2011 honda civic

The Honda Civic quite simply isn't a family car, because of its tighter backseat and difficult entry. Standard-version Civic DX, LX, EX, and EX-L models perform perfectly well, while a sporty Si offers a peaky, high-revving engine and bolstered suspension that will appeal to some enthusiasts. Green families should also look into the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid, which returns an EPA 40/43 mpg, or the special Civic GX natural-gas model.

Witness the 2011 Honda Civic. As far as the aforementioned flavors, there's something here for everyone from the fuel-sipping Civic Hybrid and clean-burning natural-gas Civic GX to the high-performance Civic Si.

The sporty Mazda 3 is the Civic's strongest rival, offering performance that only the Civic Si can top, along with greater sophistication and the convenience of a hatchback model. The 2011 Honda Civic is a compact car available as a sedan or coupe. For both, there are five main trim levels: DX, LX, EX, EX-L and Si. On the Civic sedan, Honda also offers the DX Value package, the LX-S, the Hybrid and the GX.

The LX adds 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, cruise control, full power accessories, center console with a sliding armrest, a folding rear seatback and cruise control. The sporty Civic Si has most of the EX's features plus a more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels with high-performance tires, foglights, sport seats and special interior trim.

It's available only on Si, EX, EX-L and Hybrid models. The front-wheel-drive 2011 Honda Civic lineup offers a variety of available engines and transmissions. Manual-transmission models are notably quicker.

The Civic Hybrid uses a gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain to maximize fuel economy. For the Civic Si, Honda installs a 197-hp 2.0-liter engine and a limited-slip front differential; a six-speed manual is the only available transmission. The Civic Si zips from zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds.
Nearly all Civic models boast above-average fuel efficiency. The Hybrid tops the Civic lineup with fuel mileage of 40 city/45 highway and 42 combined. Civic Si models have 21/29/24 mpg estimates.

Every Civic comes with front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The Civic's dash features an unusual gauge layout. Regular Civic sedans have 12 cubic feet of trunk space, but it drops to about 10 for the Hybrid and 6 for the GX.
The Honda Civic used to be the entry model in Honda's U.S. lineup, but in more recent years the Honda Fit hatchback has replaced it.

Overall, the Honda Civic feels very peppy, with quick and precise steering especially in low-speed driving. On the highway can be a little too light on center, but when pushed hard the Civic feels like a more sophisticated, more expensive car whereas most other budget-priced small sedans start to show ragged edges.

If you're willing to trade a little fuel economy for a lot more horsepower, the Si is a blast; its 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 197 horsepower and drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. The Si package 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.
Better-than-average front seats in the 2011 Honda Civic afford good support and a great driving position, helping make the driving experience enjoyable. The Civic LX has air conditioning, cruise control, power locks, a CD audio system with an auxiliary jack, and a folding rear seat.