2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

Horsepower: 93 @ 6000/110 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft): 89 @ 4500/123 @ 1000 - 2500
Weight: 2875 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Sub-Comp...
Engine type: Gas/Electric I4
Transmission type: 1 CVT

MSRP: $20,250 - $22,150

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How did Honda achieve more power and efficiency, and cleaner emissions, all at once?

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Deactivation down to zero:

There are a few cars on the road that save gas by de-activating cylinders when they are not needed. The Honda Civic Hybrid, in certain cruising modes, can deactivate ALL of its cylinders. During this time, the electric motor alone powers the vehicle. At other stages of acceleration and cruising, Honda’s variable valve system allows cylinders to open and close for the right mix of performance and efficiency.

Smaller more powerful powertrain:

Honda is on the fourth generation of its integrated engine/motor design. The ’06 Civic combines a 1.3 liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine with a 20-hp electric motor to deliver a total of 110 hp. The new powertrain is 20 percent more powerful and five percent lighter than the previous model.

Reduced friction:

The Civic utilizes friction-reducing efficiency-boosting engine design, such as aluminum die-cast pistons, ion-plated piston rings, and smoother surfaces on the cylinder walls.

More efficient combustion:

The Civic Hybrid uses eight spark plugs that operate in two modes: sometimes they fire one after the other, with the plug situated near the intake valve firing first and the exhaust plug firing later. Flexibility with the firing order allows for a more complete combustion of fuel in the cylinder.

More powerful electric motor:

The Civic Hybrid uses an improved motor magnet design developed for the Accord Hybrid. The wire windings in the motor are now made with rectangular shaped wire instead of round wire, to provide larger wire surface area. And there’s better integration of the electric motor and control units for more precise digital control. The result is increased output horsepower by 50 percent and improved maximum torque by 14 percent. When idling, the air-conditioning and accessories run exclusively off the electric motor. The AC and accessories can also run off the motor when the car is moving, depending on the driving conditions.

More powerful batteries and more of them:

The new Civic Hybrid’s rechargeable batteries, supplied by Sanyo, have a 25% increase in energy density. The vehicle uses 132 cells to store up to 158 volts of energy-up from 144 volts in the previous version. In both the 2005 and 2006 models, the batteries take up 1.6 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats, which means the rear seats can’t split and fold as in the other Civic models.

Improved regenerative braking:

The 2006 Civic Hybrid is less reliant on traditional braking. A brake pedal sensor sends a signal to the car’s computer, activating systems that proportion braking power between traditional hydraulic brakes and the electric motor. Also, because all the cylinders can deactivate during deceleration, pumping losses are greatly reduced. This allows more-170% more-of the braking energy to be sent to the batteries. The driver doesn’t feel the difference, but new advanced hydraulic boosters provide a better brake pedal feel.

Safer:

The Civic Hybrid uses multiple "load paths" to limit penetration of the car’s structure by absorbing more of the crash energy. Whatever energy gets through is mitigated by the car’s eight standard air bags. The 2006 Civic Hybrid has earned top safety rankings from NHTSA and IIHS.

The new and improved 2006 Civic Hybrid fetches a slightly higher price: $21,850 or $23,350 when equipped with Honda’s optional satellite linked navigation system. That’s still a very affordable car. With fuel efficiency above 50, a full-hybrid system, and a sleek new design-and a price thousands below the Prius-Honda might finally give Toyota a run for its money. Honda is targeting 28,000 sales for the 2006 model year.

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas/Electric I4
• Displacement : 1.3L/82
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 93 @ 6000/110 @ 6000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 89 @ 4500/123 @ 1000 - 2500

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 1
• Trans Description Cont. : CVT
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.53 - 0.42
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : N/A
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 4.51 - 1.88
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.95
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 49
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 51

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : N/A

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 6.1

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2875

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Double wishbone
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.95
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.47

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : Yes
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.3 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 8.7 x - TBD -

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P195/65SR15
• Rear Tire Size : P195/65SR15
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 13.52
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.71
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 12.3

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 106.3
• Length, Overall (in) : 176.7
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.0
• Height, Overall (in) : 56.3
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 59.0
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 60.2
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 10.4

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 90.9
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.4
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.2
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.6
• Front Hip Room (in) : 51.9
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.4
• Second Leg Room (in) : 34.6
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 52.4
• Second Hip Room (in) : 51.0

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Civic Hybrid
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V399000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V034000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V034000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 06V270000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V402000

Mfg's Report Date: AUG 30, 2007

Mfg's Report Date: AUG 30, 2007

Mfg's Report Date: 07/25/2006

Mfg's Report Date: 01/31/2007

Mfg's Report Date: 01/31/2007

Component: WHEELS

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 182756

Potential Number of Units Affected: 19904

Potential Number of Units Affected: 31123

Potential Number of Units Affected: 31123

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1190000

Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN PARTS OF THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM ARE LOCATED UNDER A METAL COVER BEHIND THE REAR SEAT-BACK. OVER TIME THE WEIGHT OF REAR SEAT PASSENGERS MAY CAUSE THE METAL COVER TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH A RUBBER CAP COVERING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL. THE RUBBER CAP MAY GET PINCHED, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN PARTS OF THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) SYSTEM ARE LOCATED UNDER A METAL COVER BEHIND THE REAR SEAT-BACK. OVER TIME THE WEIGHT OF REAR SEAT PASSENGERS MAY CAUSE THE METAL COVER TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH A RUBBER CAP COVERING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL. THE RUBBER CAP MAY GET PINCHED, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND THE SWITCH MAY FAIL.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Consequence: FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK FROM THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).

Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Consequence: THE TERMINAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE METAL COVER, WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT MAY BLOW THE IMA FUSE. A BLOWN FUSE WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Consequence: THE TERMINAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE METAL COVER, WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT MAY BLOW THE IMA FUSE. A BLOWN FUSE WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER ATTACHED TO A METAL BRACKET OVER THE RUBBER CAP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER ATTACHED TO A METAL BRACKET OVER THE RUBBER CAP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARLY AUGUST 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q56. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q58. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q35. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q35. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

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