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 7.4
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Overall Ratings
- Is this the future of alternative-fuel cars? Not until there are more filling stations and it can merge onto the highway at speeds other than "scary slow."
7.0 / 10
Dynamics
6.0 / 10
Engine Performance- Acceleration is very slow and the car is obviously underpowered. However, it's an SULEV vehicle and performance isn't at the top of the list for buyers of NG cars.
7.0 / 10 Transmission Performance- Its 5-speed automatic is an improvement over last year's CVT.
7.0 / 10 Brake Performance- Brakes feel fine, but stopping distance is long.
8.0 / 10
Steering Perfomance- Steering rack is tight.
7.0 / 10 Handling- Hard tires affected handling, but otherwise OK.
7.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive- Poor acceleration held the GX back.
7.5 / 10 Comfort
8.0 / 10 Ride Comfort- Very comfortable ride, due to right amount of bolstering and good seats.
7.0 / 10 Wind Noise- Wind noise is prominent above 60 mph.
7.0 / 10 Road Noise- Average road noise.
8.0 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Great bolstering, nice corduroy fabric, comfortable active head restraints.
7.0 / 10 Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Improvement over previous design: Flat floor in rear, but no cupholders.
8.0 / 10 Driving Position- Driving position is fine despite manual controls. Wheel telescopes.
7.2 / 10 Function
7.0 / 10 Headlight Illumination- Unremarkable headlamp illumination.
9.0 / 10
Visibility- Excellent visibility all around.
7.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout- Split level dash. All gauges easy to read. Speedometer very prominent.
9.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Large, infinitely adjustable knobs for fan and A/C control.
8.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- Controls are fine, but there are only two speakers (maximum) in the GX.
8.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- Everything falls to hand easily without interference.
7.0 / 10 Interior Storage- Average for the segment.
5.0 / 10
Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Large fuel tank means only 6 cubic feet available; rear seats don't fold.
5.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)- Large fuel tank means only 6 cubic feet available; rear seats don't fold.
7.0 / 10 Cupholders- Sliding cover over front cupholders is nice, but rear has no cupholders.
8.0 / 10 Design/Build Quality
8.0 / 10 Exterior Design- Attractive aerodynamic improvement over previous generation.
7.0 / 10 Interior Design- Plain vanilla, but very functional.
7.0 / 10 Interior Materials- Hard or textured plastics in many places, but soft where it counts most.
8.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- Wheel, shifter felt good in the hand; armrest covered with corduroy.
9.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- No sqeaks or rattles noticed.
9.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- Excellent fit and finish -- typical Honda.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2006 Honda Civic Consumer Ratings |
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