2008 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L Auto

A 5-speed automatic and 1.8-liter, 16-valve, 140-hp inline-four engine make up the powertrain of the 2008 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L, the newest high-end trim for this front-wheel-drive aerodynamic coupe. Heated leather seats and heated mirrors are the main upgrade from the standard EX. It rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires, though 17-inch are available. Five-star safety features include 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, dual front-side and side curtain airbags for front and rear seats, front head restraints, daytime running lights, and a tire monitor. You can add foglights and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

A rear spoiler decorates the outside, with the option to add a rear air dam and side skirts. The trunk holds nearly 12 cubic feet of cargo and can be accessed via split-folding rear seats. A net and organizer are optional. A sunroof, full power features, remote entry, wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, intermittent wipers, tilt and telescopic steering, leather trim, and a tachometer and temperature display on the two-tier dash are all standard. The 7-speaker CD/MP3 sound system features radio data readouts and can be replaced with an 8-CD changer and satellite radio. Other options add on a voice-activated navigation system, remote start, and a compass. Though the rear seat has a cramped 34 inches of legroom, drivers like the new look and road feel of the 2008 Civic Coupe EX-L Auto, especially its 26/34 mpg.