Civic Hybrid Modulo concept - sounds very nice - GreenHybrid

lars-ss · #1 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 07:04 AM

http://www.acnnewswire.net/article.a...ID=31061&lang=

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Civic Hybrid Modulo Concept Vehicle

Based on the Civic Hybrid, which combines high levels of both driving pleasure and environmental performance, this Hybrid sports model employs innovative styling and advanced technologies to attain new levels of driving excitement. For the exterior, the Civic's highly stable, low center-of-gravity form is enhanced with a louvered intake with variable alignment in response to vehicle speed, a trunk lid spoiler, and a diffuser, which supplement the vehicle's flat bottom to achieve outstanding aerodynamic performance. Aerodynamic wheel covers for the 19-inch aluminum wheels add to the Civic Hybrid's driving performance and fuel economy. Advanced technologies include a combined information display for NAVI, audio and air conditioning, touch-panel controls, a connection pocket for external devices, and side mirror cameras.

bluesesshomaru17 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 05:41 PM

Makes me happy these cars retain thier value so I can trade up ... it definately has my attention, if it can get close to the same mileage as I have now. Otherwise I will wait for the next gen of Insight, build up an old one, or hope Toyota will make the Volta concept one day.

lars-ss · #3 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 06:53 AM

here's a pic of the Hybrid Modulo....SHARP !!!

bluesesshomaru17 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 07:17 AM

bluesesshomaru17 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-15-2006, 03:59 AM

I am not sure, but it seems as though this is just the Japan model Civic Sedan (Ti Bick/Ti Bick Hybrid).

japanese page

http://www.honda.co.jp/CIVIC/

(semi) translated page below

http://translate.google.com/translat...%2Fexterior%2F

It would be nice to have it cleared up whether it is the Japan only version, or if we will see this as an update or special model in the next couple years. Since the Hybrid is made in Japan, I figured they would make them all (basically) the same. I would like to see if this turns up next year or in 09.