Here are all of the visible (to the trained eye) outward signs that we are driving a Hybrid (versus non-Hybrid) Civic:

1. Hybrid badge on trunk
2. roof mounted antenna
3. special (pie plate) alloy wheels
4. integrated turn signals in outside rear view mirrors, and
5. clear (not amber) front side marker lights integrated on headlamp assembly

Most HCH-II owners are well aware of the first 4 design differences in the Hybrid trim line, but the #5 above (clear front marker lamps) is easily overlooked!

 

And the spoiler.

 

OOPS! Yes of course, the spoiler makes the HCH-II extra special too!!

Sorry all..I forgot to list the spoiler. So that adds up to 6 external design differences between the HCH-II and it's non-Hybrid cousin.

 

Hey what about the Auto-Climate Control ???

Not to forget the (Special-Two-Tone-Blue-Interior) on some HCH II's.

Terry (tiger)

 

Is our standard spoiler any different from the lip-spoiler that's optional on regular Civics? They look the same to me. If they are, then strike it from your list.

 

Unless I am mistaken (would not be the first time), the "decklid spoiler" on the HCH-II is unique to the Hybrid. Other Civic models have a different decklid spoiler.

 

I also noticed that our third brake light has a clear lens, verses red on the non-hybrid models.