The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model starts at $26,905, including a $750 destination charge, making it the most expensive Civic in the 2012 lineup.
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model is $645 more expensive than the outgoing 2012 Honda Civic GX, also a natural-gas model.
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas goes on sale on October 18 in 35 states.
TORRANCE, California — The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model starts at $26,905, including a $750 destination charge, making it the most expensive Civic in the 2012 lineup.
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model, which runs on compressed natural gas, is $645 more expensive than the outgoing 2012 Honda Civic GX, which also runs on CNG.
The Civic Natural Gas model is $6,700 more expensive than the 2012 Honda Civic HF (high fuel economy) model and $3,750 more expensive than the 2012 Honda Civic Si sedan. It is also $10,350 more expensive than the base 2012 Honda Civic DX sedan.
The Civic Natural Gas pricing reflects the fact that the unusual alt-fuel car is a relatively low-volume model with extra hardware, such as special fuel injectors, intake and exhaust values and valve seats. It also has stronger connecting rods and crankshaft, as well as special pistons used to accommodate the higher compression ratio of the engine and octane rating of the fuel.
It is equipped with a modified version of the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Civic sedan. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. It also has the Honda ECO Assist system that coaches the driver on a "more efficient driving style."
Honda is making a major commitment to marketing the Civic Natural Gas, saying it will expand sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Previously, the natural gas-powered Civic was a virtual anomaly on the road. The 2011 Civic GX was limited to just four states — California, New York, Oklahoma and Utah.
Honda said the Civic Natural Gas has a 2012 EPA fuel economy "equivalent estimate" of 27 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. In comparison, the Civic HF returns 29 mpg in city driving and 41 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. Honda says the new Civic Natural Gas boasts a 12.5-percent improvement in city fuel economy versus the outgoing model.
The Civic Natural Gas will hit showrooms as the price of gas has begun a downward slide. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge on Monday said that the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline stood at $3.41 versus $3.65 a month ago.
The uplevel 2012 Civic Natural Gas with a navigation system starts at $28,405, including shipping, and features a database of CNG refueling stations in the U.S.
The Civic Natural Gas is the only natural-gas light-duty vehicle manufactured in the U.S., according to the CNG Now Web site. Toyota introduced a CNG Camry at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, but has yet to produce it. It also showed off a Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG at the 2009 SEMA Auto Show.
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model is $645 more expensive than the outgoing 2012 Honda Civic GX, also a natural-gas model.
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas goes on sale on October 18 in 35 states.
TORRANCE, California — The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model starts at $26,905, including a $750 destination charge, making it the most expensive Civic in the 2012 lineup.
The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model, which runs on compressed natural gas, is $645 more expensive than the outgoing 2012 Honda Civic GX, which also runs on CNG.
The Civic Natural Gas model is $6,700 more expensive than the 2012 Honda Civic HF (high fuel economy) model and $3,750 more expensive than the 2012 Honda Civic Si sedan. It is also $10,350 more expensive than the base 2012 Honda Civic DX sedan.
The Civic Natural Gas pricing reflects the fact that the unusual alt-fuel car is a relatively low-volume model with extra hardware, such as special fuel injectors, intake and exhaust values and valve seats. It also has stronger connecting rods and crankshaft, as well as special pistons used to accommodate the higher compression ratio of the engine and octane rating of the fuel.
It is equipped with a modified version of the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Civic sedan. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. It also has the Honda ECO Assist system that coaches the driver on a "more efficient driving style."
Honda is making a major commitment to marketing the Civic Natural Gas, saying it will expand sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Previously, the natural gas-powered Civic was a virtual anomaly on the road. The 2011 Civic GX was limited to just four states — California, New York, Oklahoma and Utah.
Honda said the Civic Natural Gas has a 2012 EPA fuel economy "equivalent estimate" of 27 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. In comparison, the Civic HF returns 29 mpg in city driving and 41 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. Honda says the new Civic Natural Gas boasts a 12.5-percent improvement in city fuel economy versus the outgoing model.
The Civic Natural Gas will hit showrooms as the price of gas has begun a downward slide. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge on Monday said that the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline stood at $3.41 versus $3.65 a month ago.
The uplevel 2012 Civic Natural Gas with a navigation system starts at $28,405, including shipping, and features a database of CNG refueling stations in the U.S.
The Civic Natural Gas is the only natural-gas light-duty vehicle manufactured in the U.S., according to the CNG Now Web site. Toyota introduced a CNG Camry at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, but has yet to produce it. It also showed off a Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG at the 2009 SEMA Auto Show.
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