The 2010 Honda Civic is basically unchanged from last year’s model. With a well built interior, available coupe body style, good fuel economy, and a wide variety of power trains buyers are sure to find something that fits their lifestyle. The 2010 Civic is offered in a coupe or a sedan and there are five main trim levels available for both, below is an overview.

DX-This base model comes with power windows, height adjustable driver’s seat, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and 15 inch steel wheels. There is no stereo or air conditioning although adding the optional DX value package adds A/C, and a four speaker CD/MP3 stereo system with auxiliary audio jack. A five speed manual transmission is standard with a five speed automatic as an option. The engine is a 1.8 liter four cylinder that produces 140 horsepower and 128 pound feet of torque. Mileage is rated at 26mpg city and 34mpg highway for the manual transmission according to their online auto brochure. Standard safety features include full length side curtain airbags, front seat side airbags, ABS brakes, and active front head restraints.

LX-This model adds cruise control, full power options, 16 inch steel wheels, folding rear seat back, keyless entry, and a sliding armrest center console. The optional LX-S package adds chrome exhaust outlet, front sport seats, alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and a leather wrapped steering wheel. A five speed manual transmission is standard with a five speed automatic optional. All engine and safety features stay the same.

EX-This model adds a sunroof, steering wheel audio controls, a six speaker sound system with USB input, ambient console lighting, 16 inch alloy wheels, and a 60/40 split rear seatback. A five speed manual transmission is standard with a five speed automatic as an option. All engine and safety features stay the same.

EXL-Adds leather interior, heated exterior mirrors, and heated front seats. Stability control is added to the safety features on this model. A five speed manual transmission is standard with a five speed automatic as an option. All other engine and safety features stay the same.

Si-This sport model has most of the EX features but adds a sport tuned suspension, fog lights, 17 inch alloys wheels, sport seats, limited slip front differential, and high performance tires. Stability control is added to the safety equipment and the engine jumps up to a 2.0 four cylinder engine that produces 197 hp. Mileage is rated at 21mpg city and 29mpg highway. A six speed manual transmission is the only option on the Si model. All other standard safety features stay the same.

Hybrid-This model is equipped similar to the EX but adds automatic climate control and heated leather seats are an option. . The 1.3 liter four cylinder engine puts out 110 horsepower. The gas/electric hybrid powertrain maximizes fuel economy and mileage is rated at 40mpg city and 45mpg highway. All standard safety features are the same.

Bluetooth is available on the 2010 Civic but only with the navigation system option.

In government crash tests the 2010 Honda Civic earned a perfect five stars for its protection of occupants in frontal impacts. Side impact tests resulted in a four star rating for front passenger protection and five stars for protection of rear passengers.

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