Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Coupes and sedans have a similar hood, front fenders, front bumper and headlight s

tyling. However, the two vehicles are clearly different. While they share the same wheel base and inner structure, most of their exterior panels are not interchangeable. The coupe features a more aggressive windshield rake, intended to create a sportier look, and its tail lamps light up in a signature pattern. The appearance of the Civic Hybrid sedan is also subtly different from other four-doors, with a deeper spoiler under the front bumper, a small spoiler on the lip of the trunk lid and Hybrid-specific lightweight alloy wheels. The four-door Civic is nearly 3 inches shorter than the Toyota Corolla and about the same length as a Ford Focus sedan. Both the Civic coupe and sedan ride a 103.1-inch wheelbase, but the four-door model is 1.6 inches taller than the coupe. The available Civic Si hatchback has a huge, flat windshield is steeply raked, and its nose slopes radically downward, generating excellent aerodynamics and allowing great visibility outward. The Si is slab-sided, without any sculpture in the sheet metal, though in 2004 better proportioned 16-inch wheels gave the car more character by better filling the wheel wells. Overall, this small car packs its motor into a condensed engine bay, leaving more space for passengers, especially in front, without increasing exterior dimensions.

 

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

The Civic is easy and pleasant to drive. It is quiet on the inside, Throttle response in the 127-hp EX is good, but its automatic transmission reacts a bit slowly. Honda's manual gearshift, however, is precise, and the clutch performs expertly. The base Civics may be a bit on the bland side in appearance and performance, but reputation for quality and dependability outweighs the lack of thrill.  Steering requires only modest effort. This car delivers excellent ride quality and is wholly capable during tight maneuvers.

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

Honda civic 2005

The Civic is easy and pleasant to drive. It is quiet on the inside, Throttle response in the 127-hp EX is good, but its automatic transmission reacts a bit slowly. Honda's manual gearshift, however, is precise, and the clutch performs expertly. The base Civics may be a bit on the bland side in appearance and performance, but reputation for quality and dependability outweighs the lack of thrill.  Steering requires only modest effort. This car delivers excellent ride quality and is wholly capable during tight maneuvers.

Honda civic 2005

Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system in the Civic Hybrid makes the gas engine dominant. The electric motor provides additional power when needed. While yielding impressive fuel-economy figures and reduced emissions, the Civic Hybrid drives like any other automobile. The batteries never need to be connected to a power outlet because they're recharged while driving. An automatic idle/stop feature shuts off the engine when the car comes to a stop as a means of conserving fuel. The Civic Hybrid is available with either a five-speed-manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission that uses no gears. It's powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor/generator that produce a combined 93 hp. Compared with its gasoline-engine sibling, several exterior revisions give the Civic Hybrid a distinctive look.  The Civic Hybrid differs little from a regular Civic sedan, so the driving experience is similar. Acceleration is wholly adequate from a standstill and at highway speeds. The car operates very quietly, but road noise is slightly greater than usual due to the low-rolling-resistance tires. The alternative to the hybrid, for consumers in certain areas, is the Civic GX sedan, which comes with 100-hp, natural gas-powered engine that requires a special fueling station for home use. The GX may have the cleanest internal combustion engine in the world, as Honda claims, but it's also the most expensive and one of the least powerful Civics. For 2005, the GX gets the same styling changes introduced on other Civic sedans in 2004.

Honda civic 2005