Sean O'Grady: Are hybrids over-hyped?

Honda News Feed · 2nd November 2006, 22:44

A couple of weeks ago my distinguished colleague Steve Connor, science editor, wrote about his experiences when trying out The Independent's long-term test car, the new Honda Civic Hybrid. He was impressed by it, but said it had rather disappointing fuel consumption.

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Gweneira · 2nd November 2006, 23:08

Did think about a hybrid, very briefly until I saw the Civic. I wasn't impressed with the efficiency as it seems the MPG does not live up to expectations. Looks like its biggest use is avoiding the london charges.

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Gweneira Happy civic owner Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th October 2006 Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did think about a hybrid, very briefly until I saw the Civic. I wasn't impressed with the efficiency as it seems the MPG does not live up to expectations. Looks like its biggest use is avoiding the london charges.