2012 Honda Civic : Summary, Prices, Specs

2012 Honda Civic
SummaryThe 2012 Honda Civics are completely redesigned and have solid credentials in all the right categories for cars in this class: good looks, high quality, a great durability record, a first rate comfort quotient, high marks for safety features, competitive fuel economy, and excellent value. Has the dazzle factor diminished? Maybe. But given all the other virtues, that may not matter.

Model Line Overview Model lineup: Honda Civic DX Sedan ($15,805), LX ($17,855), HF ($19,455), EX ($20,505), EX-L Navi ($23,455), Si Sedan ($22,405); Hybrid ($24,050); Civic DX Coupe ($15,605), LX ($17,655), EX ($19,705), EX-L Navi ($23,455), Si Coupe ($22,205) Engines: 1.8-liter SOHC 16v I4; 2.4-liter DOHC 16v I4; hybrid 1.5-liter SOHC 16v I4 with electric motor assist Transmissions: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; CVT (Hybrid); 6-speed manual (Si) Safety equipment (standard): dual stage front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, rear seat child seat anchors, front seat belts with automatic tensioning system, VSA electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitoring system Safety equipment (optional): N/A Basic warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles Assembled in: Marysville, Ohio Specifications As Tested Model tested (MSRP): Honda Civic EX Sedan with navigation ($22,005) Standard equipment: cloth upholstery, air conditioning with air filtration, Satellite navigation with voice recognition, 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio with six speakers, MP3 connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, I-MID information display, Bluetooth connectivity, power moonroof, power mirrors, power windows, power locks, keyless remote entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tilt/telescope steering column, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels Options as tested (MSRP): none Destination charge: ($750) Gas guzzler tax: N/A Price as tested (MSRP): $22,755 Layout: front-wheel drive Engine: 1.8-liter SOHC 16-valve four-cylinder Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 140 @ 6500 Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 128 lb-ft @ 4300 Transmission: 5-speed automatic EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 28/39 mpg Wheelbase: 105.1 in. Length/width/height: 177.3/69.0/56.5 in. Track, f/r: 59.0/59.9 in. Turning circle: 35.4 ft. Seating capacity: 5 Head/hip/leg room, f: 37.9/50.5/42.0 in. Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A Head/hip/leg room, r: 36.2/50.5/36.2 in. Cargo volume: 12.5 cu. ft. Payload: N/A Towing capacity: N/A Suspension, f: MacPherson struts, antiroll bar Suspension, r: multilink, antiroll bar Ground clearance: N/A Curb weight: 2787 lbs. Tires: 205/55HR16 Brakes, f/r: vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist Fuel capacity: 13.2 gal. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of April 20, 2011. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-334-6632 - www.honda.com

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2011 Hyundai Tucson : Summary, Prices, Specs

Summary The Hyundai Tucson is a compelling choice among compact SUVs. Tucson offers a lavishly equipped package, with all the engineering, comfort, and over-the-road advantages demanded of a contemporary crossover utility. Far from being just Korean, this vehicle is nothing less than world class, at a price slightly below world class. Ted West filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Tucson upstate New York.

Model Line Overview Model lineup: Hyundai Tucson GL 2WD ($18,745), automatic 2WD ($19,745); GLS 2WD ($21,845), AWD ($23,495); Limited 2WD ($24,695), AWD ($26,195) Engines: 165-hp 2.0-liter I4; 176-hp 2.4-liter I4 Transmissions: 5-speed manual; 6-speed automatic Safety equipment (standard): frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, curtain airbags with rollover sensor, active front head restraints, tire-pressure monitor; electronic stability control with traction control, ABS, EBD, brake assist, downhill brake control, hill-start assist Safety equipment (optional): rearview camera; all-wheel drive Basic warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles Assembled in: Ulsan, Korea Specifications As Tested Model tested (MSRP): Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD PZEV ($26,195) Standard equipment: leather upholstery, climate control with dual front zones, heated front seats, power driver seat w lumbar, AM/FM/CD/MP3 w iPod/USB input jacks, XM satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone, steering wheel audio/cruise control, keyless entry, foglights, automatic headlights, lane-change assist, trip computer, power windows w driver's one-touch up/down, heated power mirrors, cargo cover, rear privacy glass, front wiper/de-icer, rear wiper/washer, rear spoiler Options as tested (MSRP): Premium Package ($2,850) includes panoramic sunroof, navigation system, rearview camera, premium audio w external amp and subwoofer; PZEV (no charge) Destination charge: ($795) Gas guzzler tax: N/A Price as tested (MSRP): $29,840 Layout: all-wheel drive Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve I4 Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 170 @ 6000 Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 163 @ 4000 Transmission: 6-speed automatic EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 mpg Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/width/height: 173.2/71.7/65.2 in. Track, f/r: 62.4/62.4 in. Turning circle: 34.7 ft. Seating capacity: 5 Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.4/55.5/42.1 in. Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A Head/hip/leg room, r: 39.1/53.4/38.7 in. Cargo volume: 55.8 cu. ft. Payload: N/A Towing capacity: N/A Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar, amplitude selective dampers Suspension, r: independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar, amplitude selective dampers Ground clearance: 6.7 in. Curb weight: 3488 lbs. Tires: P225/55HR18 Brakes, f/r: vented disc/solid disc w ABS, EBD, Brake Assist Fuel capacity: 14.5 gal. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of June 09, 2010. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-633-5151 - www.hyundaiUSA.com *newcartestdrive.com

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