2011 honda civic interior styling reviews, prices, pictures, comparisons, safety features, specs and buying advice
2011 honda civic interior
By sliding the wheel of the Honda Civic 2011, you notice something that was common to Honda for years, the ergonomics are excellent. Although most writers do not use the term more - assuming you assume that everyone knows - Ergonomics is the study of how people relate to their immediate environment. I recently had the opportunity to observe closely the Civic Si and apart from some brilliant performances of the four two-liter features that impressed me most is the interior.
When I slipped into the high-back racing style seat, I knew that Honda had again got it right. Your back is surrounded by the sides of support and strength keeps you up as you drive by the SI curves and angles. I also noticed immediately that all key controls are either on stalks on either side of the wheel or bent, race-style steering wheel itself. Driving was as big as normal and is something in the form of performance means you have more control over the 198 horsepower Honda manages to squeeze from the engine two liters.
One thing that bothered me, however, since it was introduced five years ago or more are shown in two stages, where the speedometer directly in front of the driver, while the speedometer is located in a place so high in front of the driver . Of course, you do not see many cars a year in this business, but sometimes even after a week driving a Civic Si, it is still a little weird and the screen on two levels in this category for this critic.
While the Civic continues to be a popular choice for those people looking for a fuel efficient and affordable vehicle, the Civic does not come with many interior features. The base trim level of the 2011 Civic, which is the Civic DX, does not come with many basic features including an air conditioner or an audio system, even those these do come standard on comparable trims of other affordable cars. However, all of these basic features can be added on for less than $1,000.
For those willing to upgrade to a higher trim level, there are many different features that could be beneficial to a driver. The higher trim levels all come with power windows and power locks, a leather cased steering wheel, and cruise control. All Civic owners also have the option of upgrading to a built in navigation system. This system, which is the same used on more expensive Honda cars, is typically well reviewed by drivers and critics and can operate off of a voice navigation system. However, upgrading to the car to include the navigation system is typically quite expensive. Overall, the interior features for the higher trim levels are comparable to those found in other small affordable cars.
Cargo space in the 2011 Civic is comparable to other cars in the Civic’s class. The sedan version of the Civic has about 12 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk while the coup has about 11.5. The Exterior of the Civic remains largely unchanged as it has the same rounded front and back as it had in 2010.
The 2012 Honda Civic ranks 27 out of 34 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 16 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Civic, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The automotive industry isn’t excited about the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic’s lackadaisical exterior and interior updates. The competition is priced lower and outshines the Civic in almost every way.
In December 2010, Honda released a sketch of the 2012 Honda Civic and nothing else. Now that Honda has released pricing information and available features and journalists have had a chance to drive the 2012 Civic, there’s a lot more information to share.
The first thing most shoppers will notice is the Civic’s slightly refreshed exterior. “Honda opted for the safe route, which could prove unsafe if the Civic doesn't meet expectations,” writes Motor Trend. “Gen 9's exterior design, which is meant to be distinctive, clean, and energetic, per Honda, looks decidedly similar to that of Gen 8, retaining the so-called ‘mono-form body.’ Why? Honda wanted the new model to be instantly recognizable as a Civic.” Other critics agree that the Civic is undoubtedly a Civic, but say its exterior is bland.
The 2012 Honda Civic will be available in seven models: a sedan, a coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, hybrid, high fuel-efficiency (HF) and a natural gas model. With so many models, the trim levels can start to get confusing. To keep things simple, the base DX coupe and sedan, which start at $15,605, offer next to nothing in terms of standard interior features. There’s no air conditioning and no radio. The 2012 DX gains Eco Assist, a new feature this year, which helps you drive more efficiently. Meanwhile, the $14,495 Hyundai Elantra, which is a competitor reviewers recommend, comes with a six-speaker audio system, a USB input jack and XM Satellite radio. Like the Civic, Bluetooth and air conditioning are optional on the Elantra, but are less expensive to add.
The next step up, the $17,885 LX coupe and sedan models, have an AM/FM radio with four speakers, manual air conditioning and power door locks. This year, these models get steering wheel mounted controls, a USB audio interface and a color i-MID system, which integrates entertainment information and fuel economy data into the dash. If you want Bluetooth, you’ll have to upgrade to the EX trim, which starts at about $20,500.
When looking at the 2012 Civic as a complete package, the automotive press thinks the Honda Civic is a good option, but the competition has gotten better. Car and Driver prefers the Civic Si’s 2.0-liter 197 horsepower engine over the base model’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder that makes 140 horsepower. Performance aside, the industry is pleased with the Civic’s improved fuel economy ratings. The HF model gets 41 mpg on the highway, and the base models get 39 mpg on the highway. These enhancements are great, but reviewers worry that they’re not enough to help the Civic hang with the competition, which offers good fuel economy for less cash.
