Honda Civic IMA Saloon (03-05) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 2003 This is the future for petrol cars (or not): a conventional petrol engine linked to an electric motor. The battery is charged when you're coasting or braking and fed back to the engine under acceleration; it's essentially free power. It may have a conservative look, but there are many innovations (as well as the engine), such as a natural driving position, roomy interior and clear dash. 3 out of 5 Other Honda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £14,990 - £15,300 Used price range: £2,100 - £3,988 View all used prices Get a Honda Civic IMA Saloon (03-05) information pack Next steps Honda Civic IMA Saloon cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 1 models like this for sale, starting at £4,250. Find used Honda Civic IMA Saloons for sale Avoid London's congestion charge Hi-tech engine won't appeal to all This is the future for petrol cars (or not): a conventional petrol engine linked to an electric motor. The battery is charged when you're coasting or braking and fed back to the engine under acceleration; it's essentially free power. It may have a conservative look, but there are many innovations (as well as the engine), such as a natural driving position, roomy interior and clear dash. Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"Just one: a 1.3 linked to an electric motor. Acceleration is good and the unit performs well in..." Handling 3 out of 5"The ride is quite rough around town, and wallows too much on the motorway. The steering could be..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"There's plenty of head and legroom and IMA is well insulated against engine and road noise. IMA..." Practicality 3 out of 5"Not as practical as the Civic hatchback; IMA lacks the MPV-like practicality and hatchback..." Equipment 3.5 out of 5"Full leather upholstery is good quality (and the seats are heated - a treat on cold mornings)." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"Everything is well laid out and easy to use. Instruments are particularly clear; large and backlit..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"A special 8 year/100,000 mile warranty covers the battery and the systems associated with it. The..." Green credentials 5 out of 5"Civic is very eco-friendly and easy on the environment. It does feature a hybrid engine, which is..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Four-Star Euro NCAP crash test result, with driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS and five..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"Linking a petrol engine to an electric engine is cutting edge stuff. Current owners report no..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"Overpriced for a small family car, but it is well-equipped, superbly built and uses the latest..." Buying used 3 out of 5"A rare sight on the open market. Head down to your local Honda dealer if you're interested in one,..." Selling 3 out of 5"Demand is hardly ferocious for IMA, but there should be at least a few interested buyers. Selling in..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Honda Civic IMA Saloon (03-05) 1.3i VTEC SE Executive 4d 5 out of 5 “ Smooth, quiet and comfortable. Great for long motorway journeys and as a runabout. Brake pads last... ” Alastair Mackay-James Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Honda Civic cars for sale We have 1 models like this for sale. Find Honda Civic cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Honda Civic IMA Saloon (03-05) 1.3i VTEC SE Executive 4d 5 out of 5 “ Smooth, quiet and comfortable. Great for long motorway journeys and as a runabout. Brake pads last... ” Alastair Mackay-James