2009 Honda Civic A Stylish Performer

The Honda Civic has been redesigned for 2009 to offer more performance, technology, and styling. The Civic has earned a reputation for its nimble handling, refined cabin and engaging driving experience, topped by highend features and upscale amenities. Buyers, who pay more for a Honda Civic in comparison to a Cobalt or Corolla, get real value for money in a Honda that was a best-selling vehicle in the country for May. The Honda Civic compact cars come in 4-door sedan and 2-door coupe body styles. A gas/electric Honda Civic Hybrid sedan is also offered. The 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with an agile 140-horsepower 1.8-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine paired with either a 5-speed automatic or the 5-speed manual transmission, which powers most trim levels. The Civic GX, which uses a 113-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that runs on CNG, is available in the states of California and New York. The Civic qualifies as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle. The 2009 Honda Civic gets fresh exterior design which includes a restyled front grille; a short hood and a raked back windshield giving the car its distinguished sleek looks. The cabin of the 2009 Civic has a premium feel about it; fit and finish is good, and the cabin displays well appointed two-tone interiors, a two-tier instrument panel; a flat rear floor; tachometer; power windows; storage bins; and a 12-volt power outlet. Higher trim levels feature leather upholstery, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated power mirrors. Technological enhancements include new USB Audio Interface on the EX and EX-L, and also optional Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and Bluetooth Hands-Free Link. The Civic sedans offer a 12-cubic-foot trunk, while the coupe offers 11.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Base models come with a folding backseat to allow space for long pieces of cargo. Higher trims get a 60/40-split folding backseat that extends a flat cargo floor. Standard safety equipment offered on the 2009 Honda Civic include active head restraints, dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags; front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system; side curtain airbags; ABS with electronic brake distribution; 3-point front seatbelts; a tire pressure monitor; lower anchors and tethers for children; theft-deterrent system; vehicle stability assist (EX-L); and Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure. Learn more about the 2009 Honda Civic at: http://www.cartalking.com


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