We’re not sure if it was the weight, the low rolling resistance tires or the lack of punch, but carving a canyon with this vehicle didn’t seem to be a good idea, even though its conventionally powered siblings seem to live for twisty roads. As is predictable, the Civic Hybrid understeers pretty quickly and shifts its weight considerably when pressed hard. What it does well is handle the daily grind, meaning that the steering has some nice tension to it, you get a fair amount of feedback from the brakes and the wheel, and driver input is promptly recognized.