2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

While Honda compares the Civic hybrid to the Ford Fusion, they really are different cars, particularly in the areas of interior/exterior size and power.

Where it differs from the non hybrid cars, is for the most part, limited to the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid spec 15 inch wheels and low rolling resistance tires--Since the introduction of the Insight, Honda pretty much abandoned the gas-electric Civic in Canada.

A 20-hp electric motor shares propulsion duties with the smallish 1.3-litre 4-cylinder engine, and together they produce a combined output of 110 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid model performs almost as well as those equipped with the 1.8-litre unit.

Now, about Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system; its lack of an EV mode like in the hybrid systems offered by Toyota and Ford might seem like a shortcoming.

Some reviews hail this "Honda car" as an evolutionary vehicle. This model also boasts of certain key features which give it an edge over its competitors. For instance, there is the standard feature known as ABS Brakes. Not only that, the Power Windows/Locks as well as a 3-year manufacturer warranty also come as standard features in this model.

The exterior features of the Honda Civic Hybrid have much to boast about. In terms of the interior styling and features, the "Civic Hybrid" also has a lot to boast about. For instance, the fact that this model gets leather upholstery with heated seats and mirrors was a hit among reviews.

It comes with some of these standard features: antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, side-impact airbags for the front seats, as well as active front head restraints. Aside from these, this model also comes with the electronic stability system which is a standard across all Honda automobiles.

In the Honda Civic, IMA consists of a 93-horsepower, 1.3-liter four-cylinder, assisted by a 20-hp electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission, plus a battery pack located near the rear of the car. Visibly, it would take a true gear head or hybrid car fan to identify the Honda Civic Hybrid from a standard Civic Sedan, at a distance. Standard-feature content in the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid is impressive. Power locks and windows, along with automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescope steering wheel, a 160-watt audio system with an aux jack, and steering-wheel audio controls are all included, and options include a rather antiquated navigation system, satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free, and leather upholstery.