Honda Civic Hybrid

Compared to Honda Civic Hybrid predecessor, the current 4-door car increased in many matters, the 1.3 litre petrol engine is now 95 hp (+12 HP), the electric motor has its performance now with 20 hp more than doubled.


Honda Civic Hybrid

The consumption was from 4.9 to 4.6 litres per 100 kilometres pressed Motorline was at the first exit also a much better determine passage. There are also differences in the circuit, was the IMA with a conventional five-speed manual gearbox equipped, the hybrid now has a 3-stage CVT, which is very good to hybrid drive fits.


Honda Civic Hybrid

The acceleration values are at such a vehicle, not the decision-making criterion number one, with 12.1 seconds to speed 100 km / h takes the Japanese but not to hide.


Honda Civic Hybrid

Even more significant is the difference to its predecessor in the acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h. With 9 seconds is good he is not less than 12 seconds faster than the old IMA.


Honda Civic Hybrid

Enhanced was also the safety equipment, head airbags, in addition to VSA (the Honda name of the ESP) in the same series as a cruise control and a CD changer. Also, the warranty circumferences were extended, for example, skeptics had said that the Honda hybrid components eight years or 160,000 km warranty.

Honda Civic Hybrid Interior


Honda Civic Hybrid

Speaking of hybrid components, electronics and batteries are behind the rear seatback accommodated, thus also the biggest drawback of the Honda Civic Hybrid. First, it is only because of the standing mountable battery charger By no possibility exists, on the other hand, the trunk with 350 litres rather modest.

Honda Civic Hybrid Engine


Honda Civic Hybrid

Besides, the Honda Civic Hybrid, but a full vehicle with large space in the second row, Honda Austria assumes, is also a younger buyers approach. 2006 will be 100 units sold. At a price of 24,300, - a perfectly realistic projects that ultimately cost of the hybrid is not much more than a comparable five diesel engine.

Honda Civic Hybrid

The internal combustion engine works in the valve control mode for low speeds and is supported by the electric motor. It works in the valve control mode for high speeds with the assistance of the electric motor. The valves of all the cylinders are closed and the fuel inlet of the combustion engine is switched off. The vehicle will be exclusively by the electric motor. The engine works in the valve control mode for low speeds and driving the vehicle alone. The valves of all the cylinders are closed and the fuel inlet of the combustion engine is switched off. The electric motor works as a generator and the back derived energy is stored in the battery.