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For the 2003 model of the Civic, Honda added a continuously variable transmission and a Honda IMA hybrid system similar to that of the Insight, creating a fuel efficient hybrid sedan. Honda Civic Hybrid is essentially a mild hybrid, the electric motor isn't able to drive the car itself but only assists the gasoline engine during heavy load situations like accelerating.
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| Honda Civic Hybrid | |
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| Manufacturer: | Honda |
| Production: | 2003 – present |
| Class: | Compact |
| Body Styles: | 4-door sedan |
| Engines: | Gas: 1.3L I4 SOHC Electric: 144 volt 15 kW |
| Length: | 4455 mm (175.4 in.) |
| Width: | 1695 mm (67.5 in.) |
| Height: | 1430 mm (56.3 in.) |
| Curb weight: | Manual (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2736/2749 lb. CVT (ULEV/AT-PZEV) 2675/2684 lb. (1190 kg international CVT version) |
| Predecessor: | Honda Civic |
| Successor: | none |
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| Shares components with: | Honda Civic |
| Similar models: | Toyota Prius Honda Insight VW JettaThe Volkswagen Jetta is essentially a sedan version of the Volkswagen Golf. The name is now only used in North America and South Africa, as it was dropped in Europe in 1992, when it was replaced by the Vento which was in turn replaced by the Bora in 1998. GLS TDI-PD |
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