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The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid is  5-passenger family sedan with 4 door and powered primarily by a 110-horsepower four-cylinder gasoline engine with i-VTEC technology. The Civic Hybrid integrates features from Civic Sedan EX and adds a 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist, automatic climate control, 15-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, P195/65 R15 low rolling resistance tires, special hybrid badging, rear lip spoiler, side mirror turn signal indicators, two-tone seating surfaces, IMA system meters (fuel economy, battery level and charge/assist) and automatic climate control. Compared to the Civic Sedan EX, a moonroof and folding rear seat are not available in consideration of weight savings and IMA packaging. Honda civic Hybrid has improved gas/electric power train that generates more power with enhanced fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.                                                              Specifications       Engine                                      i-VTEC®.       HP    110 HP@ 6000 rpm       Displacement     1339cc       Torque    123 lb-ft @1000- 2500 rpm       Weight lb (kg)    2875 lbs (1304)       Valve Train    8-Valve SOHC  i-VTEC       Acceleration 0-62  mph         --       Fuel Type    Gasoline - Petrol       Fuel Feed     Multi-Point Fuel Injection       Ignition System    Direct Ignition System with    Immobilizer       Top speed     --       Driveline    Front Wheel Drive        Price (approx)    $23,650          Hybrid owners are known for their smart thinking; now the all-new 2006 Civic Hybrid comes with even smarter styling to match. All that sizzle still earns an Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating, so you can save on gas while enjoying amenities like the new multi-tiered instrument panel, a sophisticated audio system, and available navigation system. Front, side and side curtain airbags help the future look even brighter. With all that going on, it's time to start thinking about the Civic Hybrid in a whole new way.    The Civic Hybrid debuted in 2003. The new 2006 Honda civic hybrid averages 50 miles per gallon for a combination of city and highway driving. Honda is targeting 28,000 sales for the 2006 model year which is about 10 percent of total Civic sales in 2006.     The 2006 Civic Hybrid has earned top safety rankings from NHTSA and IIHS as it uses multiple "load paths" to limit penetration of the car's structure by absorbing more of the crash energy so whatever energy gets through is mitigated by the car's eight standard air bags for more safety. The Civic Hybrid deactivate ALL of its cylinders when they are not needed, during this time the electric motor alone powers the vehicle and saves the gas. Honda Civic Hybrid has optional navigation system with voice control, Telescopic steering wheel, Input jack for MP3 player and  Unique hybrid rims.