Specs

• Engine Type: In line 4 cylinder aluminum alloy 8 valve SOHC i-VTEC with multi-point fuel injection putting out 110 hp at 6000 rpm.
• Electric motor: Permanent Magnet Motor outputting 20 hp powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride battery outputting 158 volts.
• Continuously variable transmission.
• Mileage is 40/45/42.
• 0 to 60 in 13.5 seconds.

Civic Hybrid Overview

The engine in this little vehicle is so efficient that it isn’t scheduled for a first tune up until it has covered one hundred thousand miles. It is a front wheel drive vehicle that comes standard with a direct ignition system with immobilizer.

This little car isn’t going to impress you with how it plasters you in your seat when you press down on the gas pedal, but that’s not the point of this vehicle.
The Civic Hybrid features an automatic climate control system and has an available satellite linked voice recognition navigational system with Bluetooth hands free link. Standard are the power windows with an automatic up and down on the driver’s window. It comes with power door locks and an auto-lock feature. If the available leather upgrade is ordered, the steering wheel will get a perforated leather-wrapped treatment. The steering wheel also has wheel mounted control systems, it tilts and is also telescopic. This little car has many comfort and convenience features standard and there are also upgrades available to customize your vehicle to your desires.
Honda has built a large base of loyal customers that wouldn’t think of purchasing anything but a Honda, these folks are happily signing up to purchase their first Honda hybrid. They are confident that this little vehicle will stand up to the quality and reliability they are used to in Honda products.
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