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  • DX MT
    Starts at
    $14,560
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • DX MT
    Starts at
    $14,760
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • DX AT
    Starts at
    $15,360
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • DX AT
    Starts at
    $15,560
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX MT
    Starts at
    $16,510
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX MT
    Starts at
    $16,710
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX AT
    Starts at
    $17,310
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX AT
    Starts at
    $17,510
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX MT
    Starts at
    $18,460
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX MT
    Starts at
    $18,460
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX AT
    Starts at
    $19,260
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX AT
    Starts at
    $19,260
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX MT with NAVI
    Starts at
    $19,960
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX MT with NAVI
    Starts at
    $20,210
    30 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Manual
    Starts at
    $20,290
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Manual w/ST
    Starts at
    $20,490
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX AT with NAVI
    Starts at
    $20,760
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX AT with NAVI
    Starts at
    $21,010
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Manual w/Navi
    Starts at
    $22,040
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Manual w/Navi & ST
    Starts at
    $22,240
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • GX AT
    Starts at
    $24,440
    28 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    CNG I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Sedan, coupe, Hybrid and Si models
Standard ABS
SULEV emissions
Five-speed transmissions (except Hybrid)
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
GPS navigation option

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel economy (model line)
Increased mileage (Hybrid)
Six airbags standard
Refinement
More powerful drivetrains

The bad

Hybrid's backseat doesn't fold
No manual Hybrid
Some headroom/legroom decreases

Expert 2006 Honda Civic review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Tom Strongman
Full article
our expert's take

No matter which color you choose, all Honda Civic Hybrids are green. Last April, a jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the Civic Hybrid as the winner of the 2006 World Car of the Year Award for greenest car.

Hybrids, with promises of more than 40 miles per gallon, are a hot topic with gasoline hovering around $3 per gallon. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Civic at 49 mpg in the city and 51 on the highway, but I averaged 33 mpg in mostly city driving in summer heat with the air conditioner running. Constant use of air conditioning has a negative effect on mileage.

The Civic Hybrid starts at $22,745 without the navigation system and $24,245 with it.

Hybrids are eligible for a tax credit, but the amount varies depending on when the car was purchased and how many the manufacturer has sold. A tax expert is your best source for figuring out this complicated formula.

The fourth generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system consists of a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine with 110 horsepower and a 20-horsepower, ultra-thin electric motor that resides between the engine and the continuously variable transmission.

During acceleration, the electric motor and gasoline engine work together. During braking, the gasoline engine deactivates and the electric motor functions as a generator to replenish the battery pack. The battery pack is designed to last 10 years, and it has an eight-year, 80,000-mile warranty.

The gasoline engine shuts down when the car is stopped. In certain steady-state cruising situations, all four cylinders can be deactivated and power comes only from the electric motor.

Hybrids drive a little differently. The first thing you notice is that the engine shuts off when the car stops and resumes the instant you accelerate. Brake feel is not quite as linear as a regular car. The electric motor becomes a generator to recharge the batteries during braking, but it releases just before the car stops, and I had to apply a tad more brake pressure in the last few feet

The continuously variable transmission doesn’t shift like a normal automatic, and that, too, feels different. CVTs are nearly as efficient as a manual.

The new Civic is the largest ever. Its wheelbase is up by 3.2 inches to 106.3. Overall length, however, is only 1.4 inches greater. The increased size of the cabin gives plenty of room for four people.

The low-nose, high-trunk profile is punctuated with short front and rear overhangs and a large, steeply sloping windshield. The wheels fill the fenders nicely and the reverse curve of the back-door window adds a little sass. I’m sure the aerodynamic efficiency of the pronounced wedge shape helps the Hybrid achieve good fuel economy on the highway.

Compared to last year’s Civic, the body structure is 35 percent more rigid. The Hybrid’s tires transmitted more road imperfections than those of the regular model. MacPherson struts are used in front while the rear axle is a multi-link, double-wishbone design.

The Civic’s cabin is distinctively sporty. The instrument panel has a large section that wraps around the driver and into the center console. Instruments are arranged in a unique two-stage fashion with a digital speedometer up high, just below the driver’s line of sight, and a tachometer down lower. The only downside to this arrangement is that the steering wheel sometimes blocks the information window below the tachometer.

The standard front seats are nicely shaped and have good lateral support.

