Since 1972, the Honda Civic has dominated the affordable compact car segment. With the 2010 Civic, Civic Si, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicle models, the Civic continues its mass appeal. The 2010 Honda Civic offers the perfect mix of technology, performance, sleek design, and value. Available features include: a USB Audio interface, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition, Bluetooth hands free calling, responsive i-VTEC engine, Vehicle Stability Assist,
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What the Autopress Says
The 2009 Honda Civic ranks 1 out of 36 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 76 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Civic, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. Reviewers agree that the 2009 Honda Civic is a winning combination of substance and style that has deservedly staked its claim as a class leader. It is one of the most reliable, fuel efficient and solid-performing vehicles in the affordable small car class.
USA Today - Undercover Hybrid's a Winner
USA Today published an article about the Civic Hybrid, analyzing the vehicle inside and out. After touting its sporty design, comfortable seats and standard stability control, USA Today paid the Civic Hybrid the ultimate compliment by comparing its sporty handling abilities and pleasing interior design to that of the traditional Honda Civic.
Civic Hybrid Named a 2009 Top Safety Pick by the IIHS
Civic Hybrid with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) was named a 2009 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to the IIHS, the award "recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear, and now [for 2009] rollover crashes."
NHTSA Awards 2009 Civic Hybrid 5-Star Crash-Test Ratings
The 2009 Civic Hybrid has received five stars (the highest rating) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its performance in the frontal crash test for both the driver’s and front passenger’s seating positions. These frontal crash-safety ratings are a testament to the advanced safety engineering that comes standard on every Civic.
Honda Civic Named Best Compact Sedan by Kbb.com
Editors from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com rounded up seven of the best-selling compact sedans and declared the Civic best all around in the class. Under strengths, kbb.com listed, "Well built. Well rounded. World class." And, in a nod to Civic's storied pedigree, stated, "We interrupt this comparison test to reconfirm some old news: The Honda Civic is a great car." Praising the Civic from bumper to bumper, from its exterior styling to its peppy engine and “exceptional fuel economy," kbb.com concludes, "Everything the Civic does, it does well."
Honda Civic Sedan Named One of Kbb.com's 2009 Best New Family Vehicles
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the Civic Sedan one of its 2009 Best New Family Vehicles. The award was based on several factors, including resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and kid-friendliness. According to the editors at kbb.com, the Civic Sedan has "unrivaled reliability" and is a vehicle "by which all its competitors are measured."
Honda Civic Named One of Kbb.com's 2009 Best Resale Value for the Fifth Time
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the trusted automotive information resource, put the Civic on its “2009 Best Resale Value: Top 10” list. This is the fifth time that the Civic has received this award, which honors vehicles that are expected to have the best resale value after five years of ownership.
