Not exact matches
Fortunately, the
EX model we tested gets 10.3 - inch rear disc brakes, and autonomous emergency braking is available as an
option.
Two other engine
options carry over: a 173 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter four - cylinder for Forte / Forte5
EX models or a 201 - hp, turbocharged 1.6 - liter four - cylinder in the SX trim, which is exclusive to the hatchback.
In any event, Kia was keener to have us sample the aforementioned start / stop system, which will come as an
option only on automatic - equipped
EX models.
Fortes are available in base LX and higher -
optioned EX models for 2014.
The 1.8 - liter engine, updated four - speed automatic transmission, and «
EX» trim level
options were first made available in New Zealand during the 1984
model year refresh alongside the 1.6 - liter «LX»
model.
The Infiniti
EX Journey includes a few upgrades from the base
model, such as a garage door transmitter and an automatic dimming rear view mirror, as well as offering
options like the Intelligent Cruise Control.
Leather was an
option in the
EX trim with leather equipped
models now being referred to as
EX-L.
For 2001, Chrysler has chosen the most popular
options and lumped them together into one
model — the Town & Country
EX.
A navigation system and satellite radio provide
options for the
EX, Si, and Hybrid
models.
EX models add larger alloy wheels, leather seats, side - mirror indicators, privacy glass and extra power outlets, as well as an expanded
options list.
Well, the Verona test car, a premium
EX model, had traction control, for $ 500, as the only
option.
It added the following
options to the
EX: GPS navigation, perforated luxury leather - trimmed seating surfaces (2014 - 2015
models), dual heated front bucket seats (2014 - 2015
models), a ventilated front driver's bucket seat, premium aluminum - alloy wheels, a 1.6 L Turbocharged Inline Four - Cylinder (I4) engine (MY2014 +
models only)[37], a six - speed automatic transmission (MY2014 - MY2016
models only), a seven - speed Dual Clutch (DCT) automatic transmission (MY2017 +
models only), a power single - pane sunroof, and keyless access with push - button start.
A new
option for the LX and Sport and newly standard for the
EX and
EX-L
models, Honda Sensing installs adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and a lane departure warning system with lane keeping assist and road departure mitigation features.
The LX and
EX models offer both I - 4 and V - 6 engine
options.
The Bottom Line The 2009 Honda Civic LX - S represents a good mix of efficiency and value with just a touch of fun, but those looking for tech
options beyond the most basic level will want to look at the Civic
EX and
EX-L
models.
As stated earlier, navigation, Bluetooth, and satellite radio aren't even
options on the Civic LX - S, requiring an upgrade to the
EX model.
Available later in the
model year is a new, more robust LX Convenience Plus Package, including an eight - way power driver's seat, leather - wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a First Aid Kit for family - minded consumers (First Aid Kit also added to all
EX / SX Premium
option packages).
The equivalent Kia
model to this Fiesta SE would be the Rio
EX — with a few
options, it would be in the same ballpark price range as the Ford.
First, the Forte LX and
EX models will get a fuel - efficient 2.0 - liter inline - 4 with either a four - speed automatic or a five - speed manual as the only transmission
options.
The two sporty compact
models are supplied
ex factory with 17 - inch wheels with 215/40 R17 tires; Audi offers 18 - inch wheels with 225/35 R18 tires as an
option.
Powertrain
options for all the trims will differ with the LX and
EX models being powered by a 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine that churns out 200 horsepower.
The middle of the Civic line (the
EX,
EX-T, and
EX-L
models) let you use an Apple or Android smartphone's navigation, so no need to pay an additional $ 1,000 for the standalone Garmin navigation
option that's included on the Civic Touring.
Range - topping
EX models have a new cloth trim as standard, while Kia is introducing the
option of grey faux leather upholstery on this
model.
The additional
options that are available for higher trim
models can drive the price up to $ 34,500 (such as the
EX Premium, which I drove for the review).