Car Reviews 2005 Honda Civic

The 2005 Civic looks to continue its hold in the compact car market and it doesn’t seem that there’s anything in this model that suggests it will do otherwise. Not only does the Civic have a reputation as a reliable and dependable vehicle, the cost has always been something that appeals to many people shopping for cars. Because the Civic has been around since 1973, there has been a lot of fine tuning so not a lot needs to be added from year to year. As in previous years, there are three models, the sedan, coupe, and hatchback, and within those, there are different versions; the DX, only available in a sedan, the Value Package (VP), only available for a coupe, then the LX and EX. The DX really offers no perks besides a radio and the Value Package upgrades the radio to a CD player and adds air conditioning. The LX is the true minimum choice; it comes with most of the features many have become accustomed to power-locks, windows, and mirrors, key-less entry, and cruise control. The EX has all the goodies, which includes ABS, alloy wheels, variable windshield wipers and a moon-roof, among others.Then there are the specialty models. The HX is like the DX and the SE is similar to the LX, the difference being a better stereo and a sportier design. The Si is the hatchback and has a sport tuned suspension, sport seats, and rear disk brakes. The Hybrid, for those concerned about the environment, not only has a electric/gas engine, but is similar to the EX in terms of features except for the moon-roof.The Hybrid has the least horsepower at 93, with a 1.3 liter gas/electric power-train but also has the best MPG at 45 in the city and 51 on the highway. DX, VP, and LX all have a 115 horsepower, 1.7 liter four cylinder engine, while the EX is powered by a 127 horsepower engine. The HX has a 117 horsepower engine but its lean burn engine allows it to have better gas mileage.The inside of the front seats are spacious because of the compact engine design and for the price, it’s hard to beat. The materials of the interior are of high quality but there will probably always be the issue of back seat space. The Civic best fits two people but is capable of transporting up to five, although if the buyer is a family of five looking to frequently travel, there may be better options. However, in terms of trunk space, the Si is a very good choice.The 2005 Civic has received a rating of five out of five stars in frontal impact collisions. The sedan also gets five stars when installed with side airbags while the sedan gets four stars in any case. The Civic also gets a “good” rating from the IIHS for its results in frontal offset crashes. The greatest negative about the 2005 Civic is that anti lock breaks (ABS) are not offered with the DX, VP, HX, or LX. Some may consider that a reason to bypass the Civic all together.A person could make a much worse choice than the 2005 Civic. There is no reason to believe that sales of Civics are going to decrease because of what the car offers. The 2005 Honda Civic is an economical choice of car and some options have all the extras people have come to love over the years. Overall, it looks as if the 2005 model will continue to do well for Honda and continue to please loyal customers with its economic performance and competitive pricing. Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11