At a stop, the engine can enter an idle stop mode to save fuel and reduce emissions by turning off the engine until the brake pedal is released. In certain steady-state cruising situations, the IMA system can deactivate all four of the engine's cylinders and operate using only the electric motor.ĭuring regenerative braking, the gasoline engine deactivates and the electric motor acts as generator to replenish the battery pack. When cruising, the gasoline engine and/or the electric motor provide power to propel the vehicle based on driving conditions. The gasoline engine and electric motor work together during acceleration. The primary IMA components consist of a 2.8-inch-wide electric motor positioned between the engine and the transmission, an Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) that controls the flow of electricity to and from the electric motor, and a compact nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) smoothly adjusts transmission ratios for optimal fuel efficiency and performance. The Civic Hybrid is certified by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) as Advanced-Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) - the best-possible emissions rating for a hybrid vehicle. The 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 15 kilowatt electric motor produce a combined 110-horsepower 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. The interior emphasizes sophistication with a two-tier instrument panel, comfortable seating and accommodating storage areas with room for mobile phones, MP3 music players, compact discs and more. New headlight and taillight color combinations adopt clear turn indicator lenses with amber bulbs.īuilt on a high-rigidity unit-body platform, the Civic Hybrid delivers precise, sharp and refined handling performance with its fully-independent MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. New for 2009, a revised front grille opening along with a new front bumper cover adopts a new three-port shape at the lower air intake, replacing the appearance of one continuous opening. "For 2009, the Civic Hybrid can better serve more affluent customers seeking the efficiency of a hybrid."Ī sweeping roofline and a sleek windshield angle convey an advanced, one-motion profile with a low and wide stance. "The Civic Hybrid is an excellent example of how to balance the company's commitment to the environment with many of the elements that make Honda vehicles fun-to-drive," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Contributing significantly to fuel economy, the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA®) hybrid system uses a gasoline engine as the primary source of power and an electric motor to provide both additional power and electricity regeneration capability. The Civic Hybrid is rated at 40/45/42 city/highway/combined miles per gallon 2 by the Environmental Protection Agency. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control, is added as standard equipment. The Honda Civic Hybrid receives new exterior styling for 2009 and becomes more premium with the addition of available features that include leather-trimmed seating surfaces and steering wheel heated front seats and side mirrors and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on models equipped with the Honda Satellite-linked 1 Navigation System™.
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