Overview & Reviews
A host of minor changes bring the Civic into 2003. On the inside, all models gain improved seat fabrics, rear adjustable outboard headrests and new four-spoke steering wheels. On HX, LX and EX Civics, you'll find improved gauge illumination. There's a new center console for LX and EX, and a CD player is standard for HX and LX. On the outside, the 2003 Honda Civic has freshened taillamps and new wheel designs. Also, there is a Hybrid Civic available for the 2003 model year.
- Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, roomy interior, reputation for durability, impressive crash test scores.
- Antilock brakes not available on DX or LX.
User Reviews:
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Fun and Useful - 2003 Honda Civic
By Honda Mark - April 19 - 2:00 amI am very pleased with my Si so far! This car is fun to drive & actually useful (5 pass. w/ real back seat headroom & cargo-carrying ability). My 92 Civic experience was enough to convince me to go w/ Honda again even w/ stiff competition. I am surprised that Honda didnt put a 6-speed transmission or a higher-geared 5th gear. The engine runs very smoothly, but it bothers me to see the tach pushing 4,000 rpm on the interstate! Rearward visibility is somewhat restricted due to the back seat headrests & blindspots on each side of the back glass.
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Love my Civic - 2003 Honda Civic
By VALady - April 14 - 10:00 amI commute an hour each way to work, and this car is perfect for both the commute or for hopping around town. Extremely comfortable seating, very quiet inside, decent stereo, almost no blind spots. My only complaints so far have been minor (mostly cosmetic) issues -- when its wet outside, a LOT of rain seems to come in, even with the window only cracked. The air conditioner seems to sometimes take a long time to reach full power. It could use a little more horsepower, but thats not a deal-breaker for me. My first impression upon buying was that it seemed like it should cost more than it did.. and that hasnt faded.
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Great economy car - 2003 Honda Civic
By User - April 2 - 2:00 amMy experience with this car has been great. I have a standard transmission, so it really has a lot of get-up-and-go for a 4 cylinder vehicle. I havent had any complications, its fun and easy to drive. I previously had a 1991 Civic LX Sedan, and there have been many improvements since then! The road noise especially has really been reduced. The interior is small, of course, but amazingly roomy! On the same token, for such a small car, the trunk is huge!
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What a great car! - 2003 Honda Civic
By MrWright - March 25 - 10:00 amMaybe I am still in the honeymoon phase, but I love this car! I cant say enough good things about my civic hybrid. The styling is very attractive, it is loaded with many standard features that would have been options in other cars, ie. all power windows, locks, cruise, power steering and brakes, a cd player, even floor mats! The MPG is phenominal. I average 47 MPG on my daily 90 mile commute to San Francisco (over the Altimont Pass!) Had my first oil change and found out that it costs more for hybrids--even at the dealership--because of "special oil" and a little extra labor time. It was only a few bucks more, which I save on gas anyway.
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it is a good thing... - 2003 Honda Civic
By dapreservedmoose - March 22 - 10:00 amI love my hybrid, its fuel economy hasnt quite lived up to its advertisement, but im not complaining about 42 mpg. I had a friend who had the manual version and got 52 mpg. Not as many hybrid features as the prius, but more performance.
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Not the fastest, but the best in class - 2003 Honda Civic
By SHAKEnBAKE - March 2 - 10:00 amSome people says the new Si is slower than its predescessor, its not. Although it has the same number of peak HP (160), power is present earlier on lower rpms, making this car far more driveable than the 00 model.
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My beloved 1980 Mercedes 240D kaput - 2003 Honda Civic
By Ronald M. Burkhart - February 24 - 10:00 amAlthough it is very difficult to find a Insight with manual transmission, I was lucky to have located one on the islands. It is simply a technological marvel, and great fun to drive.
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Hondas r #1! - 2003 Honda Civic
By louise Ann - January 13 - 10:00 amHonda Civics are wonderful cars. I mean for a starting out person in their 20s i would reccomend it! The price of the car is resonable........its a wonderful deal!
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Very Satisfied with Honda - 2003 Honda Civic
By 3boys - January 13 - 10:00 amI purchased a 2003 Civic EX 4 door automatic at the Honda Clearance sale. Was able to get a great price just slightly above invoice and a wonderful finance rate on a car with all the options. I was NOT pressured at all by the salesman or finance manager. So far, I am very satisfied with my purchase. The car runs great; the extras like the moon roof and the keyless remote are fun to use; the anti- lock brakes make me feel safer; and theres just enough back seat space to fit 2 childrens booster seats and one infant car seat.
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Great For My First New Car - 2003 Honda Civic
By Nene - January 6 - 2:00 amwe bought this car in June and I have to say I absolutely love it. I had never owned a new car before and did a lot of research before choosing a Honda. You definetely get a lot for what you pay. Weve already driven it on a 3,000 mile road trip, and it was great! The only problem I have is a rattling in my dash I assume is from all the interior plastic.
