Pros: A reliable, ultra-efficient powertrain makes the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid a compelling alternative for small family sedan buyers, especially when you factor in the abundance of room, safety, and new amenities for 2014.
Cons: The hybrid system takes away from the Civic's fun-to-drive nature, but the toughest pill to swallow is arguably the extra $11,000 you must shell out to leave the dealer lot.
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Price: There's just one trim level on the menu, and it starts at $27,045. Considering that a run-of-the-mill Civic sedan retails from $15,690, how much are you willing to spend to save money at the pump?
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Fuel Economy: Official ratings for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid are 4.3L/100km in the city and 4.1L/100km on the highway.
Improvements and Changes: Styling has been updated to match the regular Civic. The new lithium-ion battery is lighter and has higher capacity than the old nickel-metal-hydride unit. The Display Audio System features embedded navigation, audio system control, and important vehicle information, all housed on a 7” touchscreen that works just like a tablet. Elsewhere, the proximity key entry system with push-button start, LaneWatch blind spot display, and multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines offer sophisticated convenience.
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Powertrain: Combining a 110-horsepower, 1.5L i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a 23-horsepower electric motor to form Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system, the Civic Hybrid uses a CVT and ECON mode to further improve fuel economy.
Let's not forget the two-stage i-VTEC system that cuts off all four cylinders, allowing the electric motor to propel the car at low speeds or while cruising on a level surface. The cylinders also cut off during deceleration for friction reduction.
Cargo Capacity: The trunk of the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid offers 303 litres of cargo room, which is only slightly less than the regular sedan's 353 litres.
Safety: Civic Hybrid safety begins with the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that was redesigned in 2013 to provide increased protection to occupants in a frontal collision, including front-end structures to help disperse crash energy. There are also six airbags, ABS brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability assist with traction control.
The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid received a five-star overall vehicle score in the U.S. NHTSA's collision tests.
Comparing the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid: The Civic Hybrid's most direct competitors include the Toyota Prius, Ford C-MAX, and Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid.
Cons: The hybrid system takes away from the Civic's fun-to-drive nature, but the toughest pill to swallow is arguably the extra $11,000 you must shell out to leave the dealer lot.
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2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Price: There's just one trim level on the menu, and it starts at $27,045. Considering that a run-of-the-mill Civic sedan retails from $15,690, how much are you willing to spend to save money at the pump?
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Fuel Economy: Official ratings for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid are 4.3L/100km in the city and 4.1L/100km on the highway.
Improvements and Changes: Styling has been updated to match the regular Civic. The new lithium-ion battery is lighter and has higher capacity than the old nickel-metal-hydride unit. The Display Audio System features embedded navigation, audio system control, and important vehicle information, all housed on a 7” touchscreen that works just like a tablet. Elsewhere, the proximity key entry system with push-button start, LaneWatch blind spot display, and multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines offer sophisticated convenience.
2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Powertrain: Combining a 110-horsepower, 1.5L i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a 23-horsepower electric motor to form Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system, the Civic Hybrid uses a CVT and ECON mode to further improve fuel economy.
Let's not forget the two-stage i-VTEC system that cuts off all four cylinders, allowing the electric motor to propel the car at low speeds or while cruising on a level surface. The cylinders also cut off during deceleration for friction reduction.
Cargo Capacity: The trunk of the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid offers 303 litres of cargo room, which is only slightly less than the regular sedan's 353 litres.
Safety: Civic Hybrid safety begins with the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that was redesigned in 2013 to provide increased protection to occupants in a frontal collision, including front-end structures to help disperse crash energy. There are also six airbags, ABS brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability assist with traction control.
The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid received a five-star overall vehicle score in the U.S. NHTSA's collision tests.
Comparing the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid: The Civic Hybrid's most direct competitors include the Toyota Prius, Ford C-MAX, and Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid.