Why Canadians LOVE the Honda Civic
For 15 years straight, the Honda Civic has been Canada’s bestselling car, so we must be doing something right, wouldn’t you think? SInce 1973, 1.7 million Civics (and counting) have been parked in driveways across the country. They have given the kids a ride to school, been teenagers’ first vehicles and have been the car Canadians trust. So what’s the big deal? Why is the Honda Civic the car of the country?
Slick Style
The Honda Civic has seen some significant changes in style since the 70s (let’s be honest, who hasn’t seen significant style changes since then?) and we’re sure that’s part of what keep Canadians smiling. Look at some of these features and options and try telling us you don’t love them:
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Text message functionality
- Rear view camera
- Heated front seats
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Automatic temperature control
- Power moonroof
When it comes to safety, Honda cares. In fact, Honda cares so much, the 2013 Honda Civic was re-engineered to include an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure to increase protection and displace impact forces in a frontal collision. It’s such a grat improvement to our safety package, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Civic Sedan the 2013 Top Safety Pick in the compact car segment. Want to see it for yourself? Watch this:
And that’s not all. Check out these other amazing safety features:
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Traction control
Fantastic Fuel Efficiency
When you’re going from point A to point B, you don’t want your fuel to cost you a fortune. That’s why Honda has a commitment to award-winning fuel efficiency. With its 1.8-litre 4 cylinder engine and the Eco Assist™ system the Honda Civic not only has great fuel efficiency but was also named named on the Green Car Journal’s Top 10 Green Car Technology List for 2013.
Sure, now you’ve read about it, but why not drive one and see for yourself? Click below and book a Dynamic Test Drive with Henley Honda to see what all the fuss is about!