The only thing in the cabin that's familiar is the Honda badge on the three-spoke steering wheel. Yes, the changes really are that
radical. In the same way that the new Civic's exterior panels cause onlookers to think differently about the updated model, its interior also looks far into the future. The IMA gauges are nestled into the lower portion of the Civic's two-tier instrument cluster, next to the oversized tach, while the upper shelf holds the digital speedometer and other vital info systems.
Honda hopes to make people see the Civic Hybrid as something more than just an economy car, and as such it features special two-toned cloth seats, digital climate control, and even the option of navigation and satellite radio. In back, the trunk is similarly sized to the regular Civic Sedan, minus 1.6 cubic feet,
sacrificed for the battery.
It took the better part of five years for Honda to reach the 100,000 production volume mark with its Insight, first-generation Civic Hybrid and recently introduced Accord Hybrid. The latest Civic Hybrid builds upon the reputation that the original version made, but with better technology and improved refinement, performance and economy. Add this to rapidly increasing fuel costs, more environmental aware consumers, and the 200,000 unit sales mark will be reached a lot sooner.
While the 2006 Civic is already showing up in Honda dealer showrooms across the country, the updated Civic Hybrid won't arrive until late 2005; pricing will be announced closer to the release date, slated for mid November.
Preliminary Specifications:
Body Type: 4-door sedan
Gasoline Engine: 95 hp, 91 lb-ft of torque, 1.3L, 12 valve, DOHC I-4
Electric Motor: 20 hp, 76 lb-ft of torque, 158 volt Permanent Magnet
Engine (Combined): 110 hp, 123 lb-ft of torque, 1.3L, 12 valve DOHC I-4 gasoline-electric hybrid
Transmission: CVT
Fuel Consumption (city/hwy): 50 / 50 mpg
Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS, EBD, BA
Cargo Volume: 10.4 cu ft
Wheels / Tires: 195/75 R 15
Seating Capacity: 5
Website: www.honda.com
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| The IMA gauges are nestled into the lower portion of the Civic's two-tier instrument cluster, next to the oversized tach, while the upper shelf holds the digital speedometer and other vital info systems. (Photo: American Honda) |
Honda hopes to make people see the Civic Hybrid as something more than just an economy car, and as such it features special two-toned cloth seats, digital climate control, and even the option of navigation and satellite radio. In back, the trunk is similarly sized to the regular Civic Sedan, minus 1.6 cubic feet,
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| The latest Civic Hybrid builds upon the reputation that Honda's original version made, but with better technology and improved refinement, performance and economy. (Photo: American Honda) |
It took the better part of five years for Honda to reach the 100,000 production volume mark with its Insight, first-generation Civic Hybrid and recently introduced Accord Hybrid. The latest Civic Hybrid builds upon the reputation that the original version made, but with better technology and improved refinement, performance and economy. Add this to rapidly increasing fuel costs, more environmental aware consumers, and the 200,000 unit sales mark will be reached a lot sooner.
While the 2006 Civic is already showing up in Honda dealer showrooms across the country, the updated Civic Hybrid won't arrive until late 2005; pricing will be announced closer to the release date, slated for mid November.
Preliminary Specifications:
Body Type: 4-door sedan
Gasoline Engine: 95 hp, 91 lb-ft of torque, 1.3L, 12 valve, DOHC I-4
Electric Motor: 20 hp, 76 lb-ft of torque, 158 volt Permanent Magnet
Engine (Combined): 110 hp, 123 lb-ft of torque, 1.3L, 12 valve DOHC I-4 gasoline-electric hybrid
Transmission: CVT
Fuel Consumption (city/hwy): 50 / 50 mpg
Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS, EBD, BA
Cargo Volume: 10.4 cu ft
Wheels / Tires: 195/75 R 15
Seating Capacity: 5
Website: www.honda.com
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