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What’s
the new Honda Civic Coupe have to offer?
By
Stuart Simpson
The 2005 Honda Civic sets the benchmark for
reliability and resale value. Everyone seems to
know this, but what’s new and what can you
expect out of the new Civic Coupe?
The Honda Civic Coupe models range from the DX –
Value Package, the HX – Lean burn machine, to
the LX and the top of the line EX model. The DX
model is the base Civic Coupe. It has the 115 hp
engine and limited creature comforts. The HX is
your high mileage lean burn car. The lean burn
means you can get 36 MPG city and 44 MPG highway
as opposed to the LX and DX 32 MPG and 38 MPG.
The EX suffers a 37 MPG highway drop probably
due to the more powerful 127 hp engine.
The EX gives you some little things like body
colored mirrors, sunroof, memory seats, height
adjustable seats, too, along with an illuminated
ignition switch. Wheels are upgraded to 15”
alloys and the EX also has a six-speaker system
with a CD that can read MP3 files. While all
these features are nice, most of the extra goes
into getting the 16-valve SOHC V-tech engine.
Handling characteristics are
based upon the double wishbone rear suspension
and the 4 wheel independent suspension. This
allows for better handling with the MacPherson
struts in the front tied to a high steering
ratio. Get ready to have some fun driving again.
But don’t worry all models have front airbags.
Most models are offered with front side air
bags, too. ABS is standard on the EX, keeping
the braking to a minimum, especially in wet or
slippery conditions. Transmission is your choice
of 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, or the
continuously variable on the HX model.
The interior is ergonomically designed with wide
seats and easily located controls. The front
seats have deep side bolsters to hold the driver
in place during aggressive cornering. But, they
are comfortable for daily driving and hauling
around 4 of your friends. The rear seats fold
down to haul long cargo. A sunroof is available
only with the EX model.
The air conditioning has a filtration system.
But AC is an option on the HX model.
Honda offers nice factory options to customize
your new car. They include a rear deck lid
spoiler, wing spoiler, aero kit, splashguards,
trunk mat, and my favorite, a trunk apron. It
covers the bumper and open area when you are
loading and unloading things from your trunk.
The new Honda Civic is one of the new classics
or our age. Relentless reliability coupled with
amazing resale value gives a good-looking care
even more appeal to new buyers.
Stuart Simpson
Check out my pictures of the new red 2005 Honda
Civic Coupe at http://www.hondalinks.com
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