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HONDA Civic Sedan US 2005 - 2008
The eighth generation Civic debuted with two completely different platforms for the Japanese/North American market and the European one. While the engine range was the same for both, the versions differed greatly in terms of design, but kept the same futuristic profile. The North American Civic came in sedan or coupe form and featured a newly developed 1.8-liter i-VTEC petrol engines that returned impressive gas mileage and thrifty acceleration. The sedan also came with an LPG version for the 1. ... >> Read more
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* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2007 Civic Si models and 2009 Civic EX-L and Hybrid models) * Antilock brakes * Daytime running lights Tested vehicle specifications: * 2006 Honda Civic LX 4-door * Class: Small car * Weight: 2,751 lbs. * Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Wheelbase: 106 in. * Length: 177 in. * Width: 69 in. * Engine: 1.8 L 4-cylinder * EPA ratings: 30 mpg city | 40 mpg highway |
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| General evaluation: | Front impact: Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The head curtain and torso airbags on the driver side deployed during the crash. During rebound, the dummy’s head contacted the head curtain airbag, which kept the head away from any stiff structure that could cause injury. Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Side impact: Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. |
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