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Natural Gas-Powered 2011 Honda Civic GX Remains Smart, Green Choice


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Alternative-energy vehicle based on popular Civic

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TORRANCE, Calif. October 22, 2010; First introduced in 1998 and based on the Honda Civic LX Sedan, the Civic GX runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and produces inherently low emissions.


Previously targeted primarily to government and fleet customers, individual retail consumers in California, New York, Utah and Oklahoma can now purchase the 2011 Civic GX through Honda dealers certified to sell and service the Civic GX. As an inherently low emissions vehicle, buyers of the Civic GX may qualify for a $4,000 federal tax credit1 as part of government program to promote clean, alternative-fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure. Many states, including California, are continuing to offer single-occupant carpool-lane access for Civic GX drivers.

The Civic GX is equipped with a 1.8-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that produces 113 horsepower @ 6300 rpm and 109 lb-ft. of torque @ 4300 rpm, and achieves an EPA-estimated2 city/highway fuel economy of 24/36 miles per Gasoline-Gallon Equivalent (GGE). Maximum fuel-tank capacity is 8.0 GGE at 3,600 pounds per square inch. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard.

Built on a high-rigidity, unit-body platform, the Civic is designed to deliver precise and refined handling performance with its fully independent MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension designs. A sweeping roofline and a sleek windshield angle convey an advanced, one-motion profile. The interior focuses on sophisticated styling with a two-tier instrument panel, CNG-optimized fuel gauge, comfortable seating and accommodating storage areas with room for mobile phones, compact discs and more.

A wide array of standard safety technologies includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure; side curtain airbags; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and dual-stage, multiple-threshold driver's and front passenger's front airbags (SRS). Active front-seat head restraints are designed to help reduce the likelihood of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. Additional safety features include an anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution and a pedestrian injury mitigation design incorporated into the front exterior of the vehicle.

Standard equipment includes 15-inch steel wheels with covers, P195/65R15 tires, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows with auto up/down driver's window, power door locks, keyless entry, a 160-watt AM/FM Audio System with CD Player (MP3/ Windows® Media Audio (WMA) enabled), auxiliary audio input jack, multi-function center console with sliding armrest and progressive blue illumination instrument panel meters.

The Civic GX is the only OEM-built, CNG-powered passenger car assembled3 in America. The Civic GX is built on the same assembly line as the gasoline-powered Civic four-door models at Honda's Greensburg, Indiana, manufacturing facility.

As an inherently clean-burning fuel, natural gas produces 75 percent fewer smog forming pollutants (oxides of nitrogen) compared to the output of a conventional gasoline engine. Natural gas is also an abundant, domestically sourced fuel that is approximately 30 percent less expensive than gasoline when purchased at a public access refueling station.

The Civic GX is the only vehicle certified by the EPA to meet both Federal Tier 2 Bin 2 and Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) zero evaporative emission certification standards. The Civic GX has earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "greenest vehicle of 2010" for the seventh consecutive year.

1 Consult a tax professional to determine eligibility. 2 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. 3 Of domestic and globally sourced parts.

2011 Honda Civic GX Specs

ENGINEERING GX
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L / cc) 1.8 / 1799
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 113 @ 6300
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 109 @ 4300
Bore and Stroke (mm) 81 x 87.3
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Valvetrain 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Natural-Gas Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
CARB Emissions Rating AT-PZEV
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
Battery 12V-36Ah/5Hr
Alternator 12V-90Ah
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups*
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

TRANSMISSION GX
Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.666, 2nd: 1.534, 3rd: 1.022, 4th: 0.721, 5th: 0.525, Reverse: 1.957, Final Drive: 4.440

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS GX
Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 24.2 / 10.0
Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.7
Steering Ratio 13.7
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 34.8
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) 11.1 / 8.7
Wheels 15" with Full Covers
All-Season Tires P195 / 65 R15 89H
Compact Spare Tire

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS GX
Headroom (in., front/rear) 39.4 / 37.4
Legroom (in., front/rear) 42.2 / 34.6
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 53.7 / 52.4
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 51.9 / 51.0
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 6.0
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 90.9
Seating Capacity 5

EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS GX
Wheelbase (in.) 106.3
Length (in.) 177.3
Height (in.) 56.5
Width (in.) 69.0
Track (in., front/rear) 59.0 / 60.2
Curb Weight (lbs) 2910
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 59 / 41

EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES GX
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (City/Highway/Combined) 24 / 36 / 28
Crankcase (qt.) 4.7
Coolant System (qt.) 7.0
Fuel (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent; GGE) 7.8 @ 3600psi
Required Fuel CNG
* Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

SAFETY GX
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Side-Impact Door Beams
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
Emergency Trunk Release

EXTERIOR FEATURES GX
Integrated Rear-Window Antenna
Security System with Remote Entry
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights
Tinted Glass
Body-Colored Door Handles

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE GX
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise Controls
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Beverage Holders (front)
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
Front Door-Pocket Storage Bins
Satin-Finish Door-Handle Pulls
Coin Tray
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
Remote Trunk Release with Lock
Headlights-On Reminder
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors
Map Lights
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Floor Mats
Driver's Footrest
12-Volt Power Outlet (front)
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Cargo Area Light

SEATING GX
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Adjustable Head Restraints

AUDIO SYSTEM GX
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 2 Speakers
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
CD Text Display Capability
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

INSTRUMENTATION GX
Two-Tier Instrument Panel
Blue Backlit Gauges
Tachometer
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Maintenance Minder™ System
Exterior Temperature Indicator
Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators
Door/Trunk-Open Indicators
Low-Fuel and Low-Oil Pressure Indicators
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator
Front Passenger Airbag-Off Indicator