Civic Hybrid
Equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard equipment since 2006, the Civic Hybrid can now deactivate all four of its cylinders and operate using only the electric motor in certain steady-state cruising situations. Compared to the Civic Sedan with an automatic transmission, the Civic Hybrid provides a city fuel economy increase of approximately 63 percent and a highway fuel economy increase of 27 percent.
Standard features on all new Civic Hybrids include:
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure
• 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 20 horsepower electric motor (combined 110-horsepower @ 6000 rpm
and 123 lb-ft. torque @1000-2500 rpm)
• New lighter, more powerful and efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system with greatly enhanced energy r
egeneration capability and electric-only operation
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as standard equipment
• 49/51 mpg city/highway*
• AT-PZEV emission technology in all 50 states
• Exclusive interior styling includes IMA instrument panel meters, two-tone seating surfaces and new blue
interior option
Honda first introduced its hybrid technology with the Insight in December 1999. It launched its second hybrid vehicle, the Civic Hybrid, in March 2002, followed by the first-ever V6-powered hybrid, the Accord Hybrid, in December 2004.
VCM-2
Honda's V6 engine-driven vehicles like the Accord, Pilot and Odyssey are powered by an advanced 3.5-litre 24-valve i-VTEC®, V-6 engine mated to an electronically-controlled 5-speed automatic transmission. The "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC®) valvetrain technology with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) allows the V-6 engine to operate in six-cylinder mode for power and four- and three-cylinder modes for efficiency. To keep operating costs at a minimum, these vehicles are designed to use relatively less-expensive regular unleaded fuel, thanks to compact 4-valve combustion chambers and precise fuel injection and spark control.
Standard Safety Features
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE) body structure
At the heart of every new Honda is an exceptionally strong foundation based on the latest version of Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE) body structure technology. The revolutionary ACE system makes the Pilot highly effective at absorbing the energy of a frontal crash and helps minimize the potential for under-ride or over-ride situations that can happen during head-on or offset frontal impacts with a larger or smaller vehicle.
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA)
VSA is an electronic stability control system that works in conjunction with the vehicle's drive-by-wire throttle and its 4-channel ABS systems to enhance controllability while the vehicle is accelerating, braking, cornering or when the driver makes a sudden maneuver. VSA functions by applying brake force to one or more wheels independently while also managing the throttle, ignition and fuel systems to help the vehicle maintain the driver's intended path of travel.
Advanced 4-Channel ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution
For safe stopping, an enhanced anti-lock braking system has been developed for the new Honda vehicles which also incorporates Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) circuitry that automatically proportions force based on the vehicle's weight distribution.
Six Standard Airbags
At least six airbags line the vehicle's cabin, including the revolutionary passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) airbag that will not deploy if the system detects a smaller-size or out-of-position occupant.