Honda has redesigned the Civic Hybrid for 2012. It's restyled, and it has an improved hybrid battery pack. It uses lithium ion chemistry, while most other hybrids usa a nickel metal hydride design. The engine is a larger dispacement (1.5 liter) version. The new model gets improved mileage over the 2011 model. Tho' it's called a 2012, it's available now.

Reminder, be compassionate, get the non-leather version!

One advantage of the new hybrid battery is that it is smaller, for a given capacity, compared to last years battery. This helps keep a relatively large truck area, but doesn't allow for a fold down rear seat. (image courtesy Honda)