2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The 2009 Civic Hybrid gets solid safety scores in crash tests, and still boasts a long list of standard safety equipment. The new model year includes Vehicle Stability Control standard.

Crash Tests

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2009 Civic Hybrid five out of a possible five stars for driver and front passenger protection in front impact crashes. The Civic Hybrid also earns four stars for the driver's protection in side crashes, and five out of a possible five stars for the rear passengers' protection in side crashes.
• The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the similar 2009 Civic the highest possible rating, "Good," for both frontal offset and side impact crashes. The Civic was also selected as an IIHS' "Top Safety Pick" for its performance in front, side and rear tests with optional electronic stability control.

Safety Features

Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative includes the exclusive ACE Body Structure for enhanced vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility and collision energy management. Daytime running lights, four-channel anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and six standard air bags are also included in the Civic Hybrid's standard safety package.  

• "It has an excellent list of standard safety features, including: driver/front passenger, dual-stage air bags; side air bags in the front; side curtain air bags, anti-lock brakes and active head restraints." -- Sacramento Bee