Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Civic Hybrid 1

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2003–present
Assembly	Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Related	Honda Civic

First generation

Production	2003–2005
Engine(s)	1.3 L I4 SOHC
Transmission(s)	CVT 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2619 mm)
Length	2003: 174.6 in (4435 mm) 2004-05: 175.4 in (4455 mm)
Width	67.5 in (1715 mm)
Height	2003: 56.7 in (1440 mm) 2004-05: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Fuel capacity	12.3 US gal. / 50 litres
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Second generation

Production	2006–present
Engine(s)	gas: 1.3 L I4 SOHC electric: 156 volt 15 kW
Transmission(s)	CVT
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2700 mm)
Length	176.7 in (4488 mm)
Width	69.0 in (1753 mm)
Height	56.3 in (1430 mm)
Fuel capacity	12.3 US gal. / 50 litres
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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 an Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the Insight, creating a fuel efficient hybrid sedan. It is an assist hybrid. Along with the conventional Civic, it received updated styling for 2004.

It was redesigned in 2006 and based on the new Civic platform.

Technology

1st Generation (2003-2005 Model)

1.3 L single overhead cam 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 regeneration of energy.
15 kW (20 hp) brushless, permanent magnet assist motor, which functions as a generator during deceleration and loads (recharges) batteries.
120 V Nickel-metal hydride batteries with 6.0 A·h 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 (nor is a factory plugin available).

2004-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid

2nd Generation (2006-Present Model)

Note: only advancements specified, those items remaining the same not mentioned.

4th generation IMA (Integrated Motor Assist).
1.3 L single overhead cam four-cylinder gas engine same as before; yet, there is now the addition of high profile camshaft. This increases power to 93 hp (69 kW) @ 6000 rpm.
Addition of third stage of i-VTEC and VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) permits deactivation of all four cylinders when decelerating and constant cruising. This allows the car to run only on electric power for the first time.
Manual transmission option discontinued.
EPA increase to 40 mpg (US) (5.9 L/100 km, 16.94 km/L) city, 45 mpg (US) (5.2 L/100 km, 19.23 km/L) highway.

2007	2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (JDM)

Awards

The Civic Hybrid's engine won the International Engine of the Year "1 litre to 1.4 litre" size category award for three years straight from 2002 through 2004 as well as the "Best Fuel Economy" category for 2003 and 2004. It has won Motor Trend 2006 Car of the Year award, along with the rest of the Civic range.