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2010 Honda Civic Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...There's also a battery meter and a charge/assist gauge that monitors the electric portion of the powertrain. Air conditioning Cruise control Tilt/telescoping steering wheel Power windows, locks and mirrors Stereo with CD player and USB audio interface that works with MP3 players and flash drives Optional navigation system with voice recognition Bluetooth limited to navigation-equipped vehicles Under the Hood The Civic Hybrid features a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with an electric motor. 110 horsepower and 123 pounds-feet of torque Continuously variable automatic transmission... |
The Honda Civic is a stalwart in the auto industry -- a car with a legendary lifespan, a reputation for reliability, and a slew of loyal owners. Despite decades of evolution... April 26, 2011 by Richard Read 1
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The clean-diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI delivers real-world highway fuel economy in the 40s (usually far in excess of its EPA ratings), with cleaner emissions than diesels of the past.
It's a sportier choice for highway driving.
The Civic Hybrid's stablemate, the Honda Civic GX, runs on natural gas rather than gasoline.
Though it has a rather short range, it offers good power and fuel economy, and it's actually the cleanest Civic on the road.
Plus, aside from the fueling process, you'd never know from behind the wheel that it's not a gas-engine car.
Finally, the Civic Hybrid's main rival is probably the all-new Toyota Prius, the hybrid vehicle pioneer that's now in its third generation.
The latest Prius has excellent interior room and even better fuel economy, along with hatchback utility, but its plus is the same as its minus: Everyone will know you're driving a hybrid.