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2008 Civic Hybrid.... DX?

Discussion in 'Honda/Acura Hybrids and EVs' started by Tideland Prius, Sep 24, 2007.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Alright so I was prowling around the Honda lot today to take a look at the new Accord (and it's pretty impressive to say the least).

    However, what caught my eye was this particular Civic as I was leaving the lot.

    It was 4-dr sedan and had the HCH alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. BUT it had black mirrors and black handles. I didn't have time to stop and check it out as I had to leave but this got me thinking.. is this in response to the Prius price drop?
     
    #1 Tideland Prius, Sep 24, 2007
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    My guess is that it was a DX or DX-G model with hybrid wheels and spoiler.
     
    #2 grand total, Dec 12, 2007
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    I tihnk it is too cause I just saw one yesterday.


    Way to spoil the hybrid owner's pride by making a DX look like the hybrid. :rolleyes:
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Dec 12, 2007
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    Yes, they did that as part of their FE tuning (carried out in New Zealand) so that they could slip most of the civic line into the 6.5 l/100km category ($1000 ecoAuto feebate program).


    Cheers;

    MSantos
     
    #4 MSantos, Jan 16, 2008
  5. Tideland Prius

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    Now that it's out, I can confirm that it's called the DX-A.. i.e. DX with A/C. HOWEVER, you lose power steering :rolleyes: in favour of A/C, those wheels and a rear spoiler.

    DX-G is still your best bet.

    And the Canadian lineup just got more confusing... DX, DX-G, DX-A, LX, LX-SR, EX-L, Si and Hybrid.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Jan 17, 2008
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