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Wide variety of powertrains, good fuel economy, comfortable and well-built interior, are some of the things you will expect to see in the Honda Civic,

The 2010 Honda Civic is a compact car available as a sedan or coupe. For both, there are five main trim levels: DX, LX, EX, EX-L and Si. On the Civic sedan, Honda also offers the DX Value package, the LX-S, the Hybrid and the GX.

The DX comes with just the basics, including 15-inch steel wheels, power windows, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a height-adjustable driver seat. It doesn't even have a stereo, though the DX sedan's optional Value package includes a four-speaker CD/MP3 audio system, an auxiliary audio jack and air-conditioning. The LX adds 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, cruise control, full power accessories, a center console with a sliding armrest, a folding rear seatback and cruise control. The LX-S sedan tacks on alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust outlet, a rear spoiler, front sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Going with a Civic EX gets you 16-inch alloys, a sunroof, a six-speaker sound system (coupes also feature an exclusive subwoofer) with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a USB input, ambient console lighting and a 60/40-split rear seatback with a fold-down armrest. The EX-L comes with heated exterior mirrors, leather upholstery and heated front seats. The sporty Civic Si has most of the EX's features plus a more powerful engine, a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels with high-performance tires, foglights, sport seats and special interior trim.

As for the efficiency-minded Civics, the GX has a feature list similar to the LX's, while the Hybrid is equipped similarly to the EX but adds automatic climate control.

Options are limited to a navigation system with Bluetooth phone connectivity (the only way to get Bluetooth on a Civic) and satellite radio. It's available only on Si, EX, EX-L and Hybrid models. Heated leather seats can be added to the Hybrid.

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Honda's compact Civic is available in coupe and sedan body styles; it's positioned between the subcompact Fit hatchback and midsize Accord in Honda's lineup. Civics compete with the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra. Five distinct models are available: the Civic sedan and coupe, Civic Si sedan and coupe and the Civic Hybrid sedan, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. In addition, approved Honda dealers in California and New York carry a Civic GX that's powered by natural gas. Civic Si models feature a high-performance 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

New for 2009:

Changes for 2009 include additional trim levels ? LX-S and DX-VP ? that create new equipment packages for sport-minded and value-minded consumers, respectively. Also added is an electronic stability system on new trim levels, as well as Bluetooth phone connectivity and USB audio options. Styling changes include a front bumper redesign with larger openings.

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The three years since the Honda Civic was last redesigned have been plenty of time for the competition to catch up to Honda's solid, fuel-efficient, entertaining daily driver, but after revisiting the Civic, it's really hard to think of any car that has managed the feat. The Civic still rules ? in statistical categories as well as in the real world of commuting and soaring gas prices.

What most impresses most consumers about the Civic is that after nearly three years on the market it still holds up to extreme scrutiny in a very competitive segment. It's also priced well, coming in lower than the Nissan Sentra and about on par with the Corolla.

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A redesigned eighth-generation version of Honda's smallest model went on sale for the 2006 model year. Honda calls it the most-changed Civic since the model was introduced to the U.S. market in 1973. The only significant change for 2007 is the addition of a high-performance Civic Si sedan.

Five distinct models are available: Civic sedan and coupe, Civic Si sedan and coupe and Civic Hybrid sedan. In addition, approved Honda dealers in California and New York carry a Civic GX that is powered by natural gas. Powertrain choices include a high-performance 197-horsepower four-cylinder engine in Civic Si models and a gasoline/electric powertrain in the Civic Hybrid.

Honda promotes the Civic's safety features, including its Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure that improves vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility and collision energy management. All models have side-impact and side curtain airbags, active front-seat head restraints and antilock brakes.

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A redesigned eighth-generation version of Honda's smallest model goes on sale for the 2006 model year. Honda calls it the most-changed Civic since the model was introduced to the U.S. market in 1973.

Four distinct models are available: Civic sedan and coupe, Civic Si coupe and Civic Hybrid sedan. The automaker says three all-new engines promise greater performance and efficiency. Powertrain choices include a high-performance 197-horsepower four-cylinder engine in the Civic Si and a gasoline/electric powertrain in the Civic Hybrid.

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