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==Styles and Options== | ==Styles and Options== | ||
[[Image:civicnav.jpg|frame|The '''[[Honda]] [[Honda Civic|Civic]] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]''' | [[Image:civicnav.jpg|frame|The '''[[Honda]] [[Honda Civic|Civic]] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]''' | ||
'''5 seat four-door [[front wheel drive]] sedan''' | |||
* 1.3 Liter [[Inline-4]] cylinder engine with [[Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)]]™, producing 110 net [[HP|horsepower]] | |||
* Idle stop feature | |||
* Front wheel drive | |||
* [[Continuously Variable Transmission]] (CVT) | |||
* | '''Optional Equipment''' | ||
* Honda Satellite-Linked [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] [[Navigation System|Navigation System]] - $1,500 | |||
* | '''Dealer Accessories''' | ||
* Auto day/night rearview mirror with compass | |||
* Fog lights | |||
* Half nose mask | |||
* Full nose mask | |||
* All-season floor mats | |||
* Leather steering wheel cover | |||
* Wheel locks | |||
* Chrome exhaust finisher | |||
* Car cover | |||
* Splash guards | |||
==Main Competitors== | ==Main Competitors== | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 18 July 2006
High Points
Low Points
Performance and Handling
Gas Mileage
The Honda Civic Hybrid has an EPA estimate of 49/51 MPG (City/Highway), however, as seen on the Real Hybrid Mileage Database at GreenHybrid.com, the Civic Hybrid gets roughly an observed 47 MPG.
Safety
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder
- Dual-Stage, Dual Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
- Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Active Head Restraints
- Anti-Lock Braking Sytem(ABS)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Side Impact Door Beams
- Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Emergency Trunk Opener
Reliability and Maintenance
Interior and Comforts
The interior is an attempt from Honda to add stylistic flair to the civic which fails miserably. The steering wheel design is baulky and the door cards have a bunch of superfluous grooves in them. Compounding the problem is the bizzare instrument cluster with digital speedometer. The A-pillars are supremely sized and hinder outward visibility. Small quarter windows try to help, but end up exacerbating the problem. Looks aside, the AM/FM/XM Ready®/CD audio system with Digital Audio Media|MP3/Windows Media™ Audio (WMA) playback capability works well and is within easy reach. The available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition helps when travelling. A fuel range consumption indicator encourages you to drive conservatively. The seats are attractively upholstered, shaped comfortably and have adequate lumbar support. The parking brake has is in an ideal location, placed in close proximity to the gear selector. Storage pockets are plentiful in supply. The assembly quality and materials are typical Honda, which is to say very good.
Exterior
The 2006 Civic Hybrid has a forward thinking bodystyle. Some may enjoy it, others may shudder upon first glance. The car does have a certain modern flair to it, aided by the aerodynamically styled alloy wheels, which are a welcome departure from the typically dim and uninspired 5-spoke offerings so commonplace today. A long windshield angles dramatically into the hood, to the detriment of outside vision. Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators aid safety measures.
Styles and Options
[[Image:civicnav.jpg|frame|The Honda Civic Hybrid 5 seat four-door front wheel drive sedan
- 1.3 Liter Inline-4 cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)™, producing 110 net horsepower
- Idle stop feature
- Front wheel drive
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Optional Equipment
- Honda Satellite-Linked Hybrid Navigation System - $1,500
Dealer Accessories
- Auto day/night rearview mirror with compass
- Fog lights
- Half nose mask
- Full nose mask
- All-season floor mats
- Leather steering wheel cover
- Wheel locks
- Chrome exhaust finisher
- Car cover
- Splash guards
Main Competitors
External Links
WikiCars Contributor Favorites
Community Sites
