What is the Honda Civic HF?

There are 5 Honda Civics to choose from:

1. Regular - can have rear discs or drums for the base model
2. Si - sport version, 2.4 naturally aspirated 201 hp!
3. Hybrid - rear drum brakes, less horsepower
4. Natural Gas - rear drum brakes, different engine that accommodates natural gas, therefore less power
5. HF - ? Rear drum brakes

What is the significance of the HF?

The HF model simply means high fuel achiever which translates to better mileage. I have the new regular Civic which averages 35 miles per gallon and my wife has the HF which averages 40 mpg. Her car is a little lighter and the tires and wheels are thinner. The Hybrid switches to electric at traffic stops which is very annoying because the AC also shuts down for a few seconds. Unless you want to race other 200 hp tin cans you don't need the SI.