When the 2012 Honda Civic was released, with its debut came a bit of controversy. Despite a steady growth in sales, a few bits and pieces of initial criticism has put the ninth generation icon in some negative light to more than just a few people. It may lack the special charm of past models, but the latest Civic is, for the most part, still a Civic and there are folks who recognize that. Kelly Blue Book is one grouping who understands the car’s ability to be reliable, well made and most importantly, efficient. Because of that, KBB has placed the Honda on their list of “10 Best Green Cars of 2012.”
“The Civic has long been the vanilla ice cream of compact sedans; it’s easy to fall back on due to its remarkable reliability and exceptional value,” said the editors of KBB. To be considered for a spot on the list of Best Green Cars, vehicles must have more than just low emissions and high fuel economy. Items such as value, comfort and overall features are all taken into consideration by the folks at KBB. The Civic, with its wide variety of powertrain options and interior features that can please both the minimalist and comfort seeker, was given the accolade due to its flexible nature. “For 2012, the Civic has evolved into more of a Neapolitan option as it presents a choice of three different engine types: gasoline, natural gas and hybrid gas/electric. Considering all of them achieve nearly 40 highway mpg or better, the Civic is an excellent choice no matter what flavor you pick.”
Source: Honda
