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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
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Crash Test Scores
Base Price: $23,235
Price as Tested: $24,985
Why We Drove It: The Honda Civic Hybrid is the most fuel efficient vehicle in its class and ranked among the Top 30 vehicles in our annual Automotive Environmental Index. Furthermore, the Honda Civic is the top-ranked vehicle in its class in our annual quality and dependability studies, and is among the top-ranked model in our APEAL studies, which measures customer satisfaction with performance and design.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The trunk is more spacious than expected, and easy to use."
"It truly performs at 45 MPG. I like the MPG display."
"[The Civic has a] sleek interior design. The numeric digital speedometer is easy to read."
"Good handling, even at high speeds, and it’s fun to drive."
"The hybrid Civic gets good gas mileage on a small tank."
"[I appreciate the] ease of operation. It has very responsive steering."
"It is a reliable, well-made car for the price."
"I love the exterior and interior appearance."
"[The Civic has] excellent forward visibility."
"The handling and ride is good for small car."
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Honda Civic Hybrid:
1. Rating of vehicle's fuel economy (mpg)
2. Driving range between fuel stops
3. Ease of seeing/reading controls/displays while driving
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Honda Civic Hybrid:
1. Mats won't stay in place
2. Instrument Panel – Dash squeak/rattle
3. Engine stumbles/hesitates
Ratings for the 2008 Honda Civic
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"The trunk is more spacious than expected, and easy to use."
"It truly performs at 45 MPG. I like the MPG display."
"[The Civic has a] sleek interior design. The numeric digital speedometer is easy to read."
"Good handling, even at high speeds, and it’s fun to drive."
"The hybrid Civic gets good gas mileage on a small tank."
"[I appreciate the] ease of operation. It has very responsive steering."
"It is a reliable, well-made car for the price."
"I love the exterior and interior appearance."
"[The Civic has] excellent forward visibility."
"The handling and ride is good for small car."
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Honda Civic Hybrid:
1. Rating of vehicle's fuel economy (mpg)
2. Driving range between fuel stops
3. Ease of seeing/reading controls/displays while driving
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Honda Civic Hybrid:
1. Mats won't stay in place
2. Instrument Panel – Dash squeak/rattle
3. Engine stumbles/hesitates
Ratings for the 2008 Honda Civic
More photos of the 2008 Honda Civic
More information on the 2008 Honda Civic
Learn more with the First Time Buyer’s Guide
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Just purchased a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. Love the mileage, interior is beutiful. Nice leather, heated seats. Pick up a bit hesitant when starting up from stop light. Noticed slight rattling sound....not sure what that is. Otherwise, it's a perfect 10!
-- Posted by Jeffrey on 4/5/2009 6:12:00 PM
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