2006 NY Auto Show
Civic represents an extreme transformation of design and dynamics and establishes new segment standards with clean and efficient i-VTEC engine technologies and advanced standard safety equipment like side curtain airbags and the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure.
Available in two distinctive body styles with three engine choices and four transmissions, the Civic represents one of the most diverse vehicles in the automotive industry with 148 combinations of models, trim levels and color variations.
The Civic Si showcases the performance potential of the Civic platform to the highest degree. Its exclusive exterior includes rear deck wing, aero cladding and Si badging and its interior has deeply bolstered seats, red fabric stitching and unique trim panels. The Civic Si’s 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine produces 197-horsepower @ 7800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. torque @ 6200 rpm. A 6-speed manual transmission with helical-type limited slip differential is standard.
The Civic sedan and coupe feature: an all-new 1.8-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with more advanced valve control technology - 140 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 128 lb-ft. torque at 4300 rpm . Power output is comparable to a 2.0-liter engine and fuel economy is comparable to a 1.5-liter engine. A 5-speed automatic transmission is available, while the standard transmission is a 5-speed manual.
