2006 Honda Civic by: MotorTorque UK Team - GreenHybrid

tigerhonaker · #1 (**permalink**) 12-06-2005, 02:45 PM

Author: Motortorque UK team

Published: 6/12/2005

http://www.askaprice.com/torque-arti...Civic&item=745

Hi, Everyone;

Just more reading for those that like to stay up on things.

Terry

phoebeisis · #2 (**permalink**) 12-06-2005, 04:02 PM

Interesting that the "petrol" version beat the all aluminum diesel version mpg wise-38 to 34mpg.
This is the second time we have seen that here-last week someone posted a Brit-Opel-vax something mini car beating its diesel version in a cross GB mpg test-900 miles less than 10 gallons(Brit gallons,I guess,but still very good).
The diesels "should" win, but they don't.There only disadvantage is weight-and with an all aluminum block and head there isn't much weight disadvantage.The only ones we have hear-VWs probably would have a very hard time beating a 2006 Civic gasoline version mpg wise.Charlie

bluecivichybrid · #3 (**permalink**) 12-06-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MotortorqueUK

The Civic adopts a 'super wedge shape' say Honda following styling lines with sharp edges taken from the traditional Japanese Kimono dress, not quite so British in this instance.

That's kimono-ish alright.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotortorqueUK

The facia design gives the Civic a Starship Enterprise appearance with upper and lower cowled and curved panels.

Star Trek styled Civic?

The interior is nice though. I like.

AZCivic · #4 (**permalink**) 12-06-2005, 07:36 PM

**** brits get a 6-speed manual even on the 1.8 liter. Unfair!

Wolfman · #5 (**permalink**) 12-06-2005, 09:41 PM

Honda, why can't we have a drop dead gorgeous hot hatch like that here in the US? I LOVE how that car looks!!!!

stoner · #6 (**permalink**) 12-07-2005, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoebeisis

Interesting that the "petrol" version beat the all aluminum diesel version mpg wise-38 to 34mpg.
This is the second time we have seen that here-last week someone posted a Brit-Opel-vax something mini car beating its diesel version in a cross GB mpg test-900 miles less than 10 gallons(Brit gallons,I guess,but still very good).
The diesels "should" win, but they don't.There only disadvantage is weight-and with an all aluminum block and head there isn't much weight disadvantage.The only ones we have hear-VWs probably would have a very hard time beating a 2006 Civic gasoline version mpg wise.Charlie

Considering it's the same unit that claimed 92 mpg in the CTDi Accord, I also find it 'interesting' - perhaps they were enjoying the 251 lb ft of torque a little too much

Archslater · #7 (**permalink**) 12-07-2005, 06:53 AM

Very Cool, I would buy. Their Civic Hybrid is nearly identical to ours however, save for the headlights and other minor details.