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Honda Civic Hybrid Review & Road Test

Discretion is the better part of valour

Model Tested:

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid; 1.3-litre, four-cylinder, petrol-electric hybrid; continuously variable automatic; sedan – $35,990*

Options (As Fitted):

Metallic Paint $475 (Neutron Blue)

Pricing & appearance against rival; smooth drivetrain; comfort & ergonomics
Inconsistent brake feel; light steering at centre; diminished cargo capacity
CarAdvice Rating:
When you drive a hybrid car then [...]

Honda Civic Review & Road Test

2009 Honda Civic Si Review & Road Test

Challenge convention

Model Tested:

2009 Honda Civic Si Limited Edition; 1.8-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed automatic; five-door hatch – $41,290*

Options:

Metallic paint $475 (fitted – Alabaster Silver)

Intelligent design; cockpit layout; handling
Price; engine selection; no rear wiper/washer

CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt Brogan Pics Paul Maric
The eighth-generation Honda Civic caused a flurry of interest [...]

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid for FlexiCar

Car sharing, already an acknowledged way of being green about your motoring, has just become a whole lot more environmentally friendly with the announcement today that major player FlexiCar has added two Honda Civic Hybrids to its fleet.

On the eve of World Environment Day, Honda Australia announced it is providing the two Civic Hybrids to [...]