Professional Reviews

• “Auto-stop works fine, but it can catch you off guard sometimes; the engine occasionally needs to be started even when you're not moving, which can make the car creep forward if your foot isn't firmly on the brake pedal.” — Cars.com
• “ The Civic Hybrid has a taut suspension, and body roll is well-controlled, but the ride can get a bit jittery at times on uneven concrete highways. ” — Cars.com
• “While driving the Civic Hybrid, the battery meter and charge/assist gauge provided instant rewards in exchange for efficient driving.” — Cars.com
• “[The Civic Hybrid] has a weakling 20-hp electric motor, whereas the Prius's makes a robust 67 horses, so it's better able to move almost 3000 pounds off a dime.” — Car and Driver
• “Honda's hybrid system is more simple and compact and is more easily adaptable than the Toyota system to different vehicles.” — Car and Driver
• “[The Civic Hybrids are] dandy to drive, nice to view, better than its predecessor and welcome in a time of $3-a-gallon gasoline.” — USA Today
• “It strikes just the right note between classic and cutting-edge. It's not quite as racy and out there as the new European Civics but much fresher than many of its competitors in North America.” — DetroitNews.com