Honda Civic Hybrid

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

The Civic Hybrid was first introduced for the 2003 model year. The 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid is an assist hybrid utilizing an Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the Insight and a Continuously Variable Transmission for improved fuel efficiency.

The Civic Hybrid, similar to the whole Civic lineup, was redesigned in 2006 and based off the new Civic platform. Before the 2006 model year, the electric motor was not able to drive the car itself but provided useful assistance to the gasoline engine during heavy load situations like accelerating. Starting in 2006, however, the electric motor is able to maintain the car at a low speed cruise (20-30 mph) without power from the gasoline engine.