By building safety features in, not adding them on. So every aspect of the Civic has been designed to help you see trouble coming – and stay out of its way. That’s why you’ll find Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist (BA) fitted as standard.

We also understand for those of you with children that their safety is paramount. You can be assured of their maximum protection thanks to our pioneering introduction of the ‘top tether’ system for ISOFix child seats. ISOFix is an international system of mounting points on the car chassis and standard connectors that provides a simple, secure attachment for child seats. The top tether, attached to the top of? How do you make cars safer the seatback, helps prevent the seat from being thrown forward: a clear additional safety benefit that many other manufacturers have now recognised – and copied.

Meanwhile, a huge windscreen and slim reinforced pillars give you a better all-round view, while the stiff bodyshell, responsive suspension and positive steering provide greater control if evasive action’s called for. But the real focus is on you, the driver. The dash-mounted gearshift means a shorter reach, so your left hand spends less time off the wheel. Even the deeper, more comfortable seats and improved ventilation play their part, helping you stay relaxed but alert.

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