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Honda Civic Hybrid Review
The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the most affordable small cars on the market. The Honda Civic Hybrid is very similar to the hybrid version of the Toyota Prius, while it’s not as roomy and comfortable, not as fuel efficient and it is also not as powerful as the popular Prius.
The new Civic Hybrid comes only as a four-door sedan. The 2008 Civic Hybrid is a carryover from 2007 and it’s nearly unchanged, except the tire pressure monitoring system. The compact Honda Civic Hybrid combines a four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor/generator. This hybrid is equipped with a standard 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine teamed up with a 20-hp electric motor. The Civic Hybrid creates 110 horsepower.
Honda Civic Hybrid – A Great Car with a Great MPG.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the Honda Civic Hybrid will get 50 mpg for a combination of city and highway driving. Honda suggests that in real-world use, around 44 mpg is more realistic. According to Car and Driver, "To get mileage in the high-40-mpg range requires gradual acceleration, timid cruising speeds, and cautious use of the throttle."
"Simply stated, the new Civic is loaded and ready to rock," stated the Washington Post.The new 2008 Civic Hybrid comes fully loaded, including a satellite radio, and a digital audio-card reader, power-assisted doors, windows, and mirrors and an optional navigation system.
Honda Civic Hybrid
Pros:
Great fuel economy; quiet engine; stylish inside and out; interior built from high quality materials.
Cons:
Limited cargo space (the batteries take up the trunk space); weaker electric motor than the competitors.
MPG: 40 City / 45 Hwy
MSRP: $22,600 – $24,350
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[...] Not quite as fuel-efficient as the Prius, the Honda Civic gets 40 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway. As soon as the second generation of the Prius arrived on the market in 2003, the Civic become the runner-up in the hybrid world. The Civic’s 1.3 liter iVTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine and the 20 hp electric motor deliver a total of 110 hp. If you would like to read more about the Honda Civic click here… [...]
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