Hybrid Car Specs

It is common to find buyers of the Honda Civic enthusiastic about their purchase. The Civic has been one of the premier vehicles of the Honda line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Honda Civic falls into the sedan for the family category. The Civic inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Hondas year after year

Under the Hood

The Civic Hybrid is equipped with a Honda 1.3 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Honda.

The Civic uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Civic is 190.90 inches long, 78.50 inches wide, and 71.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.20 inches. It is able to seat 8 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $27,595, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 Civic is a PGM-FI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 21.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The Civic Hybrid received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The electric/gas-powered Civic is a green car.

We Think…

In summation the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid was a great success. Honda responded to critisims about the 2008 Civic and made dramatic changes. The result is a great car and even better sedan. I’m sure Honda has more in store in the future.

fitisgo 2009, Civic, Honda 4-Door, Honda Civic, Hybrid, Sedan, United States market