I've also been doing a lot of reasearch on the 2006 HCH. My only concern really is winter driving. I live near chicago and it can get bad over here. Im sure it handles as does any Front Wheel Drive car does. Anyways, all cars usually get less MPG in the winter SO even if it does get 30 MPG it beats getting around 20 MPG. Im interested to see the pricing and options for this car.

And here's a link w/photos of the new civics...the hybrid looks real sharp
http://automobiles.honda.com/civics/index.aspx