In order to determine fuel efficiency, many drivers base their judgement on automobile rankings. Many of the top ten automobile rankings for fuel efficiency have the Honda Civic on their lists. The Civic does not only hold a top ten ranking, but is the number one car in terms of fuel efficiency! However, this begs the question; what has Honda done that other automobiles are yet to accomplish?

To date, the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid model has found its place in the most fuel efficient vehicle. It currently holds a mileage rating of 42-45 Highway miles per gallon and 40 City miles per gallon. If you’re a really good driver, you could even get the EPA Mileage rating to 60 miles per gallon, as some have claimed to have done. The Hybrid offers a 1.3L and 93 Horsepower engine, along with a 2 speed CVT and overdrive capabilities. Some of the high rated features of the Hybrid include the safety features and sound system, proving that Honda always strives for high customer quality.

The hybrid is the ideal vehicle, with all the complete features; minus the fuel.

Care in manoeuvring the Hybrid can increase the fuel efficiency capacity. Many drivers of this Honda claim that the true benefits of driving a Hybrid Honda show after 6 months, which is the estimated break in time. At first, many drivers will not notice a superb efficiency, but once this car has been given time to warm up, it will outperform any notion you may have previously had. Honda on a broader scale has won various awards for its other vehicle model and makes. The Honda civic rank as Honda’s best. The Hybrid Civic follows suit and at an affordable rate of $22 000.