Honda sued by Civic hybrid owner
Not as fuel efficient as advertised?The owner of a Honda Civic hybrid is suing Honda for misrepresenting the fuel efficiency of the Civic hybrid. While Honda uses the EPA's numbers, "The lawsuit claims American Honda Motor Co. has misled consumers in its advertisements and on its Web site. The suit notes that while the Environmental Protection Agency and automobile window stickers say "mileage will vary," some Honda advertisements read "mileage may vary." That implies that it's possible to get the mileage advertised, said William H. Anderson, a Washington, D.C.(more).
Honda maintains some owners do achieve the EPA's fuel economy numbers and that the way a driver drives is critical to performance.
Will this type of lawsuit hit other hybrid cars? Why not sue the EPA since it is common knowledge that almost every vehicle does not achieve EPA estimates?
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posted by Dahcredyns at
10:25 AM
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I get better than 45 highway, but come up a little short in town, (38 if I try, 35 if not). On a recent cross country 5000 mile trip we got 44 overall and I add 10% to the speed limit. I'd say they set the rating pretty well.
I have a 2008 Civic Hybrid with over 20,000 miles. I have kept detailed records and average over 46 total. I live in PA and see big differences based on weather -- coldest weather, driving in city condition can result in low 40s or even high 30s. But most of the year I get high 40s and have even averaged in the 50s over 3 or more fill-ups.
This car is great.
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