The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

For people who want a quality car without sacrificing on comfort, economy, and environment; the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid will meet or exceed their expectations. By combining electric power with gas power, the hybrid car is able to deliver better gas mileage and save the owner from having to empty their bank account just to full the gas tank.

Just because you want an economy car doesn't mean that you don't deserve to have a comfortable ride. The economy minded person should not have to surrender comfort, the Honda Civic hybrid has CD/CDR/CDRW/MP3 audio system, giving the choice of how you want your music served. It even comes with a USB interface if you would prefer that method to dish up your tunes. To keep you from getting lost or having to take the long way around and wasting gas, the Honda Civic Hybrid offers satellite navigation equipped with voice recognition and hands free Bluetooth to help you be a safer driver.

If you like leather, and who doesn't, you can add leather trim to your hybrid's interior and a wrapped steering wheel to provide a slip proof grip. With the leather option comes other features. To keep you warm on long chilly drives the Honda Civic Hybrid has heated seats in the front and heated side mirrors to ensure that you can see.

This sleek, sporty hybrid comes with standard features, such as, fuel injection, front wheel drive, seat belt safety features including 3 point tension system for all passengers, airbags, anti-locking brakes, and much more. It also has the new drive-by wire technology that helps provide better handling. To get better fuel efficiency and still provide acceleration when need, the Honda Civic Hybrid uses continuously variable transmission in place of the traditional transmissions.

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid has one of the best safety ratings on the market. This is because of the advanced compatibility engineering that is put into Honda's cars. Honda has tested and refined a body structure that improves the safety of the occupants in a front end collisions. It also has daytime running lights to enhance visibility. It helps protect the drive and front passenger in rear end collisions by having the head rest move forward and up to help prevent neck injury.

More of the safety features include airbags for both the front seats, with side curtain airbags to protect in the case of being hit on the side. Honda Civic Hybrid provides the extra security of special anchors for the car seats and booster seats that are required by law for children.

For people who live in California or other states that are requiring zero emission status. The Honda Civic Hybrid meets the standards set by the California Air Resources Board. These standards include a fifteen year warranty on the Honda Civics Hybrid emissions equipment.

Even though the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid runs partly on electricity, you will never need to pull over to plug in your car. The Hybrid recharges its batteries by using regenerative braking and recharges while cruising as well.

The Honda 2009 Civic Hybrid is not for everyone. The Honda Civic Hybrid is only for the type of people who want it all. Comfort, to lower their carbon footprint and a car that is gentle on the pocket book. With a MSRP of under 30,000 and getting 40 miles to the gallon in the city and 45 miles to the gallon on the highway delivers savings with style, grace and safety.