2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Overview

Introduction

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the car that has set the quality and performance standard for the affordable, compact hybrid car market. It has the appealing style to match its reliable and excellent economic specifications.

The Hybrid sedan has a 1.3-liter four-cylinder coupled with a permanent magnet electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The sedan adds to the LX's features automatic climate control, a roof-mounted radio antenna, a rear decklid spoiler, and hybrid-pertinent digital data displays. The Hybrid is available with the navigation system. It includes important safety features like antilock brakes and side-impact airbags as standard equipment.

For 2006, the Honda Civic Hybrid has been redesigned.

The Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the most popular compact hybrid sedans in its class. It is based off the regular Civic that has been a best seller in the compact car market for years.

The Civic Hybrid is only available in a sedan model. It is powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine matched with a permanent magnet electric motor. In total, the Civic Hybrid produces 110 horsepower that is controlled by a continuously variable transmission. Safety features include antilock brakes, front and side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.

For 2007, The Civic Hybrid receives XM Satellite Radio on trims with the navigation system.

The four-door, five-passenger Civic Hybrid is powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine matched with a permanent magnet electric motor. In total, the Civic Hybrid produces 110 horsepower that is controlled by a continuously variable transmission. Safety features include antilock brakes, front side-impact and side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

For 2008, the Honda Civic Hybrid receives a tire pressure monitoring system.

The Civic Hybrid is the flagship example of Honda's hybrid technology in an efficient practical package. It is based off the regular gas-powered Civic that has been a best seller in the compact car market for years.

The Civic Hybrid is only available in a sedan model. It is powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gas engine and a light-weight, brushless electric motor that is sandwiched between the engine and the CVT transmission. Combined, the gas engine and electric motor produce 110 horsepower and close to 45 mpg on the highway. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, six airbags, tire pressure monitoring system and active front head restraints.

For 2009, The Civic Hybrid gets refreshed exterior styling and adds standard electronic vehicle stability control.

After the 2009 refresh, the Civic Hybrid rolls into 2010 with no changes.