Description

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the visual prophecy of the HEV world. Its unassuming presence doesn't make a point of its impressive mileage or green tendencies. In fact, you've probably driven alongside a hybrid Civic without even knowing it. The key to the Honda system is a technology known as Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). It features a very thin electric motor that sits adjacent to the 1.3 liter, 4 cylinder internal combustion engine. When needed, the quiet, brushless, electric motor assists the gasoline engine by delivering a high torque boost during acceleration or under increased load.