2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Road Test 11/03/05 - Page 2 - GreenHybrid

sasparilla · #11 (**permalink**) 11-06-2005, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rigger

Also, with the deck lid as short as it is they should of just made it into a 5dr. I know, that would mean they would have to move the batteries. Still, if it were a 5dr (4dr hatchback) I bet their sales would take a HUGE shot in the arm. Not that they need it at this point in time.

I totally agree, if only Honda used this model (5 door) for their Civic platform here...

http://www.honda.co.uk/2006civic/

rigger · #12 (**permalink**) 11-06-2005, 08:31 AM

Exactly, they already are halfway there. Seems to me it's only common sense to go after the potential Prius buyers by offering up something a bit more similar.

That's the one regret I have for not getting a Prius II. I've always had station wagons as they are practical - better mileage than a SUV but still able to haul outsized objects. To me, a station wagon or 5dr is something all the manufactures should offer up a bit more. To date there are only a few - Focus, Mazda's lineup, Now Toyota has the Scions Xa/Xb and a few more. They are becoming more mainstream --- again.