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Honda Civic Hybrid

The Honda Civic Hybrid is a hybrid version of the Honda Civic sedan.

For the 2003 model of the Civic, Honda added a continuously variable transmission and a Honda IMA hybrid system similar to that of the Insight, creating a fuel efficient hybrid sedan. Honda Civic Hybrid is essentially a mild hybrid, the electric motor isn't able to drive the car itself but only assists the gasoline engine during heavy load situations like accelerating.

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Honda Civic Hybrid
Manufacturer:	Honda
Production:	2003 – present
Class:	Compact
Body Styles:	4-door sedan
Engines:	Gas: 1.3L I4 SOHC Electric: 144 volt 15 kW
Length:	4455 mm (175.4 in.)
Width:	1695 mm (67.5 in.)
Height:	1430 mm (56.3 in.)
Curb weight:	Manual (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2736/2749 lb. CVT (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2675/2684 lb. (1190 kg international CVT version)
Predecessor:	Honda Civic
Successor:	none
Also known as:
Shares companents with:	Honda Civic
Similar models:	Toyota Prius Honda Insight VW Jetta GLS TDI-PD
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Technology

• 1.3L i-DSI lean-burn internal-combustion engine with VTEC Cylinder Cut-off System, which allows up to three cylinders to cease operation during deceleration. This decreases friction losses generated by engine aspiration and allows more effective renegeneration of energy.
• 15 kW (13.4 hp) brushless, permanent magnet assist motor, which functions as a generator during deceleration and loads batteries
• 20 Nickel-metal hydride batteries with 6.0 Ah capacity
• Multimatic S continuously variable or 5-speed manual transmission (latter available only in USA)
• SULEV or optional AT-PZEV certification by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
• Low rolling resistance tires and regenerative braking
• Electric power-steering
• Does not need to be plugged in

Driving

• Driving style seems to have a big impact on MPG.

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