Released on = May 14, 2006, 10:20 pm

Press Release Author = Renton Honda

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = Renton Honda, your trusted Honda Dealer in Renton, WA,
presents the 'World Car of the Year Award' for greenest car winner, the 2006 Honda
Civic Hybrid. For any queries, Renton Honda can be contacted on (866) 660-6977.

Press Release Body = Renton, WA: Renton Honda, your trusted Honda Dealer in Renton,
WA (www.rentonhonda.com), presents the 'World Car of the Year Award' for greenest
car winner, the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid.

The completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most economical and
environmentally responsible gasoline-powered Civic ever, has won the World Car of
the Year Award for greenest car, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has announced. A
jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the 2006 Civic Hybrid,
which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 49/51 miles per gallon,
as the winner of the 2006 World Green Car.

\"Honda continues to be a leader in producing environmentally responsible vehicles
that set the standard for fuel economy and low emissions,\" said John Mendel, Senior
Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \"The award-winning 2006 Civic Hybrid
is the latest embodiment of Honda\'s long-term commitment to the development of
environmentally friendly technologies that are also fun to drive.\"

Characterized by advanced new styling, Honda\'s all-new Civic Hybrid also offers the
latest in safety technology, as well an array of standard features, such as multiple
audio entertainment choices, that increase content and value. Equipped with a
continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard equipment for 2006, the Civic
Hybrid can now deactivate all four of its cylinders and operate using only the
electric motor in certain steady-state cruising situations. Compared to the 2006
Civic Sedan with an automatic transmission, the Civic Hybrid provides a city fuel
economy increase of approximately 63 percent and a highway fuel economy increase of
27 percent.

Standard features on all 2006 Civic Hybrids include:
*Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure
*1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 20 horsepower electric motor (combined
110-horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. torque @1000-2500 rpm)
*New lighter, more powerful and efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system with
greatly enhanced energy regeneration capability and electric-only operation
*Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as standard equipment
49/51 mpg city/highway
*AT-PZEV emission technology in all 50 states

For details on the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrids and other Honda vehicles, call Renton
Honda.

In Renton, WA, a convenient Internet Buying Process at Renton Honda offers easy,
anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up, including the all-new 2006 Honda models.
Buyers can log on to www.rentonhonda.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual
test-drives and request an instant Internet price quote as well as free test-drives.
An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in
their existing vehicle.

Web Site = http://www.rentonhonda.com

Contact Details = Renton Honda
200 SW Grady Way
I-405 at Rainier, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (866) 660-6977
Website: www.rentonhonda.com