Honda Civic Hybrid - Definition and Overview

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

For the 2003 model of the Civic, Honda added a continuously variable transmission and a Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the Insight, creating a fuel efficient hybrid sedan. Honda Civic Hybrid is essentially a mild hybrid. The electric motor isn't able to drive the car itself but provides useful assistance to the gasoline engine during heavy load situations like accelerating.

Honda Civic Hybrid
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Manufacturer:	Honda
Production:	2003 – present
Class:	Compact
Body Styles:	4-door sedan
Engines:	Gas: 1.3L I4 SOHC Electric: 144 volt 15 kW
Length:	4455 mm (175.4 in.)
Width:	1695 mm (67.5 in.)
Height:	1430 mm (56.3 in.)
Curb weight:	Manual (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2736/2749 lb. CVT (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2675/2684 lb. (1190 kg international CVT version)
Predecessor:	Honda Civic
Successor:	none
Also known as:
Shares components with:	Honda Civic
Similar models:	Toyota Prius Honda Insight VW Jetta GLS TDI-PD
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Contents

Technology

1.3L i-DSI lean-burn internal-combustion engine with VTEC Cylinder Cut-off System, which allows up to three cylinders to cease operation during deceleration. This decreases friction losses generated by engine aspiration and allows more effective renegeneration of energy.
15 kW (13.4 hp) brushless, permanent magnet assist motor, which functions as a generator during deceleration and loads batteries
20 Nickel-metal hydride batteries with 6.0 Ah capacity
Multimatic S continuously variable or 5-speed manual transmission (latter available only in USA)
SULEV or optional AT-PZEV certification by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Low rolling resistance tires and regenerative braking
Electric power-steering
Does not need to be plugged in

Driving

Driving style seems to have a big impact on MPG.

Awards

The Civic Hybrid's engine won the International Engine of the Year "1 liter to 1.4 liter" size category award for three years straight from 2002 through 2004 as well as the "Best Fuel Economy" category for 2003 and 2004.

External Site

Honda's Civic Hybrid page (http://www.hondacars.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Civic+Hybrid)


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