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2006 Honda Civic Sedan

What kind of a car would a Martian drive upon landing on Earth in 2006? Would it be something sleek, speedy, aerodynamic, comfortable, fuel efficient and capable of carrying abducted humans in style and grace? After hiding their space craft the Martians would choose the 2006 Honda Civic Sedan to roam about is based on its expressive good looks and electric handling.

The new Civic Sedan’s futuristic look and sublime technology makes it stand out from the ordinary. A technical marvel, the new Civic Sedan is the culmination of 34 years of Honda engineering. In 1983 the Civic was the first Honda to introduce the DOHC multi-valve engine. In 1987, the Civic featured Honda’s brilliant VTEC – variable valve timing and lift system that enhanced horsepower without increasing engine displacement. In 1991, the VTEC was further refined to enhance both gas efficiency and horsepower. For 2006, the Civic Sedan has already earned Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year Award based on its exceptional sex appeal and cutting edge technology.

Resolute comfort is an understatement for the new Civic Sedan. Sit behind the futuristic, space age steering wheel and your impressions are confirmed. The 2-spoke steering wheel can be adjusted for tilt and the telescope feature lets you fine tune its exact position to better suit your specific measurement. The cockpit also features a backlit two-tier instrument panel displaying information about speed, temperature, and fuel that are backlit for easy reading. There is also a bold new RPM dial below to keep you informed about the vital stats of the car on the go.

The seats are extremely supportive and comfortable. Reinforced underneath by high tensile steel and covered by a soft cushiony exterior they are lighter, and more comfortable than ever before. Each seat is further enmeshed with active head restraint system to reduce whiplash in case of an accident. For the back seat passengers, the flat rear floor makes it easy to move around and the wide seats with their ergonomically designed flat back make them actually comfortable to sit in. The suspension and steering systems have also been re-engineered from the ground up for quick, precise response and a highly refined ride quality.

Powering the 2006 Civic Sedan is the new 140 horsepower, 1.8 Liter i-VTEC engine that comes alive in all Civic DX, LX, and EX models. Honda’s racing heritage can be vociferously felt in i-VTEC technology. It provides acceleration across the entire RPM band with the inline 4 providing max horsepower at 6300 RPM and max torque at 4300 RPM while achieving an EPA estimated fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon. (The quieter compact 5-speed automatic transmission further enhances fuel savings.) The new engine also features a Drive-by-wire Throttle System™ for quicker engine response and less maintenance. The Civic has also attained an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV) rating in 50 states.

For 2006, the Civic Sedan is also available as a Hybrid featuring a lightweight, low friction 4-cylinder engine with torque rich i-VTEC engine and a dual-point sequential ignition system that sparks two plugs per cylinder. The engine is connected to a powerful DC electric motor that stores the energy in a battery format. The result is a 110 horsepower engine that is better for the environment with EPA estimated fuel efficiency of 50 mpg during city driving.

The Civic features a long list of standard safety features including: active head restraints, daytime running lights; advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) that structurally absorbs energy; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution to monitor each wheel during heavy braking; dual-stage, dual-threshold front; side airbags; a side curtain system; and structurally reinforced side-impact door beams. In all, the new Civic Sedan is well on its way to earning a 5-star crash-test rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – the highest possible accomplishment of any motor car.

In choosing the 2006 Honda Civic Sedan, the Martians will make an excellent choice. The car’s good looks and sex appeal will certainly bring them attention and make them popular with the cool crowd. However, after finishing their experiments on this green and blue planet and getting accustomed to their sublime new Civic, the Martians may not want to return to their clunky spaceship.

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