Honda Civic Hybrid – Thom Blackett’s Opinion:
Upon its return trip to Honda headquarters, our Civic Hybrid test car’s trip computer read about 33 mpg. That seems awfully low, so I’m sticking with the 40-plus mpg I enjoyed during my drive, which included city and highway traffic at slow and pedal-to-the-floor speeds (the latter requiring long stretches of asphalt). That being said, I could easily see putting this comfortable vehicle in my own parking spot if the cost of fuel was my primary concern. Commuters seeking an affordable, efficient ride that blends in with the rest of traffic would be hard pressed to find a more suitable alternative.