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The Honda Civic Hybrid is a hybrid version of the
Honda Civic sedan.
For the 2003 model of the Civic, Honda added a continuously variable transmission and a Honda IMA hybrid system similar to that of the
Insight, creating a fuel efficient hybrid sedan. Honda Civic Hybrid is essentially a mild hybrid, the electric motor isn't able to
drive the car itself but only assists the gasoline engine during
heavy load situations like accelerating.
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| Honda Civic Hybrid |
| Manufacturer: |
Honda |
| Production: |
2003 – present |
| Class: |
Compact |
| Body Styles: |
4-door sedan |
| Engines: |
Gas: 1.3L I4 SOHC
Electric: 144 volt 15 kW |
| Length: |
4455 mm (175.4 in.) |
| Width: |
1695 mm (67.5 in.) |
| Height: |
1430 mm (56.3 in.) |
| Curb weight: |
Manual (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2736/2749 lb.
CVT (ULEV/AT-PZEV)
2675/2684 lb. (1190 kg international CVT version) |
| Predecessor: |
Honda Civic |
| Successor: |
none |
| Also known as: |
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| Shares companents with: |
Honda Civic |
| Similar models: |
Toyota Prius
Honda Insight
VW Jetta GLS TDI-PD |
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Technology
- 1.3L i-DSI lean-burn internal-combustion engine with VTEC Cylinder Cut-off
System, which allows up to three cylinders to cease operation during deceleration. This decreases friction losses generated by
engine aspiration and allows more effective renegeneration of energy.
- 15 kW (13.4 hp) brushless, permanent magnet assist motor, which
functions as a generator during deceleration and loads batteries
- 20 Nickel-metal hydride batteries with 6.0 Ah capacity
- Multimatic S
continuously variable or 5-speed manual transmission (latter available only in USA)
- SULEV or optional AT-PZEV certification by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Low rolling resistance tires and regenerative braking
- Electric
power-steering
- Does not need to be plugged in
Driving
- Driving style seems to have a big impact on MPG.
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External Site
Honda's Civic Hybrid page
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