The 2006 Honda Civic follows a futuristic and high-tech "Advanced Personal Compact" design theme that incorporates a sweeping roofline and ultra-sleek windshield angle that highlights the vehicle's one-motion profile, low and wide stance, and exceptionally aerodynamic shape. The 2006 Civic is available as either a sedan or a coupe, and each variation exhibits 100 percent unique exterior sheet metal and unique proportions such as wheelbase, overall length and height. The sedan becomes more sophisticated and upscale as the coupe becomes sportier.
A major safety innovation includes the introduction of the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE)™ Body Structure that builds on the Civic’s already class-leading reputation for safety performance. Further innovations consist of sleek aerodynamics, small wheel openings that minimize the gap between the tire and the body, and ultra-tight body panel fit. Torsional rigidity increases by 35 percent.
Body Summary
All-new platform with longer wheelbases (106.3 in. sedan / 104.3 in. coupe)
New exterior dimensions are 1.4 inches wider
ACE Body Structure added for enhanced frontal collision safety between vehicles of different sizes
Torsional rigidity increases 35 percent
Minimal wheel opening gaps between tire and body
Extensive use of high strength steel
Less noise and vibration
Unique styling for Civic Si and Civic Hybrid models differentiate model leaders
Expanded selection of colors
Opposable windshield wipers
Composite and zero evaporative emissions fuel tank (Civic Hybrid)
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