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Hybrid Vehicles Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid Test Drive - What Did You Think?
31 messages, Last post on Apr 20, 2008 at 9:20 AM
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| I had the opportunity to test drive the first Hybrid Civic we that have gotten in stock. I must say that I was truly impressed! There is truly no comparison to the 2005 model other than they are both hybrid automobiles. This vehicle was peppy for a hybrid but also extremely smooth. The near silent operation of the vehicle made you very aware that you are driving technology that is much more advanced that most vehicles on the road today. The instrumentation was laid out very nice and made it easy to monitor the battery charge, fuel economy as well as weither the electric motor was assisting the engine or charging the batteries. For the purpose of this vehicle storage was ok, I think that many people would prefer to see a fold down rear seat. I'm curious what other peoples first impressions are on the new Honda Civic Hybrid and I would like to hear from you. | |
| I live in Denver and do a lot of mountain driving and am about 99% sold on buying a civic hybrid. My only hesitation is that when I've test driven in the mountains, the RPMs approach 5, 6000. the dealer tells me this is normal, but I've never driven an automatic and am used to controlling the car by shifting. Any comments or advice would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: magco2 (Feb 18, 2006 10:40 am) You clearly need a rugged powertrain, with a conventional transmission. Choose a good fuel-efficient ICE with good torque, or try out the smaller diesels. Diesels inherently have plenty of torque and deliver superb fuel economy. |
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Replying to: magco2 (Feb 18, 2006 10:40 am) In case you feel the need of a second opinion, allow me to second tagman's opinion- a hybrid just doesn't make much sense for your situation. Do yourself a favor and test drive a Jetta diesel.
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Replying to: jonallen (Mar 01, 2006 11:17 am) Thanks 
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Replying to: magco2 (Mar 01, 2006 9:17 pm) If I did a lot of hilly driving I would consider the regular Civic with a manual. It is that annoying to me. Great car otherwise. |
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Replying to: magco2 (Feb 18, 2006 10:40 am)
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Replying to: dlim899 (Mar 03, 2006 12:11 pm) |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 20, 2006 3:41 am) |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 20, 2006 3:41 am) Did Edmunds not really test drive this car? Did they not notice the horrible head rests? The standard civic has okay to good head rests, though for some reason the hybrid seat forces the front passengers heads un-comfortably forward. I've found this due to positioning of the head rest rails into the seat. I'm surprised I have not seen any mention for this. May be they did not have a 6'2" driver test the car. For me this was the deal breaker, will purchase a Prius instead.
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