Honda Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars are getting more popular especially when petrol price only increase but no decrease. Three most famous Honda hybrid cars on the road now are Honda Civic hybrid, Honda Insight Hybrid, and Honda CR-Z Hybrid. Honda hybrid cars are as popular as Ford hybrid cars and Toyota hybrid cars although Honda well-known as world’s largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines. Read the reviews and information of these three Honda hybrid models here and compare these hybrid cars.
Honda Civic Hybrid
Performance. Style, trendy, and reliable to use best describe the all-new Honda Civic hybrid. In terms of reliability, Civic hybrid featured with fuel-saving technology improvements that give up to 44 mpg for both city and highway. What makes the Civic hybrid go above 40 mpg? The car save fuel by turning the engine off at stops. In addition to that, the car will de-activate all of its cylinders and run the car under electric power itself in some situations.
Design. Not to only mention the performance and price, the 2011 and 2012 Honda Civic hybrid are almost indistinguishable with the gasoline-powered Civic. This is because nothing has to be changed when it has been a huge success. When we look at the worldwide Honda Civic sales, the result tells everything.
Price. The Civic Hybrid was first seen in 2003. The brand new 2011 Honda Civic hybrid is selling at MSRP $24,050. If you are looking for a used Honda Civic hybrid, the market price for 2003, 2004, and 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid is from $4,000 to $7,000 dollars depending on the car condition. See details: Honda Civic Hybrid.
Honda Insight Hybrid
Performance. The Insight gives 40 mpg city and 43 mpg highway. It is slightly lesser than Toyota Prius hybrid which has 51mpg city and 48 mpg highway. Honda Insight featured a 1.3 liter engine that generates 98 horsepower. To have the most honest say, it is simply suitable for a subcompact but not sedan cars. Therefore, the car may let the driver feel underpowered at times.
Design. Honda Insight has been one of the most popular Honda hybrid cars due to the room it has and also its price tag. Some said the 2011 Honda Insight look alike the Prius, however, it may look alike at first sight but there are many differences between them.
Price. The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid is using the most cost-effective Honda hybrid technology. The MSRP price is $18,200. See details: Honda Insight Hybrid.
Honda CR-Z Hybrid
Performance. The CR-Z hybrid integrated Honda Motor Assist hybrid system as seen in the Honda Insight. It comprised a nickel-metal hydride battery pack and a 13-hp electric motor. The car output stands at 122 hp which is pretty impressive for this sporty-look hybrid car.
Design. Beautiful, beautiful, and beautiful. The Honda CR-Z hybrid is simply a beautiful 3-door hatchback. The interior dashboard is designed to look futuristic, just like back to the future car. The speed meter is at the center and surrounded by the rpm meter.
Price. Honda CR-Z base model cost $19,950 and EX model with navigation and the CVT will be $23,960. See details: Honda CR-Z Hybrid. Review on Honda hybrid cars – Honda Civic hybrid, Honda Insight hybrid, and Honda CR-Z hybrid.
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