Side-curtain airbags are standard, as are dual-stage front airbags and seat headrests that move forward in rear-end collisions.

Price

The Hybrid’s base price is $22,745. The optional navigation system brings the sticker price to $24,245.

Warranty

Three years or 36,000 miles. The powertrain has a five-year, 60,000 mile warranty, and the battery pack is warranted for eight years or 80,000 miles.

2006 Honda Civic review: Our expert's take
By Tom Strongman

No matter which color you choose, all Honda Civic Hybrids are green. Last April, a jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the Civic Hybrid as the winner of the 2006 World Car of the Year Award for greenest car.

Hybrids, with promises of more than 40 miles per gallon, are a hot topic with gasoline hovering around $3 per gallon. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Civic at 49 mpg in the city and 51 on the highway, but I averaged 33 mpg in mostly city driving in summer heat with the air conditioner running. Constant use of air conditioning has a negative effect on mileage.

The Civic Hybrid starts at $22,745 without the navigation system and $24,245 with it.

Hybrids are eligible for a tax credit, but the amount varies depending on when the car was purchased and how many the manufacturer has sold. A tax expert is your best source for figuring out this complicated formula.

The fourth generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system consists of a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine with 110 horsepower and a 20-horsepower, ultra-thin electric motor that resides between the engine and the continuously variable transmission.

During acceleration, the electric motor and gasoline engine work together. During braking, the gasoline engine deactivates and the electric motor functions as a generator to replenish the battery pack. The battery pack is designed to last 10 years, and it has an eight-year, 80,000-mile warranty.

The gasoline engine shuts down when the car is stopped. In certain steady-state cruising situations, all four cylinders can be deactivated and power comes only from the electric motor.

Hybrids drive a little differently. The first thing you notice is that the engine shuts off when the car stops and resumes the instant you accelerate. Brake feel is not quite as linear as a regular car. The electric motor becomes a generator to recharge the batteries during braking, but it releases just before the car stops, and I had to apply a tad more brake pressure in the last few feet

The continuously variable transmission doesn’t shift like a normal automatic, and that, too, feels different. CVTs are nearly as efficient as a manual.

The new Civic is the largest ever. Its wheelbase is up by 3.2 inches to 106.3. Overall length, however, is only 1.4 inches greater. The increased size of the cabin gives plenty of room for four people.

The low-nose, high-trunk profile is punctuated with short front and rear overhangs and a large, steeply sloping windshield. The wheels fill the fenders nicely and the reverse curve of the back-door window adds a little sass. I’m sure the aerodynamic efficiency of the pronounced wedge shape helps the Hybrid achieve good fuel economy on the highway.

Compared to last year’s Civic, the body structure is 35 percent more rigid. The Hybrid’s tires transmitted more road imperfections than those of the regular model. MacPherson struts are used in front while the rear axle is a multi-link, double-wishbone design.

The Civic’s cabin is distinctively sporty. The instrument panel has a large section that wraps around the driver and into the center console. Instruments are arranged in a unique two-stage fashion with a digital speedometer up high, just below the driver’s line of sight, and a tachometer down lower. The only downside to this arrangement is that the steering wheel sometimes blocks the information window below the tachometer.

The standard front seats are nicely shaped and have good lateral support.

Side-curtain airbags are standard, as are dual-stage front airbags and seat headrests that move forward in rear-end collisions.

Price

The Hybrid’s base price is $22,745. The optional navigation system brings the sticker price to $24,245.

Warranty

Three years or 36,000 miles. The powertrain has a five-year, 60,000 mile warranty, and the battery pack is warranted for eight years or 80,000 miles.

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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Honda Civic base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
10 years old or newer from their original in-service date at the time of sale.
Basic
100 days / 5,000 miles
Dealer certification
112 point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.3 / 5
Based on 200 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.2
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • I have two civics one is 06 civic ex coupe great mpg

    I have two civics one is 06 civic ex coupe great mpg reliability strong automatic transmission.the other one is 2011 civic sedan LX I love this car have driven it long road trips great on gas reliable fairly cheap to maintain as well
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I bought a NEW 2006 LX civic coupe 1.

