2004 Honda Civic
The Civic Hybrid represents the ultimate in environmental responsibility, using a small gas engine and a big electric motor to achieve up to 51 mpg. The Hybrid ($19,650) is equipped comparably to the EX sedan with a five-speed manual transmission. The Honda Civic sedan and coupe get subtle styling revisions for 2004 that give them a bolder look. Up front, the bumper, grille, engine hood, and headlights are all new. Most immediately noticeable is the new grille: The horizontal bar is gone, leaving just a blacked-out opening, framed by a character line that flows smoothly into the new hood. The opening under the grille has been re-shaped into a shark-like smile and now incorporates two downward-slashing struts. The headlights are still triangular, but stretch out more diagonally as they flow around the car's front corners. These changes are small, really, but subtly suggestive of the total re-style received last year by big brother Accord. The EX models deliver livelier acceleration because they are equipped with the more powerful VTEC engine. Driving a Honda Civic EX sedan with the five-speed manual transmission is a sporty, satisfying experience. Throttle response is good at any speed because the engine extends its torque across a broad power band. The manual gearbox is smooth and precise, with notched stop points between gears.
Still the Small-Car Value Leader
Price: The 2006 Honda Civic EX sedan with navigation comes fully loaded at $20,560. Dealer's invoice price on that model is $18,790. Price as tested is $21,100, including a $550 destination charge. Dealer's price as tested is $19,340.
2004 Honda Civic Prices and Review
Since so many vehicles look alike, the Consumer Guide(R) 2004 Honda Civic new-vehicle review includes an extensive photo gallery. The 2004 Honda Civic features a selection of interior and exterior images.
The Truth About Cars - Civic EX
Or not. The Civics drop snout is the piece-de-la-Atari. By denying drivers even a glimpse of the cars muzzle, windscreen becomes widescreen. If it werent for the Civics A-pillars- columns of such magnificence that Honda felt obliged to put triangular windows at their base- youd be tempted to press the alternative view button. Oh wait, there isnt one. But the Civic EX is available with a sat nav iPod XM CD WMA voice recognition backup camera system. Given the rest of the instrumentations disco obvious look and feel, the units dour, aftermarket demeanor and fat finger flummoxing buttonology is a bit of a downer.
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