The Lowdown: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 2006 Civic Hybrid is manufactured in JAPAN for Honda. It is Honda's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,850 USD in 2006.
Fuel Economy
The Civic Hybrid's standard 1.3L L4 SOHC 8V HYBRID engine has been measured to get 49 miles/gallon city driving with a 12.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Civic Hybrid retails for $21,850 USD with a invoice price of $19,967 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $550 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Civic Hybrid comes standard with a Automatic CVT Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Civic Hybrid Dimensions
The 2006 Civic Hybrid has standard length of 175.40 inches and a width of 67.50 inches. The Civic Hybrid rides 56.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Civic Hybrid a radius of 34.00 inches. It uses 195/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Civic Hybrid optional equipment may include Leather Steering Wheel, CD Changer, Cargo Net, Fog Lights, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Alabaster Silver Metallic, Galaxy Gray Metallic, Magnetic Pearl, Opal Silver Blue Metallic, Taffeta White with interior choices of Blue Cloth Interior, Ivory Cloth Interior. The Civic Hybrid seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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