Does anyone know anything about the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid?

Question

I am trying to find out information on the 2007 Civic Hybrid but cannot find any information. When is it coming out? How much will it cost? Is it any different then the 2006? Also, I could use someones opinion on what I am considering selling for it. I have a very nice 2004 Mazda 3s which gets between 23 and 27 mpg. I drive 60 miles a day for work, so my thought was to save gas by getting the hybrid in its place? Is it worth paying 80 bucks a month more on a car payment though just to save gas? Can't make up my mind, so i thought i would hear out your opinons to help me.
Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Well, the Honda Civic Hybrid was introduced as a 2003 model year on Earth Day 2003... So I'd expect the 2007 model to come out in 2007.

I do know that there was a redesign on the HCH for the 2006 model, but I haven't been following it much.

Note that you are currently getting lower than EPA MPG for your Mazda 3, so expect a similar percentage with your HCH.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2004_Mazda_3.shtml

Don't forget to calculate in the US Federal income tax credit for the HCH, and any state incentives available for you as well...
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/clean_fuel_tax_info.asp?ModelName=Civic+Hybrid

Not knowing what model Mazda 3 you have (do you have a CA-emissions SULEV version?), it is possible that the HCH will have much lower emissions (or the same, depending...) than your current vehicle. Besides less gasoline use.

For selling your Mazda 3, check with kbb.com, nadaguides.com, edmunds.com, and look at local newspaper/trade magazines for expected pricing in your area.

For more info on the HCH, I'd check with:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid/
http://greenhybrid.com/discuss/honda-civic-hybrid.012.html

Answer 2

I know nothing about Civic hybrids but I saw a regular civic the other day with the sticker stating 40 mpg hiway. You currently use a little over 2 gallons of gas to get to work and back, whereas the civic would get the same on under 1.5 gallons. At current prices, that's about 1.50 per day, or 7.50 per week. You'd probably save more with the hybrid.

Also consider insurance. I don't know what the Civic's insurance rating is but it could be comparable or even lower than Mazda's.

Plus, a new car is always nice.

Answer 3

It has four wheels and an engine