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Is that really a Honda Civic? Video

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Is that really a Honda Civic?
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: If you think of the Civic as a well-made econobox, get ready for some reprogramming that would scare a recovered Moonie. Honda's new Civic is truly new.

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