Honda Civic sedan 2005-2011 used car review

The Honda Civic offers excellent refinement and handling. It also feels very well built.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.0 out of 5

The good

Built to a high standard with excellent materials, particularly the interior
Smooth, quiet engine with reasonable performance
Great boot size for a small sedan

The not-so-good

Ride is a little firm and harsh
Front seats short of support, rear seat a little narrow

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

New Zealand new models

Japanese models

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Honda Civic 1.8S

Price

$5,500 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.8-litre four-cylinder, 104kW/174Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

7.2-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4488mm

Width

1753mm

Height

1435mm

Towing capacity

1000kg (braked)

Turning circle

10m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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