Used 2017 Honda Civic EX-L for sale 

"The Honda Civic has long been one of the better compact cars." - Edmunds

The 2017 Honda Civic rides in 5 trims, the starter among them is the LX for a price tag of $18,740. It gets 5-inch color display, cloth seats, 4-speaker audio system, and 16-inch steel wheels in its standard list. The EX configuration stands next to it costing $21,140 for which it features 16-inch alloy wheels, Apple Carplay & Android Auto, and 7-inch high resolution touchscreen.

The EX-T edition at $21,500 is the next one to showcase its virtues like the bigger 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The EX-L gets a little more expensive at $23,800 for leather-trimmed interior and 8-way power driver's seat. While, the Touring with an investment of $26,600 calls for premium audio, power-heating in both rows, and Honda Sensing. 

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The EX-T trim is the best trade among for its perfect balance between power with 1.5T I-4 egine and comfort seating with power-heated high-cushioned buckets. The safety screws are also sufficient in their own regards for this configuration. So, one should definitely consider it over other siblings. 

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"It combines practicality, efficiency and everyday comfort with modest to maximum dashes of sportiness." - Kelley Blue Book

The 2017 Honda Civic summons a 2.0L I-4 engine that produces 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque. It is the entry-level powertrain in the LX and EX editions that hooks either with a 6-speed manual or CVT in standard FWD as per trim specific.  

The elder one is the 1.5T I-4 beast that beats 174 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque for the EX-T, EX-L, and Touring configuration. It can also be availed of with the CVT and 6-speed manual but the latter is exclusive for the EX-T format only.

As far as performance is concerned, the Civic times 8.2 seconds for 0-60 MPH and 16.3 seconds for the quarter-mile with its 2.0L I-4. While, the Civic 1.5T can do the same 0-60 MPH in nearly 6.7 seconds with a similar top speed of 119 MPH.  

As per data, the Civic is 0.1 seconds faster than the Hyundai Elantra in both 0-60 MPH and quarter-mile drag for an expense that is $1,000 higher. It even has got 26 hp more power and 10 lb-ft better torque than the Toyota Corolla despite being $700 cheaper. 

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"Honda Civic's fuel economy ranges from good to great." - The Car Connection

The 2017 Honda Civic with its base offering gives an EPA rating of 25 MPG in the city, 36 MPG on the highway, and 29 MPG combined. The Honda equips the Civic with a 12.4-gallon fuel tank allowing it to have a range of 360 miles for your daily commutes. 

Going by the range reach, the Corolla has 62 miles better combined range than the Civic owing to its 3 MPG higher economy and 0.8-gallon bigger tank. Hyundai Elantra and Mazda 3 have also got higher stamina in range coverage that help them to have 49 miles and 46 miles better travel respectively. 

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"Civic's interior is full of premium materials and top-notch plastics." - Kelley Blue Book

The 2017 Honda Civic Sedan offers a practical and spacious cabin along with 6-way manual driver seat and 4-way manual front passenger seat. However, these upgrade to 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with heating function for the Touring trim.

Expanding the ease with power-heating in the rear row, the Touring is simply the best in comfort index among its siblings. As for upholstery, the cloth touches are common for the LX, EX, and EX-T while the leather clouds for the rest of the lineup alongside a 15.1 cu-ft trunk. 

 Coming on the comparison, the Civic can gets in 2 cu-ft more cargo than the Corolla and Mazda 3. But it might not be as roomy as Corolla in the 2nd row as it falls short in the legroom by 4 inches. In addition, to keep you entertained inside the base LX, one gets a 5.0-inch display and a 4-speaker audio. 

Also, there are 7-inch high resolution, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and 8-speaker audio but they make their presence from EX onwards. In terms of exclusivity, the Honda Satellite-Link Navigation System and 450-Watt Premium Audio System are integrated for the Touring edition.

• Leather/Cloth upholstery
• 8-way power driver's seat
• Automatic Air Conditioning
• Four-Speaker Audio System
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• HD Radio

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"It features aggressive and unique styling on the outside." - TrueCar

The 2017 Honda Civic retains its major facelift that it got in 2016 which brought a better and sharper look to the sedan. Sharp lines are seen from the headlights that travel across the body, cladded in 8 exterior colors like Crystal Black Pearl and Cosmic Blue, to the taillights.

Throttled on the 16-inch steel/alloy and 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires on them, the Honda Civic stays consistent with the design philosophy. On top of all that, the Touring trim also features Automatic LED Headlights on the front and lip spoiler in the rear that make it stand apart in the queue. 

Based on these figures, the Civic is almost 250 lbs lighter than the Mazda 3 with which it will surely have lower foward dive. However, when it comes to ground clearance, the Corolla has 0.4-inch higher platform than the Civic that assists the former in better maneuvering around tough terrains.

• Rain-sensing Auto Wipers
• LED headlights
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Rear lip spoiler
• Bodyside molding

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"Combined with very good safety ratings from official testers and available advanced safety features, the Civic is a good car hiding in plain sight." - The Car Connection

Having a build that marks 5-star NHTSA and "Good" IIHS safety ratings in crash tests, the 2017 Honda Civic is one of the most stubborn sedans in the space. It also gains its spot in the IIHS's "Top Safety Pick" that further empower its safety staure. Along with that, comes the below mentioned standard and optional Honda Sensing safety features:

• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning
• Collision mitigation braking
• Road departure mitigation
• Lane keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Honda LaneWatch
• The passenger-side blind-spot camera system

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2017 Honda Civic vs. 2017 Toyota Corolla

The 2017 Honda Civic and the 2017 Toyota Corolla have been called with parallel offering altogether. Though the Corolla has advantage in range reach and cabin seating but that is levelled down with Civic's better power surge and trunk volume. So, one can choose anyone.  

2017 Honda Civic vs 2017 Mazda 3

The 2017 Honda Civic is very much competent just like the 2017 Mazda 3 in terms of safety build and fuel practicality. Thet even goes hand in hand in power performance and interior tech-ends. Therefore, both can be placed at the same block in preference. 

2017 Honda Civic vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra

The 2017 Honda Civic is at par with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra in performance dynamics and technology segments. But it gives up when it comes to range stamina, keeping other assists and safety gears consistent. As a result, the Elantra tends to slide away a little ahead of the Civic. 

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A well-rounded 2017 Honda Civic sedan offers a nimble and comfortable ride with impressive structural integrity and safety features. The cabin is also engaging and spacious for you to stretch your limbs in ease. Therefore, one should place it right on top with other top-notch sedans.

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