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2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV with Leather and Navigation

The 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV offers consumers a satisfying combination of exquisite design and exceptional fuel consumption rate, all at a market price that remains within the range for compact vehicles. If you need an eco-car, with acceptable performance and comfortable interior, there are no better alternatives than this hybrid model. The 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV is extraordinary in terms of fuel economy with some added advantages such as leather interior, heated seats, XM Satellite radio and a GPS navigation system with voice recognition. This model is configured as a four-door sedan, making it likely that many sedan users are interested with this model, as it offers a far better fuel efficiency than common sedan models.

Performance

Hybrid vehicles are generally not qualified as a performance sports car and 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV is no exception, even so many early users consider it as a car with good handling. You could say that obvious considerations for buying this hybrid car model are its impressive fuel economy, sporty exterior design and elegant interior. Those who are looking for a sportier car and good fuel economy, should choose Mercury Milan Hybrid instead.

The claimed fuel economy of 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV is 45 mpg on the highway and 40 mpg on the city, thus it can be considered as one of the most desirable city car in the market. It’s powered by a 1.3 liters four-cylinder engine, which works in conjunction with an electric motor to produce a total of 110 horsepower. The gearbox is configured based on the CVT (continuously variable transmission) design.

Handling and Braking

The 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV has superior handling compared to other cars in its class, but it still doesn’t guarantee a high performance driving. Unfortunately, the handling and braking performance of 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV is not among its best features, in fact the common complaint of those who own this model is related to handling and braking on sharp curves and high speed.

Interior and Exterior

The 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV is not much different from the conventional version; it uses the same basic concept, although it incorporates an electric motor that offers far better fuel economy.

Some of the points that should be highlighted are limited baggage capacity and unintuitive navigation system. The front seats are quite comfortable and spacious; it would be easy for the driver and passengers to find a comfortable position quickly. However, someone with very large stature may have some problems in finding a comfortable position and should choose Toyota Prius V instead, which cost of $ 1,500 less than this model.

Battery

A few early owners claimed that the batteries on 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT died before the specified time, they also complained that Honda offered less than satisfactory service when users seek for warranty repairs on the hybrid battery. Allegedly, some Honda dealers even declined or refused to change defective batteries and instead opt for a less elegant solution by altering the car’s computer program code to reduce the usage of the battery and electric motor and increase the internal combustion engine utilization. By not changing defective batteries, this may save Honda a good deal of money, however, will result in far lower fuel economy, which is almost comparable to a standard car.

Price

Finding a good market value for a hybrid model, is not an easy task, so if you know the basic price from the manufacturer and add it with the costs of shipping and handling to your country, you can get an approximate final price, which should be the correct market value. The 2010 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV with Leather and Navigation is the more expensive trim of this model, which is about $3000 more expensive than the basic model (without Leather and Navigation).