- Honda Civic Hybrid | Check Details | Buy Now |
- The Honda Civic is a perennial top ten best-seller. Recognized for its rock-solid reliability and value for the money, the compact car appeals across a wide demographic spectrum, from the young, tuner crowd to the average family. The most recent Civic, introduced for the 2006 model year, has continued the tradition of offering an appealing product. It has picked up numerous automotive awards, including the North American Car of the Year award as well as the Motor Trend Car of the Year honor. The Honda Civic Hybrid has an EPA estimated gas mileage of 40/45 MPG (City/Highway), however, as seen on the Real Hybrid Mileage Database at GreenHybrid.com, the Civic Hybrid gets roughly an observed 47 MPG. Power consuming accessories, such as air conditioning, also take a larger toll on fuel efficiency than they do in a non-hybrid vehicle. For maximum efficiency with a manual transmission, shift as early as practicable, and floor the gas. This results in great electric assist, combined with increased efficiency in the gasoline engine. Because the combined torque peak is at 1500 rpm, it is practical to shift at 1500–2000 rpm. This is more efficient than a part-throttle acceleration, shifting at a higher rpm. Impressive economy. Practical body design. Very little compromises made in this model's quest for economy. If you like the regular Honda Civic EX sedan you'll like the Civic Hybrid. Despite it having a different drivetrain it drives, for all practical purposes, just like a regular Civic....(Learn More) | (View Price)
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