HCH I - factory fitted accessories

[No. 166]

Does anyone out there know which kind of factory-fitted specs were available with the first Honda ciVic Hybrid ?
I mean such things as cruise-control, leather, cvt-tranny...?

Thanks for your help.

[Insightful Trekker]

Being a leased vehicle I doubt anything was an accessory. AFAIK it was all factory, one model without different trim levels or options.

HTH!

[No. 166]

Hmmm. With "HCH I" I was meaning the 2003 Honda ciVic Hybrid. The very first version and second Honda Hybrid after the Insight.
I just wanted to know which sort of factory-fitted accessories were available at the time.
Things like cruise-control, cvt transmission and leather interior.

I drive a Prius II at the moment and just can't see anything interesting arriving too soon. The new Insight is an insult to it's name, the new Prius is the most ugly car money can buy and the 2009 ciVic Hybrid is the only car that feels, looks and drives good.
But now comes the catch. I can get hold of a 2005 1st gen civic Hybrid and would like to know what was available. As I would look out for a more decent equipped car.

[Insightful Trekker]

Sorry,

Yup I misread your post. I was in the EV1 "mode" of thinking.

I don't remember the different trim levels, the accessory packages or the additional factory options that were available. IMO a "better" way to shop would be go have a look-see yourself (online is also an option). But some of the potentially desirable ones like the Insight aftermarket arm rest (that is no longer in production) will be difficult to identify.

HTH!