We’ve been scouring the California countryside for the perfect hybrid car. Last week, we drove the Toyota Prius and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This week, the Honda Civic hybrid.
Marina: The Honda Civic hybrid is gorgeous and drives so well! With a reported
40 mpg city and 45 mpg highway, the Civic is comparable to the Prius, except it is roomier and feels safer.
Jim: The Honda Civic has a 5 star crash rating for frontal and side-impact crash testing. Safety is my number one concern and Honda definitely passes the test.
Marina: The mpg is great! Fuel efficiency is my biggest concern.
Jim: At first glance, it seems that Honda might be our car.
Marina: Except the Civic isn’t roomy enough for our trips to the mountains and to the oceans.
Jim: We need clearance for the snow and the ability to get where we need to get in the mountains. For our days at the ocean, we need room to store our surfboards.
We found a great document to review that gives the scorecards on all 2008 hybrid vehicles. It also breaks down the different rating systems for the hybrid vehicles. Take a look.
While we are excited about the Honda’s mpg, safety and track record, we are still looking for just the right fit for us. We both secretly have our preferred vehicle but we will keep looking. We only have a few more cars we are considering. We’ll keep you posted!
Jim and Marina - We Can Live Green
