The Honda Civic Hybrid is a hybrid powertrain version of the Honda Civic sedan. It features a continuously variable transmission and Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the original Honda Insight. Integrated Motor Assist utilizes power assist hybrid technology.
The Civic hybrid was introduced in February 2002 as a 2003 model, based on the seventh generation Civic. Along with the conventional Civic, it received styling update for 2004. The second generation Civic Hybrid is based on the eighth generation Civic, with some styling differences between the USDM and JDM models. As of the end of January 2009, the total global sales of all Civic hybrid exceeded 255,000.
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 2003–present |
| Assembly | Suzuka, Mie, Japan |
| Successor | Honda Insight sedan |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Honda Civic |
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| Production | 2003–2005 |
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| Engine(s) | 1.3 L LDA series I4 SOHC |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual CVT |
| 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 | 13.2 US gal. / 50 litres |
| Related | Honda Civic Honda CR-V Honda Element Acura RSX Honda Integra Acura EL |
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| Production | 2006–present |
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| Engine(s) | Gasoline: 1.3 L LDA series I4SOHC Electric: 156 volt 15 kW |
| Transmission(s) | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Length | 2006-08: 176.7 in (4488 mm) 2009: 177.3 in (4503 mm) |
| Width | 69.0 in (1753 mm) |
| Height | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.4 US gal. / 47 litres |
| Related | Honda Civic Honda CR-V Honda Element Acura RSX Honda Integra Acura CSX |
