...but why can't it look like a Civic?

allan40alt · 13th August 2007, 10:59

The Hybrid is a great concept ...but why can't they use the current petrol/diesel body style? They could mount the battery pack under the rear seat and forego some of the 'magic seat' whilst still retaining the fold-down seat back/fold-up on the single seat side. Or make it a 50/50 split and use under the seat on one side + a thicker static seat back housing for extra battery storage. Why do Hybrid cars have to look so different

Skippy · 13th August 2007, 14:10

Probably because they sell the most in the US. It's based on the US model by the looks of it.

Also if it looked like the 'proper' one, the drivers would be driving with enthusiasm and negating the hybrid advantage!

allan40alt · 13th August 2007, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Probably because they sell the most in the US. It's based on the US model by the looks of it.

Also if it looked like the 'proper' one, the drivers would be driving with enthusiasm and negating the hybrid advantage!

Very true; but at least it would look like it was going faster when driven moderately!

Brodick · 13th August 2007, 19:01

Also I don't think the engine bay in the Euro civic is big enough Allan
even with you suggestion ( could be wrong) but I think it is another reason

The design of the all-new hybrid is not offensive in anyway - just not as good looking as the Euro civic

St3ph3n · 13th August 2007, 20:45

Yeah the engine bay in the hatchback is way too small for all the hybrid gubbins. Didn't they have to mutilate the 2.2 i-CTDI a bit to get it in there?

czechplastik · 14th August 2007, 19:25

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Originally Posted by St3ph3n

Yeah the engine bay in the hatchback is way too small for all the hybrid gubbins. Didn't they have to mutilate the 2.2 i-CTDI a bit to get it in there?

They did, that's why it's not as hushed and refined as the Accord version.

Wouter · 24th August 2007, 17:49

Next year the hatchback-hybrid will be introduced, so I've read in a dutch magazine some while ago

Edit, I found the article. From AutoWeek.nl - alles over uw volgende auto (nieuwe auto's, occasions, tests, gebruikersreviews), dated March 27, 2007. It says that the 5-door Civiv Hatchback will be avaible in 2008, the 3-door in 2009.

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Wouter Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd March 2007 Location: Leidschendam, NL Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Next year the hatchback-hybrid will be introduced, so I've read in a dutch magazine some while ago Edit, I found the article. From AutoWeek.nl - alles over uw volgende auto (nieuwe auto's, occasions, tests, gebruikersreviews), dated March 27, 2007. It says that the 5-door Civiv Hatchback will be avaible in 2008, the 3-door in 2009. Last edited by Wouter; 24th August 2007 at 18:04.

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Skippy Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Probably because they sell the most in the US. It's based on the US model by the looks of it. Also if it looked like the 'proper' one, the drivers would be driving with enthusiasm and negating the hybrid advantage!

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Also I don't think the engine bay in the Euro civic is big enough Allan even with you suggestion ( could be wrong) but I think it is another reason The design of the all-new hybrid is not offensive in anyway - just not as good looking as the Euro civic

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St3ph3n Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah the engine bay in the hatchback is way too small for all the hybrid gubbins. Didn't they have to mutilate the 2.2 i-CTDI a bit to get it in there?