Honda Civic Is The 2006 North American Car Of The Year
November 2nd, 2006
The 2006 North American Car of the Year is the Honda Civic. The result of voting by a jury of 49 independent automotive journalists, the award is widely considered the most prestigious of its class. “A lot of automotive awards are given out each year,” New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough told a large group of reporters gathered to cover the announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
2006 Honda Civic Si
February 20th, 2006
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced the all-new 2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe is debuting today at dealerships nationwide with a suggested retail price of $19,990.
New features on all 2006 Si models include:
- 197-horsepower*, 2.0-liter i-VTEC(TM) 4-cylnder engine
- 6-speed manual transmission with helical-type limited slip differential
- EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy of 23/32 miles per gallon**
- Exclusive exterior includes rear deck wing and Si emblems
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 87V tires
- Side curtain airbags, front side airbags and dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure
- Anti-lock brakes (with 4-channel ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution)