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Find me a ‘Green Hybrid Car’….but not the Honda Civic!

Civic Hybrid wins Green gadget of the year at T3 Awards

For somebody that doesn’t drive I’m kind of worried that if I want to do my bit for global warming when I finally hit the road I’ve only got the Honda Civic Hybrid to look to as the epitome of the eco–car world. I mean just look at it…

For most of us I’m sure the first car we’ve got our hands on hasn’t been the most glamorous. I cringe looking back at me ‘cruising’ around in the passenger side of my brothers Vauxhall Kadett – not a good look!

I’m not one for saying its all about looks (I’m sure a few of my friends can vouch for that!) but I’m sure if any new driver is given a choice between one of these and something more ‘prettier’ you know what they’re going to pick…

Don’t get me wrong there are some nice hybrids out there, like those in the sleek and sexy Lexus GS 450h range or the Peugeot 307 Hybrid but unless anyone has a spare $30,000 (£17,000 in my money) for me then forget it!

Maybe it’s my lack of knowledge on cars and the way they have to be built, but for all of the Civic’s economical and energy saving work would you really want to be seen in one of these unsightly cars? It seems like all the ‘nice’ hybrids are too costly and a first time buyer like myself would be priced out …or am I just being superficial and ignoring other cars on the market? What right have I got complain, I should be proud of sitting in my ‘ugly’ but snug and environmentally friendly Civic.

It could be a looks vs. brains argument all over again almost but before I get into that read on to see just how this car does its bit for Mother Earth as well as some other hybrids on the market….

http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/honda-civic-hybrid-hybrid-cars/

Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 09:17AM by Registered CommenterMTV SWITCH in | CommentsPost a Comment | References14 References

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