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The Honda Civic is a line of compact cars developed and manufactured by Honda. In North America, the Civic is the second-longest continuously-running nameplate from a Japanese manufacturer; only the Toyota Corolla, introduced in 1968, has been in production longer.
The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda’s vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded. Having gone through several generational changes, the Civic has become larger and more upmarket, and it currently slots between the Fit and Accord
It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With the transverse engine mounting of its 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.

Early models of the Civic were typically outfitted with a basic AM radio, heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. As the years went by, it has become much more upscale with options such as air conditioning, power locks, and power windows, leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation, and a six-speed manual transmission. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become well-known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type-R and Civic Si.

The Civic has been rebadged for international markets with such models as the Honda Ballade and Honda Domani/Acura EL. The Civic platform also served as the basis for the CR-X sport compact, the CR-X del Sol targa convertible, and the CR-V compact SUV.

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2010 Honda Civic Sedan LX

2010 Honda Civic Sedan

While Honda’s smaller Fit is only offered in a hatchback body style, with a single engine available, the larger Honda Civic has one of the most extensive model lineups among small cars. In addition to base and mid-level models, there’s a sports-oriented Si version, along with a natural-gas version in the form of the Honda Civic GX. And all but the GX are offered in a choice of coupe or sedan. There’s also a high-mileage Hybrid model, but that’s only offered as a sedan and it’s covered by TheCarConnection.com in a separate review.

As the 2010 model year arrives, the Honda Civic has now gone four years since its last major redesign, yet it still manages to look fresh. That’s because at the time of its introduction, the Civic was a little far out design-wise, with a swoopier, more ached roofline; a stubbier, yet more aerodynamic front end; and a bold, two-tiered video-game-like instrument panel that made other small-car dashes look plain. Now, several years later, several other small-car models have emulated some of the Civic’s cues so that it still looks quite fresh.

The 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that comes in base DX, mid-level EX, and the best-equipped LX models is no penalty box. It’s smooth, quick-revving, and refined, and pairs well with either the five-speed manual or five-speed automatic. The manual gearbox is light and quick-shifting in the Civic and a step better than the linkages in most other small cars. Either transmission delivers exceptional fuel economy, with EPA estimates for the manual of 26 mpg city, 34 highway for the manual gearbox and 25/36 mpg for the automatic.

2010 Honda Civic Sedan LX
2010 Honda Civic Sedan LX Black
2010 Honda Civic Sedan LX Side View
2010 Honda Civic Sedan LX Interior

2010 Honda Civic Type R Mugen : First Drive

Maybe you've heard of Mugen, the Japanese tuning outfit that specializes in making street-legal Hondas hotter when it's not building race car engines. Founded in 1973 by Hirotoshi Honda, son of Soichiro, Mugen (the name means 'infinite' or 'unlimited' in Japanese) has earned a solid reputation in its homeland. From 1991 to 2000, for example, Mugen built and prepped engines for a number of Formula One teams, including Tyrell, Prost, Ligier and Jordan. Despite such achievements, the Mugen name isn't yet as well known as, for example, Mercedes-Benz's go-fast division AMG.

With the recent confirmation that Mugen's European division, based in Northampton, England, is to build a limited run of super-quick, ultra-exclusive and hyper-expensive Civic Type Rs (with Honda's full approval), it seems that the brand is seeking a little long-overdue recognition outside Japan.

Moving into uncharted territory, Mugen was cautious. Although it had earlier sold every one of 300 Civic Type RR sedans it built for the Japanese market in a six-minute online frenzy, Mugen dipped its toe in British waters with a 'concept'. This was exhibited at shows and loaned to key media outlets over period of several months, and the reaction carefully gauged. The Mugen men must have liked what they heard and read, because the decision to build a run of "up to 20" duplicates during 2010 was announced in late October.

Based on the 2.0-liter, 198-hp Civic Type R three-door hatchback built in Honda's British factory, Mugen's engine modifications up the already impressive max power figure by 20 percent.

It's a classic tuner job; high-compression pistons, new cams, free breathing induction system, totally new stainless steel exhaust system, and a Mugen ECU that permits a 500 rpm increase over the standard Honda H20A engine's 8000-rpm ceiling.

2010 Honda Civic Type R Mugen
2010 Honda Civic Type R Mugen

2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si Preview

The 2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si is a sports-themed trim, with a larger 2.0-liter engine, six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, and traction control. You also get upgraded, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist and an antiskid system. You also get a sport-tuned suspension, foglights, and a rear spoiler, not to mention 17-inch alloys wrapped in performance tires. You’ll also get power windows, door locks, mirrors, and a power sunroof. There’s cruise control and air conditioning for traveling comfort, and several safety features, including six standard airbags and a tire pressure monitor.
2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si
2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si
2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si

2010 Honda Civic Coupe Si

2011 Honda Ridgeline

The changes and upgrades to the 2009 Honda Ridgeline have been revealed a little early thanks to the web.

On the outside the new Ridgeline gets a new grille that is not unlike the Pilot's, new front bumper and lights and new tailights. The revisions to the interior include a revised HVAC, steering wheel and the addition of Bluetooth and a 115-volt outlet. The 3.5L V6 gets a very small bump in power and now puts out 250 horsepower and 247 lb-ft. of torque. The 5-speed automatic has also been revised.

The revised and still not pretty Ridgeline will be in showrooms this September.