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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  Comment of Canadian Acure EL equivalent - 2004 Honda Civic
  By jisitt - May 21 - 10:00 am

  In Canada, Honda markets a very high ned Civic called the Acura EL. This is like the EX model sold in the U.S.A. with 4-wheel disk breaks and side air bags. It is a good car, trouble free, fun to drive and economical. The only downside is soem dumbing down in amenities. My last car, an 86 Accord, had subjectively higher build quality touches like dooe bottom-mounted door- opening lights, better fitted carpeting in the trunck, object-holding compartments on the dash and more real fabric on the doors.

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  The car of the near future - 2004 Honda Civic
  By beemerboy - May 21 - 10:00 am

  Its a little car but its quiet, fun, peppy, and the economy is a thumb in the eye to the oil companies. The Honda quality is evident though we have a bit of a dash rattle. The two anti-theft systems got us an insurance break. The car asks nothing special of you but beware that its built for economy and not tire-shredding takeoffs. We routinely get better than 55 mpg in town and 48+ on the highway, better than the EPA numbers and better now than when brand new (10,400 miles ago). This is a CVT which "outmileages" the manual by a bit.

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  Civics are my Heroes - 2004 Honda Civic
  By nirvanababy3 - April 9 - 10:00 am

  This is the second Civic Ive owned and I dont think Ill ever own a different car. When it comes down to it, anything I ever need to take with me fits in it. Its so versatile I can use it for everything, easy off road trails, highway driving, or city driving.

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  Love my car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By xxgirlcali - April 9 - 10:00 am

  I love my car, its so reliable. I know now why there are tons of parents getting them for their kids. Its my first new car, so i pay my insurance, and gas, and its great. Even w/the gas prices going up, it doesnt faze me, my car is so good w/gas that i fuel up maybe once every two weeks or once a week when im really driving around. Ever since i got my Honda there are two words that i love to say w/my friends "Road Trip" and that means Las Vegas or where ever we want to go. By the way the trunk space is amazing you can fit 3 bodies in there!

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  Review - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Janie - March 28 - 10:00 am

  I have enjoyed the quiet, reliable, comfortable performance of this car. I get 40 to 44 MPG gasoline during the cooler months. People comment on the beauty and the quiet performance of the engine. I am amused every time someone asks me, "You dont ever have to plug it in?"

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  love my hybrid - 2004 Honda Civic
  By demisim - March 28 - 10:00 am

  i drive over 25000 miles a year, so saving an estimated $5,000 over 5 yrs in fuel costs. still getting 48.4 mpg, even though i beat on the car and average about 90mph on the freeway. yeah, im a speedfreak and the 85 horses still perform well at this consistant speed.

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  2004 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT - 2004 Honda Civic
  By MT_Cup - March 28 - 10:00 am

  I have to admit to being skeptical. I live in a mountainous area, so performance can be an issue. Not so here. This car is perfect! I can pass other vehicles uphill at 55 mph and not break a sweat! Fun and powerful, this is a great car. With the cost saving hybrid technology, I recommend this car for everyone.

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  Honda Civic - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Lance Klass - March 28 - 10:00 am

  As a New York City native and one keenly aware of our over-dependence on Mideast oil, I turned my attention away from the Accord the dealership was showing me, to the sporty little Civic Hybrid that supposedly got 50 miles per gallon. I was one of the first in New Hampshire to purchase one, and Ive been delighted with it. Im 6 foot 2, and theres maybe 4 or 5 inches of extra headroom. Its a roomy, fast little car, and I get between 43 mpg and 52 mpg depending on the season and whether my snow tires are on or not. Pick-up is great, I love its looks, and its fun to drive. And I feel good that less of my money is going to Mideast oil sheiks.

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  Well Worth The Money - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Satchmo724 - February 26 - 10:00 am

  I just purchased this car a week after it was made, and I must say, Im normally a chevy guy, but Im highly ipressed with the Civic. Friend of mine had one and let me drive it, i couldnt believe the way this car moves for only having a 4-cylinder! I was reluctant at first, but after test driving it and dealing with the friendly salesman, I was quite happy with my purchase. They met every demand I had for purchasing the car ($100 over invoice, dashmat, oil changes etc.) Highly recommend for younger drivers, myself being a college student. The automatic transmission is convenient, but saps the power and "fun to drive" factor.

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  Fun/fuel efficient car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Honda Solo - February 19 - 10:00 am

  Fun car. My third Honda. Comfortable ride and seating even at 62". Transmission is smooth but was a bit of a reach at first compared to other Honda setups. Had a leak in AC that took four visits to find but was treated well. Almost purchased an RSX but glad I didnt. Payed well under invoice using edmunds information.