The Honda Civic Hybrid for 2008: Improving on 2007
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Honda Civic are very excited about their new car. The Civic has held a place among the top of the Civic line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 2008 model is no different in that respect. The Honda Civic comes under the heading of sedan models that are suitable for families.
Engine Performance
Honda Civic Engine Specs: The Civic Hybrid comes outfitted with a VTEC 1.3 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 8 valves. The engine, manufactured by Honda, is teamed up with a Honda 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style 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.
Civic Hybrid Statistics
The dimensions of the Civic Hybrid are 69.00 inches wide by 176.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Honda Civic lists at $20,710 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $19,055. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 4-door sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Civic’s normal fuel system runs on electric/gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 13.20 gallons.
The Civic Hybrid received an fuel efficiency rating of 25 MPG driving in the city and 36 when it came to distance driving. The electric/gas-powered Civic is a hybrid car.
In Summary
The 2007 model began the promise of the Honda Civic. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Honda hopes that the Civic Hybrid will continue to be a profitable vehicle.