The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid gives you 40/45 mpg city/highway by utilizing an electric motor combined with a 1.3L 110hp I4 engine. Honda calls the technology Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). That is seriously something to consider. Although there is a temporary reprieve in fuel costs, the end of the holiday season for 2008 will undoubtedly see gas prices return to the disturbing levels that we have all become accustomed to. 40 miles per gallon is very near double what many vehicles deliver. That's one big reason that US News rated the 2009 Civic Hybrid as the 3rd-best affordable small car on the planet and #2 in hybrids. The Toyota Prius is the only car to deliver better gas mileage currently.

MSRPs for the 2009 Civic Hybrid fall between $23,550 and $26,750. The way that it slowly sips its fuel only further accentuates the already-impressive styling and high-quality materials and design standards. The Civic Hybrid is offered solely as a 4-door sedan. Its exterior has been freshened for the 2009 model year and several new interior features are in place as well.

Performance is well-rated from all reviewers. Although some say that power is lacking a bit, the excellent handling and superior gas mileage seem to make that a lesser concern. With its new sportier grille and front bumper combination, the exterior shines with new confidence and enthusiasm; it's like it wants to be driven and driven often. This bolder look for the Civic Hybrid is exciting to owners and rightly so.

On the inside of the cabin, everything seems very well-placed and the materials are excellent. Not overdone, the appearance is classy - bordering on elegant. Substantial cargo space and general spaciousness please all passengers. The 2009 Honda Civic is also praised highly for its comfort levels. The seating, even in the rear, is firm yet cushioned - just right for even the longest of journeys. The sleek aerodynamic design also contributes to cabin quietness and a lessened drag coefficient.

Honda has you thoroughly covered in the safety realm as well. In fact, standard safety features yield the Civic Hybrid for 2009 the highest safety ratings available from leading safety testing organizations like the NHTSA. And of course, Honda continues to be a world leader in terms of product reliability. Civic Hybrid owners experience very few mechanical issues and when they do, they are taken care of efficiently and without hassle. The standard bumper-to-bumper warranty offered by Honda stays in effect for 36,000 miles or 36 months - whichever comes first.

Overall, the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the most solid choices you can make for your new hybrid automobile. It's efficient above all. It is also spacious, reliable, comfortable, quiet, able and sleek. Explore the world of Honda further and learn what makes Honda the standard for dependable excellence that it is.