Released on = February 17, 2006, 9:08 pm

Press Release Author = Route 22 Honda

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = Route 22 Honda, your Honda dealer in New Jersey presents the
2006 Honda Civic. The Civic has been awarded the 'Car of the Year'; test-drive the
Civic and you will know why. For information on new and pre-owned Honda models,
contact Route 22 Honda at (800) 579-3681.

Press Release Body = New Jersey, NJ: Route 22 Honda, your Honda dealer in New Jersey
presents the 2006 Honda Civic. The Civic has been awarded the 'Car of the Year';
test-drive the Civic and you will know why.

The bold new exterior design of the 2006 Honda Civic is much more attractive and
expressive than the previous model. It is also slightly bigger and heavier than the
model it replaces. Under the hood is a lineup of new four-cylinder engines, ranging
from a 140-hp, 1.8-liter unit to a 197-hp, 2.0-liter engine used in the Si
performance trim level. Honda also offers the Civic with natural gas-fueled and
hybrid powertrains.

\"For 2006, the Civic underwent the most radical transformation in its 33-year
history,\" said a statement from John Mendel, senior vice president of American
Honda. \"It is a cornerstone of the Honda lineup, and we\'re delighted that Motor
Trend has recognized ... the new Civic. Customers have validated our direction, too,
as evidenced by strong sales of the new model.\"

The 2006 Civic marks the introduction of Honda\'s new Active Head Restraint front
seat design that enhances the seat\'s ability to minimize the potential for neck
injuries caused by rear end collisions. In the event of a rear collision, a person\'s
body is pushed against the seatback.

The all-new 2006 Honda Civic line has won awards usually reserved for brand-new
cars, not for a makeover of a 33-year-old model. But winning Motor Trend Car of the
Year, plus the North American Car of the Year award proves the Civic a steady
winner. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the 2006
Honda Civic has achieved the Institute\'s new \"Top Safety Pick - Gold\" award,
displaying its top notch safety.
For 2006, there are no fewer than four Civic models, two coupes and two sedans; DX
coupe ($14,360), DX sedan ($14,560), LX coupe ($16,310), LX sedan ($16,510) EX coupe
& Sedan ($18,260) and Si coupe. Three of the coupes and three of the sedans, the DX,
the LX and the EX models, share a 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder
with a standard five-speed manual transmission and an optional five-speed automatic
($800). A performance-oriented coupe, the Si, comes with a 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter
inline-4 fitted with a six-speed manual. The Hybrid sedan ($21,850) has a 1.3-liter
four-cylinder coupled with a permanent magnet electric motor and a continuously
variable transmission.
Call for a free test-drive today!

For the best deals on Honda models, new and pre-owned, contact your favorite Honda
Dealer, Route 22 Honda in New Jersey.

At Route 22 Honda, New Jersey, a convenient Internet Buying Process with easy,
anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up is available. Buyers can log on to
www.route22honda.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual test-drives and
request an instant Internet quote or free test-drives. An online vehicle appraisal
process is available for those who plan to trade in their existing vehicle.

Route 22 Honda can be contacted at (800) 579-3681.

Web Site = http://www.route22honda.com

Contact Details = 75 Route 22
West Hillside,
NJ 07205
Phone: (800) 579-3681
Fax: (973) 705-9851