CIVIC HYBRID technology

For three decades, Honda has played a leading role in meeting environmental challenges.

The Civic Hybrid is living proof that environmentalism and style can go hand in hand.
Power at the PumpThe benefits of the refined gasoline-electric powertrain on the Civic Hybrid are never more evident than when you watch those little numbers adding up at the pump. And with an EPA-estimated city/highway rating of 40 city/45 hwy mpg,* you’ll spend a lot less time there at the gas station.Help Clear the AirThe air also benefits with the Advanced Technology Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV)† rating, which is the most stringent


Be good to yourself while being good to the earth.Far from AustereDriving a vehicle that reduces your impact on the planet can still be good fun.
The Civic Hybrid with available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition* now offers Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®†. And a CD/CDR/CDRW/MP3 audio system with Honda’s new USB Audio Interface** makes it easier to rock out while you ride. Complete the look with a new 3-spoke steering wheel.Leather Adds LuxuryA new Leather trim is available for 2009, and it will satisfy your senses with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats and heated side mirrors.Fuel-Friendly ReminderAnd just to remind you it is a hybrid you're driving, Honda has included a handy Average Fuel Consumption Indicator.

The ingeniously fuel-efficient* Civic Hybrid is the picture of performance.
Efficiency Rules
The Honda hybrid technology Integrated Motor Assist IMA® system consists of a super-efficient 1.3-liter, 8-valve i-VTEC ® 4-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a lightweight, high-output electric motor, which adds extra power when needed.Feels Almost EffortlessThe Civic Hybrid is outfitted with a smooth continuously variable transmission (CVT), which combines the ease of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual. An idle-stop feature automatically shuts off the Hybrid's gasoline engine when you stop, so you help keep the air cleaner.

The Civic Hybrid helps protect you and your precious passengers with leading-edge safety technology.Safety EssentialsEssential safety features such as side curtain airbags and dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) are standard on the Civic Hybrid. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) was added in 2009 for increased protection.Keep it safe out there.The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure spreads out the crash energy in impacts with vehicles of differing sizes. All four doors feature side-impact beams designed to help prevent intrusion into the passenger space. Other important safety features such as 3-point seat belts with front seat automatic tensioning system for all seats, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) add peace of mind.