The used Honda Civic of the seventh generation is a car that brought a kind of domination for the company in the hatchback market. The model came with the task of changing the range so that it looked more stylish and modern and, at the same time, put the older version to rest. And indeed, the used Honda Civic of generation seven is superbly engineered and very innovative in design. Thanks to this successful combination of styling and technical levels it is still rightly popular with buyers and continues to sell like hot potatoes. The early models came equipped with two sorts of petrol engines: a 1.4 litre unit producing 89 BHP and a 1.6 litre unit providing 108 BHP. Later, the used Civic’s got 1.7 litre units under the bonnet. And the range topper received a powerful 2.0 litre VTEC power plant capable of producing an astonishing horsepower of 237. The cars’ interior offers a lot of space and it could be taken as a family hatch. As a matter of fact, the amount of space in the Civic is greater than in other models within its market segment. Five passengers can be accommodated in full comfort and manage long journeys is comfort. Safety is set at high as well. In addition to the essential safety element and systems, the driver is also assisted by cameras showing the used Honda cars’ movements and so this allows for even more precise manoeuvring. The road performance is decent enough. The early models needed around eleven seconds to accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour. And the range topper needed only a respectable 6.8 seconds for the sprint. The used Honda Civic handles very well and the steering can only be described as being superbly responsive. The cars’ fuel economy was obviously a priority during production. Thanks to the nice figures of fuel consumption that the vehicle delivers, high levels of technology and comfort standards, the used Honda Civic is a popular buy in the second-hand car market.
