Honda Civic Boosts Sales with Innovative Features and Safety Upgrades
The Honda Civic 2017 models excel in fuel efficiency, safety, and technological features, making them popular among daily commuters. With upgraded safety and versatile engine options, the Civic remains a top choice in the compact car segment, offering both style and performance for diverse driving needs.
Honda Civic Achieves Notable Growth in Compact Car Sales
The Honda Civic continues to rank highly in the compact vehicle segment, celebrated for its fuel efficiency, smooth handling, and stylish design. The 2017 models appeal to daily drivers with an average fuel economy of 32/42 mpg in city and highway conditions. Priced between $18,000 and $29,000, these vehicles come equipped with advanced tech features, including a large touchscreen infotainment system, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning, all standard across all models.
Enhanced safety features in the 2017 Civic earned it the Top Safety Pick accolade from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A significant update was the introduction of a hatchback version, offering 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space when rear seats are folded, alongside aesthetic enhancements. The 2016 upgrades to sedans and coupes included safety improvements that carried over into 2017.
Compared to rivals like Mazda3 and Chevy Cruze, which are more budget-friendly, Honda Civic provides an array of standard features that typically cost extra in other models. Ideal for daily commuting and highway driving, the Civic offers two engine options: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivering 158 horsepower and a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 174 horsepower, available only in hatchback variants. With front-wheel drive and options for manual or automatic transmissions, the Civic ensures responsive performance in various driving conditions.
