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"The all new 2006 model delivers Civic's trademark value and enhances safety, performance and refinement beyond anything we've
ever offered in this segment to meet the growing expectations of our customers," said John Mendel, senior vice president, Auto Operations.
Four completely redesigned models include the well-equipped and technologically advanced Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe,
an ultra-efficient Civic Hybrid and the high performance Civic Si.
New standard features on all models and trim levels include:
* Side curtain airbags and front side airbags
* Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure
* Anti-lock brakes (with 4-channel ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution)
* Active front seat head restraints
* Horsepower increased by as much as 22 percent (DX, LX models)
* Telescoping steering wheel (in addition to tilt)
* And much more, plus newly available features that include Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System and XM(R) Satellite Radio.
Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe models offer their most powerful and fuel efficient powertrain to date with a 140 horsepower , 1.8-liter
SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Civics equipped with the available automatic transmission achieve
a city/highway EPA rated fuel economy of 30/40 miles per gallon. The 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine meets ULEV-2 emission rating standards.
The Civic Hybrid provides the ultimate in clean and efficient technology with a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine and a new generation of
Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology that helps the hybrid achieve an estimated city/highway fuel economy of 49/51
miles per gallon and an Advanced-Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating.
The Civic Si showcases the high-performance potential of the Civic platform and offers a 197 horsepoweri, DOHC 2.0-liter i-VTEC
engine connected to a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential.
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