Honda Civic: Reliable, Fuel Efficient, and Fun to Drive

October 31st, 2017 by

Honda Civic: Reliable, Fuel Efficient, and Fun to Drive

The Honda Civic is one of the most beloved and trusted sedans in automotive industry. This front-wheel drive compact offers something for everyone with its traditional sedan model and the two door coupe. Honda Civics are fun to drive, reliable, and versatile. Car and Driver ranked the 2017 Honda Civic as #2 in compact cars, #3 in hatchbacks, and #3 in small cars. It’s a tried and tested design that has survived the test of time. While each generation of the Honda Civic has introduced new innovations the key concepts of the design have always been, reliability, great fuel economy, and a fun to drive.

The Honda Civic offers two different powertrain options. LX and EX models are equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 174-horsepower with 167 lb-ft of torque. The LX and EX models have an estimated EPA fuel economy of 32city/42highway. The sportier Si models will come equipped with a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 205-horsepower with 192 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged engine also offers great fuel economy with an estimated EPA rating of 28city/38highway. The Civic is offered in a 6-speed manual or automatic CVT transmission.

While the body and interior styling for 2018 remains unchanged, one of the real highlights of the Honda Civic is the array of available safety technology. Features like Honda LaneWatch help keep track of your blind spot by utilizing a rearview camera to display live video to your Display Audio infotainment system. Apple Carplay and Android Auto are also available to help keep drivers connected.

The 2018 Civic is a top safety pick with all the available safety features Honda has to offer. Collision Mitigation Braking can help bring the vehicle to a halt when the Honda senses an unavoidable collision. Adaptive Cruise Control can be set to maintain your speed and distance from the vehicle in front of you. If it detects the vehicle you are following is coming to a stop it can even bring the vehicle to a halt. When active, the Lane Keeping Assist can subtly adjust your steer to help keep your vehicle centered in lane. Road Departure Mitigation System will warn the driver if they are swaying from their lane, and help assist the vehicle from leaving the roadway.

If you are interested in learning more about the 2018 Honda Civic, then come schedule a vehicle demonstration today at Rairdon’s Honda of Sumner. Our award winning customer service team can help you find the perfect Honda with all the features you need. With very few updates in 2018, now is the perfect time to come down to Rairdon’s and purchase one of our 2017 Honda Civics the best prices of the year. Check out all the great deals only at Rairdon’s Honda of Sumner.

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