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TO THE POINT
What’s New? With daring new styling, a more powerful and fuel-efficient powertrain, added interior space, and a bigger trunk, the redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid is also more fun to drive while getting better gas mileage.
Selling Points: Sleek styling, sophisticated engineering, comfortable front and rear seats, lots of standard safety equipment, reputation for reliability, excellent fuel economy
Deal Breakers: Funky dash design, not as roomy or utilitarian as a Toyota Prius
Our Advice: If high fuel prices and long waiting lists at the Toyota dealer have got you down, the redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid might be just the cure for what ails.
MEET THE COMPETITION
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Related Links
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid First Drive
2006 Honda Civic Coupe First Drive
2006 Honda Civic Coupe Photo Gallery
2006 Honda Civic Sedan First Drive
2006 Honda Civic Sedan Photo Gallery
2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe First Drive
2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe Photo Gallery
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It might look radical, but the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid’s interior layout is extremely functional. The gauges are split between a digital display located at the base of the windshield and a traditional cluster viewed through the steering wheel. In the digital display, which acts much like a heads-up system, vehicle speed, remaining fuel, and instant fuel economy are shown. Average fuel economy is displayed in the lower binnacle next to the trip odometer and below a huge tachometer that no Civic Hybrid owner is every likely to consult. Note the small front quarter windows, just like those in the Toyota Prius.
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