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00:10 I'm in front of the 2008 Honda Civic EX.
00:14 The Civic EX gets a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine and makes 140 horsepower, which is the least of the group.
00:21 That's the downside. Upside is it gets the best fuel economy.
00:25 The last generation Civic was the first one to employ struts up front. This new car retains that and adds control arms in the rear.
00:33 You also get 16-inch alloy wheels on this car, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electric power steering.
00:39 Now the old Civic was a bit of a letdown for Honda. Sure, it sold well, but the general consensus was the styling was lackluster, as was performance.
00:48 Quality was decent, but not great. So this new one, they really reinvented the Civic.
00:55 All new styling. It's very flashy. It stands out. Very modern. Yet the lines are clean. It looks cohesive.
01:03 Inside, that's the case as well. You have a two-tier instrument display and it looks very fresh.
01:09 Nothing else out there today offers that sort of interior.
01:13 Materials are very high quality. It's a roomy place to be. Overall, a very nice package inside and out.
01:21 I think the performance is just okay. With the 1.8 liter engine, you only get 140 horsepower, so it's down compared to the others.
01:29 That said, you do get a 5-speed automatic, so acceleration is adequate. It was actually quicker than the Presa, which makes 30 more horsepower.
01:37 The upside to the small engine, of course, is fuel economy. It has the best fuel economy here. Well over 30 miles a gallon on the highway.
01:45 Now, it's also the lightest car, so that does help performance. That said, if you loaded it with people and luggage, with only 140 horsepower, it's going to be pretty sluggish.
01:55 So pros and cons with the performance, but I'd say it's really just kind of about average.
02:00 Compared to the cars in this group, the Civic, I think, still offers the best styling, most attractive interior, and the best fuel economy.
02:08 However, performance is down as far as acceleration and handling. So, it's a solid buy. You'd recommend it to anyone, but you might not tell them that it's the number one option out there.
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