editors of TheCarConnection.com 'canvassing from other sources to give you a full range of opinions from around the Web-and help you decide where to trust.High Gear Media resulted in a manufacturer-provided Honda Civic Hybrid to produce this hands-on road test.
The four-door 2010 Civic Hybrid uses a mixture of gasoline and electricity, to achieve real-world 45 mpg, but almost no one will know you're driving a hybrid.
At a base price of $ 23,800, the Civic Hybrid competes with the Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel sedan, the Honda Civic GX natural gas vehicles and the brand new 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback.
The system at work in 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid actually leaving five models of electric and gas engine work together in various ways.
Ninety-four horses, seems too little to spur 1.290 kg, the Hybrid and it is supplemented by a system that Honda calls Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
Besides providing the driving force, the IMA also acts as a generator that recharges the battery when you lift the throttle, brake and when at other times of the driving cycle.
An Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) stores electricity in a more compact nickel metal hydride (NiMH), battery is mounted behind the rear seats and controls the flow of electricity to and from the motor.
Left of the tachometer is a set of devices that tell you how much charge is left in the battery, the levels of assist from the electric motor and the amount of energy you rebirth.
See a lantern, apply gentle pressure on the light wooden brake pedal, so that regenerative braking can charge the battery.
It accelerates smoothly away from the lights, so the least expensive form of energy does the work, and slowing bridges wherever possible.
Take advantage of full-engines help only when the battery meter shows four bars of the fee or more, so we have to maintain this level by driving smoothly.
You can also drive the car for at least 30 minutes a month to recharge the battery, NiMH, which will last for the life of the car if you do this.
From the outside, the only changes are the alloy wheels (which are more aerodynamic), a small aerodynamic lip on the lid beginning (which helps reduce friction) and the signal Hybrid.
The Indian Hybrid does not get the ultra low rolling resistance on the outside, but hybrids Goodyear Eagle 5s NCT and on regular citizens. Curiously, the Honda is the same as the tire pressure is also likely to maintain the quality ride.
Besides the battery meter, the Civic gets wheel mounted audio controls, removes the audio controls at the rear center armrest and reading lights for rear passengers.
Interior space remains the same as the regular Civic, but the boot capacity is significantly reduced from 405 liters to 294 since the battery sits behind the rear seats.
The Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system converts energy normally lost during the operation of motor gasoline to electricity, which is stored in a battery pack behind the seats.
The Civic Hybrid uses a 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine connected to an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission.
The main energy source is the gasoline engine and electric motor provides additional power and electricity regeneration capability.
The Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), the system also features an automatic shutdown feature when the engine shut off completely when you stop (like a traffic light).
Aside from changing the standard cam VTEC is the schedule for low and high engine speeds, this system has a cylinder deactivation option, which reduces fuel consumption.
According to Honda, it also helps to reduce pumping losses by 66 percent and to improve the power regeneration 1.7 times.
The Hybrid also features a dual aircon running that reduces load on the gasoline engine using a combination of engine power and electric motor power to drive two compressors.
They say that the navigation system takes time to master, is sized buttons, and absorbs too many audio functions, "and complaining that" the display is difficult to read in changing lighting conditions. "
System at work in 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid has five models which give rise to electric and gas engine work together in various ways.
In theory, the Civic hybrid can effectively stop all cylinders by opening the valves to run on electric power alone at low speeds.
Many reviews mention the sluggish acceleration times offered by this combination, with a ConsumerGuide the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid is "slow off the line and demand liberal throttle to build speed quickly." Others agreed.
Testers at JD Power "ended the test with an average of 38,2 mpg," but Car and Driver reviewers managed to hit the "40 mpg" label.
As with most hybrid-electric cars, there is a learning curve for driving the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid. Like all Civics, the Hybrid driving pleasure unexpected tightening economy package.
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid comfort and quality | [8 from 10] US News: "High quality design of cars and drivers:" occasional whirring noise and beats "Edmunds:" materials are high quality "The futuristic interior style, the 2010 Honda Civic seems appropriate for the model Civic Hybrid.
Editors at TheCarConnection.com found the front seats comfortable, but the dash in front of the deck has an unusual style that makes drivers feel like they're experimenting with a video game.
ConsumerGuide calls internal storage space, the Hybrid is a "very good", but it lacks the reviewers' folding rear seatback are deducted from the Civic Hybrid. The battery also reduces the load area.
Car and Driver reviews that "occasional whirring noise and beats" occur during driving, calling them "odd but not annoying." ConsumerGuide, however, argues that good suppression of the Hybrid is "near the top of the class" when driving.
Conclusion: The well-crafted 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid offers good interior space, although the rear seat is somewhat cramped and inaccessible.
Kelley Blue Book says the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid offers "an impressive list of safety equipment including front, front side and side-curtain airbags, active head restraints, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and more," a list reflected in most of the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com.
Young in The Detroit News love of "high quality sound system and full range of accessories of power 'that make the Honda Civic Hybrid" lot of fun. "A short list of options include satellite radio and a navigation system, which now includes Bluetooth capabilities for hands calls -free.
Kelley Blue Book notes that the system of navigation has voice recognition, a 6.5-inch touchscreen and an adjustable slot PC "that will allow you to import and play music from almost any digital media card."
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