Overview & Reviews
Honda has completely redesigned the Civic for 2006. Highlights include a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.8-liter engine, new exterior styling, an advanced interior design and more premium features. The company has also improved the gas-electric IMA system for the Civic Hybrid and restored the Civic Si trim's potency with a 197-horsepower engine and a sportier coupe body style. Midway through the year, Honda will also introduce a new "GX" trim level that runs on natural gas.
- Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, lots of standard safety equipment, roomy and refined interior, special Hybrid, GX and Si models.
- Polarizing dash design, top-of-the-line models are pricey.
User Reviews:
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The Future - 2006 Honda Civic
By qualia - March 17 - 6:56 pmA manly man, I feel the urge to buy a high-powered car. Hybrids are for enviro-weenies, right? I *almost* passed over this magnetic pearl beauty. Wow, am I glad I didnt. Power is more than adequate. While the numbers are not stellar, the car never strains during acceleration. Its smooth, smooth, smooth. And the overall impression is one of exceptional high quality; youre cruising quietly in a spacious canopy with a panoply of high-tech info at your command. Ride is comfy, cornering is tight, body is rigid, response to inputs is immediate. Way out of its price class. So, before you indulge your horsepower craving, test drive this car. 49 mpg so far!
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Fun to drive - 2006 Honda Civic
By BMWLoyalist - March 17 - 5:50 pmConsidering this is the first car Ive ever owned, Id have to say that this was an exceptional choice. For what we compared it to, this had the best bang- for-your-buck value with all of the stuff you could possibly want in a car. The power is a little disappointing, but the light and responsive steering more than makes up for it in my opinion. It looks sharp and appealing, as it should, considering its aimed towards my generation. Im not exactly a fan of the Japanese-made cars (mainly a Euro fan), so it amazed some people that know me well who thought I mightve gone with a used Bimmer (328i) or Benz (C230). Well, that goes to show you just how good this car is.
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I love my Honda - 2006 Honda Civic
By R. Senex - March 15 - 8:23 pmI can tell you that the hybrid gets excellent mileage if you slow down just a little. I drove a 625 mile trip and on the way there I drove 78 miles per hour and got 37 mpg and on the way back I dropped my speed to 68 and got 42 MPG. I love to drive this car in traffic, it gets around smoothly. Only complaint I have is the parking brake lever hits my leg when driving. I am over 6 feet tall and that lever gets annoying, but if you were shorter it would be fine.
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Good Buy - 2006 Honda Civic
By nukeford - March 10 - 4:44 pmI purchased my Honda to cut my fuel costs. I had driven pickups for 20 years but the gas savings practically made the car payment. Being 61 I was impressed with the way I felt after my regular four hour drive. The car never had any problems except for a coupe of minor recalls. The downside of this car is its weight. You have to really hold on in heavy rain or snow. There have been numerous occasions when the snow buildup in the wheel wells caused some massive front end vibration.If you live in a warm climate this is the best car to get for fuel economy and comfort. If you are a DYI person you will more than likely have to get your trans fluid from the Honda dealer.
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Just OK - 2006 Honda Civic
By jmart - March 10 - 10:10 amHave had my 06 for 30 months and 61,000 miles. Only mechanical problems were - broken idle pulley, misaligned window (i.e fell off track). Yes, I average 36-38 mpg. Be prepared to live with: A TON of road noise, poor ride quality, constant shifting 5sp auto, poor power band esp with A/C on, and various (ever changing) rattling (ranging from the right front end to the rear shelf). I guess I expected better - maybe I need to lower the bar of my expectations.
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Great car - 2006 Honda Civic
By kensa36 - March 2 - 12:23 amMy wife wanted to get this car. Excellent choice. It rides good, excellent on gas - shes getting over 40 on the highway. Lots of room for the class of car.
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Terrific car, handles like a slot-car! - 2006 Honda Civic
By Michael - February 19 - 7:33 pmDriven the Civic for 2 months now and find it to be a wonderful car all-around, fuel economy at about 42 mpg at 70 mph with the A/C on! Car still gets looks in parking lots and at stoplights, even had one photographing it while at a rest stop on highway. Young daughter loves to sit in centre of back seat as it has the 3-point belt and shes able to see out the extremely large windshield easily. Car sticks to road with Turanza 55R16 tires and handles like a dream. First "import" Ive ever owned and after one ride each with our elderly fathers, they saw how great this car is.
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HONDA CIVIC 2006 - 2006 Honda Civic
By BOB JERGER - February 17 - 11:40 pmA lot of fun to drive since the initial test drive. Love the small steering wheel and digital dash. Have had it only a month but have over 2,000 miles on it already. Love the styling and color (blue metallic). Changes color in different lighting. A few minor problems I have are the seat belts are a reach, wish both doors would open when you put it in park and the false advertisement of "XM" ready radio. The dealer said it would be $800.00 to install the XM. Were hoping to get the family pack and put it in my civic and sons car at 6.95 per month but not at that cost. Other then that great to drive.
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The Future Is Here.... - 2006 Honda Civic
By MikeT - February 15 - 3:10 amI purchased an Atomic Blue Civic coupe a week ago, and its been a fantastic ride--very smooth, well equipped for the price, roomy, great mileage, and a pleasure to drive. Some reviews complain about the dash design, but it feels very natural, like a heads-up- display on a fighter. Hopefully this style catches on. Ive gotten nothing but complements on this vehicle. It looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie, and Im looking forward to many good years with this vehicle.
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Great Car For The Money - 2006 Honda Civic
By ATL36 - February 11 - 9:43 amBest car for the bucks. Great pick-up and ride. Love all the standard features. Wish the stereo had a little more thump but Ill replace the back speakers with a pair of 6 X 9s and a small amp and enjoy. Other cars in the class dont come close to this one. Honda hit a home run! I went back to Honda this time and wont go anywhere else in the future.
