas engine and an electric motor for 110 hp and requires no plug-in charging. It can run on one or both of its power sources to balance acceleration and fuel economy. Available for sale in California and New York and to fleets is the Civic GX, which uses a 113-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). DX, LX, EX, and EX-L use a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. GX models are automatic only. Si only comes with a 6-speed manual, and it has a sport suspension.

Honda Civic 2008 Interior

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2008

Honda Civic 2005: The popular Honda Civic coupe and sedan features a new for 2005 Special Edition package that gets a rear spoiler and an MP3-compatible six-CD stereo. Besides this, little has changed from the previous year. There are a couple of new paint colors. The Civic got a substantial face-lift for 2004 that included restyling of the hood, bumpers, grille and headlights. Civics are appealing and undeniably sensible, though theyre not overpowering or alluring. Few automakers offer the range or diversity Honda builds into the Civic line.

There are sedans, coupes and a hatchback, with an emphasis on either features and convenience, performance or fuel efficiency and low cost of operation. All are notable for their excellent fuel economy, free-revving engines and solid handling, including the electrically assisted Hybrid. Up-level Civics come with powerful VTEC engines that deliver brisk acceleration. The Si hatchback is the flagship performance model, and a favorite among young enthusiast drivers for good reason. All provide superb comfort for front-seat passengers.

The Civic is easy and pleasant to drive. It is quiet on the inside, Throttle response in the 127-hp EX is good, but its automatic transmission reacts a bit slowly. Hondas manual gearshift, however, is precise, and the clutch performs expertly. The base Civics may be a bit on the bland side in appearance and performance, but reputation for quality and dependability outweighs the lack of thrill. Steering requires only modest effort. This car delivers excellent ride quality and is wholly capable during tight maneuvers.

Except for the Civic Hybrid and Civic Si, all Civics carry a 1.7-liter four-cylinder with outputs that vary from 115 to 127 horsepower, depending on the model. All Civics but the Si earn at least an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle rating. When installed in DX and LX models, the Civics 1.7-liter four-cylinder makes 115 hp. In EX models, this engine uses Hondas variable valve timing technology and produces 127 hp. Both engines are available with a standard five-speed-manual gearbox or an optional four-speed-automatic transmission. The HX coupe uses a 117-hp lean-burn engine that operates with reduced emissions and is available with a continuously variable transmission that has no gears. This transmission is standard in the 100-hp GX sedan that runs on compressed natural gas.

Hondas Integrated Motor Assist system in the Civic Hybrid makes the gas engine dominant. The electric motor provides additional power when needed. While yielding impressive fuel-economy figures and reduced emissions, the Civic Hybrid drives like any other automobile. The batteries never need to be connected to a power outlet because theyre recharged while driving. An automatic idle/stop feature shuts off the engine when the car comes to a stop as a means of conserving fuel. The Civic Hybrid is available with either a five-speed-manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission that uses no gears. Its powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor/generator that produce a combined 93 hp. Compared with its gasoline-engine sibling, several exterior revisions give the Civic Hybrid a distinctive look. The Civic Hybrid differs little from a regular Civic sedan, so the driving experience is similar. Acceleration is wholly adequate from a standstill and at highway speeds.

The car operates very quietly, but road noise is slightly greater than usual due to the low-rolling-resistance tires. The alternative to the hybrid, for consumers in certain areas, is the Civic GX sedan, which comes with 100-hp, natural gas-powered engine that requires a special fueling station for home use. The GX may have the cleanest internal combustion engine in the world, as Honda claims, but its also the most expensive and one of the least powerful Civics. For 2005, the GX gets the same styling changes introduced on other Civic sedans in 2004.

The Civic holds five occupants and feels spacious inside for a compact cat. Rear legroom is ample because of the Civics compact rear suspension. The sedans trunk offers 12.9 cubic feet of space, and the split rear seatback folds down for additional cargo room. Front-seat accommodations in the Civic are superb for a car in this class. The sedans seats provide excellent support, thanks to a rigid structure with fairly aggressive side bolsters. High bottom cushions make entry and exit easy, though a lack of height adjustment in the base DX limits tailoring for driver size or taste. The Civic coupes front seatbacks stretch broad and deep, with headrests that are open at the center like a doughnut. The Si hatchbacks front seats are best of all, offering comfort for longer trips and more aggressive bolstering for hard driving.

Coupes and sedans have a similar hood, front fenders, front bumper and headlight styling. However, the two vehicles are clearly different. While they share the same wheel base and inner structure, most of their exterior panels are not interchangeable. The coupe features a more aggressive windshield rake, intended to create a sportier look, and its tail lamps light up in a signature pattern. The appearance of the Civic Hybrid sedan is also subtly different from other four-doors, with a deeper spoiler under the front bumper, a small spoiler on the lip of the trunk lid and Hybrid-specific lightweight alloy wheels.

The four-door Civic is nearly 3 inches shorter than the Toyota Corolla and about the same length as a Ford Focus sedan. Both the Civic coupe and sedan ride a 103.1-inch wheelbase, but the four-door model is 1.6 inches taller than the coupe. The available Civic Si hatchback has a huge, flat windshield is steeply raked, and its nose slopes radically downward, generating excellent aerodynamics and allowing great visibility outward. The Si is slab-sided, without any sculpture in the sheet metal, though in 2004 better proportioned 16-inch wheels gave the car more character by better filling the wheel wells. Overall, this small car packs its motor into a condensed engine bay, leaving more space for passengers, especially in front, without increasing exterior dimensions.

Safety equipment on the 2005 Civic includes two-stage front airbags, child seat anchors for the back seat and an emergency release lever inside the trunk, all standard. Side-impact air bags come standard on the Hybrid and are optional on all models. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard on the EX, Si, and Hybrid, and optional on GX. The Civic scores well in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations crash tests. Nearly four decades after its introduction, the Honda Civic can rightfully be called an automotive icon. It remains one of Americas best-selling small cars for good reason. The Civic is perfect for small families, or a commuter looking for a fuel efficient, reliable, and stylish vehicle. 

2013 Honda Civic HF Owners Manual Pdf

2013 Honda Civic HF Owners Manual Pdf

Honda is not alone in the quest to squeeze every last mile out of a gallon of gasoline with a traditional powertrain. Dodge Dart to have the Aero and the Chevy Cruze Eco fields, both of which come just north of the Civic HF that is $ 20.555 price tag at $ 21,340 and $ 21,685, respectively. In contrast to HF, which is automatic-only proposition, both Dart and Cruze can be had with a manual transmission, which carries a sticker price of each for a more competitive $ 20,190 and $ 20,490. We have not had a chance to strap our testing equipment to the 2013 version better, but we eke 29 mpg out of 2011 Cruze Eco in a mixed driving.


EPA estimates that, despite a good starting point to make apples-to-apples comparison, rarely tell the whole story. Branded with a rating of 29/41 city / highway in EPA testing, we think the Civic HF will come just a little bit better than the 27 mpg we number 2013 Civic EX-L obtained in the C / D testing; after all, 28/39 is the EPA numbers just shy of the HF. But surprisingly, we sucked it up. Overall we tested fuel economy at 34 mpg entered. That is an increase of seven mpg in return for just a few basic changes.