How many horsepower does a Honda Civic Hybrid have?
Combined output of both engine and electric motor is 93 hp (69 kW) at 5,700 rpm. Maximum torque is rated 116 lb⋅ft (157 N⋅m) at 1,500 rpm for manual transmission models and 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) at 3,000 rpm for CVT models. 144 V Nickel-metal hydride batteries with 6.0 A·h capacity.
Are there any problems with the Honda Civic IMA?
After 85000 miles and nearly a year of happy driving up and down hills, we have suffered repeated IMA failures under our usual driving conditions. The IMA battery indicator is dropping much more rapidly than before and shuts off after very little use, which is problematic on hills. Checks at dealer show “no problem”.
Where is the battery in a Honda Civic Hybrid?
An electric motor is sandwiched between the gasoline engine and the transmission, providing up to 13 horsepower. The motor also acts as a generator, to recharge the car’s nickel-metal hydride battery located between the rear seat and the trunk, and as a starter motor.
What’s the difference between Honda Civic Hybrid and insight?
The motor in Civic hybrid is about a quarter-inch (6.4 mm) thicker than that of the Insight. Through improvements to the magnetic coils of the DC brushless motor, it achieves 30 percent greater assisting and regenerative torque than the previous model without increasing the size.
How does the Honda Civic IMA hybrid work?
What Honda has done is fit an regenerative electric motor in between the engine from the Jazz and the transmission. They call it Integrated Motor Assist (hence the IMA badge). It works the same way as the Dynastart did on Isetta bubble cars. Put a charge through it and it turns the engine (you could drive an Isetta on the Dynastart).
What kind of engine does a Honda Civic Hybrid have?
The Honda Civic Hybrid features a 1.3-liter i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 20 horsepower electric motor. If ever two automotive concepts were made to come together, the Honda Civic and hybrid technology are it — a perfect match.
What kind of mpg does Honda IMA get?
It’s smooth, quiet, relaxing to drive and easily does 45 mpg. That’s what the dashboard indicator told me and a brim to brim confirmed 45.3, which is even better. More so when you consider that the Civic IMA is a proper 5 seater with plenty of head and legroom even in the centre rear.
Is the Honda Civic IMA a good car?
3-4-2017: Owner of 13 year old 115,000 mile Honda Civic IMA reports it has been basically reliable and an enjoyable car to own, but recently I’ve been struck down by the braking system. Had 2 new calipers which weren’t too bad as they’re the same as most other Civics. However afterwards the handbrake wouldn’t hold.