Honda Civic Hybrid

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Honda Civic Hybrid
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
Manufacturer Honda
Production 2003–present
Assembly Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Class Compact car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related Honda Civic

The Honda Civic Hybrid is a hybrid powertrain version of the Honda Civic sedan. Honda added a continuously variable transmission and Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the earlier Honda Insight thus creating a first fuel-efficient hybrid sedan in its model lineup. Honda Honda hybrid system is built around assist hybrid technology.

It was first introduced in February 2002 as a 2003 model, based on the seventh generation Civic. Along with the conventional Civic, it received updated styling for 2004. The second generation Civic Hybrid is based on the eighth generation, with some styling differences between the USDM and JDM models. Due to a delay in rolling out the second generation, the first generation Civic Hybrid continued to be sold alongside the eight generation Civics for several months in 2006.

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[edit] First generation (2003–2005)

First generation
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid (US)
Production 2003–2005
Engine(s) 1.3 L I4 SOHC
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
CVT
Wheelbase 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Length 2003: 174.6 in (4435 mm)
2004-05: 175.4 in (4455 mm)
Width 67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height 2003: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
2004-05: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Fuel capacity 13.2 US gal. / 50 litres
Related Honda Civic
Honda CR-V
Honda Element
Acura RSX
Honda Integra
Acura EL
2004-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (US)

First generation of Honda Civic Hybrid was based on the seventh generation Honda Civic platform. Here is the list of major technical features of the Hybrid model:

[edit] Second generation (2006–present)

Second generation
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid (US)
Production 2006–present
Engine(s) Gasoline: 1.3 L I4 SOHC
Electric: 156 volt 15 kW
Transmission(s) CVT
Wheelbase 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Length 2006-08: 176.7 in (4488 mm)
2009: 177.3 in (4503 mm)
Width 69.0 in (1753 mm)
Height 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Fuel capacity 12.4  US gal. / 47 litres
Related Honda Civic
Honda CR-V
Honda Element
Acura RSX
Honda Integra
Acura CSX
2006-2008 Honda Civic Hybrid (US)

Second generation Civic Hybrid followed Civic generation update roadmap and was built on the eighth generation Honda Civic platform. Here is the list of further technical advancements that were introduced, compared to the first generation Civic Hybrid and/or regular (gasoline) Civic model:

  • fourth generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
  • 1.3 L single overhead cam four-cylinder gas engine same as before; yet, there is now the addition of high profile camshaft. This increases power to 93 hp (69 kW) @ 6000 rpm.
  • addition of third stage of i-VTEC and VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) permits deactivation of all four cylinders when decelerating and constant cruising. This allows the car to run only on electric power for the first time.
  • manual transmission option was discontinued.
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency‎ (EPA) mileage estimate was increased to 40 mpg (US) (5.9 L/100 km, 16.94 km/L) city, 45 mpg (US) (5.2 L/100 km, 19.23 km/L) highway.[1]
  • 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels (would later be made part of the conventional Civic DX-G package as well)

[edit] Comparison with Toyota Prius

The Honda Civic Hybrid is frequently compared to the Toyota Prius. Civic Hybrid has a smaller but more powerful gasoline four-cylinder engine 1.3L 95BHP, versus 1.5L 76BHP for the Prius. Civic electronic motor assist is 20BHP, while Prius has a significantly more powerful electronic motor, 67BHP. Prius is credited as having better fuel mileage. The base-MSRP for the Civic is (US) $22,600[2], and the Prius base-MSRP is $21,500 to $23,770.[3]

[edit] Awards

The Civic Hybrid's engine won the International Engine of the Year "1 litre to 1.4 litre" size category award for three years straight from 2002 through 2004 as well as the "Best Fuel Economy" category for 2003 and 2004. It has won Motor Trend 2006 Car of the Year award, along with the rest of the Civic range.

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