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While Honda's smaller Fit is only offered in a hatchback body style, with a single engine available, the larger Honda Civic has one of the most extensive model lineups among small cars. In addition to base and mid-level models, there's a sports-oriented Si version, along with a natural-gas version in the form of the Honda Civic GX. And all but the GX are offered in a choice of coupe or sedan. There's also a high-mileage Hybrid model, but that's only offered as a sedan.

As the 2010 model year arrives, the Honda Civic has now gone four years since its last major redesign, yet it still manages to look fresh. That's because at the time of its introduction, the Civic was a little far out design-wise, with a swoopier, more ached roofline; a stubbier, yet more aerodynamic front end; and a bold, two-tiered video-game-like instrument panel that made other small-car dashes look plain. Now, several years later, several other small-car models have emulated some of the Civic's cues so that it still looks quite fresh.

The 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that comes in base DX, mid-level EX, and the best-equipped LX models are no penalty box. It's smooth, quick-revving, and refined, and pairs well with either the five-speed manual or five-speed automatic. The manual gearbox in the 2010 Honda Civic from Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL is light and quick-shifting and a step better than the linkages in most other small cars. Either transmission delivers exceptional fuel economy, with EPA estimates for the manual of an EPA estimated 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway for the manual gearbox and 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway for the automatic.

If you're willing to trade a little fuel economy for a lot more horsepower, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine in the 2010 Honda Civic Si from Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL makes 197 horsepower and drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. The 2010 Honda Civic Si package available at Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL is completed with a tighter suspension, larger 17-inch alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, a rear spoiler, Si exterior trim, and synthetic sports seats.

With MacPherson struts up front and multilink rear suspension in the 2010 Honda Civic from Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL, Honda starts with a very common small-car configuration but does a great job tuning it, delivering crisp handling and responsive (though light) power steering. The 2010 Honda Civic does a good job isolating coarse road noise.

The better-than-average front seats in the 2010 Honda Civic at Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL afford good support and a great driving position, helping make the driving experience enjoyable. Even in base cars, the height-adjustable seats leave great headroom for tall drivers.

Side and side curtain airbags are standard equipment on the 2010 Honda Civic lineup at Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL, along with anti-lock brakes, and overall the news is quite positive on the safety front. The 2010 Honda Civic gets four- and five-star results from the federal government, along with all "good" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It's also an IIHS Top Safety Pick. And Honda's VSA stability control system-still a relative rarity in small cars-is included with EX-L and Si models.

Last year Honda significantly revamped the Civic's feature list to make widely desired tech features more available throughout the lineup. Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and a USB audio interface, along with satellite radio and a nav system, are now offered-though in typical Honda fashion, you'll need to step up to the most expensive EX versions to get all of it. The base 2010 Honda Civic DX at Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL is pretty basic, with power windows and door locks and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel are standard on all models. The 2010 Honda Civic LX at Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL has air conditioning, cruise control, power locks, a CD audio system with an auxiliary jack, and a folding rear seat. The 2010 Honda Civic EX sedan at Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL gets distinct alloy wheels, a sunroof, and an available navigation system with XM Satellite Radio. And although a leather-upholstered Civic seems a little odd, you can get exactly that, plus heated seats and mirrors, in the 2010 Honda Civic EX-L edition from Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL.

For details or to schedule a test drive of the 2010 Honda Civic, contact Ike Honda in Mt. Vernon, Marion, IL today and discover why Ike Honda continues to be the leader in new car and used car sales serving Murphysboro, Paducah, Carterville, Carbondale, Cape Girardeau and surrounding areas.


Source: [The Car Connection]
http://www.thecarconnection.com/bottomline/honda_civic-sdn_2010

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