Overview & Reviews

In typical Honda fashion, the Civic receives a number of minor changes this year in order to keep it fresh. For the coupe and sedan, there's new exterior styling, including restyling for the front and rear bumpers, hood, headlights and grille. Inside, the audio speakers have been upgraded, extra sound deadening material has been added and floor mats are now standard in the LX and EX. The LX trim has slightly bigger wheels this year (15 inches) and standard keyless entry. A new value package contains air conditioning, a CD player and a new center console. For the Si hatchback, there are new headlight and taillight designs, larger 16-inch wheels and flashier interior trim. Like the regular sedan, the Civic Hybrid has updated styling, standard floor mats and improved speakers. It also has a new interior console with an armrest, adjustable rear headrests and a manual driver-seat height adjuster. Finally, all 2004 Honda Civic sedans and coupes have a new seatbelt reminder system.

• Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, roomy interior, reputation for durability and quality, impressive crash test scores.

• Top-of-the-line models are pricey, antilock brakes not available on DX or LX.

User Reviews:

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  New car experience - 2004 Honda Civic
  By k brown - September 22 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car after driving a Buick Regal for 6 years. I can say without reservation, this car is a pleasure to drive. It feels like Im part of the car. It is responsive in traffic and the milage is terrific. I have about 1000 miles on the car. I took it from the dealer and wenton a trip of 250 miles. Half was highway and half city miles. I averaged 43 mpg. I look for it increase. i would recommend this car to anyone who wants a "fun" car to drive.

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  not bad, but... - 2004 Honda Civic
  By max the knife - September 22 - 10:00 am

  I love driving my new Si. It handles beautifully, performs great in gears 1-3, and has very comfortable, firm, well-designed seats. Three complaints: lousy visibility in back (cute small rear side windows a problem), less-than-wonderful turning circle, and it is a mite underpowered.

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  Cute but SMALL - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Hoosier - September 22 - 10:00 am

  Cute LITTLE car. Nice exterior and dash layout. Handles great for small car. Better ride than expected. Good mileage but still waiting for EPA listed mileage. The new accord hybrid should be better with more room. CVT transmission takes getting used to.

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  Not a Liberal and love my Hybrid - 2004 Honda Civic
  By GEOTRACY - September 16 - 10:00 am

  Why are they still making gas only motors?.... This car rocks, its fast and good looking too!!!

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  2004 Civic Hybrid - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Phil Brown - August 13 - 2:06 pm

  We havent achieved the mileage advertised, however, it is satisfactory. 43mpg on a trip is the best weve gotten, and thats good considering your foot is in it on the interstate system. Im a big man, so I could use some more room. Once in position, Im all right. Comfortable ride considering the size. You must drive knowing your capability when merging at high speeds. This isnt a race car. The transmission is very smooth. The radio is from hunger. Its the poorest thing about the car. Using the cruise control gives best economy on the highway. Would get another one without concern, but would barter on the price more seriously. May save $1K, but dont expect to save more.

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  Pleased new hybrid owner - 2004 Honda Civic
  By D. H. of Visalia - August 10 - 10:00 am

  I was originally looking at the Civic EX for the exterior design, fuel economy, safety, and sporty options (sunroof, spoiler, and wheels), but was convinced by my wife to explore the hybrid for the fuel economy. Once I drove the hybrid after driving the LX and EX I was surprisingly pleased by its handling and acceleration capabilities. It didnt have the options I was looking at, but I hope the fuel economy solidifies my decision for purchasing the hybrid. I have tinted the windows and definitely plan on changing out the aluminium wheels to make it look more sportier.

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  Still love it - 2004 Honda Civic
  By dbredvik - August 10 - 2:00 am

  After driving my Honda Hybrid for over 30,000 miles and to both coasts of the country, I still love it. Lots of pep and fun to drive. Two friends have already bought thier own after seeing and driving mine. Only draw-back is that it will need snow tires in prolonged winter driving conditions. It also was sluggish going over Vail pass, or any high, long, mountain pass.

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  Love the Hybrid-- - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Justine - August 10 - 2:00 am

  Love my car although it gets great gas mileage, its not as great as I thought it would be. More leg room would be nice.

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  mpg problem - 2004 Honda Civic
  By arnle - August 10 - 2:00 am

  car has 5500 miles and is yielding 17 mpg. rating is 30-38.dealer cant find reason.situation is dragging.

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  Love the gas milege too!! - 2004 Honda Civic
  By B Talbot - August 10 - 2:00 am

  WE THOUGHT THIS CAR WOULDNT BE AS COMFORTALBE AS WE HOPED....WE WERE VERY SURPRISED WHEN WE TOOK A LONG TRIP TO CANADA IN IT. THE FIRST THING PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE CAR IS "I LOVE THE COLOR" (SILVER BLUE) THEN WHEN THEY RIDE IN IT, THEY CANT BELIEVE HOW QUIET IT IS! WE HOPE THIS CAR LAST FOR MANY YEARS! WE LOVE IT!