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Overall Ratings
- Overall, Honda's Civic Hybrid is an efficient compact sedan. If that's what you need, it will serve you well.
6.2 / 10
Dynamics
6.0 / 10 Engine Performance- The Civic Hybrid is slow and underpowered -- even by hybrid standards.
6.0 / 10 Transmission Performance- The Hybrid's CVT doesn't offer drivers much control and does nothing to enhance the accleration of an underpowered car.
6.0 / 10 Brake Performance- Awkward brake feel and long stopping distances are typical of hybrids and this one is no different.
7.0 / 10 Steering Perfomance- The Civic Hybrid's steering offers little feel but is reasonably quick.
6.0 / 10 Handling- This car was not tuned for handling and it shows in the driving experience.
6.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive- There's nothing fun about driving a Civic Hybrid. Unless, of course, your sense of social responsibility is stimulated.
7.5 / 10
Comfort
8.0 / 10
Ride Comfort- There's ample comfort built into the Civic's soft suspension tuning.
8.0 / 10 Wind Noise- The Civic's slick exterior generates minimal wind noise.
8.0 / 10 Road Noise- We observed very little wind noise.
7.0 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Front-seat comfort and space is adequate but not extravagant.
7.0 / 10 Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Adults do fit in the back of the Civic, but probably wouldn't want to be there for extended periods.
7.0 / 10 Driving Position- All controls fall readily at hand and there's a decent view in all critical directions.
7.0 / 10 Function
7.0 / 10 Headlight Illumination- Nothing special here. The Civic's headlamps work, but aren't superior to other cars in the segment.
7.5 / 10 Visibility- Good visibility in every direction.
7.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout- Some love it. Some hate it. The Civic's two-tiered dash is functionally average.
7.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Automatic climate control is a bonus on the Civic Hybrid.
7.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- The Civic's audio interface is average.
7.5 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- All secondary controls are easy to use. Most follow accepted industry standards.
8.0 / 10 Interior Storage- With plenty of bins and storage areas, the Civic Hybrid offers lots of functionally superior interior space.
6.5 / 10
Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Trunk space is sacrificed for batteries in the Civic Hybrid. Only 10.3 cubic feet are available.
6.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)- The Civic Hybrid has no trunk pass-through.
7.0 / 10 Cupholders- There are enough cupholders in the Civic -- one for every passenger.
7.2 / 10 Design/Build Quality
6.5 / 10 Exterior Design- The Civic Hybrid's aero tweaks do little for its overall appearance.
8.0 / 10 Interior Design- Honda has built the Civic's interior to exceed much of its competition.
7.5 / 10 Interior Materials- Materials quality is good inside the Civic Hybrid.
7.5 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- All the Civic Hybrid's controls operate with above-average precision.
7.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- We didn't observe any squeaks or rattles in our test car.
7.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- Panel fitment and gaps were minimal -- average.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2009 Honda Civic Consumer Ratings |
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