Times are hard and car enthusiasts would opt for fuel efficient cars.  If you are among these groups then the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid will satisfy your energy saving needs. It has a fuel efficiency rating of 40 miles per gallon for city driving and 45 mpg for highway driving thanks to the advanced IMA hybrid technology.

If you like luxurious cars within the bounds of affordability then you will love the leather-trimmed interior of the Hybrid including the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the heated front seats and side mirrors. It is also equipped with the Vehicle Stability Assist which is a computerized technology that adds to the vehicle’s safety features.

The California Air Resource Board has certified the Honda Civic Hybrid as an AT- PZEB vehicle which means it offers clean emissions even if it runs on gasoline. This vehicle operates on a 15-kilowaat electronic motor and a 1.3L i-VTEC four cylinder engine. With the Hybrid you have an option to use the electric motor when cruising on low speeds thanks to the auto feature which allows four of its cylinders to be deactivated.

The more technology conscious drivers will be glad to note that the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid has a USB Audio Interface 1 and Bluetooth HandFreeLink. American Honda Motor Co., Inc, executive vice president Dick Colliver said the Civic lineup is unique in the sense that it is able to make use of natural gas technologies and traditional gas but still come up with high performance.