2012 Honda Civic Hybrid User Manual Owners Guide Pdf Download - The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is completely redesigned for the 2012 model year, and reviewers talk about the Civic Hybrid’s improved fuel economy ratings most. It gets 44/44 mpg city/highway, up from the 40/43 mpg city/highway the 2011 model got, according to Honda.
The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid starts at about $24,000 and has a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine that’s paired with an electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission.
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Because the 2012 gasoline based Honda Civic and the Honda Civic Hybrid have identical interiors, this review uses reviews from the gasoline version. The performance section, however, does not because these models have different powertrains.
Honda Civic Hybrid Interior
While the industry likes that the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is more spacious than its predecessor, they aren’t overly impressed with the interior. The leather seats that look like pillows because of the way the stitching gathers at the seams, and while the interior is functional, reviewers dislike the cheap plastics that look recycled. The Civic Hybrid’s boring colors and the interior can’t compare to the one on the Volkswagen Golf TDI. The Golf TDI also comes with 140 horsepower, 30 more than what the Civic Hybrid makes, which means it offers a better combination of power and quality.
Review Honda Civic Hybrid
While reviewers are impressed with the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid’s improved fuel economy ratings, they are disappointed with its bland interior and predictable exterior.
In reviews for 2012 Honda Civic models with gasoline-only powertrains, there’s a common thread: Test drivers say the Honda Civic is a good car, but it’s struggling to keep up with competitors that offer nicer interiors, more options and lower base prices. These statements are also true for the Honda Civic Hybrid, but on the bright side, the Civic Hybrid does come with more standard features. For about $24,000, shoppers get Bluetooth, power windows and doors, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel and an AM/FM radio with a CD player and USB connection.
In preliminary EPA tests, Honda also reports that the Civic Hybrid’s fuel economy has increased to 44/44 mpg city/highway, up from the 2011 model’s 40/43 mpg city/highway. These ratings are good, but they come with a high price tag. $24,050 can be lot for an affordable small car, but this price tag is typical of entry level hybrids. The Toyota Prius, for example, starts at about $23,000 and gets 51/48 mpg city/highway – more than any hybrid on the market.
If you are set on a Civic Hybrid, you may be disappointed when you sit inside. Interior space has increased, but despite these adjustments, reviewers say the Civic Hybrid looks a lot like the outgoing model. It even seems cheap and bland compared to less expensive cars like the Hyundai Elantra and the Chevrolet Cruze.
Despite its faults, the automotive press finds that the Civic Hybrid is a good commuter car, but its high price, bland interior, and in some cases, lower fuel economy ratings make the competition more attractive. The "Civic is a solid, laudable update of a classy compact, undercut by missing features, road noises, hybrid shudders and strained-feeling gas engine," writes USA TODAY.
Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, car shoppers may find that there are a limited number of Civic Hybrid models available. That’s because the Honda Civic Hybrid is produced in Japan. The industry is expected to recover this fall, and experts suggest waiting until then to buy. You’ll be more likely to get the car you want at a good price.
Other Cars to Consider
There aren’t many affordable small hybrids that compete with the 2012 Civic Hybrid. If you’re after something super fuel efficient, try the Toyota Prius. It’s a midsize car, but costs about $23,000, which is about $1,000 less than the Civic Hybrid. It also has much higher EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.
For a hybrid with better performance, try the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. It makes 166 horsepower, 56 more than the Honda Civic Hybrid. In addition to being more powerful, the Sonata Hybrid is classified as a midsize sedan, which means it has more interior space than the Civic Hybrid.
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