Saturday, August 9, 2008

2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan












2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan

The 2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is a good performance car with very economic gas consumption. Powered by innovative technologies and caring for the environment, the 2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan comes with a powerful Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™) system. Whether you are looking for a review, engine specs, standard equipment or safety features, count on us for a comprehensive insight into the 2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan. Be the sleek and contemporary grille, a distinctive crab-forward approach or a unique badging and bumper styling, the Honda Civic Hybrid sedan comes with a stream of impressive features and specs that make it appeal to its potential customers.

A carryover from 2008 2009, the 2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan is quite spacious. An array of features and specs such as a trip computer with gas-mileage indicator and power windows with driver's side auto-down come handy in complementing the driving experience. Combining the third-generation of Honda's advanced Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) full hybrid system with the new Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology, the 2008 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan offers commendable performance. The sedan is available in five exteriors colors to choose from, viz., eternal blue pearl, opal silver blue metallic, shoreline mist metallic, taffeta white, and magnesium metallic. What's more, the vehicle has the distinction of being the world's first V-6 powered gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle.

Transmission:
5-speed manual transmission with overdrive
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 103.1 inches
Overall Length: 175.4 inches
Curb Weight: 2,675 lbs

Safety Features:
Antilock braking system
Dual-threshold front air bags
Front and rear crush zones
Traction control
Stability control
Front-side airbags

Standard Equipment:
Air conditioning
Power door locks
Power windows
Trunk release
Keyless entry
Tilt steering wheel
Dual power mirrors
Engine immobilizer
Am/fm stereo with CD
Rear spoiler
Body side moldings




is this 2009 civic facelift???









The 2009 Honda Civic should see no major changes. These compact cars come in 4-door sedan and 2-door coupe body styles and include a gas/electric Hybrid sedan. Sedans and coupes come in DX, LX, EX, EX-L, and sporty Si trims. Also available is the Civic MUGEN Si sedan. DX, LX, EX, and EX-L have a 140-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. All Si models have a 197-hp 2.0-liter four. The Hybrid combines a gas engine and an electric motor for 110 hp. Hybrids automatically run on one or both of their power sources to balance acceleration and fuel economy. They require no plug-in charging. Available for sale in California and New York and to fleets is the Civic GX, which uses a 113-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). DX, LX, EX, and EX-L use a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. GX models are automatic only. Si only comes with a 6-speed manual. Hybrids have a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Available safety features include ABS, traction control, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. EX-L models have leather upholstery with heated front seats. The MUGEN Si has high-performance tires, sport suspension, and specific trim. A navigation system with voice activation is available on EX, EX-L, Hybrid, and Si.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008



It was rumored yesterday, and it's real today. Come September 13, Japanese enthusiasts will be able to order up the hottest Civic Type R yet. The already-impressive R gets the full once-over from Mugen, and the result is the Honda Civic Mugen RR. Designed to be perhaps the ultimate front-engined/front-wheel-drive performance car, the Mugen RR sheds an additional 10kg (22 lbs) off the standard Civic Type R's weight, coming in at 2733 lbs. In addition to the weight loss, the freer-breathing Mugen RR picks up 15 horsepower over the regular Type R. It's rated at 240 horses at 8,000 rpm and 160 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm. Complementing the added power and and decreased weight are a new bodykit, upgraded brakes all around, a retuned suspension, new wheels and tires, and logo-emblazoned Recaro sport buckets. Availability is limited to 300 cars, all in the Milan Red finish shown, and the pricing in Japan has been set at ¥4,777,500 ($38,750 USD).Mugen's official website has a video of the car lapping Japan's Tsukuba circuit in 1:06:68, which is worth a look if you're interested in seeing it in action.