Enhancements in the Civic for 2003 promise improved handling, interior comfort and convenience. Refinements are said to enhance steering feel and dynamic performance as well as reduce interior noise. The Civic’s seating surfaces and door linings have been upgraded, and adjustable outboard headrests for the rear seats are new. A restyled gauge cluster on all 2003 Civic., The batteries never need to be connected to a power outlet because they’re recharged while driving. This is achieved by a gas engine that serves as a generator and by a regenerative braking system that takes energy from the vehicle’s forward momentum and captures it during braking. An automatic idle/stop feature shuts off the engine when the car comes to a stop, which helps to conserve fuel. As soon as you touch the accelerator pedal or put the manual-transmission selector into gear, the car moves forward — no special action from the driver is necessary. In the Civic Hybrid, an 85-horsepower, 1.3-liter, i-DSI Lean Burn four-cylinder gasoline engine serves as the primary power source. Auxiliary power comes from the 13-hp electric motor, which delivers as much as 46 pounds-feet of additional torque. Side-impact airbags are standard on the Hybrid and optional on all other Civics. Antilock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). , Buy with confidence, as always you are more than welcome to have all of our vehicles independently inspected. We stand behind the quality of our vehicles 100% and take great pride in our track record! Please call our office at 1(219)803-0801 for more information or to make an appointment. Conveniently located just off of I-80/94 in Hammond IN.