“With an automatic transmission, both the Civic sedan and two-door coupe are rated to get 28 mpg in the city, 39 on the highway, for an average of 32 (up from 29 before),” writes Business Week. “However, that still leaves the Honda a tiny bit behind the 2011 Elantra sedan, which is rated at 29/40/33 whether with an automatic or a stick shift, and versions of the 2012 Ford Focus that are rated at 28/40/33 with an automatic. (The 2011 Toyota Corolla trails behind at 26/34/29.)”
Business Week isn’t the only publication to share this concern. “What the 2012 Civic hasn't done is vault its competitors to exceed them in any respect, and full redesigns are an automaker's best opportunity to do so,” says Cars.com. “Unlike the new Volkswagen Jetta, which we believe has slipped in terms of both interior quality and its driving experience, the Civic remains a very good car. The question is whether it will stay competitive in the coming years as other models evolve.”
If you’re disappointed with the base Honda Civic but want to stick with Honda, try the Honda Fit. The Fit is less expensive than the base Civic and has more cargo space. The Fit also has Honda’s Magic Seat, which allows you to adjust the front passenger seat and rear seats to accommodate a bicycle, surfboard and other large items.
There aren’t many affordable small hybrids to compete with the 2011 Civic Hybrid. The Honda Insight is the Civic Hybrid’s only competitor, and it has lower fuel economy ratings of 40/43 mpg city/highway. If you’re after something super fuel-efficient, try the Toyota Prius. It’s a midsize car, but costs about $23,000, which is about $1,000 less than the Civic Hybrid. It also has much better fuel economy ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway and according to reviewers, has better performance.
Then there’s the Honda Civic Si, which will appeal to shoppers looking for something practical but fun to drive. If you fall into this category, check out the Volkswagen Golf or Mazda3, two of the most fun-to-drive cars in the class. You’ll have to sacrifice fuel economy for performance, though. The Golf gets up to 24/31 mpg city/highway, and the Mazda3 averages 25/33 mpg city/highway. The Golf is available as a two- or four-door hatchback, and the Mazda3 comes as a sedan or five-door hatchback. For better fuel economy, consider the Golf TDI Clean Diesel, which starts at about $23,300 and gets 30/42 mpg city/highway
Honda redesigned the Honda Civic for the 2012 model year, and now there are a total of seven models available: sedan, coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, hybrid, high fuel-efficiency (HF) and a natural gas model. The sedan, coupe, HF and natural gas models have a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower. The Si is the most powerful option. It gets a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower and 170 pound feet of torque.
Fuel economy for all models has improved. Honda says ratings will range from 31 mpg for the Civic Si to 45 mpg for the hybrid. The Civic starts at about $15,800 for the base model with a five-speed manual transmission
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By sliding the wheel of the Honda Civic 2011, you notice something that was common to Honda for years, the ergonomics are excellent. Although most writers do not use the term more - assuming you assume that everyone knows - Ergonomics is the study of how people relate to their immediate environment. I recently had the opportunity to observe closely the Civic Si and apart from some brilliant performances of the four two-liter features that impressed me most is the interior.
When I slipped into the high-back racing style seat, I knew that Honda had again got it right. Your back is surrounded by the sides of support and strength keeps you up as you drive by the SI curves and angles. I also noticed immediately that all key controls are either on stalks on either side of the wheel or bent, race-style steering wheel itself. Driving was as big as normal and is something in the form of performance means you have more control over the 198 horsepower Honda manages to squeeze from the engine two liters.
One thing that bothered me, however, since it was introduced five years ago or more are shown in two stages, where the speedometer directly in front of the driver, while the speedometer is located in a place so high in front of the driver . Of course, you do not see many cars a year in this business, but sometimes even after a week driving a Civic Si, it is still a little weird and the screen on two levels in this category for this critic.
While the Civic continues to be a popular choice for those people looking for a fuel efficient and affordable vehicle, the Civic does not come with many interior features. The base trim level of the 2011 Civic, which is the Civic DX, does not come with many basic features including an air conditioner or an audio system, even those these do come standard on comparable trims of other affordable cars. However, all of these basic features can be added on for less than $1,000.
For those willing to upgrade to a higher trim level, there are many different features that could be beneficial to a driver. The higher trim levels all come with power windows and power locks, a leather cased steering wheel, and cruise control. All Civic owners also have the option of upgrading to a built in navigation system. This system, which is the same used on more expensive Honda cars, is typically well reviewed by drivers and critics and can operate off of a voice navigation system. However, upgrading to the car to include the navigation system is typically quite expensive. Overall, the interior features for the higher trim levels are comparable to those found in other small affordable cars.
Cargo space in the 2011 Civic is comparable to other cars in the Civic’s class. The sedan version of the Civic has about 12 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk while the coup has about 11.5. The Exterior of the Civic remains largely unchanged as it has the same rounded front and back as it had in 2010.
The 2012 Honda Civic ranks 27 out of 34 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 16 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Civic, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The automotive industry isn’t excited about the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic’s lackadaisical exterior and interior updates. The competition is priced lower and outshines the Civic in almost every way.
