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Integrated Motor Assist (commonly abbreviated as IMA) is Honda's hybrid car technology, introduced in 1999 on the Insight. It is a specific implementation of a parallel hybrid . It uses an electric motor mounted between the internal combustion engine and transmission to act as a starter motor , power generator, engine balancer, and assist ...
As USA Today noted, in general, hybrid cars and midsize and large sedan models from 2000 to 2022 (and a few early 2023 models), are the most reliable vehicles based on Consumer Report’s survey.
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The Honda Insight (ホンダ・インサイト, Honda Insaito) is a hybrid electric vehicle that is manufactured and marketed by Honda. Its first generation was a two-door, two passenger liftback (1999–2006) [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and in its second generation was a four-door, five passenger liftback (2009–2014).
The Honda CR-Z is a sport compact hybrid electric car manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." [2] The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car [3] elements, including a 2+2 seating arrangement [4] (excluding North America, where offered as a two seater) [5] and a standard 6-speed manual transmission.
Consumer Reports says hybrids are more reliable than gas-only cars, but the same isn't always true for EVs. Consumer Reports finds hybrid cars are more reliable than gas-only models Skip to main ...
The Civic Hybrid has the latest Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) parallel hybrid system, with a new 20 kW motor – powered by lithium, a first for a Honda hybrid vehicle. [48] The new battery is 5 kW more powerful, 9 kg (20 lb) lighter and takes up 36% less space. [48] Battery capacity is increased from 35 kAh to 100 kAh (4.5 Ah). [48]
Civic hybrid prices will start under $30,000. The hybrid will be available on both sedan and hatchback body styles. Honda expects hybrids to account for around 40% of U.S. Civic sales, which ...