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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid Safety Review

May 27, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact; four stars, side driver impact; five stars, side rear passenger impact
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset test; "good," side impact test
IIHS

an impressive list of safety equipment
Kelley Blue Book

The 2009 Civic Hybrid doesn't disappoint, offering a full range of safety equipment and top scores on almost all crash tests.

In crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the IIHS, the Honda Civic Hybrid held up well and afforded good occupant protection. The IIHS found no problems with the Honda Civic Hybrid and bestowed its highest rating, "good," upon the Honda Civic Hybrid in both frontal offset and side impact tests. NHTSA awarded the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid five stars for front impact and side rear passenger impact protection, along with four out of five stars for side driver impacts. Kelley Blue Book attributed these strong crash-test ratings to the 2009 Honda's "advanced body structure," which is "designed to better absorb and distribute collision forces, especially in impacts involving taller SUVs."

Kelley Blue Book reports that the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid offers "an impressive list of safety equipment including front, front-side and side-curtain airbags, active head restraints, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and more," a list echoed in most of the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Electronic stability control is newly standard for 2009. Optional safety features aren't available on this 2009 Honda, but the standard features are enough to satisfy even the most worried drivers.

Further boosting the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid's score in this category is the above-average visibility afforded by the large windshield and overall design. While ConsumerGuide notes that the "long front roof pillars impede outward view to the corners," Cars.com testers find that "all-around visibility is exceptional."

Conclusion

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is a very safe car, with the safety features and top ratings needed to prove its mettle.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact; four stars, side driver impact; five stars, side rear passenger impactNHTSAGood," frontal offset test; "good," side impact testIIHSan impressive list of safety equipmentKelley Blue Book The 2009 Civic Hybrid doesn't disappoint, offering a full range of safety equipment and top scores on almost all crash tests. In crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the IIHS, the Honda Civic Hybrid held up well and afforded good occupant protection. The IIHS found no problems with the Honda Civic Hybrid and bestowed its highest rating, "good," upon the Honda Civic Hybrid in both frontal offset and side impact tests. NHTSA awarded the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid five stars for front impact and side rear passenger impact protection, along with four out of five stars for side driver impacts. Kelley Blue Book attributed these strong crash-test ratings to the 2009 Honda's "advanced body structure," which is "designed to better absorb and distribute collision forces, especially in impacts involving taller SUVs." Kelley Blue Book reports that the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid offers "an impressive list of safety equipment including front, front-side and side-curtain airbags, active head restraints, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and more," a list echoed in most of the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Electronic stability control is newly standard for 2009. Optional safety features aren't available on this 2009 Honda, but the standard features are enough to satisfy even the most worried drivers. Further boosting the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid's score in this category is the above-average visibility afforded by the large windshield and overall design. While ConsumerGuide notes that the "long front roof pillars impede outward view to the corners," Cars.com testers find that "all-around visibility is exceptional." ConclusionThe 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is a very safe car, with the safety features and top ratings needed to prove its mettle. 2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "the current Civic sedan looks futuristic compared to its predecessor" Edmunds: "some drivers find the two-tier display distracting" ForbesAutos: "bold front-end styling with a steeply raked windshield" The 2009 Honda Civic ...

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Other Choices:

The new Volkswagen Jetta TDI sports real-world highway fuel economy in the 40s, with cleaner emissions than diesels of the past, and it’s a much more settled choice for highway driving. The Honda Civic GX uses natural gas, not gasoline, to provide good power and fuel economy; its range is rather short, but it’s even more economical to run than a hybrid if you have access. The Toyota Prius has been a pioneer in hybrid vehicles. The current Prius has good interior room and strong fuel economy, along with hatchback utility; an all-new Prius is expected very soon, as a 2010 model.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. fb_1527437836 avatar by Manish Lekhra #2, Posted: 8/31/2009

    I've never even thought about commenting till now. I guess if I really like a post I find myself checking the external links for more and favoriting (if that is a word) the post instead.
    From now on though I'll definitely try and drop a comment every so often.
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