In December 2010, Honda released a sketch of the 2012 Honda Civic and nothing else. Now that Honda has released pricing information and available features and journalists have had a chance to drive the 2012 Civic, there’s a lot more information to share.
The first thing most shoppers will notice is the Civic’s slightly refreshed exterior. “Honda opted for the safe route, which could prove unsafe if the Civic doesn't meet expectations,” writes Motor Trend. “Gen 9's exterior design, which is meant to be distinctive, clean, and energetic, per Honda, looks decidedly similar to that of Gen 8, retaining the so-called ‘mono-form body.’ Why? Honda wanted the new model to be instantly recognizable as a Civic.” Other critics agree that the Civic is undoubtedly a Civic, but say its exterior is bland.
The 2012 Honda Civic will be available in seven models: a sedan, a coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, hybrid, high fuel-efficiency (HF) and a natural gas model. With so many models, the trim levels can start to get confusing. To keep things simple, the base DX coupe and sedan, which start at $15,605, offer next to nothing in terms of standard interior features. There’s no air conditioning and no radio. The 2012 DX gains Eco Assist, a new feature this year, which helps you drive more efficiently. Meanwhile, the $14,495 Hyundai Elantra, which is a competitor reviewers recommend, comes with a six-speaker audio system, a USB input jack and XM Satellite radio. Like the Civic, Bluetooth and air conditioning are optional on the Elantra, but are less expensive to add.
The next step up, the $17,885 LX coupe and sedan models, have an AM/FM radio with four speakers, manual air conditioning and power door locks. This year, these models get steering wheel mounted controls, a USB audio interface and a color i-MID system, which integrates entertainment information and fuel economy data into the dash. If you want Bluetooth, you’ll have to upgrade to the EX trim, which starts at about $20,500.
When looking at the 2012 Civic as a complete package, the automotive press thinks the Honda Civic is a good option, but the competition has gotten better. Car and Driver prefers the Civic Si’s 2.0-liter 197 horsepower engine over the base model’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder that makes 140 horsepower. Performance aside, the industry is pleased with the Civic’s improved fuel economy ratings. The HF model gets 41 mpg on the highway, and the base models get 39 mpg on the highway. These enhancements are great, but reviewers worry that they’re not enough to help the Civic hang with the competition, which offers good fuel economy for less cash.
“With an automatic transmission, both the Civic sedan and two-door coupe are rated to get 28 mpg in the city, 39 on the highway, for an average of 32 (up from 29 before),” writes Business Week. “However, that still leaves the Honda a tiny bit behind the 2011 Elantra sedan, which is rated at 29/40/33 whether with an automatic or a stick shift, and versions of the 2012 Ford Focus that are rated at 28/40/33 with an automatic. (The 2011 Toyota Corolla trails behind at 26/34/29.)”
Business Week isn’t the only publication to share this concern. “What the 2012 Civic hasn't done is vault its competitors to exceed them in any respect, and full redesigns are an automaker's best opportunity to do so,” says Cars.com. “Unlike the new Volkswagen Jetta, which we believe has slipped in terms of both interior quality and its driving experience, the Civic remains a very good car. The question is whether it will stay competitive in the coming years as other models evolve.”
If you’re disappointed with the base Honda Civic but want to stick with Honda, try the Honda Fit. The Fit is less expensive than the base Civic and has more cargo space. The Fit also has Honda’s Magic Seat, which allows you to adjust the front passenger seat and rear seats to accommodate a bicycle, surfboard and other large items.
There aren’t many affordable small hybrids to compete with the 2011 Civic Hybrid. The Honda Insight is the Civic Hybrid’s only competitor, and it has lower fuel economy ratings of 40/43 mpg city/highway. If you’re after something super fuel-efficient, try the Toyota Prius. It’s a midsize car, but costs about $23,000, which is about $1,000 less than the Civic Hybrid. It also has much better fuel economy ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway and according to reviewers, has better performance.
Then there’s the Honda Civic Si, which will appeal to shoppers looking for something practical but fun to drive. If you fall into this category, check out the Volkswagen Golf or Mazda3, two of the most fun-to-drive cars in the class. You’ll have to sacrifice fuel economy for performance, though. The Golf gets up to 24/31 mpg city/highway, and the Mazda3 averages 25/33 mpg city/highway. The Golf is available as a two- or four-door hatchback, and the Mazda3 comes as a sedan or five-door hatchback. For better fuel economy, consider the Golf TDI Clean Diesel, which starts at about $23,300 and gets 30/42 mpg city/highway
Honda redesigned the Honda Civic for the 2012 model year, and now there are a total of seven models available: sedan, coupe, Si sedan, Si coupe, hybrid, high fuel-efficiency (HF) and a natural gas model. The sedan, coupe, HF and natural gas models have a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 140 horsepower. The Si is the most powerful option. It gets a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower and 170 pound feet of torque.
Fuel economy for all models has improved. Honda says ratings will range from 31 mpg for the Civic Si to 45 mpg for the hybrid. The Civic starts at about $15,800 for the base model with a five-speed manual transmission
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