Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
#11
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
Nice review. I agree with your emphasis on the road noise versus an otherwise very quiet car. This is the first thing I would change on the next year model, a little more attention to sound insulation related to the road noise level.
#12
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
Congrats on your new car... <tapping foot impatiently waiting for mine to arrive>... you'll find after having autostop for awhile that you'll curse cars that don't have it.
Why doesn't EVERY car have autostop? It just makes sense, and doesn't rely on any hybrid technology to save gas.
Why doesn't EVERY car have autostop? It just makes sense, and doesn't rely on any hybrid technology to save gas.
#13
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro
Why doesn't EVERY car have autostop? It just makes sense, and doesn't rely on any hybrid technology to save gas.
#14
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
AutoStop wouldn't work too well in a non-hybrid car... that's a lot of repetitive stress to put on a standard starter motor. In addition, standard cars don't have the rollback prevention feature, and some cars just don't start fast enough to make it "seamless".
Last edited by Anahymbrid; 04-16-2006 at 12:35 AM.
#15
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
You will also need a seperate electrical system like the hybrid..electric power steering, HVAC, etc. All this adds cost to a regular car. Why do you think some features are missing in the Hybrid vs. EX. Moon roof, rear disc brakes, rear center armrest...... I'm sure they were not only eliminated to shed weight but to also balance production cost.
Rick
Rick
#16
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
It seems that each Honda area configures its Civic Hybrid to fit into a particular niche in the marketplace. Disk brakes all round are fitted in Europe where the car is set against the VW Jetta in a luxury version as a benchmark. Read the post below "Facory leather seats for hybrid is a REALITY". The moonroof however is too heavy because of the additional structural stiffening required
#17
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
Originally Posted by e30driver
Hello,
I think Ladera is on the other side of the 5. The climb on Oso and Crown Valley go to Nellie Gail and LN. And yes, there are many hills in South OC to kill FE. As I think about it, there are hills off Oso and CV going thru MV but being a single occupant vehicle the HCH is pretty nimble around all those SUVs there.
Mike G.
I think Ladera is on the other side of the 5. The climb on Oso and Crown Valley go to Nellie Gail and LN. And yes, there are many hills in South OC to kill FE. As I think about it, there are hills off Oso and CV going thru MV but being a single occupant vehicle the HCH is pretty nimble around all those SUVs there.
Mike G.
As far as the CVT quirkiness... I find I've become so acclimated to it, that driving a car with a typical automatic now bothers me initially, especially automatics that take a while to upshift. I quite like the seamless nature of the transmission. Revs though can get high on the hills though, especially when starting from a red light, which is why when starting on a hill, I'll usually start out with a fairly strong throttle position immediately, then gradually ease off as I go. This kicks in full assist to begin with, so I don't need to rev up as much later.
Last edited by Double-Trinity; 04-17-2006 at 07:58 AM.
#18
Re: Initial impressions on my '06 HCH
Originally Posted by Anahymbrid
AutoStop wouldn't work too well in a non-hybrid car... that's a lot of repetitive stress to put on a standard starter motor. In addition, standard cars don't have the rollback prevention feature, and some cars just don't start fast enough to make it "seamless".
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