The Lowdown: 2008 Honda Civic
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2008 Honda Civic
Made in UNITED STATES for Honda, the Civic for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $20,710 USD with a dealer cost of $19,055 USD.
Fuel Economy
The Civic's standard 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 25 miles/gallon city driving using a 13.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Civic retails for $20,710 USD with a invoice price of $19,055 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $635 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Civic comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Civic Dimensions
The 2008 Civic has standard length of 176.70 inches and a width of 69.00 inches. The Civic rides 56.50 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Civic a radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. Civic optional equipment may include Remote Ignition, CD Changer, Cargo Net, Fog Lights, Rear Spoiler.
Exterior color choices include Alabaster Silver Metallic, Atomic Blue Metallic, Borrego Beige Metallic, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Royal Blue Pearl, Taffeta White, Tango Red Pearl with interior choices of Gray Leather Interior, Ivory Leather Interior. The Civic seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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