What happened to the fold-down armrest? - GreenHybrid

rrunyan · #1 (**permalink**) 12-31-2005, 06:18 PM

My manual says the rear seat is supposed to have a fold-down armrest, complete with drink holder. Why did Honda decide to leave it off?

Ron in SoCal

06 HCH in Georgetown TX · #2 (**permalink**) 12-31-2005, 06:21 PM

There are a few other things in the "manual" that don't exist on the Hybrid. Maybe the second edition of the manual will be more accurate.

I imagine it has something to do with the battery, but not having a previous model, I really don't know. Since I am usually the driver, with only a 1 1/2 yr old in the back...not a concern.

dshelman · #3 (**permalink**) 12-31-2005, 06:22 PM

Bad manual. Bad, bad! The Civic Hybrid doesn't have the same back seat or trunk size due to the placement of the IMA Powerpack. Bogus, huh?

Don

CGameProgrammer · #4 (**permalink**) 01-01-2006, 06:38 AM

Only the EX model has rear-seat cupholders, for some reason.

Clubford00 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-01-2006, 10:08 AM

The rear seat on the honda hybrid is the exact reason i bought a Prius. No cut against the honda, i just needed the fold down rear seat that the honda didnt offer.