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2009 Honda Civic | Overview

The 2009 Honda Civic is a reliable and economical car available in both sedan and coupe forms. The new Civic is offered in several trims, including new additions LX-S and DX-VP. Other trim levels include DX, LX, EX, EX-L, Si and GX. The new trim levels add an electronic stability system, Bluetooth phone connectivity and USB audio options.

Exterior

Civic's exterior sports an expressive and futuristic design. It features a steeply raked windshield, minimal front & rear overhangs and reduced gaps between the tires and fenders. Some more exterior specs of Civic include:

  • Redesigned front bumper with more larger grille openings.
  • 15-inch wheels on DX and DX-VP.
  • 16-inch wheels on LX, LX-S, EX and EX-L.
  • Power moonroof on EX and EX-L.
  • LX-S adds rear deck spoiler and chrome exhaust finisher.

Interior

Civic has a capacity to accommodate up to five passengers. The interior features a two-tier instrument panel, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a multifunction center console. Some more interior features include:

  • Power windows.
  • Power locks on LX and above trims.
  • Bluetooth connectivity only on navigation system-equipped vehicles.
  • Navigation system with voice recognition available on EX and EX-L.
  • USB audio interface for iPods and flash drives is available on EX and EX-L.
  • Auxiliary stereo input jack is standard on DX-VP and higher trim levels.
  • Leather interior on EX-L.
  • LX-S adds black seats with bolsters and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
  • Available XM Satellite Radio.
  • 12.0 cubic feet of trunk space.

Under the Hood

The 2009 Civic line-up comes with four powerplants. Regular Civic sedan and coupes make use of a 1.8-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder. All Civic models use drive-by-wire throttle control. Some more engine specs include:

  • 140 horsepower and 128 pounds-feet of torque (regular Civics).
  • Five-speed manual transmission.
  • Optional five-speed automatic transmissions.
  • MacPherson strut front suspension and a compact multilink double-wishbone rear suspension.

Safety

Civic ensures its occupants' safety with a list of standard and optional safety features. Here are some safety features:

  • Optional electronic stability system.
  • Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution.
  • Side-impact and side curtain airbags.
  • Active head restraints in front seats.
  • Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH).