2006 Honda Civic Hybrid - CNET Reviews
The interior gets a similarly heavy makeover, and the hybrid system has been reengineered for more efficiency, delivering an EPA-tested 49mpg in the city and 51mpg on the highway. The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid's cabin boasts an impressive array of technology for Honda's lowest-end car --a position soon to be occupied by the Honda Fit, which will push the Civic up a notch. The $1,500 navigation option includes an impressive voice-recognition system that we found very useful. Although the hybrid power train is an improvement upon the previous model year's, we still weren't overly impressed by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid is equipped with standard antilock brakes, as well as electronic brake-force distribution, to help avoid accidents. Air-bag coverage is complete, with dual-stage front, driver and front-passenger side, and curtain bags. This, in addition to the front and rear crumple zones and the side-impact door beams, all contributes to the Civic's five-star front and four-star side-impact ratings. The base price for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid is $21,850. Our test car, which included the navigation and voice-recognition system , came in at $23,350. Possible upgrades include an eight-disc CD changer ($569), a bass speaker system ($364), and... Source: www.cnet.com
