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One look and you can tell this is a new breed of Civic. With the Civic Hybrid, you get an amazing, reliable car that is also the most affordable hybrid in Canada.
The Hybrid's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system pairs a super-efficient 1.3-litre gasoline engine with a lightweight, high-output electric motor that delivers an estimated highway fuel consumption of only 4.3 L/100 km. How is this possible?
At steady speeds below 60 km/h, on level roads and under light throttle, fuel injection can cease and the car can be propelled solely by the IMA system's electric motor. At higher cruising speeds, the gasoline engine provides the power. A marvel of low-friction engineering, it provides plenty of horsepower while still sipping fuel and having a near-zero effect on air quality.
Thanks to a whole new generation of regenerative-braking technology, the 2006 Civic Hybrid's IMA system can tap into the kinetic energy of the car more efficiently than ever. The system's motor turns itself into a generator during braking, helping to slow the car while it builds up the energy stored in the batteries.
Come to a stop, and the auto-idle stop feature shuts down the gasoline engine to reduce fuel consumption and overall emissions. Step on the accelerator and both gas and electric power are immediately available for a brisk restart.
Besides its stylish exterior redesign, the Civic Hybrid has also been reinvented on the inside to provide more comfort and more standard amenities, including a revolutionary new two-tier instrument display panel. It also comes with an automatic climate control system featuring air filtration to create the perfect atmosphere inside.
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