I suppose the reason is the Civic buyer can get a better perspective on the
premium price one must pay to buy a hybrid when looking at the came car with
the different power plants. That premium will buy nearly ALL of the fuel
for a conventional powered Civic. In the case of the Prius most buyers do
not think to compare it to the Corolla for size, price, and fuel mileage.
To say nothing of the fact dealers never mention the huge battery
replacement cost somewhere down the line.

mike hunt


"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
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> Excerpts from
> http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...6/b3959057.htm
>
>
> While the Toyota Prius sells in eight days, the Honda Accord hybrid
> takes some two months to exit the lot. The Honda Civic hybrid is no
> Prius either - it takes 36 days to move.
>
> Clearly, the Prius's conspicuous display of uber-greenness is key to
> its success. But it also features a radically new driving experience.
> It's quite a thrill to hit the accelerator and slip along in near
> silence.
>
> Not so for Honda hybrids. Because the gasoline engine is working most
> of the time - getting an electrical boost during acceleration - it
> drives much like a regular car. Honda says its technology is fuel
> efficient and cheaper, but that may not be enough to wow drivers.
>
>
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