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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

	Overview
The 2008 Civic Hybrid with its advanced IMA hybrid technology achieves the highest fuel economy of any 2008 Honda automobile with an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy of 40/45 miles per gallon. The Civic Hybrid pioneered the introduction of gasoline-electric technology into mainstream vehicles. Now in its second generation, it continues to prove that the fun-to-drive, accommodating nature of the regular Civic translates well into an advanced technology vehicle.
	Power and Performance
A 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 20 horsepower electric motor produce a combined 110-horsepower at 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. of torque at 1000-2500 rpm. The IMA hybrid system uses a gasoline engine as the primary source of power and the electric motor provides both additional power and electricity regeneration capability. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) smoothly optimizes transmission ratios for optimal fuel efficiency.
	Body and Styling
A sweeping roofline and a sleek windshield angle convey an advanced, one-motion profile with a low and wide stance. The interior focuses on sophisticated styling with a two-tier instrument panel, comfortable seating, and accommodating storage areas with room for mobile phones, MP3 music players, compact discs, and more. The Honda satellite-linked navigation system with voice activation is available.
	Safety Features
A wide array of standard safety technologies includes the advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) body structure, side curtain airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), and dual-stage, dual-threshold driver and front passenger airbags (SRS). Active front seat head restraints are designed to help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. Standard active safety features include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, and front seatbelts with automatic pretensioners and load limiters.