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EXTERIOR
	Rear decklid spoiler
	Rear decklid spoiler less...
	Body-colored bumpers
	Body-colored bumpers less...
	Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
	Multi-reflector halogen headlamps less...
	Daytime running lights
	Daytime running lights less...
	Body-colored pwr mirrors w/integrated turn indicators
	Body-colored pwr mirrors w/integrated turn indicators less...
	Tinted glass
	Tinted glass less...
	Variable intermittent windshield wipers
	Variable intermittent windshield wipers less...
	Body-colored door handles
	Body-colored door handles less...
INTERIOR
	Reclining cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver seat manual height more...
	Reclining cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver seat manual height adjustment, adjustable active head restraints less...
	Center console w/sliding armrest, storage compartment, beverage holders
	Center console w/sliding armrest, storage compartment, beverage holders less...
	Floor mats
	Floor mats less...
	Driver footrest
	Driver footrest less...
	Steering wheel-mounted audio & cruise controls
	Steering wheel-mounted audio & cruise controls less...
	Tilt/telescoping steering column
	Tilt/telescoping steering column less...
	2-tier instrument panel w/blue backlit gauges-inc: electronic IMA more...
	2-tier instrument panel w/blue backlit gauges-inc: electronic IMA display, tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters, outside temp display less...
	Indicator lights-inc: idle-stop, IMA charge/assist, trunk/door-op more...
	Indicator lights-inc: idle-stop, IMA charge/assist, trunk/door-open, low oil/fuel, fuel/coolant temp, passenger-side airbag status less...
	Digital fuel-mileage, average fuel consumption indicators
	Digital fuel-mileage, average fuel consumption indicators less...
	Maintenance Minder system
	Maintenance Minder system less...
	Tire pressure monitoring system
	Tire pressure monitoring system less...
	Pwr windows w/driver auto-up/down
	Pwr windows w/driver auto-up/down less...
	Pwr door locks w/auto-lock
	Pwr door locks w/auto-lock less...
	Remote entry w/trunk release
	Remote entry w/trunk release less...
	Cruise control
	Cruise control less...
	Remote fuel filler door release
	Remote fuel filler door release less...
	Remote trunk release w/lock
	Remote trunk release w/lock less...
	Security system
	Security system less...
	Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
	Immobilizer theft-deterrent system less...
	Automatic climate control w/air-filtration system
	Automatic climate control w/air-filtration system less...
	Rear seat heater ducts
	Rear seat heater ducts less...
	Rear window defroster w/timer
	Rear window defroster w/timer less...
	160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, MP3/WMA play more...
	160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, MP3/WMA player, speed-sensitive volume control, auxiliary input jack, CD text display less...
	Integrated roof-mounted antenna
	Integrated roof-mounted antenna less...
	12V pwr outlets-inc: (1) front, (1) center console
	12V pwr outlets-inc: (1) front, (1) center console less...
	Coin tray
	Coin tray less...
	Satin-finish door handle pulls
	Satin-finish door handle pulls less...
	Front door pocket storage bins
	Front door pocket storage bins less...
	Dual visor vanity mirrors
	Dual visor vanity mirrors less...
	Map lights
	Map lights less...
	Cargo area light
	Cargo area light less...
	Dual front seatback pockets
	Dual front seatback pockets less...
MECHANICAL
	1.3L SOHC MPFI 8-valve i-VTEC I4 engine w/permanent-magnet electric motor
	1.3L SOHC MPFI 8-valve i-VTEC I4 engine w/permanent-magnet electric motor less...
	Nickel-metal hydride 158-volt battery pack
	Nickel-metal hydride 158-volt battery pack less...
	Drive-by-wire throttle
	Drive-by-wire throttle less...
	Direct ignition system
	Direct ignition system less...
	Continuously variable automatic transmission
	Continuously variable automatic transmission less...
	Front wheel drive
	Front wheel drive less...
	MacPherson strut front suspension
	MacPherson strut front suspension less...
	Multi-link rear suspension
	Multi-link rear suspension less...
	Front & rear stabilizer bars
	Front & rear stabilizer bars less...
	P195/65SR15 all-season tires
	P195/65SR15 all-season tires less...
	15" lightweight alloy wheels
	15" lightweight alloy wheels less...
	Compact spare tire
	Compact spare tire less...
	Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
	Electric pwr rack & pinion steering less...
	Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes
	Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes less...
	4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
	4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) less...
	Brake assist
	Brake assist less...
SAFETY
	4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
	4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) less...
	Brake assist
	Brake assist less...
	Dual-stage, dual-threshold driver & front passenger airbags
	Dual-stage, dual-threshold driver & front passenger airbags less...
	Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags w/passenger side occ more...
	Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection system less...
	Side curtain airbags, front & rear
	Side curtain airbags, front & rear less...
	3-point seat belts in all positions-inc: front automatic tensioni more...
	3-point seat belts in all positions-inc: front automatic tensioning system, front adjustable seat belt anchors less...
	Child-proof rear door locks
	Child-proof rear door locks less...
	Outboard lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
	Outboard lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) less...
	Emergency trunk release
	Emergency trunk release less...
	Side-impact door beams
	Side-impact door beams less...
	Daytime running lights
	Daytime running lights less...

