Honda committed to a dedicated, cheaper than Prius, hybrid

Cheaper and smaller than the Civic hybrid

According to Insideline, Honda's Dan Bonawitz, vice president of corporate planning and logistics for American Honda Motor Co. Inc., has confirmed that Honda will produce a smaller, dedicated hybrid vehicle.

The new hybrid-only brand, according to Dan Bonawitz, will be both smaller and cheaper than the Civic hybrid, as well as the Toyota Prius hybrid. Still, even though the new Honda hybrid will be smaller than the Civic, it will still be a family car.

Well, it appears Honda gets the importance of unique hybrid vehicles. Will other automakers?