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 4 out of 5 Safety Four-Star Euro NCAP crash test result, with driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS and five three-point seatbelts. Security is good, too, with remote central locking, a perimetric alarm and deadlocks. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info 4.5 out of 5 Reliability Linking a petrol engine to an electric engine is cutting edge stuff. Current owners report no problems and buyers of Insight (IMA's predecessor) suffered no problems. Mechanicals seem sound. Car check problem points Body No problems reported from owners Engine/Gearbox No problems reported from owners Other No major problems reported, but ensure that the air conditioning system functions properly. Spot car problems with a Parkers Car Checklist 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 Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling