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Review of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

Starting Price $23,650

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

40
City MPG

45
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
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For 2009, the Civic Hybrid received an update that included a minor face-lift. The front grille and bumper were redesigned, and from the front the Civic is pretty cute-looking. A chrome strip suspends the Honda logo above the grille, and a low faceplate keeps things sporty. The headlights sit horizontally on the outside corners, which make the Civic seem a bit wider than it really is.

From the side, the Civic Hybrid is generic-looking. Its rounded silhouette only has a small rear spoiler to add some personality. The Civic Hybrid’s rims are a lightweight alloy, which are intended to improve the car’s mileage, but unless they making a huge difference I’d rather see the standard ones. Why? Well, these rims are ugly! To me, they look like a pizza.

The Civic Hybrid’s rear taillights now have a clear turn-signal lens with a colored bulb. The near-vertical tail is also familiar, but it’s updated with a new chrome strip above the license plate. Thankfully, Honda didn’t feel the need to plaster the car with “hybrid” badges. Instead, there’s a small badge on the rear and another on the car’s right-hand side.

The Civic Hybrid’s doors open and close easily, which made my rushed mornings with the kids a bit easier. My kids had no problems getting in and out by themselves or managing the doors. In deference to weight and economy, the Civic Hybrid isn’t available with a sunroof, but I didn’t miss it.

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Some

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key exterior: Features

    ● Body-colored power side mirrors
    ● Keyless remote entry
    ● Rear spoiler
    ● Rear hybrid badges

available exterior: Colors

  • Alabaster Silver Metallic
  • Atomic Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Magnetic Pearl
  • Polished Metal Metallic
  • Spectrum White Pearl

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