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2009 Honda Civic Sedan Safety Review

April 24, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact; Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Five stars, front impact; five stars, side rear passenger impact; four stars, side driver impact
NHTSA

VSA stability control also is now standard on all EX-L, Hybrid, and Si models
Motor Trend

If you're looking for a weakness in the 2009 Honda Civic, research conducted by TheCarConnection.com reveals that you won't find it in the safety category. The 2009 Honda Civic not only performs extraordinarily well in crash tests, but it also adds to the 2008 Civic's list of standard safety features.

The latest Honda 2009 Civic is a true standout in crash tests, earning the highest possible rating of "good" in both frontal offset and side impact tests from the IIHS. The IIHS also awards the Honda Civic its Top Safety Pick Award for 2009, citing its "good performance in front, side, and rear tests and optional electronic stability control." NHTSA also reports solid results for the Honda 2009 Civic sedan and coupe: perfect five-star ratings for front and side rear passenger impacts, along with four stars for side driver impacts.

In addition to its strong crash-test ratings, the 2009 Honda Civic boasts numerous standard safety features. Car and Driver says that the Honda Civic "is pretty well equipped with standard safety features, including front, front side, and curtain airbags on all models, along with four-wheel anti-lock brakes." Kelley Blue Book lists the Honda 2009 Civic's "active head restraints" as another noteworthy feature, while Cars.com reports that the "EX-L, Hybrid and Si models also have an electronic stability system."

It seems that the only safety criticism of the 2009 Honda Civic arises when the discussion turns to driver visibility. ConsumerGuide reviewers are somewhat disappointed that the Honda Civic's "long front roof pillars impede [the] outward view to the corners," while the "long dashtop shelf and sloping nose complicate judging distance in close quarters."

Conclusion

The addition of a vehicle stability control system rounds out an impressive list of safety credentials on the 2009 Honda Civic.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact; Top Safety PickIIHSFive stars, front impact; five stars, side rear passenger impact; four stars, side driver impactNHTSAVSA stability control also is now standard on all EX-L, Hybrid, and Si modelsMotor Trend If you're looking for a weakness in the 2009 Honda Civic, research conducted by TheCarConnection.com reveals that you won't find it in the safety category. The 2009 Honda Civic not only performs extraordinarily well in crash tests, but it also adds to the 2008 Civic's list of standard safety features. The latest Honda 2009 Civic is a true standout in crash tests, earning the highest possible rating of "good" in both frontal offset and side impact tests from the IIHS. The IIHS also awards the Honda Civic its Top Safety Pick Award for 2009, citing its "good performance in front, side, and rear tests and optional electronic stability control." NHTSA also reports solid results for the Honda 2009 Civic sedan and coupe: perfect five-star ratings for front and side rear passenger impacts, along with four stars for side driver impacts. In addition to its strong crash-test ratings, the 2009 Honda Civic boasts numerous standard safety features. Car and Driver says that the Honda Civic "is pretty well equipped with standard safety features, including front, front side, and curtain airbags on all models, along with four-wheel anti-lock brakes." Kelley Blue Book lists the Honda 2009 Civic's "active head restraints" as another noteworthy feature, while Cars.com reports that the "EX-L, Hybrid and Si models also have an electronic stability system." It seems that the only safety criticism of the 2009 Honda Civic arises when the discussion turns to driver visibility. ConsumerGuide reviewers are somewhat disappointed that the Honda Civic's "long front roof pillars impede [the] outward view to the corners," while the "long dashtop shelf and sloping nose complicate judging distance in close quarters." ConclusionThe addition of a vehicle stability control system rounds out an impressive list of safety credentials on the 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 HONDA CIVIC STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Interior is innovative, entertaining even, without sacrificing functionality" Motor Trend: "Changes are minor, including a new bumper that now incorporates three air intakes" Cars.com: "Instantly recognizable and much ...

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Other Choices:

The Mazda3 has a reputation for the best handling in this class; there’s a new Mazda3 arriving as an early ’10 model, and it’s even better in refinement and interior materials. The Toyota Corolla is new for the 2009 model year and gets more refined and more expensive, though base versions can have a plasticky interior. The Ford Focus was restyled for the 2008 model year, and while most reviewers think it's a step backward, the Focus has new features like Ford's SYNC entertainment and hands-free phone controller. Finally, shoppers of standard-version Civic sedans owe it to themselves to check out the Hyundai Elantra sedan, which is arguably a step above the Corolla in refinement, yet roomier and more comfortable than the Civic.

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