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#9 of 28 Re: set max RPM for cruise control mode [sandcanyon] by stevedebi Feb 16, 2007 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: sandcanyon (Feb 15, 2007 9:20 pm) "It would be nice to set a maximum RPM limit while in cruise control mode... it is annoying in hilly country to see the RPM go way up when climbing a hill --"   You do realize that the car would slow down further and further if you limit the engine? Replies to this message: sandcanyon (Feb 17, 2007 10:25 am) peytah (Feb 18, 2007 1:42 pm) stevedebi (Feb 20, 2007 2:10 pm) liantics (Dec 27, 2008 9:03 am)
#10 of 28 Re: set max RPM for cruise control mode [stevedebi] by sandcanyon Feb 17, 2007 (10:25 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 16, 2007 2:40 pm) right -- but I think mpg in hilly country would be improved with only a slight sacrifice of speed up hills. Replies to this message: peytah (Feb 18, 2007 1:42 pm) stevedebi (Feb 20, 2007 2:10 pm)
#11 of 28 Re: Changes I'd Like To See in the Honda Civic Hybrid [pf_flyer] by messageforkate Feb 18, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 15, 2006 2:16 pm) Better mileage; fix the "lurch forward" syndrome; lose the "bullnose" front slant; normal hubcaps; solid black;
#12 of 28 Re: set max RPM for cruise control mode [sandcanyon] by peytah Feb 18, 2007 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: sandcanyon (Feb 17, 2007 10:25 am) I always thought a cruise control that would give up a few mph on hills would be a good idea, especially in a car like the HCH. I hate it when my car (4cyl, auto) drops one or two gears at 65-70 mph just to maintain a speed, when losing 2-3 mph would probably allow it to remain on the torque converter. All this can be done with a careful foot on the gas, so why not the control logic for the cruise control?
#13 of 28 Re: set max RPM for cruise control mode [sandcanyon] by stevedebi Feb 20, 2007 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: sandcanyon (Feb 17, 2007 10:25 am) "right -- but I think mpg in hilly country would be improved with only a slight sacrifice of speed up hills."   A 1.3 liter Atkinson cycle engine? As soon as the battery depleted, you would be at 1/2 of the original speed (depending on hill steepness).
#14 of 28 Better Seats by kds30136 Mar 31, 2007 (11:36 am)
I've had my Civic Hybrid about two weeks and I've had it in the shop twice. Once to replace the driver side seat frame and again to replace the padding on the driver side. There seems to be something screwed up with some of the seats. It seems like the right side is farther back then the left. And the left seat back cushion diggs into my left shoulder blade making it sore. I wanted a hybrid and I chose the Civic over Prius be cause the seat backs were wider and more comfortable. But there seems to be some inconsistency's with how they are maked. I've sat in some on the dealer lot and they seem fine. Others seem just like mine. I should have paid more attention to this prior to my purchace. But I thought all of the Civic Hybrid were created equal.   In Summary wider, more comfortable seats.
#15 of 28 Prius like storage and electronics by kds30136 Mar 31, 2007 (11:50 am)
First off my favorite part of the Civic is the Gas Mileage indicator right next to the speedometer. This is one BIG improvement over the Prius. I would like to see the other important minute to minute gages right next to it like the battery charger and boost gauge. Bluetooth would be great. The sound system with the bass kit sounds exceptional. I can't complain about that. The last item is covered storage around the car. Most of the little nooks and cubby holes are all open. I like the Prius for its innovative use of compartments. Lots of them and they are all covered.   The handling I've had with the Civic is great. The smaller thicker rally like steering wheel is very tight feeling. Less body roll around the corners than the Prius.
#16 of 28 Seats and interior by olydawg Oct 05, 2007 (9:25 pm)
Was not real impressed with the seats. They looked like they were stolen from a Yugo. I expected something nicer in a car that is not bottom of the line. I was not real happy with the choices of interior colors. The tan interior just seemed to bright. The blueish interior was just bad. Automatic headlights that turn off would be key. Replies to this message: koctailz (Nov 06, 2007 10:17 am)
#17 of 28 Colors! by allcarsrcool Oct 28, 2007 (9:14 am)
I own the Opal Blue Silver 07 civic hybrid. I wish they offered that green from the NGV GX civic and I wish they offered black and tango red. Also they should offer grey seats in addition to the blue and ivory. They should also offer leather. I think that might attract some of the luxury SUV folk into a car the civics size. Replies to this message: liantics (Dec 27, 2008 9:00 am)
#18 of 28 Re: Seats and interior [olydawg] by koctailz Nov 06, 2007 (10:17 am)
Replying to: olydawg (Oct 05, 2007 9:25 pm) I agree. The seats are not that comfortable. I have only had mine a few days and maybe I have not found my ideal seating position yet, but more cushioning and power seats would be nice as an option. Also the interior colors are goofy. I went with the blue interior as Tan in my old car showed lots of dirt. But the two tone blue/tan is an odd look. I would like charcoal interior and yes some more exciting exterior colors as well.

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