Are you ready to jump on the environmentally friendly vehicle bandwagon? With great gas mileage and a trusted name, you should start your search with a Honda Civic Hybrid.
Why Choose a Hybrid?
Aside from being environmentally friendly by reducing harmful emissions by 30%, a hybrid car can save you a lot in the long run. With hybrid cars fuel economy is never a worry — averaging around 50 miles per gallon, which is 30% more efficient than a traditional vehicle. When you go to insure your new hybrid, most insurers will automatically give you a discount, some as high as 10% depending on the vehicle. Some states also offer monetary incentives to purchase a hybrid car — you may get a credit on this year’s taxes or even a credit of around $3,500 when you buy the car! States also offer free parking passes or HOV passes to those who drive hybrid cars, saving you time on your morning or evening commute.
Why Choose Honda?
Hondas are well known for their quality and performance, trumping other vehicle manufacturers. With better fuel efficiency, higher power outputs, ease of use, and quit performance, the quality stands out from the rest of the competition. Out of over 2 million hybrids sold in 2012 in the United States alone, over 200,000 were Honda Civic Hybrids. Hondas also keep their value so if you’re looking to upgrade, the resale value will help you put a down payment on another car. What’s even better is that their Civics are in the top 10 for best resale value by Kelly Blue Book.
What You Need to Know About the Honda Civic Hybrid Battery
Replacing batteries is standard on any vehicle, typically every five to seven years. Hybrid batteries tend to last a bit longer, ranging from six to10 years. Many, however, have an eight year/100,000 mile warranty. Unfortunately, the cost of batteries in hybrid cars is around 60 times more expensive than typical cars. You will be saving money in the long run, even though these cars typically cost 20% more than tradition cars, because of the fuel savings. Combining the usage of gasoline and battery power, expensive fuel is saved. Transition between the two is seamless — you’ll never know you were running on battery power. The hybrid batteries often use regenerative technology to fuel themselves. Each time brakes are applied, the battery is charged, providing a constant partial charge.
Even though the upfront costs are more expensive in a Honda Civic Hybrid, if you’re choosing the environmentally friendly route, you should definitely look at this car. In the end, you’ll wind up saving much more money than a traditional car and when you decide to sell it, it’ll hold its value. Why not switch now?
