Interior fit and finish was improved in last year's remodel as well. This is especially evident in the use of higher quality, soft-touch plastic materials. Again, the well contoured, supportive front seats are class leading while new fabrics enhance style and durability. Once again the Civic is available in three trim packages, DX, LX and Si for the coupe and LX-Sport for the sedan. As expected the DX comes sparsely equipped, with the focus more on price and fuel economy. At $15,900 ($16,900 for coupe) it isn't the least expensive compact on the market either, but most don't mind paying a slight premium for the Honda logo affixed to the front and rear. With either model you'll need to pop for the LX to get luxury items such as a driver's armrest, tachometer, air-conditioning, CD audio, cruise control, power windows, locks and remote entry. A DX GOP (group option package) adds a list of goodies to the sedan, such as keyless entry, power door locks, A/C, CD player with audio anti-theft, body-colour door handles, micron filtration system, and all at the reasonable price of $1,600. Unfortunately this package isn't available for the coupe. That said an Si GOP includes the micron filtration system and anti-lock brakes for $1,500 over the base Si price of $20,900. Other standard Si items are a moonroof, driver's seat height adjustment and a performance features. The LX-Sport adds alloy wheels and aerodynamic aids. Also, an amazing assortment of dealer installed options can make your Civic unique, and price it over $30,000.
Handling has always been a Civic strong point, and the new model only adds to the legacy. Its relatively light weight makes for quick and easy lane transitions, aided by a fully independent front strut and rear double-wishbone, coil spring suspension system. Fourteen-inch steel wheels with 185/70 R14 tires are standard on both coupe and sedan DX models, while 15" steel wheels wrapped in 185/65R15 rubber come with the LX. Fifteen-inch alloys are standard on the Si coupe and LX-Sport sedan.