Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara |
Trim | DX | LX | EX | Si | Hybrid | Base | Premium | XSport | Luxury |
Engines | |||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||
Tires | |||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
Requires external spare tire. | |||||||||
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | |||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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