1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol: Overview
Updated: 11/23/08
1997 Honda Civic del Sol
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1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol
- Price Range: $900 - $4,300
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Pros
- Antilock brakes (VTEC)
- Steering/handling
- Acceleration (Si and VTEC)
- Fuel economy
Cons
- Rear visibility
- No antilock brakes for lesser models
- Cargo room
- Noise
Vehicle Highlights
Replacing the departed CRX, Honda's uniquely styled, Civic-based 2-seat "semiconvertible" opens to the sun via a lift-off aluminum roof panel. Sharing front-drive running gear with Civics, del Sol was the first open Honda sold in the U.S. market. A 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine powered the base S model, while the sportier Si carried a 1.6-liter 125-horsepower four with variable valve timing. Five-speed manual and optional 4-speed automatic transmissions were available, and a driver-side airbag was standard. So were power windows and a tilt steering wheel.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Honda Civic del Sol Si 5-speed Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | |
| Fuel Economy | 7 | |
| Ride Quality | 3 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 7 | |
| Quietness | 2 | |
| Controls/Materials | 4 | |
| Interior Room | 5 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 0 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 1 | |
| Value within Class | 3 | |
| Total Score: | 36 |
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