Are Honda Civic hybrids fast?
Interestingly, although the Civic can’t move away from a stop using only the electric motor, Honda says there is one situation where its hybrid can run on just electricity–at about 15 to 20 mph when cruising on a flat surface at a steady speed with a fully charged, or nearly so, battery pack.
When did the Honda Civic Hybrid become popular?
From the January 2006 issue of Car and Driver. Hybrids seem to be having the same impact the Volkswagen Beetle had on our society back in the ’60s and ’70s. Hybrids are seen as anti-establishment symbols, the anti-status status symbol.
What does the dashboard look like in a Honda Civic Hybrid?
The dashboard of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, and the entire 2006 Honda Civic family, has a very futuristic look. A big, backlit tachometer sits in the center of the main instrument pod, and off to the side are gauges for battery charge, charge level, and motor assist.
What kind of car is the Honda Civic?
Gone were the staid Honda Civic designs of years past, replaced by a streamlined new look with a futuristic interior. Also gone was the Civic’s hatchback body style, which had become increasingly unpopular with American car shoppers. Instead, the Civic offered coupe or sedan variants, gas and hybrid engines, and a sporty Si model.
What are the lows of a Honda Civic Hybrid?
The Prius we road-tested in February 2004 managed 42 mpg in our hands. Lows: Strange interior and exterior design, uncomfortable front seats, occasional whirring and beeping noises, still slow. Despite many improvements and tweaks, the new Civic hybrid’s powertrain remains physically and philosophically similar to that of the first car.
What kind of car is the Honda Civic Hybrid?
Used 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Overview. The Used 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid is offered in the following styles: Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Navi (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT).
Is there a 2006 Honda Civic for sale?
There aren’t any 2006 Honda Civic for sale near you. SuperCivic! I absolutely could not be happier with this purchase. Bought the car sight unseen since Hybrids are in short supply (and having never owned a Honda before). Much roomier than I had expected and fit/finish of interior and exterior are phenomenal!
How did the Honda Civic Hybrid battery die?
It died after it swallowed a valve resulting in a hole in number 4 piston. Gas mileage started out great but seemed to get worse over time. Still it was better than most cars on gas mileage. Battery lasted for the 12 years we had the car. Only wiper motor failed. Had to replace head lights every year. Car ran smooth even at high speeds.
What kind of mpg does a Honda Civic get?
The new Civic body style is beautiful. I probably would not have purchased a Civic hybrid if they were still producing the last generation model. In the warmer months I averaged 48-55 MPG, but now that the weather has cooled, I get around 42- 46 MPG.