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Honda Civic VTi-L Car Review

Overview

This model also features a set of alloy wheels that compliment the car quite nicely. The Civic VTi-L has a great climate control feature that is actually easy to use. The interior of the Honda Civic VTi-L is very stylish and quite creative. The price and features vary depending on which model you choose. The features for this vehicle include independent front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension. The Honda Civic VTi-L is a great car for anyone to own and decently priced for what you get in return.

Details

The Honda Civic VTi-L has a somewhat bubbly frame, giving it a nice rounded look. The car has a very sleek design and is pleasing to the eye. The door handles and mirrors are painted with the same color that is used on the body. This helps them blend with the car and makes them much more attractive. This model also features a set of alloy wheels that compliment the car quite nicely. The only downfall noticeable from the exterior of the car is that there still isn't a remote way to open the trunk. Remote entry to the trunk is especially nice when you have your hands full or when it's dark outside. Although this isn't really a big deal, it would have been nice to see this feature rather than always having to use your key to open it. The size of the trunk, however, is very large and gives you plenty of room for suit cases, groceries, or anything else you would normally store here.

Honda Civic Vti-L Side

The Civic VTi-L has a great climate control feature that is actually easy to use. It does its job very efficiently without the hassle of having to go through a tedious process. It also features a great CD-player that is MP3 and WMA compatible, which works great with today's technology. The CD-player is built into the dash and provides crystal clear sound for you to enjoy while driving.

The medium sized car market has grown to great numbers over the years, and Honda has continued to be a top competitor. They set out to keep their standings when they released the Honda Civic VTi-L. This model was released with a new engine, giving it quicker speeds than any of its predecessors.

The interior of the Honda Civic VTi-L is very stylish and quite creative. One of the main features that separate this car from the rest is that the speedometer and tachometer no longer share the same space. You can find the speedometer in a little nook on top of the dashboard. It is still easily viewed by the driver without monopolizing the dashboard.

The quality of interior for this vehicle is what you would expect to see from Honda. It's very sturdy but also soft and appears that it will stay firmly intact for the long run. The seats are very comfortable and provide great side support. Most of the time when you have a seat with side support it can often get in the way or it may even seem intrusive, but that is definitely not the case here. The leg room in the car is actually impressive for a vehicle that is this size. It provides enough room to fit four large males comfortably, including the driver.

It may not seem like it at first sight, but the new Civic can definitely handle itself on the road. Honda basically stretched out the Civic by decreasing the height of the car by 5mm, widening, and lengthening it. It also comes accompanied with 195/65 R15 treads, which manage to hold it to the road very impressively. The suspension does exactly what it is supposed to and gives you nothing but a smooth and enjoyable ride.

This vehicle was designed to give you extra vision when looking forward or to the back. You can easily look out the rear window without worrying about your sight being hindered by a high trunk or anything else. If you still want more help with your vision to the back of the vehicle, you can always go with the optional rear parking sensors. By adding the sensors along with the already well designed vehicle, you can be sure you won't be making any mistakes when reversing or parking.

The price and features vary depending on which model you choose. The base model, which is the VTi, is starting the manual out at $21,490 and the automatic at $23,490. The features for this vehicle include independent front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension. Other basic features included are remote central locking, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, ABS brakes with EBD, front airbags; single built-in CD player; immobilizer, full-size spare wheel, and of course air conditioning.

If you choose to go with the top of line Sport and Hybrid models you will once again see a price increase. The manual's retail price is set at $30,490 and the automatic's price is set at $32,990. You will enjoy all the features of the other models plus a 2.0 liter engine, exhaust pipe finishers, electric power steering, front and rear curtain airbags, intermittent windshield wipers, fog lights, leather interior, and a sunroof.

If you choose to go with the Civic VTi-L the price will slightly increase to $24,990 for the manual transmission and $26,990 for the automatic. This model has the all of the features that the VTi has, but they are upgraded a bit and there are also a few more additions. These features include a 6 Disc changer CD-player, rear split folding seats, 15 inch alloy wheels, and also climate controlled air-conditioning.

In conclusion, Honda has proven itself to a reliable and trustworthy dealer time after time. They have successfully maintained this with no sign of stopping anytime soon. The Honda Civic VTi-L is a great car for anyone to own and decently priced for what you get in return. However, if you are wanting something that offers more innovative or ground breaking technology then you may want to consider passing this car up.