Hi All,

well, just got my Civic Hybrid 2006 today! The color is Magnetic Pearl. It really is a nice color!

Now for the first drive. I did a lot of reading in this forum for the last few weeks (while waiting for the delivery of the car). Now, even thought I read a lot, putting all of the theory in practice is the tricky part.

While I did try to drive conservatively, there is still a lot room for improvement. Even with that, I was able to achieve 5.5l / 100km (43MPG) on the first drive (rought 12 Miles) which is not too far from EPA ratings.

Now, a few details on the drive:

- Winter conditions (it's Canada, eh!)
- Wet roads (melting snow)
- Winter tires
- Non flat terrain (think rolling hills, not climbs)
- 80/20 highway/city drive

All in all, a very nice first drive with quite adequate FE for a neophyte! All in all a very very pleasant drive. Can't wait to play with it even more.

Another happy buyer,
Stephane.

Stephane;

Congrats: on your Brand New HCH ll purchase. Well it sounds like you might want to drive careful from your description of the weather there. I take it you are from Canada? Where in Canada?

Don't be a stranger to us here on GreenHybrid, now that you have your new HCH ll.

Regards;

Terry

Hi Terry,

Yes, I'm from Canada. Montreal, Quebec to be precise. Today was our second or third snow fall of the winter season. The season is starting later that usual but it can get pretty bad (like any northern city).

Like someone said on these boards, if you think your FE is bad with your civic hybrid, think what it would be with a non hybrid!

Cheers,
Stephane.

Congrats on your new car! Welcome to GreenHybrid!

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Congrats Stephane,

I almost got that color as well as I was able to find one about a month ago with NAVI. I am on my second day of ownership of a HCH and I am enjoying the car as well.

Richard

2006 Alabaster/Blue Civic Hybrid with NAVI

2001 Berlina Black Honda S2000