2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Reviews
The Civic Hybrid provides similar qualifications to the popular Toyota Prius while offering the conventional styling of a gas-engine sedan. The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid garners solid praise for its value, sleek, futuristic redesign and fuel-sipping habits. The Civic Hybrid comes only as a four-door sedan. If you're in the market for a hybrid vehicle, also consider the Toyota Camry Hybrid or the Toyota Prius.
it’s almost impossible to review the new Civic hybrid without comparing it to it’s main competitor, the 2008 Toyota Prius. And while there are other hybrid cars to choose from (Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima) along with several hybrid suvs, people who are looking for a compact or mid-size hybrid sedan will place the Civic and Prius side-by-side to make their decision. If you’ve done a little research you likely know that two out of Honda’s three hybrid cars have already been discontinued (Insight and hybrid Accord). It should be noted that the hybrid Civic is now in it’s second generation, redesigned in 2006 along with the other Civic models.
The 2008 hybrid Honda Civic has a suggested starting price of $22,600 and gets an estimated 45 miles per gallon (based on the new 2008 EPA mileage estimates and fuel economy methods). Toyota’s popular hybrid is also rated as a mid-size sedan (5 passenger) while the Civic is a 4 person compact. Many people obviously prefer the Civic. Get a quick quote on a Honda Civic hybrid!
Stop looking for signs of foreign influence in the Honda Civic Hybrid.
The "Civic Hybrid" positions itself as a highly fuel-efficient, decently comfortable passenger car.
Because it uses a hybrid powertrain, namely Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), this Japanese compact is primarily driven by a desire to safe fuel, so forget massive power and electrifying accelerations. Engine speed always remains in its sweet spot, thereby maximizing fuel economy, regardless of driving conditions.
Thusly equipped, the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid allows you to make substantial savings at the pump.
Unlike another Japanese hybrid, the Toyota Prius, the Civic Hybrid saves more fuel on the highway than in the city.
