2012 Honda Civic Hybrid introduced at the 2011 New York Auto Show
By Andrew, 19 Apr, 2011. 0 Comments
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid
The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid made its debut today at the 2011 New York Auto Show and as expected, it will be the most fuel-efficient model in the Civic lineup. The 2012 Civic Hybrid is powered by the newest-generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and this means we will find a 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine mated to a more powerful electric motor and to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). A Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack stores the electricity for the electric motor, which delivers 23 hp.
The new Lithium-Ion battery is more powerful, lighter and more compact than the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery it replaces. The total output delivered by the car is 110 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 1000-3500 rpm. The new Civic Hybrid has the same amount of power as the previous model, but achieves it at 500 fewer rpm.
Moreover, the new car is capable to deactivate the gasoline engine when breaking and the electric motor acts as generator to replenish the Li-Ion battery pack. Regarding the fuel consumption, the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid delivers a combined city/highway EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 44 mpg - an increase of 3 mpg from the previous model.
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