The 2009 Honda Civic
Recently, Honda’s Japanese competitors released the all-new Corolla in showrooms as well as a replacement for Mazda3 which due next year. So in order to keep up with the competition, the 2009 version is getting a mid-cycle update with small improvements featuring revised styling, an improved interior, new technology, additional safety features, as well as two new sedan variants (the DX-VP and LX-S), that offer customers additional choice when shopping for the range’s low and mid-priced models.
As you can remember, Honda leaped over its predecessors with the introduction of the Civic back in 2006. With a broad lineup, which includes coupes and sedans ranging from the Honda Civic Hybrid to the sport-themed Civic Si, the Civic became of one of the best-selling cars in America. In addition, the recent increase in gas prices has helped the Civic challenge the Accord as Honda’s most-popular model.
Many were surprised about the Civic’s unusual styling when it first released in the market, but it was a hit for consumers, including Autopartswarehouse, so the 2009 Civic decided to keep it. There were only minor changes which includes:
• a new bumper that now incorporates three air intakes
• a slightly restyled grille, and a new headlight color combination.
• revised taillights now feature clear turn indicators and amber bulbs.
• a new chrome trim piece above the rear license-plate holder,
• the Si gets standard fog lights.
• the upscale Civic EX, EX-L, and Si each sport a new set of alloy wheels.
While the automaker is sticking with its controversial two-tier dashboard introduced three years ago, all Civic sedans now feature a sporty three-spoke steering wheel, improved cloth seating surfaces and patterns, and matching trim on the door linings and armrests. Moreover, Honda did only a little more work on the Civic’s interior, when compared with its minimal sheet metal changes, notably in the form of more upscale trim options and additional tech goodies.
