Honda Civic Hybrid: Cruising Toward Cleaner Air - Features
Starting at $19,500, the Civic Hybrid is pricey even considering the fuel economy. Things sound better when you consider the standards: CD player, climate control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, and dual-stage airbags for driver and passenger.
EV World: The World of Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Fuel Cell and ...
PHOTO CAPTION: Honda Civic GX being refueled in owner's garage. The wall-mounted Phill unit uses low-pressure residential natural gas and slowly compresses it overnight, refilling the 3,600 psi tank in the trunk, giving the car a 200-220 mile range.
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The Civic Hybrid has an aluminum block with thin-sleeve construction. Which simply means that the bores are close together. In order to reduce the friction between the cylinder walls and the aluminum alloy pistons, plateau honing is used on the walls. This is a two-stage process rather than the single-stage honing that is more common in engine manufacture. So, how do you get more people to buy hybrid-powered vehicles? Well, by packaging the hybrid system within the best-selling car, and then not making it the econo-box version. In fact, the Civic Hybrid is being positioned at the top of the lineup. There are premium fabrics (comparatively speaking, that is), and shiny trim bits on the inside. Mazda recognized that the Protege couldn't compete on equal footing with the Subaru WRX, Ford Focus SVT, or Honda Civic Si, which lowered its credibility with Mazda's target audience. To rectify this situation, racing and aftermarket suppliers - Racing Beat, Racing Heart, Sparco, Tokico, Kenwood, and Callaway Cars - were asked to develop parts for the Protege so that Mazda could drastically reduce the time and effort necessary to get a factory-built performance variant to market. For some of the suppliers, it was simply a matter of providing parts that were already developed for sale in the aftermarket.
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Unlike most cars, the fuel consumption of the Honda Civic Hybrid is pretty much the same on the highway as it is in the city. It's cool to watch the gauges indicate that the electric motor is assisting the gas engine when accelerating or climbing a hill, and recovering energy when decelerating.
Carpages.ca - 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Road Test
With the top-line gasoline powered Civic sedan, in 2005 trim at least, reaching a final selling point of $22,700, there were 5,800 reasons not to go hybrid. But that was then and the 2006 Civic Hybrid is now, and along with this much improved machine comes a much easier, much more palatable purchasing decision. Load up a 2006 Civic sedan to a conventionally-powered Civic's top-line $23,000 EX automatic trim and you'll only need to buck up an extra $2,800 for the Hybrid, which, like the previous Civic Hybrid, features extras over and above its innovative drivetrain making it a much more appealing vehicle than the gasoline-only version. Yes, Honda has pulled no punches in reintroducing its top-selling HEV, equipping it with the most advanced hybrid drivetrain in its history. No longer will Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid fans be able to play the "full hybrid" royal flush against Honda's "mild hybrid" full house - full hybrid is now the common terminology for explaining a system that can drive on full electric power without internal combustion engine (ICE) assistance, rather than an "engine assist" system that merely helps the ICE along without ever taking over propulsion on its own (mild or partial hybrid) - as the 2006 Civic Hybrid can now silently roll away from a stoplight, just like its rivals.
WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: Car and Driver on Hybrids
For WorldChangers more interested in maximum efficiency than maximum space in their green vehicles, Car and Driver also has an article entitled "The Frugalympics," which compares real-world results of four high-efficiency automobiles: the current-model Toyota Prius, the current-model Honda Civic Hybrid, the VW Jetta GLS TDI (Diesel), and the Toyota Echo (which is gasoline powered but both high-mileage and low price).
Common Problems In Honda Civics
Honda introduced its Civic line in 1972 with the hatchback. Today, Civics are compact cars that are available in coupe, sedan, and hatchback models. The gas-electric Civic Hybrid hit the market in 2003. Since the beginning, Honda Civics have enjoyed a reputation of being extremely safe, comfortable, and reliable. Most of the problems people experience with Honda Civics are really just complaints. They are complaints to take seriously, however, especially if you are looking for a used car to suit very specific needs or for very specific driving conditions. Many people complain that the mid-90s models have noisy cabins and do not accommodate tall people very well. These complaints were addressed and corrected by the late-90s. Rattles in the dash and trunk frequently occur as the car ages, but this is a common problem among most cars. The older Civics tend to have a little more oomph, particularly those made before 1996. If you love the Civic but need more power from your car, you do have options. Civics are very easily customizable, and there are a plethora of compatible aftermarket parts to give your car more torque. Civic Hybrid Problems As with the standard Civic, consumers are generally very satisfied with the Hybrid. However, because Hybrid technology is fairly new, it makes sense that problems would arise specific to the Hybrid model. Even though the Civic Hybrid has only been on the market since 2003, quite a few people have experienced transmission problems at a low mileage. The first symptom of this problem is a whine during acceleration.
WREG-TV Memphis - 2005 Honda Civic
The Civic Hybrid ($19,800) represents the ultimate in environmental responsibility, using a small gas engine and a big electric motor to achieve up to 51 mpg. The Hybrid is equipped comparably to the EX sedan, with a five-speed manual transmission or optional CVT. The hybrid system provides up to 93 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque with the electric motor assist. Compared to the Civic HX, which is rated at an impressive 44 mpg highway (and offers much better acceleration), a buyer will spend $5,360 more for a Hybrid at current prices. At current gasoline prices, that buyer will have to drive the Hybrid a million miles before he or she saved enough on gasoline to recoup the extra money spent at the dealership many years before. Moral of the story? Buy the Civic Hybrid for its uniqueness, novelty or to make a statement about your desire to conserve natural resources and protect the environment. Don't buy it because you think it's cost effective.
TCS: Tech Central Station - Rude Awakening for Hybrid Dreamers
Pete Blackshaw was particularly passionate about hybrid technology and greater fuel efficiency when he bought his Honda Civic Hybrid, so much so that he started a blog on the subject. Yet his experiences did not turn out the way he expected, as he encountered the problem of lower-than-expected fuel efficiency coupled with inadequate customer support from Honda.
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