In the world of humble commuter cars, the Honda Civic reigns supreme. With its handsome looks, great gas mileage and legendary reputation for reliability, it’s no wonder the compact Honda is the go-to for trouble-free “point A to point B” driving.
What features should you expect in the 2004 Honda Civic LX?
The LX trim stands out from the lower DX, VP and HX trims with its larger 15-inch wheels. You’ll also get keyless entry, air conditioning, a CD player, power windows and power locks, just to name a few features.
See for yourself as we dig into the 2004 Honda Civic LX in our comprehensive review. You’ll find out more about the features that distinguish it from other trims in the expansive Civic lineup.
A Close Look at the 2004 Honda Civic
At this point, names like “Honda Civic” and “Toyota Corolla” are practically synonymous with “reliability.” Given the Civic’s impressive track record for dependable service, it’s no wonder the 2004 model was considered the third-bestselling passenger car in the U.S.
The seventh-generation Civic earned itself a mid-life refresh for the 2004 model year. A re-tweaked front fascia featuring reshaped headlights and a larger front grille were two of the more noticeable changes for that year, resulting in a more modern look.
Most variants of the 2004 Honda Civic come as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. The only three-door hatchback Civic you’ll find is in the high-performance Si trim. There are five-door hatchback models out there, but they’re forbidden fruit for U.S. buyers.
All about the LX Trim
At first glance, you might not notice any difference between the 2004 Honda Civic LX and any of the other trims save for the spicy Si. A closer look reveals certain details that are easy to overlook.
Take the wheels, for instance. The 2004 Honda Civic LX trades in the dinky 14-inch steel wheels on lower trims for a slightly larger set of 15-inchers. You won’t find floor mats on lesser trims, but the LX trim features them.
The LX trim is also limited to the 1.7L four-cylinder engine, rated at 115 horsepower. Not a blisteringly fast trim, but it holds its own in traffic and on the open road. The real draw is the fuel economy. Not too many cars can achieve 32/38 city/highway mpg.
Most 2004 Honda Civic LX trims come standard with a five-speed manual transmission. There’s also a four-speed automatic you can use if you have a lot of stop-and-go traffic on your daily route. The automatic comes as an option on the LX and EX trims.
Enjoy air conditioning, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and height adjustability for the driver’s seat. Keep in mind that many of these features can also be found on the DX and VP (“Value Package”) trim at extra cost.
What you won’t find on the LX trim is anti-lock brakes. If you’re adamant about having the extra margin of safety they offer, then you’re better off moving one step up to the EX trim level. At least the LX comes with front and rear anti-roll bars for improved handling.
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