2015 Honda Civic Affordable Small Car With Strong Engine Review

2015 Honda Civic Affordable Small Car With Strong Engine Review

The 2015 Honda Civic sedan and coupe are a couple of the best-known compact cars sold in the U.S. From the moment the first Civic went sold more than 40 years ago, the car has reflected its age--and the latest iteration of the Civic got a few upgrades over the past two years to ensure that it stays in line with the market. While the base car is already in its fourth year, what you may have see on showroom floors is in fact only in its third year, after speedy and fairly progressive updating of the inexpensive, grim, feature-poor 2012 redesign.

Reviewers study that the base 2015 Civic's four-cylinder engine generates significant power. It comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission; reviewers really like the presented automatic transmission for its fluid shifts and responsiveness. The Civic provides great fuel economy for the class, with the base type getting up to an EPA-calculated 30/39 mpg city/highway. The 2015 Civic Si includes a far more powerful four-cylinder engine using a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2015 Honda Civic comes standard with stability control, side-curtain airbags, front-side airbags, a rearview camera together with 4-wheel anti-lock brakes. EX and EX-L models also boast Honda's LaneWatch blind spot monitoring system, while the Civic Hybrid has forward-collision warning and lane-departure warning systems. In government examination, the Civic gained five overall stars -- a rating derived from 4-star ratings on frontal and rollover tests together with a 5-star rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's side-impact evaluation.

The Civic stays certainly one of the best-equipped and priciest small cars out there. Even the LX coupe, which is the lowest cost trim you could find, starts around $19,000 with destination. From the Corolla and Kia Forte to the Jetta and Mazda3, almost all major competitors start off more affordable — some by thousands. Even so, Honda offers as much as necessary standard features that base units should suit lots of shoppers.