PAINT
	STANDARD PAINT
DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS
	8-DISC CD CHANGER
	FULL NOSE MASK
	DOOR EDGE GUARDS
	CHROME EXHAUST
	INTERIOR ILLUMINATION
	XM SATELLITE RADIO
	FIRST AID KIT
	DOOR VISORS
	REAR CUPHOLDERS
	CAR COVER
	WHEEL LOCKS
	BASS SPEAKER SYSTEM
	ALL-SEASON FLOOR MATS
	INTERIOR GAUGE TRIM KIT
NOTE
	MUST SELECT FACTORY PAINT. NO FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FROM HONDA, CONTACT LOCAL DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL OPTION INFORMATION.
DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS
	SPLASH GUARDS
	AUTO-DIMMING DAY/NIGHT MIRROR W/COMPASS
	HALF NOSE MASK
	FOG LIGHTS
NOTE
	PLEASE CONTACT LOCAL DEALER FOR DEALER INSTALLED OPTION INSTALLATION/LABOR COSTS

Basic	3 Years/36,000 Miles
Drivetrain	5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion	5 Years/Unlimited Miles


Frontal Driver	* * * * *
Frontal Passenger	* * * * *
Side Driver	* * * *
Side Rear Passenger	* * * * *
Crash Test Note	Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating	To Be Rated
Rollover Note	The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

There is no recall information available at this time.

Model Strengths

Standout styling; plenty of green choices with Hybrid and natural-gas GX; safety features; reputation for reliability.

Model Changes

Following the 2006 redesign which produced a sleeker, more rakish body style, more standard equipment, and revised powertrains and components throughout, the Honda Civic enters the 2008 model year relatively unchanged. In addition to the EX is the new EX-L, which adds leather seating surfaces to an already impressive list of equipment. Also, the Si sedan increases its level of performance with the Mugen package, which includes a track-tuned suspension, 18-inch alloys, a revised exhaust, and race-inspired body enhancements.

Model Value

Honda has built a longstanding reputation with the Civic, positioning it as one of the sportiest and most fun-to-drive small cars. The 2008 Civic emphasizes styling and safety at a very competitive price.

Model Overview

The 2008 Honda Civic comes as six distinct models: sedan, coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, Hybrid sedan, and natural-gas GX sedan. The sedan and coupe both have a 1.8L i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, making 140 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. The sedan and coupe meet ULEV-II emissions standard in all 50 states. The Si sedan and coupe step up to an especially high-revving 2.0L i-VTEC four-cylinder engine making 197 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and employing a helical-type limited-slip differential to help ensure smoother power delivery in high-performance driving. The Si models also get significant upgrades, including 17-inch wheels and high-performance V-rated tires, special trim and bolstered sport seats with red stitching inside, and a rear wing and aerodynamic cladding outside. All Civics have Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, which helps more evenly absorb the force of frontal collisions and also helps in collisions with vehicles of differing sizes. Four-channel anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, front occupant side air bags, two-row side-curtain air bags, active front head restraints, and rear head restraints for all positions are standard on all models, too. The Civic Hybrid only comes as a sedan. It brings a smaller 1.3L four-cylinder engine paired with a 20-horsepower electric motor as part of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system, in which the electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating, saves some of the energy lost in braking, and allows the engine to turn off at stoplights, provided your foot is on the brake. Together, the engine and motor deliver 110 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. Finally, there's the Civic GX, which is also only available as a sedan and is powered exclusively by natural gas. The GX is only available at select dealerships in California and New York, and comes with a 113-horsepower, 1.8L four-cylinder engine, and may qualify for a federal tax credit. Sedans and coupes (except the Hybrid and GX) are available in three trim levels: the frugal DX (which is the Civic price leader, at $14,810 for the coupe), the well-equipped LX, and the more luxuriously appointed EX and EX-L with leather seat trim. The DX gets power windows and locks and tilt/telescope steering, among other basics. The LX adds popular features like air conditioning, cruise control, remote entry, and a CD sound system, while the EX brings extras like a six-speaker sound system that's XM ready and a 60/40-split folding rear seat to make the trunk area more versatile. Si models are equipped with a similar level of conveniences as EX models, but they also get a 350-watt, seven-speaker sound system with a subwoofer. The Mugen sedan nets performance enhancing features such as factory-tuned suspension, cat-back exhaust, and a special appearance package, including a body kit, a unique front grille, and an adjustable rear spoiler. A satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition is optional on EX and Si models and has a 6.5-inch display screen. The system also brings a CompactFlash card reader, so that MP3 or WMA media can be played on the sound system.