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Birth of the Civic Hybrid

In 1997, Honda developed the Honda IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) System, a highly efficient power unit that consists of a gasoline engine, the main power source, assisted by an electric motor. Our IMA-equipped Insight, released in 1999, achieved the world's highest fuel economy for a gasoline-powered production vehicle. Now we have developed an even more efficient power unit, the New Honda IMA System, which will power a Civic 4-door sedan built on our Global Compact Platform.

The New Honda IMA System combines a 1.3L i-DSI engine equipped with the VTEC Cylinder Cut-off System and a highly efficient electric motor. The result is a substantial improvement in electrical power regeneration (battery charging), along with a lighter, more compact motor assist system. Powered by this system, the Civic Hybrid achieves outstanding fuel economy of 29.5km/L*-the highest in the world for a 5-seater gasoline-powered production vehicle. Its clean-running performance has earned it recognition by the Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tra nsport as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.

Economically built on an existing platform, the Civic Hybrid combines the world's highest level of environmental friendliness with the practical benefits of smooth, powerful performance in the low-to-mid speed ranges and ample trunk space.
Civic Hybrid-opening up a new world of possibilities in a hybrid car.

Bringing the latest technology into the lives of as many people as possible:The Civic Hybrid has arrived.

*Fuel consumption in 10-15 mode (Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport figures)