Quick Look at the Honda Civic Hybrid

While the price of gas continues to affect consumers, and change the way in which they purchase new cars, Honda is still repeating the benefits with the Honda Civic Hybrid. Rather than taking the bold stance of the Toyota Prius, the Civic Hybrid is nearly identical to the Civic, simply with the addition of the hybrid electric system.

Although Waterbury Honda admits the Honda Civic Hybrid doesn’t get dramatically more mileage than the standard Civic, it still is worth considering. Buyers will get a 1.3-liter engine that produces 90 horsepower, plus a 20 horsepower electric motor. The Honda Civic Hybrid also comes with a continuously variable transmission, a wide range of standard features and equipment, and best of all an incredible 40 miles per gallon in the city and 45 miles per gallon on the highway.

On the road, the Honda Civic Hybrid shouldn’t disappoint either. Drivers at Milledgeville GA Honda note that the Civic Hybrid offers plenty of power on the road, and isn’t much more expensive than the standard Civic model. Although some will find that the Prius has a love it or hate it design, the Civic Hybrid’s design is a bit more agreeable. Those taking the Civic Hybrid for a test drive at Honda Texarkana also noted that the steering, handling, and the brakes are commendable. Those looking for impressive pick-up probably would be disappointed by the Civic’s performance, as it reaches 60 miles per hour in a thrilling 10.8 seconds. But since most drivers considering the Civic want efficiency, this shouldn’t be an issue.

Drivers considering the Honda Civic Hybrid may want to think about considering the regular Civic model. For those who drive many miles per year, it’s worth the premium, but for ‘around the town’ driving, the standard model may be just as cost efficient. Also, Used Cars Shreveport also reminds potential Civic Hybrid buyers that a used model may also be worth considering in order to truly maximize your savings.

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