2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Safety Review [ 2009 , 2008 ]
Honda Civic Hybrid Safety Review
Safety - 8.6 (Very Good)
The 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid provides several standard safety features and receives solid ratings in both government and insurance industry crash tests. For these reasons, its no wonder reviewers such as Autobytel write that the Honda Civic Hybrid "focuses as much on safety as it does efficiency."
In government crash test ratings, the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid earns a perfect 5 stars for its crash protection in frontal impacts. Side-impact tests resulted in a 4-star rating for front passengers and 5 stars for rear passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Civic its top rating, "good" for the car's performance in frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
Accident Avoidance
The Civic provides a long list of standard safety equipment including daytime running lights, and a four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
Crash Protection
Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative includes the maker's exclusive ACE Body Structure for enhanced vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility and collision energy management. A network of load-bearing structures in the front of the vehicle helps disperse energy during a frontal collision. Honda's commitment to safety extends to pedestrians as well as vehicle occupants. To help reduce pedestrian injuries in the event of a collision, the Civic's hood and fender areas are designed to deform if contacted by the head of an adult or child pedestrian. Civic Hybrids also have side curtain air bags, front side air bags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front head restraints, tethers and anchors for child-protection seats. In terms of crash testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2007 Honda Civic sedan a perfect 5 stars for occupant protection in frontal impacts. Side-impact tests resulted in a 4-star rating for front passengers and 5 stars for rear passengers. The IIHS gives the Civic its top rating, "good," for the car's performance in frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