    I bought a NEW 2006 LX civic coupe 1.8L in 2006 black with a tan interior and it was of course a manual transmission, I owned the car from 2006 until 2013. I drove it as a daily and went on some long road trips and did not have a problem with it at all, but I did do my maintenance every 6,000 miles. also the recall came out for the 06-08 1.8L engines in I believe 2009 and was good until 2019 DEC. Unfortunately, I had to sell in 2013 and I regretted it ever since, so I bought another one (Silver 2008 Civic coupe 179,000 miles manual transmission) in 2019. I still have it and I've driven from Los Banos, California to Phoenix, Arizona several times now and its very comfortable and has been reliable. I have also taken it to Copperas Cove, Texas. So I recommend this car as long as you have gone over it very meticulously from top to bottom. I recommend 2006-2011 Honda Civic Manual Transmission and also 2012-2013 Honda Civic Manual Transmission. Coupe or sedan. MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Have it looked over by a good mechanic and look for service records also.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • This is full of recalls.

    This is full of recalls. Really bad quality. There was a service bulletin issued in 2017 for engine block extending warranty to 10 yrs from orig purchase date. I bought my 2006 civic when it came out in 2005. The extended warranty was gone by the time they issued the bulletin and I now have no chance of getting it fixed.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Reliable, good gas mileage, great car

    I am absolutely heartbroken that I have to give up this gem of a car! I got her for $4200 pre-pandemic. She took me everywhere even a couple 9+ hour drives with no issue and excellent gas mileage. Never had any mechanical issues - just kept on top of maintenance. Had an accident and the damage is unfixable, so I need to give her up. Aesthetically, the paint does tend to chip, but as a person who doesn’t care about looks it never bugged me. A smooth running faithful steed until her last days. I strongly recommend this car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • The very best car I've owned to date

    I purchased in my 2006 Civic LX in October 2006. I noticed that it was more spacious than I'd remembered my previous Civic or Nissan Sentra. It was peppy (not fast) and got excellent mileage. I drove it an average of 50 miles a day. Other than regular maintenance, it had no repair issues. Sadly, in 2015, it was hit from behind by a motorist moving about 45 mph in a mini-van (we were at a stand still). The car was totaled, but the passengers (my 12 y.o. son and me) were fine. Great car. I have another, newer, Civic now. I'm not as fond of it as I was that 2006. Honestly, I'd buy another one.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I love this car

    This car was my baby for 14 years, I love it. Very few issues other than general wear and tear that happens over 14 years. I bought it in 2007 and ir only had about 1500 miles on it, now it has over 270,000 but still ran great. Sadly, my baby was totaled in accident a couple weeks ago and I would do anything to get it back. I love this car so much.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best car I’ve ever owned

    This car was my bud for 11 years. Im selling her because I want a ll wheel drive but I’m not going to lie I have tears to give her up. She hs been incredibly dependable, amazing gas mileage, she has rallied through the snow (I live in Mammoth Lakes, Ca). I’ve replaced the basics throughout the years and have been so with the $8,700 I spent when it had 74,000 miles. It now have 255,000 miles and won’t quit. I just put up for sale and have 5 buyers in line in hour. Im sad to give her away.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Very reliable and economical

    Excellent driving car. Reliable, economical- an excellent value. Used for sales - on the road most very work day. The car has held up very well to some long miles.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most reliable car I have owned.

    Very nice car. No mechanical issues whatsoever. I never gotten engine light on this car. I did just regular maintenance. This car take wherever I needed to go.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 06 civic lx

    The car had been in a head on crashed & was over priced. Nothing had been fixed nor replaced. The car ran & I guess that was enough for the dealer to charge me what he did.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Worth every penny spent

    The car is reliable & great on gas. I have had the car for four years now and I have only made two minor repairs (not including routine maintenance). Due to the age of my car, it does have a decent amount of road noise, but it is impressive how durable this vehicle really is.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great value

    Great Value, most reliable car I have owned. I have put on over 182,500 miles on my car and think I can get to 250,000 easy.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Honda Civic?

The 2006 Honda Civic is available in 9 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • DX (4 styles)
  • EX (4 styles)
  • EX with NAVI (4 styles)
  • GX (1 style)
  • LX (4 styles)
  • w/Navi (1 style)
  • w/Navi & ST (1 style)
  • w/ST (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Honda Civic?

The 2006 Honda Civic offers up to 30 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2006 Honda Civic?

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Is the 2006 Honda Civic reliable?

The 2006 Honda Civic has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Honda Civic owners.

Is the 2006 Honda Civic a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Honda Civic. 86.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 200 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.5

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