Consumer Reviews Summary
6 of 6 (100%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Overview
In addition to overhauling standard versions of the Civic, the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid also gets the same makeover and this green-leaning compact adds more mpg and sleeker style for 2012.
The Civic Hybrid gets the same exterior additions as the normal Civic, including a new grille, headlights, and taillights which help it to look modern and fresh. Keep in mind that the Civic Hybrid is only available as a sedan.
There have also been changes under the hood which increase efficiency. The 2012 Civic Hybrid is propelled by a 110-horsepower, 1.5-liter four-cylinder mated to a CVT and a lithium-ion battery powered electric motor that bumps total output to 133-horsepower. For 2012, there has also been added an “ECON” button that when activated pushes the car into a super-efficient mode which is designed to maximize fuel economy.
This new drivetrain not only increases the Civic Hybrid’s power by 23-horsepower over last year’s model, but also offers you more mpg. Fuel economy ratings check in at 44 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway as well making the Civic Hybrid the most fuel efficient car in Honda’s lineup, even over the Insight.
For 2012, the Civic Hybrid also adds a few standard features, including Bluetooth® connectivity and automatic climate control. USB/auxiliary audio inputs, remote keyless entry and trunk release, power windows and locks, and Honda’s new i-MID system round out the standard features list. Options include a navigations system with FM traffic reports and voice recognition, leather upholstery, and satellite radio.
You might be asking yourself, what exactly is an i-MID system? Well, the i-MID is sort of a one-stop-shop for interacting with your Civic Hybrid. It not only shows you the current information about your car, like audio, current fuel economy, or turn-by-turn directions if you opt for the navigation system, but it allows you to customize your vehicle as well from the wallpaper you want on the display to how you want the doors to lock.
Safety features include six airbags, traction control and stability system, antilock brakes, and LATCH child seating in the second row all standard.
With more power, updated technology, and most importantly even more fuel efficiency, the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid has been rearmed and this eco warrior is ready to go up against the best the industry has to offer.
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Consumer Reviews
6 of 6 (100%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.
Two Most Recent Reviews:
Don't Be Fooled...
Reviewed by Grant in Silicon Valley, CA
May 13, 2012
Don't let unbalanced reviews limit your choices.
The prior generation had some issues, but the 2012 HCH is the best buy in the compact hybrid market
This car drives well, has an unmatched NHTSA safety rating and is a significantly better value at all trim levels than others in the category.
With 39-42 mpg in the city and 50-52 highway and solid road feel, the HCH with leather is the best $21K I've spent in a very long time.
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: YES
My second HCH....BETTER than the first!!
Reviewed by Civic owner twice around in San Antonio, TX
April 07, 2012
I owned a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid, bought it 2 years old with 28,000 miles on it. My gas mileage would stay around 39-43 mpgs per tank. (I always calculate the mpg's when I fill up.) In december of 2011 we decided to trade up to the new 2012 HCH, and the average mpgs with the redesign went from 40/45 to 44 combined. But with this new 2012 I'm getting more like 48-52 mpgs!! I'm all about the MPGS and saving money at the pump when gas prices go up. The fuel tank on this 2012 is about 2 gallons bigger than the one from my 2008 model, but being able to go over 500 miles per tank is amazing!! I will never EVER go back to a regular gas vehicle, and my next purchase will hopefully be a Honda EV, when they come out!! Love everything inside and out about this car!!!
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: YES
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