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Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent ... Herb Rothschild Jr: Failing at charity ... Ashland Calendar: Saturday, March 28 ... Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent ... Herb Rothschild Jr: Failing at charity ... Ride & Drive: 2015 Honda Civic sedan Comment By Neal White More Content Now DailyTidings.com By Neal White More Content Now Posted Mar. 9, 2015 at 8:40 AM Updated Mar 9, 2015 at 8:41 AM By Neal White More Content Now Posted Mar. 9, 2015 at 8:40 AM Updated Mar 9, 2015 at 8:41 AM » Social News In the five-passenger, front-wheel-drive compact segment, few if any models provide as many options as the Honda Civic. Available in sedan or coupe body styles, there is also a hybrid version, as well as a natural gas option. There is even a sporty Si version for those wanting a performance-oriented model. Delivering a comfortable ride with solid fuel economy, loaded with features and with a base price starting at $18,290, the Civic is also a great value. Completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, there are not many changes for 2015, with the exception of a new Special Edition trim level that’s positioned between the LX and EX Civic models to provide customers with an even higher value option by adding more than $1,100 in telematics, audio and style upgrades for $700 above the LX model. This week I had the chance to evaluate the 2015 Honda Civic EX-L with Navigation sedan. With so many Civic models, for this review, I’m going to focus exclusively on the Civic sedan, available in LX, SE, EX and EX-L trim levels. Powered by 1.8-liter I-4 engine delivering 143 horsepower and 129 lbs.-ft. torque, consumers have the option of a 5-speed manual transmission (LX trim level only) or the Continuously Variable Transmission. I was very impressed with its performance during the evaluation period, which covered more than 500 miles of highway and city driving. The Civic sedan gets up to speed quickly and during an extended drive to visit one of our sister papers four hours away, I have to give the Civic high marks for comfort. I also have to give it high marks for fuel economy. The Civic sedan has an EPA rating of 30 mpg city, 39 mpg highway when equipped with the CVT. According to the test vehicle’s trip computer, I averaged just shy of 33 mpg, which included a combination of highway and stop-and-go in town miles. As I mentioned earlier, the Civic is very nicely equipped with a number of convenience and connectivity features. My test vehicle included the optional navigation system, which I very much appreciated during my business trip. While I know this is petty, the only thing I didn’t like is the controls for the audio system. I’m very much “old school,” meaning I like buttons and knobs. To adjust the volume on the audio system, you have to use the touch screen monitor, which, to me anyway, isn’t as efficient or user friendly as a button or knob. Otherwise, I have only praise and appreciation for the Civic sedan. It is spacious, comfortable, delivers solid performance with exceptional fuel economy and at a very affordable price. For those in the market for a compact sedan, add the Civic to the test-drive list. Neal White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association. Contact him at at [email protected], or follow him on Twitter at @wni_nwhite. THE NUTS AND BOLTS MODEL: 2015 Honda Civic 5-seat compact coupe, sedan (hybrid, natural gas and Si models also available) Front-wheel drive (Sedan specifications only) Trim packages: LX, SE, EX, EX-L PRICE RANGE: $19,000-$25,000 ENGINE: 1.8L I4 (143 hp/129 T) TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual CVT EPA: 30 mpg city, 39 mpg highway (CVT) FUEL: Regular unleaded STABILITY CONTROL: Vehicle stability assist with traction control BRAKES: ABS LENGTH: 207.6 inches WHEELBASE: 105.1 inches WIDTH: 69 inches HEIGHT: 56.5 inches WEIGHT: 2,754-2,930 pounds TRACK: 59/59.9 (front/rear) FUEL TANK: 13.2 gallons TIRES: 15-, 16-, or 17-inches CARGO: 12.5 cubic feet. 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