2007 Honda Civic -- Summary
Torrance, Calif.
August 25, 2006
The big news for the 2007 Civic lineup is the addition of the Civic Si Sedan. Nearly identical mechanically to the Civic Si Coupe, the Civic Si Sedan features a high-performance 197-horsepower i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, limited slip differential and a sport suspension. Also of note, a dedicated natural gas-powered version of the Civic debuted in 2006 mid-year.
Civic (all models)
- Civic Si Sedan added to lineup
- New darker alloy wheel color for Civic Si Coupe
- XM® Satellite Radio standard equipment on navigation-equipped Civic
EX Sedan and Civic Hybrid
- MP3/Auxillary Input Jack added to Civic LX Sedan
Civic Si Sedan
- 2.0-liter i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder engine (197-horsepower @
7800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. torque @ 6100 rpm)
- 6-speed manual transmission with helical-type limited slip differential
- Standard Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control (also
added to Civic Si Coupe)
- Exclusive exterior includes low-profile rear spoiler wing, aero cladding
and Si emblems
- Sporty interior with deeply bolstered seats, red fabric stitching
and unique trim panels
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 tires (summer tire available)
Civic GX
- Natural gas-powered version of the Civic based on the LX trim level
- Introduced mid-year 2006 (as a 2006 model), will carry over as 2007
model
- Available to retail customers from qualifying Honda dealers in California
and New York, available to fleet customers nationwide
- Can be used with "Phill" natural gas home refueling appliance from
FuelMaker Corp. (available through qualified Honda dealers in California.)
- 1.8-liter dedicated natural gas 4-cylinder engine (113 horsepower
and 109 ft-lbs. of torque)
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- City/highway EPA-rated fuel economy of 28/39 miles per gasoline-gallon
equivalent
- Meets federal Tier 2-Bin 2 and ILEV zero evaporative emission certification
standards
- Owner may qualify for $4,000 federal tax credit (see IRS.gov)
- New exterior colors: Green Tea Metallic and Borrego Beige Metallic