2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

MSRP $23,800

The Honda Civic Hybrid offers more premium options than the original but remains technologically unchanged. The Civic uses gasoline-electric hybrid technology to reach fuel economy ratings of 40/45 mpg city/highway.

There are no significant changes for 2010.

The Civic Hybrid sedan looks as futuristic as the gas-powered models. A-pillars are practically over the front wheels, and the large front doors make it easy to get in and out of the car.

• 15-inch alloy wheels fitted with low-rolling-resistance tires
• Rear lip spoiler
• Hybrid badges and turn-signal indicators in the side mirror housings

There's room for five in the Civic Hybrid, which has two-tone cloth seating surfaces or optional leather seating surfaces. The Civic Hybrid has an interesting looking instrument cluster that's similar to the regular Civic's. It features a digital speedometer positioned near the base of the windshield and a large tachometer in its own housing that sits in front of the steering wheel. There's also a battery meter and a charge/assist gauge that monitors the electric portion of the powertrain.

• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Power windows, locks and mirrors
• Stereo with CD player and USB audio interface that works with MP3 players and flash drives
• Optional navigation system with voice recognition
• Bluetooth limited to navigation-equipped vehicles

The Civic Hybrid features a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with an electric motor.

• 110 horsepower and 123 pounds-feet of torque
• Continuously variable automatic transmission
• MacPherson strut front suspension and compact multilink double-wishbone rear suspension

Honda's electronic stability system is standard on the Civic Hybrid. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests, the Civic received the highest overall rating of Good.

• Antilock brakes
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Active front head restraints

Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan Base

Engines 93-hp, 1.3-liter I-4 (gas hybrid)

Transmissions 2-speed CVT w/OD