Honda Civic Hybrid

Production 2003 - present

Class Hybrid

Body Style 4-door Sedan

Length 176.7 in.

Width 69.0 in.

Height 56.3 in.

Wheelbase 106.3 in.

Weight 2875 lbs.

Transmission Continuously Variable (CVT)

Engine 1.3 liter inline-4 combined with a 

70mm permanent magnet and 158-volt battery

Power 110 hp @ 6000 RPM 

123 lb-ft @ 1000-2500 RPM

Similar Toyota Prius

Designer

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

The Civic Hybrid was first introduced for the 2003 model year. The 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid is an an assist hybrid utilizing an Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the Insight and a Continuously Variable Transmission for improved fuel efficiency.

The Civic Hybrid, similar to the whole Civic lineup, was redesigned in 2006 and based off the new Civic platform.[1] Before the 2006 model year, the electric motor was not able to drive the car itself but provided useful assistance to the gasoline engine during heavy load situations like accelerating. Starting in 2006, however, the electric motor is able to maintain the car at a low speed cruise (20-30 mph) without power from the gasoline engine.