2012 Honda Civic Summary

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2012 Honda Civic

Starting MSRP $15,755–$26,305

MPG City: 22 – 29 Highway: 31 – 41

Available Engines

201-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (premium)
140-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)
110-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (natural gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 98 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•	Full redesign for 2012
•	Coupe or sedan body styles
•	Manual or automatic
•	Performance Si version
•	Efficient HF version
•	Hybrid version

What We Like

•	Improved mileage
•	Competent performance
•	Larger backseat (sedan)
•	Si more powerful for 2012
•	Hybrid more refined
•	Forward visibility improved

What We Don't

•	Higher mpg costs more
•	Body roll, especially in Si model
•	Main transmissions are five-speeds
•	Some cabin materials
•	Drum rear brakes on lower trims

Though it isn't clear at a glance, the 2012 Honda Civic has been redesigned for the first time since 2006, and it now achieves highway mileage close to 40 mpg. A longtime best-seller, the Civic counts among its competitors several high-quality, high-mileage compacts such as the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Ford Focus and 2011 Hyundai Elantra, as well as stalwarts like the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta.

12 Available Civic Trims

Select a trim name below for detailed specifications

Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
DX 2dr Coupe See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/36	$15,755	$14,660
DX 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/36	$15,955	$14,846
LX 2dr Coupe See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/36	$17,805	$16,558
LX 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/36	$18,005	$16,744
HF 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	29/41	$19,605	$18,225
EX 2dr Coupe See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/36	$19,855	$18,456
EX 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/39	$20,655	$19,197
EX-L 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/39	$22,105	$20,539
EX-L 2dr Coupe See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/39	$22,105	$20,539
Si 2dr Coupe See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	22/31	$22,355	$20,771
Si 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	22/31	$22,555	$20,956
Natural Gas 4dr Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	27/38	$26,305	$24,943
Destination charge: $790 Compare Select up to four trims to compare