The 2012 Honda Civic has earned repute for being a fun to drive car along with advanced features like exceptional fuel efficiency and incredibly low emissions. The Honda Civic Hybrid has a new body and compact interior for 2012. This iconic small car is just perfect for your family as it has become more comfortable, more sophisticated and easier to drive. Honda has made a significant number of improvements to the new Honda Civic Hybrid.
The most significant change in the 2012 Honda Civic is the internal-combustion engine which now displaces 1.5 liter, 8-valve, SOHC i-VTEC and produces 90 horsepower and 97 pound-feet of torque. Many friction reducing and airflow enhancements with a high-output electric motor add 23 horsepower and 78 pound-feet to the mix. The lighter and more powerful battery pack behind the rear seatback exploits lithium-ion chemistry instead of nickel-metal hydride which collectively generates 110 horsepower.
Continuously Variable Transmission is another feature in the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid which is an advanced transmission that is a replacement for the gears found in more customary transmissions. Some impressive new EPA ratings in the new 2012 Honda civic Hybrid are achieved with some improved aerodynamics and engine modifications as well as weight-saving technologies. This advanced ninth generation car now achieves an EPA estimated 44 City/44 Highway/44 combined mpg. Hitting the ECON button on the dash boosts the efficiency as the engine and other power-using systems switches to a super-efficient mode to maximize your mileage.
The exterior of the Honda Civic Hybrid offers an all new shape. Completely redesigned, this next-generation vehicle features an exclusive body-colored grille and stylish aerodynamic lines. The interior includes some of brilliant features like two-tier instrumental panel, center console, Eco Assist, Steering Wheel-mounted controls, audio system, USB Audio Interface and more.
Standard safety equipment in the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid includes side-impact door beams, daytime running lights, vehicle stability assist and traction control. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) helps you keep away from any hazard by sensing oversteer or understeer and accordingly adjusts brake pressure at each wheel and/or lessens engine power that helps restore driver’s control. In case of hard braking, Standard anti-lock brakes (ABS), with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), maintains the control. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts the driver when the pressure in any tire becomes considerably low. Standard front, front side and side curtain airbags reduces the probability of injuries in case of an accident. All of these safety features assure a safe operation and a safe dive.
2012 Honda Civic hybrid certainly makes a perfect drive with all these advancements and enhanced features. For test drive and best buying experience, rush to the nearest Goudy Honda, your most preferred Honda dealer in Los Angeles. Goudy Honda Los Angeles Honda dealer has over 45 years of vast experience in serving the automotive needs and offers best in customer satisfaction in terms of vehicle and passenger safety. Owning a huge inventory of used Hondas, new Hondas and Honda Certified used cars, Goudy Honda serves in many other areas like Pasadena, Cerritos, Downey, Alhambra, California and more. So if you are looking for a new Honda Civic Hybrid, then Goudy Honda is the place for you.
