2012 Honda Civic at a glance

2012 Honda Civic

Base price: $16,355 (including destination charge)

Price as tested: $24,205 (including destination charge)

Powertrain: Multipoint fuel injection, 1.8-liter, inline four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, i-VTEC intelligent valve control system, SOHC, five-speed automatic, continuously variable transmission

Torque: 128 pound-feet at 4,300 rpm

Horsepower: 140 at 6,500 rpm

Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Overall length: 177.3 inches

Curb weight: 2,773 pounds

0 to 60: 9.2 seconds

EPA fuel economy: 28 mpg city/39 mpg highway

Final thoughts: Unpretentious performer