The 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid is the second most fuel-efficient vehicle on the planet. It delivers a staggering 40/45 mpg city/highway - and simultaneously offers all of the excellent mechanical, safety and luxury features that you would expect in a Honda. It features a CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission), electronic Vehicle Stability Assist, loads of standard airbags and as many creature features as you care to opt for.

An optional navigational system combined with XM Satellite Radio raises the price of the 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid to $25,650. Add in heated side mirrors/heated seats or a genuine leather interior and the price range tops out at $26,850. All Civic Hybrids come standard with a digital data readout display that keeps drivers informed about real-time vehicle statistics. The 2010 carries over from last year when it received a majorly freshened appearance. Its refined styling and innovative reliability make the new Civic the most popularly purchased vehicle in its entire class.

New combinations in color for the taillights and headlights, a new front grill and bumper, new designs for alloy wheels and a 3-spoked sport grip steering wheel are just a few of the ingredients in the 2010 Civic Hybrid's recipe of owner satisfaction. Upgraded materials have been added to the interiors. HandsFreeLink from Bluetooth, USB connectivity, truly innovative navigation capabilities and a stereo system that can actually hurt you work together to form your electronic basis for luxury.

The 2010 Honda Hybrid Civic also offers very comfortable seating and outstanding ride quality. Outward visibility is excellent in all directions, especially through the panoramic front windshield. Its cowl is low-positioned and its hood slopes quite dramatically. Its power is derived from a 1.3L SOHC I4 engine that works in conjunction with a permanently magnetic electric motor and the aforementioned 2-speed CVT tranny. Now let's be realistic, this is not a vehicle that is designed for racetracks. It generates only 93 horses and 89 lb-ft of torque. With the help of the brushless electric motor, maximum horsepower is increased to 110. Don't let that fool you though; it's quite peppy and will definitely take you where you need to go, year after year, with Honda's time-proven reliability.

The 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid experiences some competition from the Chevrolet Cobalt, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla and the Ford Focus. Only the Toyota Prius is more fuel-efficient delivering an EPA-estimated economy rating of 48/45 mpg. The Civic Hybrid is equipped with a 12.3 gallon fuel tank which means that you will be traveling more than 500 miles between fuel stops. And that's definitely an attractive sell point.