I went by the local Honda dealer, yesterday. I sat in the Honda Hybrid. I could not test drive it because they had sold the car already. I did get a brochure so I could compare it to my Prius. IMO, it looks like the Honda strategy is to look at the hybrid as an option package on the Civic. Just like someone might go for a six cylinder or a supercharger for more power, they may also pick a hybrid for higher mpg. The hybrid's pollution rating was the same as the standard Civic, ULEV. Nice car. I hope the hybrids capture the imagination of the American public. Buy a hybrid, stop a terrorist.