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Under the hood of the Civic Hybrid is a 1.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that was given a power boost this year. They combine to generate 110 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque and are mated with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The fuel economy for the Hybrid is EPA-rated at 44 city and 44 highway, a 3 mpg improvement over last year's model.

Mercedes just released their latest car - Mercedes ESF S400 Hybrid Concept 2009. Rumored to be the world's safest Mercedes-Benz S-clas.

The Civic has long been at the top of the small car segment thanks to its impressive road manners and outstanding build-quality and reliability history. It also doesn't hurt that it is available in a wide choice of powertrains and body styles, increasing its appeal to a broader market. In addition to coupe and sedan offerings, there's also the Civic Hybrid and the natural-gas powered Civic GX. And for drivers interested in higher-performance, there's also the Civic Si.\n

Toyota's Prius hybrid won the top rating by getting 51 miles per gallon in the city and 48 mpg on the highway, the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department said in a statement today.