Mother Nature’s cry for help should not be taken for granted or else it’s always us who will suffer in the end. So to answer her calling for change many car manufacturing companies are making huge progress when it comes to hybrid electric cars. One of which is Honda, known as one of the biggest most influential car manufacturer in the market today. Honda never fails to wow its consumers when it comes to developing high-end and efficient electric cars. With skyrocketing fuel prices and the increasing alert for climate change we are now in the verge of making the right choice when it comes to owning a car.

Honda started manufacturing electric cars in the early 90’s and for three decades Honda played a major role in exceeding environmental challenges. It was in the year 1997 when the brand new All-electric car was introduced in California. But it was in the year 1999 when they released the very first hybrid car that hit the mass market in the US. Until today the Honda visionaries are still making the most reliable and environmentally friendly cars in the world. This new era of hybrids is the pride of Honda which they made it as affordable and accessible to everyone.

2010 Civic Hybrid

Who says that style and comfort can’t go hand in hand? From the name itself you know that this car offers amazing value for your money. Known as the Greenest Vehicles of 2010 by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the 2010 Civic hybrid is the car to beat. It features the state of the art Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) and 42 mpg combined fuel economy. This car was awarded with 5 stars on its belt for its performance in the frontal crash test, which is for both the driver’s and passengers seating positions. With all these advancements this new breed of electric vehicle deserves all the recognition.

The environmentalism of 2010 Civic Hybrid sets the pace for the upcoming hybrids. This car is fashioned with a distinctive look that gives a bolder appearance with its six-sided grille and front bumper. The lines and angles of its long windshield offers dramatic feel with contemporary and futuristic vibe. Its dynamic and sporty style makes it more attractive to young professional and environmentalist alike. This sought-after sedan has a Unique Hybrid Badging that simply proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style when choosing the right car.

Beauty is indeed comes in small package. The all-new 2010 Civic Hybrid is the living proof of it. Driving this baby is a delight with its interior made specifically for comfort and protection. It comes with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition, USB Audio Interface, Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^® and to complete the look, a 3-spoke steering wheel.

Looking under its hood, the 2010 Civic Hybrid features the ultra-efficient 1.3-liter, 8 valve i-VTEC^® with 4 cylinder gasoline engine. Its electric motor is super lightweight that provides excellent driving output capacity. It also comes with continuously variable transmission (CVT), a perfect addition to this engineering masterpiece as it provides the leniency of an automatic with the reliability of a manual.

2010 Honda Insight

With its imaginative and ingenious engineering solution, Honda came up the most affordable hybrid in 2010 Honda Insight. This car is the first venture of Honda to have the Integrated Motor Assist system. The first generation of Insights was a three-door Hatchback that was produced from 1999 to 2006. The second generation is a five-door hatchback which was produced in 2009 and known as the most affordable gas-electric hybrid in the market. It was the Insight who got the spot as the top-selling vehicle in April 2009 in Japan. The 2010 Honda Insight may come in a small hybrid vehicle but offers tremendous efficiency you can’t find from another hybrid.

Nice lines and nice curves, what more can you ask for? With its sophisticated design and ingenuity, this 5-door hybrid can paint the whole town red with ease. Its projector-beam headlights, taller rear and LED breaklights makes the all new Insight a compact ride. Designed with a low center of gravity, generous space for 5-passenger, and five exit points makes the 2010 Insight the best choice for those who have an active lifestyle. Family friendly wise, this car allows plenty of space for storage with AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers plus an MP3/auxiliary input jack.

With Versatility in mind, the 2010 Honda Insight was design to fit the needs of active consumers. No need to worry about long distance travelling for the Insight covers everything. With its Multi-Information Display (MID) a trademark of Honda Motors that provides feedback for fuel consumption, weather, eco score, and an overview on how the driver is progressing. Also, the MID is designed to reinforce the best driving practices for enhancing the vehicles fuel economy.  

Better than ever the 2010 Insight is fashioned with the newest powerplant boosting with Integrated Motor Assist engine design to provide lower cost but retaining the best performance of the vehicle. Cost-reduction is the main purpose of this car so to attain that they have to make a new configuration. From a high-end cylinder head to a simple and smaller one, yet it still provides the power and durability. Now the 2010 Insight is more compact and lighter and fuel efficient than any other hybrids in its time.  Without cutting the value, Honda engineers still manage to create a one of kind high-performance electric hybrid car.

It is no wonder that Honda is indeed the leading automobile producer in the world. Not only have they provided cost efficient vehicles but environment friendly as well. The 2010 Civic Hybrid and 2010 Honda Insight is the best electric hybrid cars that Honda has to offer, that is for the year 2010. Taking electric hybrids to its new level,  these two Honda automobiles has to prove something to the consumer  and eventually help our dying environment and alleviate our way of life.