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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  My new ride - Its a Honda Civic! - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Bcgoad - March 12 - 9:23 pm

  Ive always heard that Honda Civics were really good reliable & economical vehicles. So I went out and bought a new 2006. Due to the gas prices & tired of sinking money into a previous vehicle that was financially sinking me under, I decided to test drive one. Low and behold, I was sold on it. The car gets up and goes for a 4- cyl. and does well on the highway as far as acceleration. I was concerned about the power changing from a 6-cyl. At least this car accepts reg. unleaded.

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  Fun to drive, fun to own - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Arizona Aaron - March 12 - 5:20 pm

  The Civic is great, the gas mileage is not what is posted, but what ever is? Before this car I had a Camry and never obtained the mileage on the window either. the long drive feel is great - this has turned out to be a great commuter car. My gas expense monthly has been cut in half compared to my V6 Camry. People love this car, and everyone will want to look inside. Great improvement on putting the controls for the keyless entry right on the key.

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  Somewhat disappointed - 2006 Honda Civic
  By brandonavich - January 21 - 11:53 am

  I bought this car on a whim, remembering my CRX Si from years ago. I hoped it could match the fun-factor that car had. Instead, this model feels a little nose heavy, and Honda has taken the "soul" out of the Si line. It has never left me straded, but there are little things here and there that i have had to visit the dealer for. It scoots ok when you ring it out, but is cumbersome in city driving due to its lack of torque. I would be happier if they got the weight down a little and increased low end torque so i am not revving to 4k rpms just to get up to speed. overall, a decently quick mode of transportation, but there are better choices out there.

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  Finally bought Japanese - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Tim - January 20 - 9:06 pm

  This is a fun car to drive. The seating position can be made comfortable for both me and my wife. Handles great and has good acceleration. I like the look of the car and I have gotten used to the two tiered dash. Well thought out car. No complaints. One issue though, which suprised me. The interior fit has some issues. One of the trim peices was not properly attached and worse, there is a very pronounced and frequent rattling in the dash. What happenned to the famed fit and build quality. I havent had a chance to bring it in to fix yet. Better be.

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  I expected better - 2006 Honda Civic
  By jmartin - January 8 - 11:36 pm

  Bought this car after EXTENSIVE research. Used primarily as a commuter vehicle to work.It does live up to its mileage promise (average 33-40mpg) It,however, lacks passing power-the price you pay for economy. Has a dash rattle, lacks enough cup holders, road noise is HORRENDOUS on anything but smooth pavement. Hope the 07s are a little more refined.

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  First Honda - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Mike - December 24 - 7:33 am

  Had the car 3 months. Took over a month, and 3 service visits, to finally fix drivers interior door pull handle. The fix ultimately required replacement of entire interior door panel. One of the slides for controlling air conditioning air direction on the dash came apart. Thank goodness I found it before it fell down into the air duct. There was an annoying rattle from the passenger door area. Found it to be the plastic fixture/clip which holds the visor in place. I fixed the rattle. Digital clock on the radio picks up 2-3 minutes per month. I update it about every 3 weeks. Was told me it would require replacing the entire clock/CD module. I dont want to do that, so I will live with it.

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  They dont make em like they used to - 2006 Honda Civic
  By fjmneworleans - November 29 - 7:23 pm

  Have had to bring it in to the dealer 5xs for defects. Received the car with a scratched lense on the tachometer (from the inside). The back windshield would pop-out whenever I closed the back door. The seat belt sensor on the passenger side was defective and they had to change a computer in the dashboard. They recalled it because the accelator woudl get stuck, and NOW the passenger door handle came off when simply opening the door.(I never even use that side).

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2006 Honda Civic
  By mssnj - October 25 - 4:16 pm

  Bought the civic without a test drive. Nervous...but was pleasantly surprised. Nice styling...drives well. Getting 44 MPG on 1st tank. With navi and other features, really lots of fun to drive. Also relieved that golf clubs fit. Kids also think "hybrid" is cool. I affectionately call it my nerd mobile.

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  Pleasure in a Small Package - 2006 Honda Civic
  By psychprofessor - September 11 - 6:40 am

  I traded an Infiniti G35 coupe for this car, so I went from the sublime to the less-than-sublime. However, I quickly found that this little Honda is a lot of fun to drive, plus it gets great gas mileage without much effort on my part. In a mixture of town/highway driving recently, I got right at 31 mpg; in the Infiniti I would have been doing good to get 20 for the same driving. Of course, the Civic has exactly half the horsepower of the Infiniti. I actually find that the seats are more comfortable in the Civic, and, wonder of wonders, it doesnt have any rattles. That was one thing that bugged me about the Infiniti. Bottom line: Driving green can be fun, if you own a Honda Civic, that is.

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  Low City Mileage - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Areb - August 18 - 7:36 pm

  Only have 1900 mile on car, but my city MPG has never been over 25, Usually 22-24. Hwy has been good average 40 to 42 MPG. My car was built in japan, no problems so far. hard to get used to the hood sight line, not being able to see end of hood is annoying, but i guess ill get used to it. Overall very satisfied, except for the city MPG, which is not much of a factor since i am retired, The Great Hwy mileage comes in handy when we go to Arizona to see the kids.